Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Salary Range: €57,437.00 - €71,796.00
Job Responsibilities:
Evaluate workplace exposure to physical and chemical hazards, including:
1. Respirable fiber evaluation
2. Total inhalable dust evaluation
3. Respirable dust evaluation
4. Organic vapors evaluation
5. Welding fume evaluation
6. Thermal evaluation
Control measure evaluations (LEV surveys)
Support the implementation of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) control systems.
Conduct comprehensive noise surveys to assess exposure levels.
Assist with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments.
Communicate health and safety information to employees, new hires, customers, installers, end users, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with trade organizations to promote joint health and safety programs such as Product Stewardship Programs (PSP) and Control And Reduce Exposure (CARE).
Support product research initiatives aimed at reducing or eliminating exposure to toxic chemicals through substitution or formulation changes, ensuring all new chemicals undergo a risk assessment approval process.
Conduct periodic site compliance audits focusing on health risk management, chemical and physical hazards, and adherence to company policies and regulatory compliance.
Prepare summary reports and support special projects for the Ceramic Fiber Advisory Board (CFAB) that are strategically significant to Unifrax.
Qualifications:
Proven ability to execute risk management initiatives and long-term projects.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Risk Management, Safety, Engineering, Material Science, Toxicology, Environmental Law) / textile master craftman or textile technican
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.