Health and Safety Engineer (F/M/X)

Solvay Group; Dombasle-devant-Darney; Sur place; EUR 46 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Solvay Group in France seeks an HSE Engineer to strengthen safety performance and industrial risk management within the Industrial Operations team. You will lead risk prevention, investigations, audits, and compliance actions, and deploy the Industrial Safety Plan while fostering a strong safety culture on site.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering to integrate safety into projects and digital HSE initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health, Safety & Environment or industrial risk management.
• Experience in HSE management within industrial settings.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methods (HAZOP, FMEA) and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilités

• Drive HSE strategy, monitor performance, and lead improvement initiatives.
• Lead risk prevention, incident investigations, audits, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering to integrate safety into projects.
• Support contractor safety management and governance.

Connaissances

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

HAZOP/FMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

On-call availability

Communication

Formation

HSE or related field degree

Description du poste

Industrial Permanent France - Dombasle, FR

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our HSE team, composed of dedicated Health, Safety & Environment professionals, is integrated within the Industrial Operations department and focuses on strengthening safety performance, risk prevention and industrial safety excellence in collaboration with production, maintenance, engineering and operational teams. As an HSE Engineer, you will work on occupational health and safety, industrial risk management and continuous improvement initiatives to support the site's operational excellence and sustainability objectives. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a strong safety culture and have a positive impact on the protection of people, assets and operations. You will be accountable for:

• Drive the site's Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) strategy, monitor HSE performance indicators, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety performance.
• Lead risk prevention activities, incident investigations, safety audits, regulatory compliance actions, and the update of risk assessments.
• Deploy and continuously improve the Industrial Safety Plan (PSI), including reporting, self-assessments, audits, action tracking, and follow‑up of recommendations from risk analyses (HAZOP, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Bow‑Tie).
• Support site HSE governance through the preparation of performance reviews, analysis of HSE observations and incidents, monitoring of corrective actions, and contribution to contractor safety management.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and operational teams to integrate safety requirements into projects, operational changes, digital HSE transformation initiatives, and promote a strong safety culture across the site.

We offer a permanent contract based on an onsite working mode.

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Health, Safety & Environment, Industrial Risk Management, Process Engineering, Industrial Safety or a related field. Relevant work experience in HSE management, industrial risk prevention and safety performance improvement within an industrial environment.

• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations and HSE management systems.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies, incident investigations, and industrial safety processes (HAZOP, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
• Ability to manage cross‑functional projects, analyze complex data, and communicate effectively in an international environment.
• Availability to participate in a rotating weekly on‑call duty (astreinte) to support site operational and safety needs.

Behaviors:

• Leadership and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical mindset, rigor and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork mindset and commitment to fostering a strong safety culture.

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is € 45520 - € 56900 per year in France.

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well‑being: work‑life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part‑time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well‑being, creating eco‑friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.