HSSEQ Manager – PA1 – Desteldonk/Ghent

B Dk; Desteldonk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evos Ghent terminal in Belgium is seeking an experienced HSSEQ Manager to lead safety, health, environment and quality at the site. You will build and structure a capable HSSEQ organization, drive continuous improvement, and ensure operations comply with internal standards and external regulations.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage a small team and collaborate with regulators, emergency services and group functions to deliver measurable safety gains and Seveso compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial environments.
• Proven Seveso compliance experience.
• Hands-on and pragmatic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Restore and sustainably improve HSSEQ culture, processes and performance.
• Lead a team of HSSEQ professionals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security and environment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with regulators and emergency services.

Skills

Leadership & People mgmt

Clear communicator

Change management

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety level 1

Job description

TheEvos Ghent terminalis one of the key assets in the Evos network. Strategically located at theNorth Sea Portin Ghent, Belgium, the terminal offers integrated storage and logistics solutions for a diverse range of liquid bulk products.

The terminal benefits from direct access to maritime and hinterland transport connections and serves a loyal portfolio of industrial and energy customers. Operational since 1969, with currently a capacity of 988.000 cbm, 77 tanks and a multitude of services (blending, heating, additivation & denaturing, butanizing, nitrogen blanketing, homogenizing, filtration) it has become a solid and mature company.

The Ghent terminal is undergoing an important phase oforganizational and operational strengthening and offers a unique opportunity to lead transformation of regional energy and chemical infrastructure.

The terminal’s scale, asset complexity, and strategic location make this a high-impact role for an experienced and pragmatic leader.

For Evos we are looking for an m/f/x:

HSSEQ Manager – Safety Advisor level 1

Reporting staff:

HSSE Officer 5 +1 contractor

Security officers (x 6 contractors)

Reports to:

Managing Director (direct)

Group HSSEQ Manager (functionally)

Management responsibility:

The HSSEQ Manager is responsible for restoring and sustainably improving HSSEQ culture, processes and performance at the terminal by providing strong operational leadership, building and structuring an effective HSSEQ organization, translating systems into practical solutions, and delivering measurable improvements in safety and compliance.

This role requires a hands-on manager and change leader who focusses on safe operation of the Ghent terminal in accordance with internal global standards supported by headquarters, as well as the requirements of external customers and other stakeholders (regulators).

The HSSEQ Manager leads a a team of (currently) 5 HSSEQ professionals while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities and emergency services, whilst working closely together with Group functions and experts at other Evos locations

Through in-depth expertise and leadership, the HSSEQ Manager ensures a safe and compliant work environment which continuously is improving based on the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Management System Standards

Goals of the Position:

• Lead, structure, and develop the HSSEQ team
• Ensure and if needed enforces clarity and usability of HSSEQ expectations for operations
• Build a practical safety culture by translating policies into practical actions
• Ensure HSSEQ processes are used in daily operations e.g. PtW, MoC, Incident Management
• Demonstrate visible leadership on site
• Monitors, updates and follows up the HSSEQ systems.
• Ensures that the terminal complies with all health safety, security and environment laws and regulations while ensuring quality management

Candidate success profile:

• Clear thinker and communicator: able to translate strategy into actionable plans
• Strategic yet hands-on: balances big-picture vision with pragmatic execution
• Organizational builder: leads with integrity, clarity, and structure
• Change leader: resilient, delivery-focused, and able to steer through transformation
• Stakeholder savvy: skilled in working with and within a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Key competencies and experience:

• Experience in industrial environments
• Proven track record and experience with Seveso compliance
• Pragmatic and hands-on

Job specifications:

• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety level 1
• Engineering or Technical degree or/and work experience
• 5 years plus in related functions
• Good English writing and speaking skill