Occupational Health & Safety Lead

SkyNRG; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid holidays + 2 for sustainable travel

Professional development budget

Commuting travel reimbursement

Flexibility in working arrangements

Access to company boat and free lunch

Job summary

A green energy firm in Amsterdam is looking for an Occupational Health & Safety Lead responsible for developing and implementing the OH&S framework across projects and operations. The ideal candidate will define safety standards, translate regulations into actionable procedures, and lead incident investigations. This role requires experience in major hazard environments and a strong knowledge of HSE management systems. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable initiative and work in a collaborative, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. HSE, Chemical, Oil & Gas or similar).
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience working in major hazard environments (e.g. SEVESO / ARIE).
• Ability to translate regulatory frameworks into practical, scalable standards.
• A structured mindset with a hands-on approach to building from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
• Define and implement corporate OH&S standards for operations.
• Translate laws into practical policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Design training programs, audit protocols, and investigation methodologies.
• Lead incident investigations, particularly for high-impact cases.

Skills

HSE management systems

Occupational Health & Safety regulations

Experience in major hazard environments

Stakeholder influence

Structured thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HSE or similar

Tools

MoSHE, HVK or equivalent certification

Job description

As an Occupational Health & Safety Lead, you are the architect and driving force behind how safety is built, embedded, and scaled across the organization. You take full ownership of developing and implementing the OH&S framework, ensuring it translates from strategy into daily practice, and play a critical role in enabling safe growth in a high-risk, highly regulated environment.

About the role

As SkyNRG continues to scale and develop its first SEVESO-classified major hazard installation, safety becomes even more central to how we operate and grow. In this context, we are looking for an Occupational Health & Safety Lead who will build, shape, and embed our corporate OH&S approach across projects and operations.

This is not a role where you step into an existing structure. Instead, you will define it. You will take ownership of developing SkyNRG’s Occupational Health & Safety framework, ensuring it is robust, future-proof, and consistently applied across our capital projects and production sites.

You will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution: translating legislation and best practices into clear standards, while working closely with engineering, project, and site teams to ensure these are effectively implemented. By doing so, you will play a key role in preventing risks from scaling alongside the business, and in strengthening our compliance with ARIE / SEVESO and other relevant regulations.

In your day-to-day work, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, from Site Directors to Project teams, acting as a trusted advisor and driving a strong, proactive safety culture.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Developing and continuously improving SkyNRG’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System
• Defining and implementing corporate OH&S standards for operations and capital projects
• Translating evolving laws and regulations into practical policies, procedures, and guidance
• Designing and implementing training programs, audit protocols, and investigation methodologies
• Supporting and guiding sites and projects in the execution of OH&S requirements
• Leading or contributing to incident investigations, particularly for high-impact cases
• Identifying emerging risks and driving data-driven mitigation strategies
• Building and promoting a strong safety culture across the organization

This is a highly visible role with real impact: your work will directly shape how SkyNRG executes its projects and protects its people: today and in the future.

Your profile

As a growing company in a rapidly evolving industry, we are looking for people who embrace change and are motivated to actively contribute to building and scaling our business. You are someone who feels comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment, takes ownership, and thrives when things are still developing.

You recognize yourself in the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. HSE, Chemical, Oil & Gas or similar)
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and Occupational Health & Safety regulations
• Experience working in major hazard environments (e.g. SEVESO / ARIE)
• Ability to translate regulatory frameworks into practical, scalable standards
• A structured and systems-thinking mindset, with a hands-on approach to building from scratch

Nice to have:

• MoSHE, HVK, or equivalent certification

You combine technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills. You are able to influence stakeholders across different levels of the organization, communicate clearly, and make well-founded decisions based on risk and data. At the same time, you are pragmatic and know how to get things done in a fast-evolving environment.

About SkyNRG

Since 2009, SkyNRG has been a change maker in the aviation industry. We are dedicated to supplying and producing high-integrity Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), making sustainable aviation a reality.

Collaboration is fundamental to achieving our ambition. We nurture genuine relationships with global partners in our drive to make SAF the alternative to fossil jet fuel.

Our in-house team of SAF experts have helped over 60 airlines and corporates reduce their climate impact using the Book & Claim mechanism; the most transparent and traceable way to support aviation sustainability with real emission reductions.

Sustainability is woven into the fabric of our company. We maintain an independent Sustainability Board, which advises the company on feedstocks and provides strategic guidance on wide-ranging sustainability issues. SkyNRG operations are certified against the RSB EU RED, CORSIA, and Book & Claim standards.

At SkyNRG, you’ll find:

• An innovation-driven culture – where big ideas turn into real impact
• Growth opportunities – in a fast-scaling, industry-changing company
• A collaborative team – where your ideas and expertise are valued
• A mission that matters – leading the change in the energy transition by producing and supplying high-integrity SAF

What we offer

We offer a brand-new office in the heart of Amsterdam, designed for collaboration and creativity. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a truly game-changing green initiative, making a real impact on the aviation industry and the planet.

Besides that, we offer:

• 30 paid holidays + 2 for choosing sustainable travel options for your holidays
• Contribute to a sustainable organization (B Corp)
• €5.000,- dedicated budget every 3 years for professional development
• Commuting travel reimbursement + Lease a Bike plan
• An office in the city centre of Amsterdam (Nieuwmarkt)
• Work where it feels best for you: we offer flexible (hybrid in-office) working arrangements
• Access to our electric company boat (also available for private use), free lunch, and lots of social activities – all part of the deal!

Is this you?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with SkyNRG? Explore our vacancies and become part of our company of change makers. Together, we can change the future of flying.

For more information about SkyNRG visit www.skynrg.com.

📌 Please note: We do not accept sales inquiries or intermediary services.

At SkyNRG, we deeply value inclusion and diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair chance, irrespective of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.