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EHS Manager PMC

Location: 

Catoosa (1094), US

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About Umicore

 

 
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

 

 

About Precious Metals Chemistry

 


Life-enhancing chemistry. Umicore is an expert in metals-based catalysis for applications that improve our quality of life. Automotive emission treatment technologies, active pharmaceutical ingredients for cancer treatments, the production of fine chemicals and advanced electronics – all are made possible by our organometallic technology know-how. To bring the magic of metal-based chemistry and catalysis to new customers and new applications we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

 

 

What you will be doing

 

The EHS Manager is responsible for the proper running of the Environment, Health and Safety process. By analyzing the risks in the process, and ensuring the intended results. In the case of results below assumptions and a negative trend, the EHS Manager is responsible for re-analyzing the risk and implementing corrective actions as justified.

 

  • Oversee daily activities of team members to maintain & develop Environmental (14001) and Occupational Health & Safety (45001) management systems.
  • Ensure that industrial operations are in compliance with Group, government Environment, Health & Safety regulations and customer requirements.
  • Cope with regular Environment, Health & Safety audits to monitor local requirements, accident & incident or unsafe behaviour & conditions.
  • Oversight of the EMS and its effectiveness, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and their continuous improvement.
  • Reporting to top management on the functioning of the EMS, including environmental activities.
  • Issuing instructions on the functioning of the EMS (post-audit orders)
  • Generate Environment, Health & Safety reports and maintain permits.
  • Work with team to develop effective Environment, Occupational Health
    & Safety strategies to eliminate or mitigate accident & incident cases.
  • Review and recommend improvements to existing strategies.
  • Investigate Environment, Health & Safety accidents & incidents, develop corrective or preventive plans and verify the effectiveness to avoid repeated cases.
  • Follow and enforce Group and CATALYSIS EHS standards, policies and principles.
  • Perform Health & Safety inspection, patrol or audit and prepare relevant reports to management.
  • Develop budget and timelines for Environmental, Occupational Health
    & Safety operations and develop cost reduction initiatives while still maintaining quality.
  • If necessary, provide job training and assistance to team members.
  • Coordinate with internal staff members, senior manager, and management team for effective implementation of EHS protection program.
  • Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective actions and implement follow up assessments.
  • Provides project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirm project site fulfills local guidelines and regulations.
  • Develop an emergency response plan & program.

 

 

Who we are looking for

 


Education:   

  • Technical Bachelor or Master Degree (process, chemistry, metallurgy, engineering...) ideally completed by some training in Safety prevention or Environmental studies (but not a must)

 

Work Experience:   

 

  • 8 to 10 years of  EHS experience of which at least 5 in a production environment.

 

Technical Skills:   

 

  • Good understanding/knowledge of chemical and metallurgical processes and associated risks.
  • Having implemented safety prevention programs in industrial environment is a plus
  • Practical experience with HAZOP, ATEX regulations and other relevant prevention programs & regulations
  • Knowledge of the process and risk-based approach
  • Knowledge of the requirements of ISO14001, 45001 and 9001 to the extent necessary to manage the assigned process
  • Proficient with PC tools as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of more advanced digital tools, such as PowerBi is a plus

 

Managerial Skills:

  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to phrase concepts in a structured and clear manner
  • Able to change attitudes and to create acceptance to change
  • Ability to convince without formal authority

 

 

What we offer

 

 
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?


If my expertise can contribute to life-enhancing chemistry, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?

 

 

 

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