EHS Prevention Advisor Level 1

At
**Univercells Technologies**, we are on a mission to make health equally accessible to all. We work every day to reinvent biomanufacturing processes and develop or integrate the next innovative technologies. Through the combination of process development and engineering expertise, we create synergies to deliver game-changing production capacities to achieve our mission: Biologics available and affordable to all This job is the perfect opportunity to contribute to our mission and be impactful.

Univercells technologies is developing a new generation of biotech equipment (Scale-X and NevoLine) and to move forward with the expansion of our innovative products we are looking for an experienced EHS Advisor Level 1.

Based In Nívelles, you will join a collaborative team of passionate change-makers. You will be reporting directly to

ENVIRONMENT: Operational site, including workshop, warehouse and clean rooms.

**YOUR MISSION**

You will provide advice to the employer, company management and workers with respect to Environment, Health, and Safety to ensure that a high level of compliance is reached & maintained.

You will also give active support for the implementation of the measures referred to in the Belgian workplace regulations.

Your goals will be to implement, maintain and improve environment, health and safety standards, best practices, and processes, disseminating EHS topics within the company and ensure that all regulations related to EHS are enforced.

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES**

Responsible for the SIPP

You will lead the identification of hazards and causes of accident at work and occupational diseases and you will provide advice on
**risk assessment**, the overall
**prevention plan **and the
**annual action plan.**

You will be the person of reference on the various themes of the Belgian workplace regulations on well-being at work, including working with third parties.

You will track the implementation of preventive measures based on the risk analysis that has been carried out.

You will participate in the committee for the reduction of the energy footprint.

You will ensure coordination with SEPP by providing it with all relevant information to carry out its missions, you will accompany the SEPP's prevention advisor during workplace visits and assist in examining the causes of occupational accidents and diseases.

In addition to general missions, as Prevention Advisor Level 1, responsible of the SIPP you will be in charge of the following tasks:

- Conduct review of the workplace and workstation, at least once a year and at the request of the employer, workers or the committee.
- Analyze accidents and incidents and carry out all other investigations deemed relevant to improving workers’ well-being; provide relative reporting.
- Become familiar with manufacturing processes, work methods, processes and components of work organization and review them to propose measures to reduce risks.
- Maintain documentation relating to legislation, hazardous products and preparations and emission points relating to air and water pollution and waste management.
- Follow up of the environmental permit.
- Collaborate with HR in the design of training programs related to EHS (identifying risks and opportunities).
- Conduct workplace visits and training sessions.
- Provide requirements related to new equipment, chemical products or any other new topic in the company with a potential impact in EHS matters.
- Reporting of KPI, action plans, reports of activity

**YOUR QUALIFICATIONS**
- **
Prevention advisor level I degree **is a must.
- At least 3 years of experience in the same function is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of EU / Belgian EHSS directives and Regulations
- Scientific/Engineering background is a strong asset
- Experience in managing EHS topics compliance in a project environment: machines directive, Atex, Hazop, etc
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management knowledge
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
- Strong team player and customer focus
- Interpersonal skills to coach and develop employees
- Strong drive to promote a continuous improvement culture
- Proven results in cross-functional environment is an asset
- Fluent English and French