HSE Specialist

ABB Inc; Ede; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

13th-month salary

Pension scheme

Travel reimbursement

Company laptop and mobile phone

Gym membership contribution

Employee share program

Training and development

Job summary

ABB, located in Ede, is seeking a proactive HSE Specialist to lead safety, health, and environmental initiatives on site. You will drive improvements, support audits, and collaborate with production, sales, and leadership to embed HSE practices.

The role requires a HBO-level degree, HVK qualification, 5+ years in HSE, and knowledge of ISO standards. Fluency in Dutch and English is essential, with a competitive package and extensive development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree level (HBO) working and thinking capability.
• A completed Higher Safety Management (HVK) qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role (HSE Specialist/Safety Advisor).
• Experience with ISO certifications and management systems.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering and NEN 3140 is advantageous.
• Ability to translate legislation into concrete actions and plans.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking and communication skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive behavioral change and raise awareness on health, safety, and environment topics.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, procedures, and certification requirements.
• Implement new legislation, internal directives, and HSE initiatives.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, inspections, and reviews.
• Develop, maintain, and improve HSE procedures, work instructions, and reporting.
• Investigate incidents and initiate corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure availability of safety equipment, tools, and PPE.
• Support HSE activities in manufacturing and commercial departments.

Skills

HSE expertise

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree HBO

HVK qualification

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Business Manager - Operations

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Your Role and Responsibilities

As an HSE Specialist, you play a crucial role in creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment at our Ede site. You are a trusted advisor, coach, and sparring partner for colleagues at all levels of the organization, helping to strengthen our health, safety, and environmental culture on a daily basis.

You combine strategic insight with a hands-on approach. One moment, you are working on compliance matters, reporting, or audits; the next, you are out on the shop floor supporting colleagues in working safely and improving processes. Through your expertise and persuasive communication skills, you increase awareness and drive sustainable improvements in health, safety, and environmental performance.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Driving behavioral change and increasing awareness around health, safety, and environmental topics.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, and certification requirements.
• Implementing new legislation, internal directives, and HSE initiatives.
• Coordinating and supporting internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Developing, maintaining, and improving HSE procedures, work instructions, and reporting.
• Investigating incidents and initiating corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensuring the availability of appropriate safety equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment.
• Supporting HSE activities within both the manufacturing environment and commercial departments, including Sales.
• Collaborating with national and international stakeholders to further strengthen ABB's HSE culture.
• Initiating and supporting sustainability and circularity projects.
  
  

Your Team

You will join an engaged and collaborative organization where ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. Every workday starts with a stand-up meeting, ensuring everyone understands the priorities and how we can achieve our goals together.

The Ede site is characterized by an open and entrepreneurial culture where initiative is valued and employees are given the freedom to make an impact. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues from production, sales, management, and site leadership. As a result, you will have a visible presence throughout the organization and a direct influence on how health, safety, and environmental practices are embedded in daily operations.

More About ABB

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation. With approximately 150,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we help our customers operate more efficiently, productively, and sustainably.

At our Ede facility, we manufacture high-quality plastic installation boxes and enclosures for residential and commercial construction applications. From this location, we make an important contribution to delivering safe and innovative electrical solutions.


Qualifications For The Role

You are an independent and proactive HSE professional who easily connects with people and can translate complex challenges into practical solutions. You are comfortable taking ownership, maintaining a visible presence on the shop floor, and engaging others in a positive way to embrace change.

Additionally, you bring:

• Bachelor's degree level (HBO) working and thinking capability.
• A completed Higher Safety Management (HVK) qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, such as HSE Specialist, Safety Advisor, or QHSE Manager.
• Experience with ISO certifications and management systems.
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering and NEN 3140 is a strong advantage.
• The ability to translate legislation and regulations into concrete actions and implementation plans.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• An entrepreneurial and self-driven mindset.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
  
  

What's in It for You?

We offer a diverse and challenging full-time position within an international organization that actively invests in your development and career growth.

In addition, we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your education and experience.
• A fixed 13th-month salary.
• An attractive pension scheme.
• Travel expense reimbursement.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• A contribution towards your gym or sports membership.
• Participation in ABB's employee share acquisition program.
• Extensive training, learning, and development opportunities.
  
  

Interested?

Would you like to contribute to a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment within a leading international organization?

Apply today via www.abb.nl/careers.

The recruitment process consists of two interview rounds.

For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Xavier Lie-A-Tjam

Corporate Recruiter

📞 [phone]

📧 [e-mail]

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.