Description

Role highlights

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)

Why this role matters

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.

Who We Are

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.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

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

What we’re looking for

Must haves

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 haves

Familiarity with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies

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

Application Process

Talent Acquisition Interview

Hiring Manager Interview

Technical/Case Study Interview

Final Interview with the local team

Working at ICEYE

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.