HSE Specialist (Working in Hai Phong Plant)

Location: Hai Phong
About:
VinFast - a member of Vingroup - envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: [protected info]
Position:
The Environment Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs across VinFast's manufacturing facilities. You will provide comprehensive training to employees and contractors, collaborate with internal departments to ensure EHS compliance, and represent VinFast in interactions with external stakeholders regarding EHS and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) matters.
This position is 06-month contract to cover maternity leave.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver engaging training programs on EHS topics for employees and contractors.
- Collaborate with manufacturing shops and other departments to initiate and guide the implementation of effective EHS control programs.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive environmental documentation, including permits, reports, and records, to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits by lenders, investors, and regulatory agencies to maintain positive EHS & ESG ratings.
- Stay current on evolving environmental regulations and industry best practices in the EV manufacturing sector.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in EHS performance.
- Liaise with relevant internal departments (e.g., Engineering, Production) to ensure EHS considerations are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
- Update the environmental monitoring plan according to the requirements in the EIA, Environment permit and IFC standard.
- Coordinate with other departments/workshops to conduct environment monitoring and supervising contractors to conduct monitoring and disclose the final environmental monitoring results to communities.
- Coordinate with related parties to prepare environmental impact assessment report (EIA) and Environment permit for new projects at VinFast factory.
- Conduct environment compliance checklist and prepare report on non-compliance items to submit to leaders.
- Assess qualifications, follow up, and close the corrective action after evaluating the waste collection, transportation and treatment service providers.
- Plan and implement environmental protection campaign(in the factory area and surrounding communities)
- Prepare and conduct ISO 14001 internal auditors for workshops/departments and conduct implement/follow-up corrective actions according to annual reports.