Senior Environment, Health, Safety Professional

Umicore

. Oversee all Health, Safety, and Environment matters at the Bruges site .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBruges • BelgiumSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Health, Safety, and Environment management, with a strong focus on compliance with ISO 14001 standards and the ability to implement effective safety strategies. Proven capability in conducting risk assessments, managing safety audits, and fostering a proactive safety culture within an industrial setting.

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Master Degree In A Technical BranchSafety Prevention Advisor – Level 1ISO 14001 CertificationOperational Managerial ExperienceKnowledge Of Chemical Processes

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentSafety AuditsSafety Strategy ImplementationKPI MonitoringEnvironmental ComplianceProject ManagementPeople ManagementSafety Policy DevelopmentChemical Process KnowledgeLegal Compliance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPersuasive CommunicationDecisivenessResponsibilityTactfulness

Certifications & Qualifications

Safety Prevention Advisor – Level 1ISO 14001 Certification

Industry Keywords

Health And SafetyEnvironmental ManagementChemical IndustryOccupational Health ServicesEuropean LegislationUmicore Group StandardsSafety CulturePlant SecurityRisk ManagementGovernment Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all Health, Safety, and Environment matters at the Bruges site
Combine the Safety Prevention Advisor and Environmental Coordinator functions within USMB
Manage Bruges plant security
Set up, implement, and manage the site safety strategy and management system
Sensitize and motivate employees to foster a proactive safety culture
Monitor and report safety performance metrics and KPIs
Implement and follow up on Umicore Group Standards
Take final responsibility for the intervention and EHBO teams
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits for chemical and process risks
Ensure site policies comply with environmental legal and Umicore Group requirements
Acquire and maintain environmental and building permits
Manage legal and group communications and reports
Maintain ISO 14001 certification
Act as the USMB EHS contact inside and outside Umicore
Represent Umicore and USMB in sectorial organizations and professional associations
Maintain relations with local government and city services
Serve as the USMB contact with external Occupational Health Services
Implement Umicore Group standards across the site and collaborate with management to create and enforce safety policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master degree in a technical branch or equivalent by experience
Officially accredited Safety Prevention Advisor – level 1 degree
At least 5 years of operational managerial experience
Solid knowledge of applicable regional, national, and European legislation
Strong interest in chemicals and chemical processes
Good spoken and written communication skills
Ability to communicate persuasively and tactfully at all levels of the site and hierarchy
Ability to set up, present, and defend a strategy
Ability to coordinate implementation and combine short- and long-term visions
Good project management and people management skills
Responsible and decisive
Ability to reconcile environmental and safety values with industrial/economic objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits
Collaborative work environment
Inclusive work culture
Equal opportunities for all employees
Opportunities to share ideas, develop expertise, and advance careers