Process Safety Director

We are looking for a Process Safety Director to sustain compliance with applicable PSM regulations while developing and implementing all aspects of a new integrated process safety framework across the Group. As a Process Safety Director, you will also be accountable for driving compliance with local regulatory requirements in process safety. The primary location for the position is Helsinki but we are flexible for other locations. You will be reporting to the Head of Group Safety and working cooperatively with Group, Divisional and Local stakeholders and across functions.
Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. Come grow a renewable world. And you will grow too.
The key tasks for the position include:
Leading the development and implementation of the Group’s Process Safety framework within a strategic function; to safeguard the environment, protect the wellbeing of individuals and minimize business risk
Fostering a business culture which places high value on minimizing risk and delivering excellent performance against (Process) Safety KPIs
Providing functional support for all sites globally, mainly in the domain of process safety, risk assessments, root cause analysis and auditing

What we offer
With our values, “Lead and Do what’s right”, we endeavor to set an example in all aspects of our business as well as sustainability. We dare to take the initiative and constantly ask ourselves what more can we do, what can we do better. This is an excellent opportunity for you to be a part of the journey Stora Enso is on – transforming from a traditional forest industry company, into a renewable materials growth company – an industry with great potential driven by global megatrends. As a Process Safety Director, you will be working close to our business and have a chance to implementing the framework. You will get to use your expertise and grow professionally with great colleagues.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with a master’s degree in chemical engineering or in other relevant field, as well as 6 - 10 years’ experience from a relevant expert/manager position, preferably in safety or process engineering, in a multi-cultural industrial environment. You communicate fluently in English; other languages e.g. Finnish and/or Swedish language skills are an advantage.
We hope that you are interested in continuously developing your own skills and competences and expertise e.g. in digital solutions. You are performance oriented and have the ability to always deliver against set targets and deadlines. We appreciate systematic and analytical way of working and ability to work in an open and dynamic environment under high time pressure and with a high level of independence. To succeed in this role, you need to be service-minded and a good team player, open and inclusive; you have the ability to collaborate with stakeholders on various levels both internally and externally.
In addition, we are looking for these qualities when selecting for this position:
Detailed understanding of energy, high temperature and high-pressure installations and wood & pulp chemistry
Extensive knowledge of HAZOP, LOPA and SIL and/or different process risk assessment and evaluation techniques
Extensive knowledge of different RCA techniques, including human factor analysis
Project management skills
Understanding of safety metrics and KPIs

To continue to drive a strong culture we are looking at a number of behaviours in each individual which is based upon our leadership themes set forth for driving our renewable materials agenda:
Customer Needs; Keeps up-to-date with market factors impacting our business and enhance or invent new products and solutions, always considering the customer and consumers perspective.
Business Acumen; Clear understanding of key financial and productivity metrics driving business value across our business as a whole. Has the ability to make decisions quickly on the basis of incomplete information and takes responsibility for own decisions.
Do what’s right; Takes responsibility for Stora Enso being a global company that is ethical, safe and free from harassment and discrimination. Acts as an example of Stora Enso’s values and Code of Conduct – in difficult times as well as good times.
Inspire & Motivate; Inspires team members in believing in the way forward and encourages a collaborative & communicative working environment. Actively seeks to understand the key motivators of others with the aim to make them grow and perform.

Additional information
Please submit your application via our recruitment system latest by 3rd of March. Please apply with a CV and cover letter.
Hiring manager SVP / Head of Group Safety, Wolf Willems, wolf.willems@storaenso.com is happy to answer your questions about the position. Other questions can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Sofi Olsson, +358505147642, sofi.olsson@storaenso.com. We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system.
Prospective employees are screened for drug use in the pre-employment examination.
Stora Enso Group Safety function leads the performance improvement of safety related topics in the Stora Enso Group by developing the company OHS management system and leading the global networks of OHS professionals to drive continuous learning and sharing the best practices in the area of Safety. Our task is to ensure that the business will be carried out in a safe way and in accordance with domestic and international regulations. We are currently based in Finland, concentrated in the Helsinki office.
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