Are you the enthusiastic, self-driven and result-oriented service professional who wants to move our customer’s performance forward by Leading the way? 

We are looking for an HSE Engineer to be based in Gothenburg, Karlstad or Sundsvall. As an HSE Engineer you will have an opportunity to secure health, safety, environmental and social responsibility implementation and development of our Global Customer projects and construction sites around the world. We are seeking a dynamic team player to join our team.  

Key responsibilities:

• Provide project HSE engineer services in nominated EPC and high-risk EPS sales and delivery projects, including readiness for ad hoc and pre-planned site presence typically 1 to 4 weeks.
• Provide on-site safety supervisor services in nominated large shutdown work and short projects. 
• Train and coach Valmet project and site organizations, including partners contracted as supervisors for site work, on Valmet project and site HSE management and social responsibility process and practices. 
• Identify and coordinate the HSE partner network.
• Arrange sub-contractor HSE Days.
• Participate in sub-contractor audits and lead site HSE audits. 
• Ensure HSE incidents on customer sites are investigated and communicated and lead serious incident investigations. 
• Contribute to developing Valmet project and site HSE management and social responsibility process and practices. 

To succeed in this role, you will need:  

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience working in HSE and several years of experience in multi-cultural customer projects and site HSE work. 
• Experience in leading complex, cross-functional projects in a global environment. 

• Technical competence in customer site HSE management practices including risk identification and mitigation, especially in EPC projects. 

• Relevant academic degree, for example in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or other scientific fields. Professional HSE qualifications such as NEBOSH, CSP, or similar will be considered an asset. 
• Incident investigation skills. 

• Knowledge of multi-site ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 management system standards, as well as internal auditing skills. 

• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swedish. Knowledge of additional languages is considered an asset.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office-Suite, Power BI, M-Files, Sharepoint and Teams. 

You are an HSE role model with integrity and a strong moral compass, which is the fundament of the position. We are looking for a person with a positive and energetic service mindset who can communicate transparently with clarity and authority. You are a person who influences and negotiates to find solutions and achieve results. At the same time, you build strong networks and engagement towards priorities. You have strong decision-making skills and can make the right decisions at the right time. 

We offer

In return, we offer you an interesting work environment and a challenging position within a global industry leader, supported by Valmet's global network. With us, you will work in a team that contributes to the success of the organization, as well as find opportunities for personal development.   

Additional information

To be included in the recruiting process, please complete our online application form as soon as possible but no later than October 19, 2026.

Do you want to know more? For further information about the position, please contact Stefan Hallgren, Manager, Customer Projects and Sites HSE, +46725641403.  

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Isabelle Lindow, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

We perform background checks and alcohol/drug testing for all employees, in line with our commitment to a safe and secure workplace. 

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!

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