JOB DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of this job is to support the EHS & Facilities Manager in maintaining and improving the EHS System and ensuring internal and external compliance in Environmental and Health & Safety matters.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the EHS & Facilities Department, the EHS Specialist will perform tasks for 2 locations in Belgium.

• Support the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager in EHS roles and responsibilities.

• Collaborate with all departments involved to mitigate EHS risks and threats.

• Actively promote the EHS culture and support compliance with corporate EHS standards and local legislation, including:

EHS Metrics: Follow-up, reporting, escalation of near misses, accidents, energy, water, and waste.

• Environmental Management System (EMS): Act as steward of ISO 14001 and support compliance with corporate EMS requirements.

• EDC Waste Stream Plan: First point of contact for timely waste stream pick-up and registration; support procedures and ensure conformity with waste streams and local instructions.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

​Participate in hazard identification and analysis, accident causes, and occupational disease investigations.

• Support daily EHS tasks: risk assessments, contractor safety program, commissioning of new equipment, chemical substances inventory.

• Perform EHS tours and workplace inspections.

• Support implementation of the EDC Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) Program.

• Provide periodic EHS training to all departments.

EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

• Prevention advisor level II or III (or willingness to obtain certification)

• Strong communication & documentation skills

• Fluent in Dutch & English (written & spoken); other languages are an asset

• Experience with ISO 14001 or similar management systems

• Able to collaborate across departments and cultures

• Analytical skills

• Project management skills

• Familiar with ergonomics

• Strong team player and customer focus

• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills

Interested?

Apply directly or send your CV and cover letter to Anushka via recruitment.netherlands@abbott.com

Note: Candidates must be based in Belgium

The base pay for this position is

N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management:

LOCATION:

• Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen
• Cargo 831

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable