Productstewardship & Environmental Manager PMR Hoboken

About Umicore
Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling our mission to create materials for a better life.

About Precious Metals Refining
The world’s resources are scarce. Umicore’s refining and recycling technology gives used metals a new lease of life. We are experts in treating the most complex materials from around the world. Our processes help bring value to the circular economy and reduce environmental impacts. To recover more metal from different types of material we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing
As Product Stewardship and Environmental Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring environmental compliance and driving sustainability at our Hoboken site. Your focus will be on high-impact areas that matter most for our license to operate and our relationship with the community.
Your key responsibilities:

• You assume the role of Product Stewardship Manager for the Hoboken site. This involves:
  • Supporting the commercial & transport departments so that incoming and outgoing shipments of material run smooth.
  • Following up on relevant Reach registrations for the site and initiating new dossiers when necessary (in co-operation with Corp EHS department).
  • Representing Umicore in the technical work groups of the relevant Reach consortia and defending our interests.
  • Follow-up and assessing the impact of potential new EU legislation on the Hoboken product portfolio.
• You manage the ongoing efforts for soil and groundwater remediation on the Hoboken site. This involves:
  • Management of new soil remediation studies and projects, in cooperation with external expert. This includes a regular interface with relevant authorities with the aim of a swift approval process.
  • Ensuring the execution all recurrent mandatory reporting to government agencies and organizing the necessary actions by external experts.
  • Following up contaminated soil inventory and provide guidance and support to ongoing site projects & excavation works.
• You take responsibility for the noise emissions of the Hoboken site. This involves:
  • Follow-up of noise immissions, investigating complaints, and agreeing actions with relevant operational departments.
  • Interfacing with neighbours and environmental agencies in case of complaints.
  • Proposing new investments to improve performance of the site and stewardship that agreed investments are constructed with the agreed timing.
  • Coaching coworkers and contractors on the reduction of noise from transport operations.

Who we are looking for

• A Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of operational experience, experience in environmental management is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Analytical mindset, project management experience, and inclusive leadership style.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Accreditation as Environmental Coordinator – Level A or willing to get this accreditation in the future.

What we offer
At Umicore, we believe diversity drives innovation. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. You’ll join a collaborative environment that values your ideas and supports your growth. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to make a real impact on sustainability.

If our recycling teams can help tackle  resource scarcity, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO.