Environmental Manager Site Olen

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We want Umicore to be a leader in providing and creating material based solutions that contribute to fundamental improvements for people all over the world. And we do that by focusing on three areas: recycling, electrification and clean air. Energised by our collective determination and individual ambitions, Umicore is creating a more sustainable world for future generations. This is challenging and important work. And it is something we are achieving together. Our teams are at the cutting edge of materials science, chemistry and metallurgy. We have room for operators to work in our state-of-the-art production processes. Our support teams play a critical role in supporting the business growth. Managers at Umicore work on projects that are as exciting as they are challenging. R&D experts develop the technologies that address issues from clean mobility to resource scarcity. As anyone at Umicore will tell you, this is a place where you can build a dynamic career. As a growing, future-facing business, we offer a workplace where the scale of our work, the scope of our talent and the range of our opportunities grow with us, giving you the chance to contribute to a variety of exciting work. We understand how important this is to the committed individuals we need in our teams to realise our ambitions. Join us and you can look forward to working in a challenging, stimulating and rewarding environment Job description As Manager Environment you are the expert center of the site in Olen for a number of specific environmental topics in particular soil and groundwater remediation, water management incl. waste water treatment, hazardous substances and noise aspects You will develop, lead and participate in (cross-departmental) projects with the aim of aligning processes and/or the operation of the service and BUs with legal requirements and permit demands. To this end, you keep yourself continuously informed of legislative evolutions and developments in the field of environmental topics and technology with the aim of increasing knowledge and to keep Umicore processes in these expert field top notch. Your detailed responsibilities Project management: organising, developing and supporting improvement projects/processes including follow-up action plan, project dates, coordinating internal&external service providers, training sessions Coordination and implementation of soil investigations and soil remediation including groundwater management . Interim reports to OVAM, soil certificates, follow-up of BSP, etc. Preparing and coordinating fieldwork (sampling labs, engineering offices and UM site managers). Budget management Develop and implement strategies to optimize wastewater management Robust framework for discharge limits Circular water management and waste water treatment Design of self-control program for monitoring (waste) water flows Follow-up of compliance with changing environmental and energy legislation and permits, including setting out vital actions in collaboration with relevant operations & services Based on environmental legislation and existing guidelines, you will investigate the effects of industrial projects on environmental factors such as water, soil, air, noise & people. Coordinate and participate in (cross-departmental) projects with the aim of aligning processes and/or the operation of the service and BUs with legal requirements and permit obligations. Monitoring compliance with environmental and licensing requirements by carrying out regular checks, audits and commissioning at the workplaces. Coordination of periodic - internal (Enhance, OR, CPBW, ) and external (IMJV etc.) - Environment & Energy reports. Contribute to the development, implementation, application and evaluation of environmentally friendly production methods and products by participating in BREFs, (environmental) feasibility studies and providing training & awareness (internally). Environmental management of hazardous substances Management the dashboard for Hazardous Materials in cooperation with Product Stewards. Coordination of OVR and safety studies relevant for the storage of hazardous substances. Coordination and implementation of the environmental prevention plan for storage and shipment of chemical substances and emergency procedures e.g. the training of intervention teams, the information and training of employees, the organisation and supervision of evacuation exercises, … Management of cooling substances and related greenhouse gas emissions Noise impact (reduction) management Drawing up a management plan to prevent and/or remediate noise nuisance. Steer & management of noise model, periodic noise measurements and noise remediations. Profile You have a Master degree in Sciences (environmental sciences, chemistry, biology, …) or equivalent by experience. Proven experience (>5 years) with environmental subject matter such as soil remediation, circular water use & waste water management, management of dangerous substances (incl. OVR), noise control and permits & environmental reportings in an industrial environment. Accredited degree of Environmental Coördinator - type A (milieucoördinator A) Good experience with ISO14001 management system Broad interest in sustainability You are eager to keep track of the latest legislation and developments in the field of environment Autonomous workdrive and good dedication to problem solutions and results You have an analytical focus Proficient in Dutch and English 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?

Location: Antwerpen, BE

Posted Date: 6/17/2024