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EHS Senior Specialist

Hybrid in València·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

ICEYE

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, València
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field

  • 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

  • Solid working knowledge of Spanish EHS legislation and regulatory frameworks

  • Proficient in EHS management systems (ISO 45001 and ISO 14001) and data reporting tools

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (experience in 5-Why, fishbone, or other RCA methodologies)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies

  • Experience working with contractors and managing permit-to-work systems

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We're committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us-we'll do our best to help.

The role

  • EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) Senior Specialist

  • Location: Valencia

  • Department: GMO

  • Reports to: Global EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) Manager

  • Employment type: Permanent

  • Workplace model: Office

  • Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

As an EHS Specialist, you will support the implementation and continuous improvement of our Environment, Health & Safety programs across our site in Valencia. You'll play a hands-on role in keeping our people safe, our operations compliant, and our safety culture strong. Operating as a standalone position within the Valencia facility, you will have strong cooperation with local leadership and global EHS management.

What you'll do

Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure facility compliance with local, national, and international EHS regulations

  • Conduct regular workplace inspections, hazard identifications, and risk assessments in accordance with global practices

  • Maintain and update local EHS policies, procedures, and standards

  • Manage permits, licenses, and regulatory reporting requirements

Incident Management

  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and follow-up on corrective/preventive actions

  • Maintain accurate records of near-misses, incidents, injuries, and environmental events

  • Report EHS metrics and KPIs to management on a regular basis

Training & Engagement

  • Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees at all levels

  • Coach supervisors and team leaders on EHS responsibilities and best practices

  • Represent Valencia in ICEYE's Global OHS Network

  • Drive local safety culture initiatives

Environmental Management

  • Monitor and manage waste, emissions, water, and energy consumption

  • Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure EHS requirements are met on site

  • Support environmental permit compliance and audits

Emergency Preparedness

  • Maintain and test emergency response plans and procedures

  • Coordinate fire drills, evacuation exercises, and first aid/emergency response teams

Hiring process

5 steps4 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply

  2. Let's talk

    With Talent Attraction Team · Video call

    First video call about your experience, motivation and expectations, plus an intro to ICEYE and the role.

  3. Meet the hiring manager

    With a hiring manager

    Deep dive into the impact of your past work, how you solve problems and how you would contribute.

  4. Show us how you think

    Not every role

    Depending on the role, a technical assignment or case study.

  5. Meet the team

    With future teammates

    Conversation with future teammates about ways of working, communication and ICEYE values.

  6. Leadership conversation

    With leadership

    Final interview on strategic alignment, long-term impact and growth at ICEYE.

  7. Decision and offer

  • Most processes take several weeks from application to decision.
  • Early stages are by video; later stages may be on-site depending on role and location.
  • Every candidate receives feedback once a decision is made.

Hiring process

  • Talent Acquisition Interview

  • Hiring Manager Interview

  • Technical/Case Study Interview

  • Final Interview with the local team

About ICEYE

ICEYE is a Finnish space technology company that operates a constellation of synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing Earth observation data and analytics to commercial and government customers worldwide. The company is a pioneer in microsatellite technology, with a focus on persistent monitoring and rapid revisit capabilities, and has grown into a globally recognized player in the satellite data industry.

ICEYE has a significant presence in Spain, with an office in Madrid that supports its European operations, including engineering, production, and business development roles. The company's work culture is international and English-first, making it an attractive destination for international professionals in aerospace, RF engineering, and satellite production. They offer a dynamic environment where engineers work on cutting-edge space technology, from satellite manufacturing to data analytics, with a strong emphasis on innovation and hands-on technical work.

Industry
Satellite Imaging
Founded
2012
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Espoo, Finland
In Spain
Madrid
Website
iceye.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • ICEYE's official working language is English, making it accessible for international professionals without Finnish language skills.
  • The company offers relocation support and a multicultural, fast-paced environment typical of a scale-up.
  • Spain is a key hub for ICEYE's European operations, with roles in engineering, production, and business development.
  • The Madrid office works on cutting-edge space technology, including satellite manufacturing and RF systems.
  • ICEYE provides a flexible and modern work environment with opportunities to work on full lifecycle satellite missions.

In their own words

About the company & team

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.

ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.

ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.

Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

At ICEYE, you'll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

  • Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

  • Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the "why" behind decisions.

  • See the big picture: Stay close to what's happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.

  • Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.

  • Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.

  • Have fun: What we do matters - and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

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