PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The purpose of this job is to support the EHS & Facilities Manager in maintaining and improving the EHS System and ensuring internal and external compliance in Environmental and Health & Safety matters.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the EHS & Facilities Department, the EHS Specialist will perform tasks for 2 locations in Belgium.
1. Support the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager in EHS roles and responsibilities.
2. Collaborate with all departments involved to mitigate EHS risks and threats.
3. Actively promote the EHS culture and support compliance with corporate EHS standards and local legislation, including:
EHS Metrics: Follow-up, reporting, escalation of near misses, accidents, energy, water, and waste.
Environmental Management System (EMS): Act as steward of ISO 14001 and support compliance with corporate EMS requirements.
EDC Waste Stream Plan: First point of contact for timely waste stream pick-up and registration; support procedures and ensure conformity with waste streams and local instructions.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Participate in hazard identification and analysis, accident causes, and occupational disease investigations.
4. Support daily EHS tasks: risk assessments, contractor safety program, commissioning of new equipment, chemical substances inventory.
5. Perform EHS tours and workplace inspections.
6. Support implementation of the EDC Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) Program.
7. Provide periodic EHS training to all departments.
EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES
8. Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
9. Prevention advisor level II or III (or willingness to obtain certification)
10. Strong communication & documentation skills
11. Fluent in Dutch & English (written & spoken); other languages are an asset
12. Experience with ISO 14001 or similar management systems
13. Able to collaborate across departments and cultures
14. Analytical skills
15. Project management skills
16. Familiar with ergonomics
17. Strong team player and customer focus
18. Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
Interested?
Apply directly or send your CV and cover letter to Anushka via
Note: Candidates must be based in Belgium