Safety Advisor

Date:
Mar 6, 2023

Location:
Genk, BE

Company:
Plastic Omnium

With an international footprint of 150 plants and 43 R&D centers, Plastic Omnium relies on its 37,000 employees to meet the challenges of clean and smart mobility.

Hydrogen FCEVs (Fuel Cell Electrical Vehicle) is a major new source of growth.

Innovation-driven since its creation, Plastic Omnium is now paving the way for zero-carbon vehicles and is confident that hydrogen will play a key role in the clean mobility of the future.

Since 2015, the company has been investing in hydrogen technologies with the ambition of being a leading player across the whole hydrogen value chain.

In order to reach the objectives in a new but fast-growing and technology-evolving market,
Plastic Omnium has set up a dedicated Division "New Energies Division" focusing on
Hydrogen Storage, Fuel Cell Stack and Systems, and Integrated Hydrogen Systems.

Join this adventure

MISSION
Advise the site management and the Department Managers in all S&H fields, in order to comply with legal requirements

• Pilot the prevention action plans with full collaboration of management
• Pilot safety audits and 5S on the shopfloor
• Support implementation of the HSE management system
• Perform coaching and training of personnel regarding HSE rules and policies

ACTIVITIES

• In agreement with the Site Management, propose, write, adapt and deploy the global prevention plan and the annual safety action plan
• Advise the Site Management and the Associates with recommendations about risks, and support the implementation of the action plans (followup of risk analysis)
• Implement in the organization the legal tasks and missions for safety prevention and social concertation (CPBW), ensure followup of safety controls
• Make the link with External Prevention Service (Medical followups) and other safety Departments on the site
• Visit and examine working places as frequently as necessary, pilot safety audits and 5S on the shopfloor, write analysis reports, provide recommendations to reduce risks and support action plan

(in collaboration with Management)

• Pilot the safety audits and 5S on the shopfloor
• Participate to enquiries in case of LTA, WLTA, First aids, ensure correct followup and implementation of the action plan (in collaboration with Management and insurance/legal administration)
• Advise for the choice of safety equipment (machines, tools, personal or collective protective equipment ) and validate the reception of those equipments
• Validate prevention plan from external companies doing activities internally (work permit validation), perform surveillance of their activities and take the necessary actions (in collaboration with Management) to get the safety rules applied and respected

Support implementation of the HSE management system

• Ensure implementation of the Internal Emergency Plan (active support to author, review and approve), including all the necessary procedures and instructions to manage HSE events or process.
• Maintain the Fire Prevention File uptodate (with the collaboration of the required experts)
• Update the necessary indicators and participate to the EHS management meetings
• Support the organization of CSR & Act for All activities and actions

Perform coaching and training of personnel regarding HSE rules and policies

• Coach and ensure efficient organization of the emergency response team to properly handle material event or personal injury
• Write and follow the Safety Rules Booklet for the organization
• Supervise, organize with the support of HR and perform safety trainings for the employees, provide recommendations on the safety training program
• Ensure followup of personal Safety certifications

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Background and Qualitfication

• Master of Engineering (mechanical or other)
• Belgian II Safety Advisor Certification
• Fluent in English and Dutch
• 2/3 years in Safety Management positions or as Safety Advisor in Industrial environments

Competences

• Belgian II Safety Advisor Certification
• Risk management and evaluation
• Knowledge of general engineering fields : mecanichs, plastic materials, electrical devices,..
• Analitycal mindset
• Leadership and communication
• Written communication

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