Recruiter
Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: develop and implement HSE policies, procedures, and systems
Projects: complex defense & security vessels
Company: naval shipbuilder, part of a global established group
Main requirements: 5+ years of experience in HSE management, including system development and stakeholder engagement.
Your opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated HSE Officer to champion health, safety, and environmental standards within the organization. In this role, you will develop and implement HSE policies, procedures, and systems while fostering a strong safety culture. You’ll ensure compliance across all operations, supporting staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and visitors in maintaining a safe working environment.
What you will do
- Developing, applying, and maintaining HSE policies, procedures, and systems.
- Promoting a proactive health and safety culture throughout the organization.
- Liaising with external stakeholders on HSE matters to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Conducting audits and risk assessments, and implementing effective mitigation measures.
- Advising management on HSE-related issues to meet legal and contractual requirements.
- Overseeing improvement programs and managing registers of health, environmental aspects, and hazardous substances.
- Investigating incidents, maintaining detailed records, and reporting findings to stakeholders.
- Delivering training sessions and updates on best practices and regulatory changes.
- Mentoring and supporting HSE Assistants in their professional development.
Where you will work
This close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defense systems. With a strong engineering and yard team, they deliver world-class complex naval ships to navies worldwide. In the current geopolitical climate, the organization is expanding significantly and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- New technologies galore: state-of-the-art naval technology, digital twinning, virtual reality, and more!
- Well-established shipyard with a long-lasting track record, part of a global shipbuilding group
- Excellent market outlook: order book filled way into the 2030s and still more projects expected
- Cooperating with knowledgeable colleagues, learning and sharing insights
What you already have
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in occupational health and safety or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in HSE management, including system development and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate HSE projects and deliver effective training programs.
- In-depth knowledge of HSE principles, systems, and industry best practices.
- A Hogere Veiligheidskunde (HVK) diploma is highly desirable.
- Available for full-time work in the Netherlands
- EU citizenship is a must, due to the nature of the military projects.
Your benefits
- Enjoy your time off: 40 paid holidays per year for an excellent work-life balance
- Stay safe during business trips: Business Travel Insurance
- Paid commuting and interview cost
- Spreek Nederlands! Basic Dutch course, so you will understand Dutch jokes during coffee breaks
- Meet new friends: We invite you to social gatherings, lectures, and events so that you can meet like-minded friends within the Dutch maritime industry. We also offer you a 1-year KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers membership.
- Make yourself at home: we fully support your relocation & registration process
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