Interim HSSEQ Leader: Port Terminal Safety & Compliance

QHSE Professionals; Pijnacker; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

QHSE Professionals seeks an Interim HSSEQ Manager for a dynamic bulk terminal in the Port of Rotterdam. You will advise the Management Team on health, safety, security and environmental matters, supporting business objectives while ensuring strong local HSSE performance.

Lead the HSSE team, drive compliance with ISO standards and permits, and collaborate with Group HSSE on policies. The role is safety-critical with a focus on accident prevention, risk reduction and a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading HSSE in industrial environments.
• Experience with dry bulk storage and handling.
• Liaising with governmental authorities regarding environmental permits.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Available to start on short notice.
• Bachelor or University degree in technical, safety or environmental studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HSSE team in line with Group HSSE strategy and priorities.
• Advise the Management Team on health, safety, (port) security, and environmental matters.
• Lead the terminal’s HSSE program, focusing on accident prevention and risk reduction for employees, contractors, visitors, and the environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, permits, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and internal standards and procedures.
• Drive HSSE training, awareness, and implementation of Group Safety Principles.
• Conduct inspections and promote safe behaviours and a proactive safety culture.
• Monitor and report HSSE performance to Terminal Management and Group HSSE.
• Support Management of Change, incident and accident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve emergency and contingency plans.
• Represent the company on HSSE and environmental matters with external stakeholders and authorities.
• Collaborate with the Group HSSE Director and other HSSE Managers on group-wide initiatives and projects.
• Lead and contribute to local and Group HSSE projects.
• Foster a strong safety culture where risks are openly discussed, unsafe work is stopped, and incidents and near misses are reported.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

HSSE management

Dutch & English fluency

Education

Safety/Env degree

Job description

QHSE Professionals seeks an Interim HSSEQ Manager for a dynamic bulk terminal in the Port of Rotterdam. You will advise the Management Team on health, safety, security and environmental matters, supporting business objectives while ensuring strong local HSSE performance.

Lead the HSSE team, drive compliance with ISO standards and permits, and collaborate with Group HSSE on policies. The role is safety-critical with a focus on accident prevention, risk reduction and a proactive safety culture.