EHS Officer

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s more than 34,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.

Sika has been serving in the Vietnam market since 1993 as a 100% foreign owned company, a subsidiary of Sika AG, Switzerland. Sika Vietnam offers products and solutions for most construction and industrial applications. We always put the need of local customers at the center of our business; therefore, we develop products that are tailored to meet local and global customers’ requirements. We are reliable partners of designers, consultants, owners and construction companies based on the quality of our products and our excellent technical service. As a leading supplier of specialty chemicals, Sika provides full solutions for most construction applications and projects.

Job Description

Compliance and Regulation

• Understand and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental requirements applicable to the work being supervised.
• Ensure that employees under your supervision are aware of all known or reasonably foreseeable safety, health, and environmental hazards in their workplace.
•  Keep the company updated with new related laws and regulations.

Training and Awareness Development

• Provide orientation and EHS training for new and existing employees and stakeholders working at Sika.
• Coordinate with the HR/Training department to conduct annual EHS training courses.

EHS Activities and Supervision

• Perform EHS activities such as Safety Walk, Safety Talk, Safety Moment, BBS, 6S, H&S reporting, hazard analysis and risk assessment, related control measures, chemical safety, periodic Safety Newsletter release, Safety Online sharing, and monitoring EHS data, targets, and objectives.
• Control and implement EHS inspections, and emergency rescue plans for incidents such as fire, explosions, chemical leaks, first aid, etc.
• Develop and maintain Sika EHS guidelines and minimum requirements.
• Implement EHS-related projects and events, such as fire protection programs and Safety Day.
• Monitor and manage waste systems and conduct periodic environmental monitoring as per legal requirements and company regulations.
• Inspect and advise on EHS matters and legal compliance of stakeholders.

Incident Management and Coordination

• Carry out accident/near-miss prevention and investigations.
• Act as a Safety Committee Leader and collaborate with other departments in occupational health and safety duties.
• Coordinate internal and external EHS audits and work with local authorities on annual inspections and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to verify licenses related to legal and EHS compliance.

Reporting and Documentation

• Collect and prepare periodic KPI and Sustainability & Operations reports for Regional and Corporate levels.
• Report EHS matters to the management team and local authorities.
• File and organize all documents and records systematically for easy access when needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Manage EHS-related licenses such as Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), environmental licenses, chemical licenses, fire protection approvals, etc.
• Ensure Sika products comply with local authority requirements and corporate standards in SDS, labeling, chemicals, and other EHS-related areas.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the EHS & Admin Manager and Financial Controller.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Educational standard: Graduate in Environmental university or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Chemical fields.
• Technical knowledge:
  • Must hold ISO certifications for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 50001, as well as knowledge of 6S management, is an advantage.
  • Training or experience in EIA (DTM) reports, environmental permits, chemical permits, and communication with authorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Foreign language: Intermediate English proficiency
• Personality Traits: Hard-working, intelligent, trustworthy, teamwork and possessing good interpersonal skills.
• Vietnamese speaking

Additional Information

BENEFITS

• We offer competitive compensation packages that grow with your skills, plus annual performance bonuses.
• Bao Viet healthcare insurance for you and your family.
• Mobile phone allowance

WORK BASE

Sika Vietnam Head Office (10th Street, Nhon Trach 1 Industrial Zone, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai, Vietnam)

TRANSPORTATION TO DONG NAI HEAD OFFICE

Shuttle buses are provided at these pick-up points
+ Ho Chi Minh City (District 1, District 3, District 2, Tan Binh District, Binh Thanh District)
+ Thu Duc City (Binh Thai, Nguyen Duy Trinh)
+ Bien Hoa City
Buses depart between 6:30am and 7:00am, returning from the Head Office at 4:30pm daily, Monday to Friday.