Environmental Specialist

Umicore Belgium; Nysa; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Belgium is seeking an Environmental Specialist to develop policies and ensure compliance with environmental laws. You will play a critical role in managing environmental aspects and working closely with various departments to foster a sustainable working environment. Ideal candidates have a degree in Environmental Science, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude to lead in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Inclusive work culture

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in environmental science with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations.
• Very good written and spoken Polish and English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Prepare operating license approvals and liaise with authorities.
• Organize waste and wastewater treatment.

Skills

Environmental regulatory knowledge

Communication in Polish

Communication in English

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life.

About Umicore Battery Materials

We are all on the move. Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

• Ensure policies, procedures and training programmes for Environment are developed and adhered to and meet all corporate policies, guidelines and legislative requirements
• Provide the best advice to the general management for any site-wide decision on environmental matter
• Meet the annual testing and reporting requirements (Polish and Umicore requirements)
• Prepare operating license approvals and submission to authorities as required, as well as main contact for governmental authorities (Polish and international environmental legislation)
• Ensure all applicable legal requirements are met (execute proper operation of WWTP, air emission facility)
• Provide direct advise by cooperating with department supervisors and managers to trouble shoot and resolve various environmental related issues
• Organize waste and wastewater treatment in cooperation with specialized service providers
• Co-work with UBM unit's EHS team for any environmental topics
• Overseeing the EMS and its effectiveness, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and their continuous improvement.
• Implementation of internal audits, supervision of post-audit activities and evaluation of their effectiveness.
• Cooperation with EMS authorities and certification bodies.
• Reporting to top management on the functioning of the EMS, including environmental activities.

Who we are looking for

• Degree/diploma in environmental,with 2+ years` experience in the environment field .
• Strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements;
• Very good written and spoken Polish and English communication.
• Basic level of environmental engineering skills;
• Positive attitude and challenge spirit

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If our battery materials can power electric vehicles, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?