Overview
Join to apply for the EHS Coordinator role at Xylem. Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The EHS Coordinator ensures compliance with Polish occupational health & safety (BHP – Bezpieczeństwo i Higiena Pracy) and environmental regulations, as well as Xylem corporate standards. The role supports local leadership in achieving a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace through systematic risk management, training, incident investigation, and continuous improvement. This position acts as the point of contact for Polish authorities (e.g., PIP) and ensures proper implementation of the Xylem EHS Management System.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Polish BHP regulations (Kodeks Pracy, Rozporządzenia BHP) and Xylem’s corporate EHS policies.
- Serve as the primary contact for Polish authorities (e.g., Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy, Sanepid, Fire Brigade) during inspections and audits.
- Conduct and maintain risk assessments (RA/JSA), workplace inspections, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
- Lead/support incident and near-miss investigations, perform root cause analysis, issue corrective/preventive actions, and communicate lessons learned.
- Develop, deliver, and track mandatory EHS training (onboarding, periodic health and safety training, toolbox talks) ensuring full compliance.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and response (emergency response plan, first aiders, fire protection, evacuation drills).
- Maintain EHS records, KPIs, and reports, including incidents, training status, inspections, and compliance statistics.
- Support environmental programs: basic compliance checks on waste, water, air; support corporate sustainability reporting.
- Lead or support internal audits and prepare sites for external or corporate audits.
- Drive safety culture and employee engagement through campaigns, coaching, communication of alerts and lessons learned.
- Act as a point of contact for central functions, localization and driving of global activities, and participation in global projects.
- Assist with tasks designated and managed by company management within the framework of the company goals.
Qualifications
- Minimum a few years of experience in a similar HSE/BHP role, ideally in an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or construction environment.
- Higher education in Occupational health and safety, safety engineering, or safety management compliant with Polish regulations.
- Additional methodological courses or certification as Health and Safety Specialist (Specjalista ds. BHP) or Inspector (Inspektor BHP).
- In-depth knowledge of Polish labor code and occupational safety regulations.
- English and Polish languages fluency required.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare detailed reports and documentation.
- Good communication skills: ability to train and engage employees at all levels.
- Independent, proactive working style.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with risk assessments, inspections, and training delivery.
- Experience in international companies or familiarity with EU safety standards.
- First aid or fire safety training certification.
About Xylem
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities.
Seniorities
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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