Senior EHS Program Lead — Process Safety & Compliance

Umicore; Belgique; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a Technical EHS Project & Program Manager to lead the EHS process and installation improvement program across HPC, covering Olen and Quapaw. You will turn EHS risks and compliance gaps into well-managed projects that enhance safety, reliability and sustainability of our processes and installations.

You will translate complex EHS and process risks into clear priorities and actions, collaborating with technical experts, business stakeholders and site teams to drive lasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Environmental Sciences, EHS or another relevant technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical EHS improvement projects focused on process and installation safety, environmental compliance and operational risk reduction, with strong project and program governance.
• Own and drive the Technical EHS program within the overall HPC program portfolio.
• Apply a risk-based approach and project management best practices to deliver progress and reduce risk.
• Work closely with other HPC program owners to monitor portfolio progress and provide EHS and technical challenge where needed.
• Act as the link between technical experts, business stakeholders, site and Group EHS, translating complex EHS and process risks into clear priorities, decisions and action plans aligned with Umicore EHS standards.
• Support root cause investigations for significant EHS, process safety or installation-related incidents and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support Management of Change activities for new and modified installations, ensuring EHS requirements are built in from concept through commissioning and handover to Operations.
• Foster a proactive safety culture by coaching project teams and operational stakeholders to integrate EHS considerations into process and installation improvements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of EHS management systems, critical risk controls and safe working practices.

Skills

Project management

Program governance

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Chemistry/Metallurgy/Environmental Sciences/EHS

Job description

Umicore is seeking a Technical EHS Project & Program Manager to lead the EHS process and installation improvement program across HPC, covering Olen and Quapaw. You will turn EHS risks and compliance gaps into well-managed projects that enhance safety, reliability and sustainability of our processes and installations.

You will translate complex EHS and process risks into clear priorities and actions, collaborating with technical experts, business stakeholders and site teams to drive lasting