Environmental Specialist

Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

• Implement HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines with a focus on environmental compliance and sustainability;
• Manage the daily operation of industrial waste and/or wastewater treatment plants; treatment units, ensuring efficiency and legal compliance;
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits in environmental and HSE domains;
• Monitor environmental performance indicators and propose corrective actions;
• Coordinate sampling and analysis of liquid and gaseous effluents, ensuring compliance with discharge limits;
• Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation plans for environmental hazards;
• Support incident investigations related to environmental issues and contribute to root cause analysis;
• Deliver internal training sessions on environmental and HSE topics;
• Identify opportunities for technical and operational improvements in environmental systems;
• Prepare and present technical reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (mandatory);
• Professional Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Environmental Legislation (desired);
• 5 years of experience in HSE roles within manufacturing or industrial environments;
• Proven experience in operating and managing industrial waste and/or wastewater treatment plants;
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks;
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma) is a plus;
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and proficiency in MS Office tools;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.

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