HSE Officer

LANXESS; Rotterdam, Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 764,000 - 1,071,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Hybrid work model

32 hours per week

13th-month salary

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Travel expense reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning

Vitality budget

Job summary

LANXESS, based in Botlek, Netherlands, seeks an experienced HSE Officer to safeguard and drive safety, health, and environmental performance on a Seveso-regulated site. You will translate EU and Dutch directives into practical shop-floor solutions and lead in inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

You will advise management and operations, support projects, and collaborate closely with the HSE team to continuously improve environmental performance and process safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's-level education or equivalent working and thinking level.
• At least 3 years of HSE experience within Seveso or ARIE environments.
• Basic understanding of process safety, MOC process, and legislation.
• Experience with risk assessments, audits or incident investigations.
• Knowledge of the European Emission Trading System (ETS) is a plus.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; German is a plus.
• Taking ownership of projects and environmental programs.
• Proactive, pragmatic and hands-on mindset.
• Able to prioritise and perform effectively in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise management and operations on HSE improvements.
• Support projects and ensure compliance with Seveso and European/Dutch regulations.
• Translate directives into practical shop floor solutions.
• Conduct inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Collaborate with HSE team on process safety and environmental topics.
• Interact with external stakeholders such as DCMR Milieudienst Rijnmond, IL&T and VNCI.

Skills

Communication skills

Advisory experience

Dutch language

English language

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As an HSE Officer, you play a key role in safeguarding and improving safety, health and environmental performance within a complex chemical production environment. The emphasis will be on environmental legislation.

You advise management and operations, support projects and ensure that Seveso regulations and European and Dutch regulations & directives are not only followed, but also translated into practical solutions on the shop floor.

You will work within a specialised HSE team at a Seveso-regulated site where safety and compliance are always the top priority. In this role, you combine analysis, advisory work and strong visibility on the plant to continuously improve HSE performance.

Job Highlights

• Key role in environmental performance within an upper-tier Seveso-regulated chemical production site
• Advising line management, operators and project teams in a playing field with increasingly strict regulations
• Safeguarding and continuously improving environmental performance across the organisation
• Supporting the development and application of the HSE management system, such as ISO 14001
• Translating European directives and legislation into practical shopfloor solutions
• Performing and supporting inspections, internal audits and incident investigations
• Providing HSE support during projects, turnarounds and process modifications, including any necessary permit amendments.
• Organising training sessions and awareness programs related to (environmental) legislation
• Analysing HSE data and reporting trends and improvement opportunities internally and externally.
• Intense collaboration with HSE team members on items such as process safety and environmental topics.
• Maintaining contact with external stakeholders such as DCMR Milieudienst Rijnmond, IL&T and VNCI

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's-level education or equivalent working and thinking level
• At least 3 years of HSE experience within Seveso or ARIE environments
• Basic understanding of process safety, MOC process, and legislation
• Experience with risk assessments, audits or incident investigations
• Knowledge of the European Emission Trading System (ETS) is a plus
• Strong communication and advisory skills
• Fluent in Dutch and English; German is a plus.
• Taking ownership of projects and environmental programs.
• Proactive, pragmatic and hands-on mindset
• Able to prioritise and perform effectively in a dynamic production environment

What We Offer

• A permanent contract from day one
• A competitive salary within scale L (€5,704 - €8,001 gross per month, depending on experience)
• A minimum working schedule of 32 hours per week
• The possibility to work in a hybrid setup (maximum 2 days per week from home)
• An attractive benefits package, including
• 13th-month salary and holiday allowance
• 30 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase additional days
• A solid pension scheme
• Travel expense reimbursement
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning
• A vitality budget of up to €250 gross per year

About Us

LANXESS is a leading speciality chemicals company with about 11,800 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

In Botlek, we manufacture, among other things, preservatives and flavourings based on Benzoic acid and its derivatives. End markets include food products for humans and animals, personal care products, pharmaceuticals and the plastics industry. We are a full-continuum company with BRZO status. Sustainability, safety, and the environment are key pillars.

Diversity & Inclusion

At LANXESS, we believe diverse teams lead to better ideas and stronger organisations. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and evaluate candidates based on skills, experience and potential.