Job Description

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?
Rechargeable Battery Materials We are all on the move. Umicore\xe2\x80\x99s rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries 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 The EHS Manager is responsible to develop, implement and lead the site Health, Safety and Environment systems to ensure regulatory compliance and support RBM Canada reach its sustainable development objectives.
Overall responsibilities

• As owner of the site EHS Management process, this role is responsible for all related processes, analyzing the risks in the process, and ensuring intended results. In the case of results below assumptions and a negative trend, this role will re-analyze the risks and implement corrective actions.
• This role has hierarchical responsibility of the EHS department of RBM Canada, with major focus on development of RBM Canada\xe2\x80\x99s EHS department structure.

Specific responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of team members to maintain & develop Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety management systems.
• Ensure that industrial operations are in compliance with Corporate, government Environment, Health & Safety regulations and customer requirements.
• Cooperate with regular Environment, Health & Safety audits to monitor local requirements, accident & incident or unsafe behavior & conditions.
• Reporting to top management on the functioning of the EMS, including environmental activities.
• Work with team to develop effective Environment, Occupational Health & Safety strategies to eliminate or mitigate accident & incident cases.
• Investigate Environment, Health & Safety accidents & incidents, develop corrective or preventive plans and verify the effectiveness to avoid repeated cases.
• Develop budget and timelines for Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety operations and develop cost reduction initiatives while still maintaining quality.
• As necessary, provide job training and assistance to team members.
• Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective actions and implement follow-up assessments.
• Provides project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirm project site fulfills local guidelines and regulations.
• Develop an emergency response plan & program.

Who we are looking for
Functional Requirements

• Technical Bachelor or Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree (process, chemistry, metallurgy, engineering)
  • Preference for additional training in Safety prevention or Environmental studies.
• 8 to 10 years of EHS experience of which at least 5 in a production environment.
• 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 EHS processes and risk-based approach
• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO9001 and IATF16949 to the extent necessary to lead the assigned process
• Proficient with PC tools as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of more sophisticated digital tools, such as PowerBi, is a plus
• 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

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
• Outcome focused
• 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 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 teams can improve battery performance, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?