Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. At SSAB, we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. We are also aware that steel production is one of the largest sources of greenhouse-gas emissions worldwide. That has to change. This is why SSAB has developed the world’s first fossil-free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB, you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and advancing the green transformation of the steel industry.
Transformation Office, is looking for a Senior Manager Occupational Health to build and lead the occupational health approach for the Luleå Mini Mill project.
Few occupational health roles offer the opportunity to build a complete workplace health framework from the ground up within a major industrial transformation project. At the Luleå Mini Mill, you will shape how the long-term health of the people delivering the project is protected, creating the systems that identify occupational health risks early and turn insight into effective prevention.
Unlike roles focused primarily on established health services, this position gives you the scope to define the approach across occupational hygiene, exposure monitoring, health surveillance, specialist medical support, and preventive programmes. Working across contractors, healthcare providers, occupational hygienists, and project leadership, you will influence how less visible and cumulative health risks are understood, managed, and acted upon across the workforce.
The impact of the role extends well beyond keeping people fit for work today. You will have the opportunity to build an occupational health model designed to protect people throughout the delivery of the project and leave a lasting standard for how workforce health is embedded into a complex industrial construction environment.
This position is based in Luleå, Sweden.
Lead and develop the Occupational Health team, setting priorities, standards, and ways of working across the project.
Establish and continuously improve occupational health programs, systems, governance, and reporting for a large-scale construction environment.
Oversee health risk assessments, exposure monitoring, occupational hygiene, and chemical management to ensure effective prevention and compliance.
Manage on-site occupational health services, health surveillance programs, medical response arrangements, and specialist providers.
Support workforce wellbeing through health-related onboarding, awareness programs, early intervention, and return-to-work processes.
Analyze health and exposure data, identify risks and trends, and provide recommendations to project leadership.
Collaborate with project teams, contractors, external providers, and authorities to ensure compliance with legal and project requirements.
Strong leadership experience in occupational health, occupational hygiene, or workplace health management.
Deep knowledge of health risk management, exposure monitoring, and occupational health practices in industrial, construction, or other high-risk environments.
Experience developing systems, governance frameworks, and reporting processes that support effective service delivery.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
High level of integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive health information.
Fluent in English; Swedish or another Nordic language is an advantage.
Degree in Occupational Health, Occupational Hygiene, Nursing, Public Health, Environmental Health, Safety, or related discipline.
Significant experience in occupational health leadership within industrial, construction, infrastructure, mining, energy, manufacturing, or similar environments.
Experience building and managing occupational health programs, health surveillance systems, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of occupational exposure monitoring, health risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
Experience supporting large-scale projects with complex contractor and stakeholder environments.
Knowledge of Swedish occupational health and work-environment legislation is highly desirable.
Relevant professional certifications or registrations are advantageous.
“SSAB has taken the lead in transforming the steel industry towards a fossil-free value chain. As we transform our Luleå production site, health, safety, occupational health, and security must be fully integrated into every stage of the project. We are looking for an experienced HSS leader who can build a strong function, engage contractors and authorities, and create a consistent assurance framework across all construction areas. You will join a dedicated, experienced, and multicultural project team working on one of SSAB’s most meaningful transformations.”
Carl Orrling, Ph.D.
EVP, Head of Technology & Transformation Office
At SSAB, we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values, driven, true and ahead, in making everyday decisions while keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB, you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skills and grow within your field or beyond.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, including:
Profit sharing
Reduced working hours to support work-life balance
Wellness allowance
Relocation and immigration support for the successful candidate, where required
Selected candidates will progress through the following recruitment stages:
