hseq officer
Jul 6, 2026 · Metlen
About the job
We are currently looking for an HSEQ Officer to join our team in Sindos, Thessaloniki. The HSEQ Officer will support HSEQ activities across Circular Metals facilities.
Your role will encompass:
Support the implementation of the company’s HSEQ strategy, policies, and objectives in alignment with ISO standards.
Assist in ensuring compliance with Greek and EU regulations related to environmental protection, occupational health & safety, waste shipment, and industrial risk management.
Participate in permitting processes for Circular Metals facilities, including environmental licensing and regulatory approvals.
Support permitting activities related to hazardous materials handling, environmental impact assessments, and GHG reporting requirements.
Ensure compliant waste management practices across Circular Metals facilities, including monitoring, handling, and disposal in line with applicable legislation.
Monitor compliance with REACH Regulation requirements, including verification of substance registration, safe use, and related documentation.
Assist in the implementation of HSEQ and ESG action plans across Circular Metals facilities, following standardized systems and local requirements.
Participate in audits and inspections, including SEVESO-related reviews, and follow up on non-conformities and corrective actions.
Support the development and implementation of emergency response plans for incidents involving hazardous waste, chemicals, or emissions.
Collaborate with HSEQ teams (Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Quality, Systems, and Occupational Health) in day-to-day activities.
Assist in the delivery of training and awareness programs for plant personnel and contractors on HSEQ topics.
Support communication and coordination with authorities for licensing, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
Collect, monitor, and report HSEQ and ESG performance indicators.
What you bring to the role:
BSc in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
An MSc degree or MBA will be considered an asset.
2+ years of experience in HSEQ roles or Management Systems within industrial, energy, manufacturing, or related sectors.
Experience supporting the implementation and maintenance of HSEQ Management Systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, and ISO 17025.
Understanding of applicable HSEQ regulatory frameworks (EU and national legislation), including:
SEVESO Directive (industrial risk management).
REACH Regulation (chemical substances compliance and registration).
Environmental permitting and waste management requirements.
Experience supporting licensing and permitting processes for industrial installations.
Familiarity with environmental assessments, emissions monitoring, audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring activities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support corrective and preventive actions.
Excellent communication skills, strong team spirit, and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in MS Office applications and reporting tools.
Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
Driving license and willingness to travel to Company facilities when required.
Your Benefits:
• Competitive remuneration package
• Ticket Restaurant Card
• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Preferential household electricity plan
• Pension Plan
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility
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About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility