EHS Advisor

Fohntech Group; Henegouwen; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fohntech Group in Belgium is seeking an experienced EHS Advisor to implement and maintain our environmental, health and safety systems on site. The role supports continuous improvement and ensures compliance across projects, with a rotation plan including Finland.

You will conduct site audits, develop risk assessments, lead toolbox talks, advise management, and coordinate incident investigations, while maintaining up-to-date safety documentation and adherence to legislation.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Environmental, Health & Safety (third level)
• Minimum 3 years on-site experience
• Strong knowledge of current EHS legislation
• Flexibility in working patterns
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

Responsabilités

• Implement and maintain EHS management systems for projects
• Ensure adherence to project safety management system and statutory provisions
• Coordinate development of risk assessments, method statements, and permits to work
• Conduct regular site audits, document reports and implement corrective actions
• Attend site meetings and provide input on EHS risks and improvements
• Provide advice and guidance on all EHS matters to management and staff
• Maintain up-to-date safety files and ensure subcontractor EHS compliance
• Lead toolbox talks and coordinate training and inductions

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safety mindset

Formation

Certificate in EHS

Description du poste

This Role is based in Belgium or Finland - Rotation Plan available

We are recruiting a EHS Advisor to join our team in Belgium. At Fohntech Group, we offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career advancement. Join our team and build your future with us.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Ensure EHS management systems for all the projects are implemented and maintained
• Adherence to the project & Safety Management system
• Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation
• Adherence to Engineering & PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
• Coordination in the development of task specific method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action and permit to work.
• Compliance with the project safety statement.
• Coordination of project safety indicators.
• Good Safety Practices are managed & maintained.
• Ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments, control of hazardous substances.
• Safety interventions are completed & registered.
• Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document reports and establish corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence and continuous improvements
• Attend and provide input at site meetings, report on EHS risks, trends and recommend constructive actions towards continuous improvements
• Good safety practices are managed & maintained.
• Provide advice and guidance in all EHS matters to management, safety representatives and employees
• Records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tool and plant.
• Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
• Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums.
• Ensure project sub-contractor adhere to project EHS policies & procedures.
• Site induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
• Project PPE is resourced & available.
• Compile & carry out Toolbox talks, as necessary.
• Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to project management.
• Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained.
• Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
• Up to date documentation is included with the Safety File.
• Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Relevant third level Certificate qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety
• 3 years minimum site experience
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.