EHS Manager

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 Fuel Cell and Stationary Catalysts

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves 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.

Who we are looking for

Qualifications & Experience

1. 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)
• 10 to 15 years of EHS experience of which at least 5 in a production & plant environment experience

2. Technical skills:

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Responsible for protecting the environment (air, water, land)
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), enforces environmental laws within Texas; works alongside the EPA but focuses on state-level compliance.
• 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

3. 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

4. Personal skills

• Enthusiastic team player with an open "can do" mentality
• Good communication skills & good team leading
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Committed to results
• Independent, self-initiative
• Structured
• Can work in a multicultural environment
• Proven ability to coordinate teams and projects
• Self-driven to excellence 
• Not easily discouraged by resistance to change and inertia
• Willing to coach/mentor

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 help us reduce global emissions, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?