Onsite Environment & Transport Safety Engineer

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About the role

  • Environmental & Transport Safety Engineer responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and transport safety in chemical operations. Collaborating with authorities and providing expert advice on regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure site operations remain compliant with environmental permits and applicable legislation. • Monitor environmental performance, identify trends and advise management on improvement opportunities and risk mitigation. • Support IED 2.0 readiness activities, including gap assessments, BAT/BREF updates, emission limit revisions and regulatory expectations. • Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Environmental Management System (EMS), including installation-specific data, hazardous substances evaluations and REACH related assessments. • Provide technical input (e.g., emissions data, feasibility considerations, operational constraints) for long term Transformation Plans for the period 2030–2050. • Monitor regulatory developments related to IED 2.0 national transposition and BREF revisions. • Act as certified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) for relevant modalities (ADR/RID/ADN). • Provide expert advice on packaging, consignment, loading and unloading of dangerous goods. • Maintain and further develop the transport safety management system, including procedures, work processes and controls. • Conduct or coordinate audits, inspections and incident analyses related to environmental and transport safety, and follow up on resulting actions. • Provide training, coaching and communication on regulatory requirements to strengthen competence and awareness across the organization. • Build and maintain effective relationships with competent authorities, industry bodies, consultants and internal stakeholders (Operations, Projects, HSE, Supply Chain). • Act as limited back up for Quality and Management System activities when necessary, in coordination with the Quality & Environment Lead. • This role requires availability for call out with appropriate compensation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, chemical engineering, logistics, safety management or a related technical field; • Several years of experience in the petrochemical or process industry in environmental, HSE or transport safety roles; • Certified DGSA (minimum ADR; RID/ADN/IMDG preferred); • Demonstrated experience with environmental permitting, compliance and reporting in the Dutch industrial context (e.g. Omgevingsvergunning, Seveso, BEVB); • Strong understanding of environmental and HSE management systems; ISO 14001 required. • Familiarity with ISO 9001 and FSSC/ISO22000 is an advantage; • Experience in interactions with authorities, inspectors and external consultants; • Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Benefits

  • We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. • The possibility to work with specialists on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. • Competitive salary package.

Job title

Environment & Transport Safety Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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