QHSE Advisor Occupational Health

As an Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor, you are the point of contact for occupational safety within the organisation and are part of the HSE department. You contribute to safe, sustainable, and legally compliant business operations and work organisation-wide with various teams and disciplines.

• Relevant HBO program (e.g., Safety Science or Chemical Engineering), or a relevant MBO-4 diploma with the ambition to pursue an HBO program.
• At least three years of experience in occupational safety and/or with hazardous substances.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various disciplines.
• Ability to work independently, maintain an overview, and make choices within frameworks.
• Affinity with project-based work and process safety.

• Conducting and keeping RI&Es up-to-date, including hazardous substances.
• Managing the Hazardous Substances Register, including REACH/CLP obligations.
• Developing, implementing, and ensuring safe working procedures.
• Advising departments on risks, incidents, and improvement measures.
• Coordinating exposure measurements, PPE advice, and workplace analyses.
• Strengthening safety awareness through training and toolboxes.
• Guiding external inspections and coordinating with occupational health and safety partners.
• Advising on safety aspects for projects and technical changes.
• Supporting the Engineering Firm and project teams by promoting safe choices from initial ideas to delivery, including risk assessment, design choices, supervision, and assurance of measures.
• Contribute to the broad occupational health and safety package within the entire organisation.

• Possibility of flexible working in terms of time and location (in consultation).
• Flexible employment benefits budget of 15,49% of your gross monthly salary.
• Deployability budget (extra leave hours) and an advisory budget for training or courses.
• A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position afterwards.
• Generous travel allowance, with encouragement of sustainable and healthy transport.
• A warm welcome to a committed team with a clear mission.
• Extras through the staff association, such as outings, drinks, and cultural and sporting activities.

Waterbedrijf Groningen works on clean and reliable drinking water and provides essential public services.

The QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment) department contributes to safe, sustainable, and legally compliant business operations. The organisation offers committed teams and opportunities to make an impact, including internationally through partnerships such as with VEI.