EHS Sr. Specialist

[Introduction of ZEISS Group & ZEISS Korea]

The ZEISS group is a Global Leader in Optical Technology with a 180-year history. The ZEISS Group, headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany, provides innovative solutions in semiconductor technology,industrial quality and research, medical technology and consumer optical technology. The history of the ZEISS group, which began with the founder of Carl Zeiss in 1846 based on the entrepreneurial spirit of “combining theory and practice”, has established itself as a pioneer in the field of optics through ceaseless exploration of the field of optics.

ZEISS Korea has played a key role in the Korean market for the past 40 years. For ZEISS, the Korean Market is One of the Top 5 Global Sales Markets, providing products and services from five business areas to Korean customers:

• Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
• Industrial Quality Solutions
• Research Microscopy Solutions
• Medical Technology
• Vision Care (Consumer Markets)

[Employment Conditions]

ㆍJob Title: EHS Sr. Specialist

ㆍContract: Regular

ㆍLocation: Seoul

Key Responsibilities:

1. Occupational Health & Work Environment Management

• Serve as the designated site Occupational Health Manager in accordance with legal and internal requirements.
• Operate and manage employee health examination programs (pre-placement, periodic, special, return-to-work, etc.), including counselling and health management for workers with diagnosed conditions or disabilities.
• Conduct workplace exposure assessments and manage industrial hygiene monitoring programs (e.g., chemical exposure, noise, ergonomics).
• Establish and implement risk assessment procedures, and lead workplace improvements based on assessment results.
• Investigate, analyze, and manage occupational diseases or workplace injuries, and develop preventive measures.
• Maintain and analyze workplace injury and illness statistics and prepare reports as required.
• Manage MSDS creation and revision, ensure proper documentation, and respond to customer requests or audits.

2. Employee Wellness & Health Promotion

• Design and lead corporate wellness programs
• Implement mental health and stress management initiatives, including MindCafe program and cerebrovascular disease risk assessment.
• Plan and conduct health education programs, such as personal health management, CPR and AED training.
• Provide employee health consultations and health status monitoring focused on prevention and education.
• Oversee the on-site health clinic, including inventory management of medical supplies, selection of certified products, and first-aid readiness.

3. Emergency Response & Case Management

• Deliver first-aid and emergency medical care in case of workplace incidents, and coordinate with external medical facilities when needed.
• Manage medical case follow-up for injured or ill employees, including return-to-work evaluations.
• Establish and maintain infectious disease response protocols in accordance with national guidelines.

4. Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with Korean occupational health regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain documentation of health services, EHS activities, and required records for audits and internal tracking.
• Track and report key health and safety KPIs, and contribute to global EHS quality assurance initiatives.
• Respond to Occupational Safety & Health Committee and labor-management council decisions regarding health-related matters.

Qualifications:

• MUST: Industrial hygiene engineer certification or Nurse certification who are eligible to be designated as a Health officer under the Korea Occupational Safety & Health Act.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing, occupational health, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified to be appointed as a Safety Manager.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in occupational health or corporate health services.
• Strong knowledge of Korean occupational health laws and regulations.
• Intermediate or higher level of English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; self-motivated and capable of working cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Additional certifications in EHS-related areas (e.g., Industrial Safety Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, Chemical Safety, Environmental Engineering, etc.).
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic, or cross-cultural environments.
• Experience managing third-party health programs or internal wellness initiatives.

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