Job Description

EHS Manager

Permanent 

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Precious Metals

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15 countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.

Heraeus , the German based technology group is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. We create high-quality solutions for our customers by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as environment, energy, health, mobility, and industrial applications. In 2015 Heraeus generated revenues without precious metals of €1.9 bn and a total revenue of €12.9 bn. in more than 100 subsidiaries in 38 countries we offer our worldwide 12,500 employees the freedom to develop and promote their own ideas. We call it: Open Space. For Open Minds.®

The primary responsibility of this position is to  Manage the EHS Department within the site. The site EHS Manager is a person who is competent and experienced in the areas of environmental health and safety to advise, supervise and coordinate EHS matters.  Support site management to comply with legal and company defined EHS requirements and to achieve continuous improvement. 

Your Role and responsiblities:

• Support the development of EHS and technical safety, vision, goals and programs
• Budget responsibility for the site EHS Department
• Establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an EHS Management System according to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Key User for the Site for Intelex EHS Software and Enhesa EHS Legal Register
• Support Site Manager in ensuring compliance with all EHS laws and regulations, EHS conditions of licenses, permits and/or authorizations, as well as other EHS requirements that apply to the Site
• Support Site Manager in obtaining new or revising existing EHS licenses, permits and/or authorizations if required
• Provide expert technical support in identifying and resolving EHS issues
• Support Site Manager in developing, reviewing and following up/ tracking on action plans for identified EHS issues as required to ensure that tasks are being completed on schedule
• Support development, implementation, and regular updates of EHS risk assessments
• Maintain the sites training plan. Support development, implementation, and regular updates of EHS trainings that require EHS expert knowledge
• EHS-related measurements and calculations for air emission, wastewater, industrial hygiene, and others as applicable
• Organize, join and follow through with EHS walks.
• Assist with the review all changes on processes, activities, and raw materials, and approving and documenting such changes prior to implementation to ensure that EHS is maintained
• Reporting, investigation and follow-up of injury/ illness, environment/ process safety incidents, property damages, EHS allegations and soil/ groundwater issues

What is required for this role:

Bachelors or master’s degree in Engineering and/or Safety Engineering and/or Safety Engineering or related field is preferable.  However, sufficient industry specific experience will be able to substitute with a minimum of 5 years working experience.

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Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.   

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Any further questions?

If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com .

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Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Worldwide,

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