Safety Officer

Plouvier Group N.V.; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plouvier Group N.V. is seeking an experienced ADN Safety Advisor to strengthen our inland tanker fleet's safety and compliance framework. You will ensure ADN compliance, manage SMS documentation, and lead risk assessments with crew and shore teams.

The role emphasizes ADN expertise, administrative precision and proactive improvements, with collaboration across vessels and offices to implement robust safety practices.

Qualifications

• A valid ADN Safety Advisor certificate is required.
• Experience in inland shipping, preferably tanker operations.
• Strong ability to translate regulations into practical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as ADN Safety Advisor and ensure compliance with ADN requirements.
• Maintain accurate ADN & QHES documentation.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Develop and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Support Captains, crews and Superintendents with ADN guidance.
• Analyze QHES data and drive continuous improvement.
• Work with focus groups to identify risks and practical solutions.
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear procedures and improvements.
• Contribute to longer-term improvements within the organisation.

Skills

Analytical skills

People skills

Regulations to practice

Proactive mindset

Multilingual (EN NL DE)

Education

ADN Safety Advisor certificate

Job description

Are you an experienced QHES professional with a strong background in ADN and inland tanker shipping?

At Plouvier Group, we are looking for an ADN Safety Advisor to strengthen our team and play a key role in the safety and compliance of our inland tanker fleet.

This is more than a general QHES position. ADN expertise and administrative accuracy are at the heart of the role.

What will you do?

Act as ADN Safety Advisor and ensure compliance with applicable ADN requirements

Maintain accurate, complete and traceable ADN & QHES documentation

Lead risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations

Develop and maintain our Safety Management System (SMS)

Support Captains, crews and Superintendents with practical ADN and safety guidance

Analyse QHES data, identify trends and drive continuous improvement

Work with focus groups involving crew and shore-based colleagues to identify risks and develop practical solutions

Translate regulatory requirements and operational feedback into clear procedures and improvements

Look beyond individual issues, connect operational risks and requirements, and contribute to longer-term improvements within the organisation

Who are we looking for? You have:

• A valid ADN Safety Advisor certificate
• Experience in inland shipping, preferably tanker operations
• Strong people-oriented skills, contacting the crew and office alike
• The ability to translate regulations into practical solutions for vessel crews
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to see the wider impact of operational and safety-related decisions
• A proactive mindset and the confidence to question existing approaches when needed
• Fluency in English and Dutch and a good level of German
• A willingness to travel to vessels and operational locations when required

Accuracy matters

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a structured way, pays attention to detail and understands the importance of accurate, consistent and traceable records.

At the same time, you will work closely with our people on board. Through focus groups and direct collaboration with our crews, you will help turn operational experience into meaningful improvements.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, contribute ideas and gradually take on broader responsibilities as you grow within the organisation.

With 20 vessels and 165 colleagues, Plouvier continues to build a modern and professional inland tanker fleet.

We are looking for someone who combines hands-on ADN and QHES expertise with an analytical mindset and the ability to look beyond the immediate issue. Someone who understands the details, but also sees how they fit into the bigger operational picture.

If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.