HSE Systems Governance & Assurance Lead

Impala Terminals Group; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Impala Terminals Group seeks a seasoned HSE lead to establish and govern global HSE systems, data, reporting and assurance. You will drive metrics, leading indicators and risk insights for senior leadership, ensuring compliance and consistency across regions.

With 5–10 years in HSE systems, you will implement digital platforms, manage vendor relations, and deliver global assurance programs while maintaining strong stakeholder communication in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety, environmental management, engineering, information systems, data management or a related discipline.
• At least 5-10 years’ relevant experience in HSE systems, governance, assurance or performance reporting.
• Experience in high‑risk industries such as terminals, logistics, oil and gas, construction, mining, aviation or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience developing or improving HSE management systems and digital platforms.
• Experience planning and delivering HSE assurance programs across multiple sites, business units or countries.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 and their application within an operational management system.
• Demonstrated capability in data governance, analytics, system configuration and management reporting.
• Experience managing system implementations, upgrades, integrations or technology vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI or comparable reporting and visualization tools.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong written, verbal, presentation and stakeholder‑communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the global governance framework for HSE systems, data, reporting and assurance.
• Ensure HSE data is accurate, complete, timely, secure and auditable.
• Maintain effective digital systems supporting incident management, investigations, audits, risk registers, training, compliance and ESG reporting.
• Establish and deliver the global HSE assurance program and monitor the timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
• Provide meaningful performance analysis, leading indicators and emerging‑risk insights to senior leadership.
• Drive consistent adoption of HSE standards, systems and reporting practices across all regions.
• Identify and deliver improvements that reduce manual effort, strengthen controls and improve decision‑making.
• Ensure HSE systems and data practices comply with applicable regulatory, privacy, cybersecurity and records‑management requirements.
• Drive analytics and dashboards that support hazard identification and predictive insights.
• Support development and implementation of global HSE campaigns.
• HSE Digital Systems Manage and continuously improve the global HSE digital ecosystem, including systems supporting incident management, audits, training, ESG reporting and risk registers.
• Lead system implementations, upgrades and integrations, working with IT, business functions and external vendors.
• Ensure effective system access, security, change control and user adoption.

Skills

HSE governance

Power BI

Data governance

ISO 45001

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in HSE

Environmental/Engineering/IS data management

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Incident management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Establish and maintain the global governance framework for HSE systems, data, reporting and assurance. Ensure HSE data is accurate, complete, timely, secure and auditable. Maintain effective digital systems supporting incident management, investigations, audits, risk registers, training, compliance and ESG reporting. Establish and deliver the global HSE assurance program and monitor the timely closure of findings and corrective actions. Provide meaningful performance analysis, leading indicators and emerging‑risk insights to senior leadership. Drive consistent adoption of HSE standards, systems and reporting practices across all regions. Identify and deliver improvements that reduce manual effort, strengthen controls and improve decision‑making. Ensure HSE systems and data practices comply with applicable regulatory, privacy, cybersecurity and records‑management requirements. Drive analytics and dashboards that support hazard identification and predictive insights Support development and implementation of global HSE campaigns HSE Digital Systems Manage and continuously improve the global HSE digital ecosystem, including systems supporting incident management, audits, training, ESG reporting and risk registers. Lead system implementations, upgrades and integrations, working with IT, business functions and external vendors. Ensure effective system access, security, change control and user adoption.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience: Relevant tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety, environmental management, engineering, information systems, data management or a related discipline. At least 5 -10 years’ relevant experience in HSE systems, governance, assurance or performance reporting. Experience in a high‑risk industry such as terminals, logistics, oil and gas, construction, mining, aviation or heavy industry. Demonstrated experience developing or improving HSE management systems and digital platforms. Experience planning and delivering HSE assurance programs across multiple sites, business units or countries. Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 and their application within an operational management system. Demonstrated capability in data governance, analytics, system configuration and management reporting. Experience managing system implementations, upgrades, integrations or technology vendors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI or comparable reporting and visualization tools. Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong written, verbal, presentation and stakeholder‑communication skills.

Desirable experience and qualifications

HSE Lead Auditor qualification recognised by CQI and IRCA, Exemplar Global or an equivalent body. Experience with workflow automation and appropriately governed AI‑enabled tools. Experience working in a global, multilingual or matrix organisation.

Skills:

HSE management systems and assurance Systems administration and integration Data governance and quality management Data analysis, dashboard development and reporting automation Audit planning, delivery and corrective‑action management Risk evaluation and control assurance Workflow design and process improvement Vendor and contract management Document and records control Project and change management Training, coaching and user support Senior stakeholder engagement.

Competencies:

Strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative style which can manage and influence a variety of global stakeholders, including senior management. Strategic thinking & vision Analytical and data‑driven mindset Cross‑functional stakeholder management Problem‑solving Continuous improvement mindset Change management Ability to influence without direct authority Ability to work across multiple regions, cultures and functions Ability to evaluate options and make recommendations aligned with business strategy, operational risk and global compliance obligations.

Key Relationships:

• Internal – General Managers, Operations Managers, Terminal Managers, Facility staff, Regional security & HSE Managers, Insurance, IT/OT functions
• External Contractors, Vendors & Third parties

WHO WE ARE

At Impala, we store and handle the essential energies and resources that matter, helping global supply meet demand more effectively. We’re a leading global storage infrastructure operator that stores, handles and moves the essential resources people depend on.

WHAT WE DO

At Impala we provide reliable and sustainable end‑to‑end services to our global partners for the smooth supply of liquid energy and base metals that are critical to everyday life, through our portfolio of 30 terminals in 15 countries across Latin and Central America, Europe and UK, Africa and Australasia. We design, develop and operate key infrastructure and logistics assets across multiple modes of transport, from inland areas of production and consumption to our network of inland ports and deep‑sea terminals. Our infrastructure platform serves as a one‑stop‑shop, allowing us to provide tailored and efficient services to store and move commodities for our customers, safely, securely and efficiently. Our experienced teams bring extensive knowledge and understanding of their local markets and operating environments; and we take pride in providing reliable, consistent and quality service at every stage of the value chain. To ensure the long‑term sustainability of our business each of our assets is backed by one or more anchor customer; we also complement this with third party customers, and consider them all as partners with whom we look to build long‑lasting relationships. Impala Terminals Group is a 50:50 joint venture between leading supplier of commodities Trafigura and IFM Investors, the global investment management firm. Outside the joint venture, Impala also manages a number of Trafigura‑owned port logistics, storage and transportation assets, which support Trafigura’s activities and third‑party trade flows in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Visit our website to find out more about where we operate: https://www.impalaterminals.com/

HOW WE WORK

Maintaining the highest operational, environmental, and safety standards is central to our business. So wherever operate, our 1,550‑strong team is committed to conducting our activities in a manner that is safe and that protects our employees, the environment and the local communities. Our interests are long term, and securing a sustainable and responsible business is essential to providing the continuous excellence we strive for. Find our more about our commitments and performance in our Sustainability Report: https://www.impalaterminals.com/resource-centre/