Chemical & Office Administrator

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 Corporate Research & Development

Driving progress through research. Providing material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and anticipating the needs of our customers requires a high level of investment in research. Umicore’s Group Research capabilities focus on new materials and processes to address the megatrends of resource scarcity and clean mobility. The nature of research and development means that 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

Statutory Compliance Filing: Execute statutory filing for precursor/explosive chemicals, ensuring zero over-procurement.

Lifecycle Ledger Management: Maintain 4 chemical ledgers (precursor/explosive/toxic/waste), meeting retention & traceability requirements. Conduct monthly ledger audits (≤5% variance), eliminating criminal liabilities.

Dual-Control Mechanism Enforcement: Implement dual-control for precursor chemicals with 100% same-day return of unused materials.

Security System Oversight: Ensure ≥90-day video retention, manage security patrols  and fast alarm response.

Hazardous Waste Compliance: Supervise waste transfer manifests and decontamination protocols for cleaning tools.

Emergency Response Management: Lead regular leakage/theft drills, maintain 100% operational emergency resources.

Administrative & Regulatory Coordination: Manage compliance documentation, fast respond to government inspections.

Performance & Protocol Optimization: Assess security KPIs (patrols/response:40%), update safety protocols biannually.

Compliance Reporting: Report to QEHS & Security manager and colleagues on project progress and results. Monitor compliance of approved sub-budgets and, where appropriate, initiate corrective action.

Operational Administration: Oversee vendor contracts (courier, cleaning, copier leases, landlines, facility rentals) with cost settlements; assist in annual planning and corporate cultural initiatives.

Who we are looking for

• Functional Requirement
• Bachelor Degree or above with major in environment, safety, chemistry, materials, or related fields.
• 2+ years’ experience related to practical experience in hazardous chemical management, familiar with the filing process (Public Security Bureau, emergency management department);
• Proficient in the Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals, Safety Supervision Regulations for Gas Cylinders, and Safety Production Law;
• Be able to identify compliance loopholes in warehousing/transportation (such as expired gas cylinders and mixed hazardous waste).
• Have good skill in planning and organizing.
• Basic English communication by oral and written
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiar with western culture
• Ability to work under pressure with a "can do" attitude

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 organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If our pioneering approach can make us a leader in sustainability.