Quality, Environment, Safety and Health (QESH) Advisor

Quality, Environment, Safety and Health (QESH) Advisor

The Quality, Environment, Safety and Health (QESH) Advisor, as a member of the QESH team, informs, advises, coaches, challenges, and supports the Delft and Wageningen based Science, Research and Innovation laboratories on QESH, in order to secure a healthy and incident-free working environment, today and tomorrow.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Act as an advisor, coach, and trainer for line managers in their daily activities as being a leader and a role model for SHE and Q within the organization
• Act as an advisor, coach, and trainer for (new) employees concerning the application of QESH in their daily activities, concerning practical measures to be used in the experimental setup, as well as in relation to the workplace (ergonomics checks, ergonomics trainings, and advice) in labs and offices
• Lead expert teams on QESH topics such as chemicals, laboratory and office ergonomics, laboratory waste
• Build, maintain, manage, and improve the QESH Management System
• Guide and support compliance to new and existing Q and SHE legislations, requirements, and standards, including the execution of gap assessments, through implementation of fit-for-purpose policies, procedures, and best practices
• Execute and guide internal and external audits, Gemba, and Supervision rounds in labs and offices
• Execute, lead or chair SHE Risk assessments in labs and offices, such as assessments on Job Safety, Health Risks, Machine Safety (“verdiepende machine-RI&E”), TIER-2 exposure at the workplace and the ‘Risk Inventory- and Evaluation’ (RI&E)
• Lead & report Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) to determine the causes leading to QESH incidents and to gather effective solutions
• Be a member of the Management of Change (MoC) team: provide input on SHE and Q for changes to buildings, utilities, equipment, processes, and ICT hard- and software
• Contribute to the development and management of platforms, applications, databases, and SharePoint sites for documentation of QESH related data, a.o. procedures, substance data, inspections, training matrixes, in line with Q and SHE requirements

We bring

• You get the opportunity to be at the front of Biotechnology Innovations, for which Quality, Environment, Health, and Safety are of key importance
• You get the opportunity to be of great added value to the workplace of the science community within dsm-firmenich
• A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are given the freedom to be creative and proactive
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone
• We offer you the possibility to grow and develop yourself professionally and personally

You bring

• A detailed and analytical understanding of what it takes regarding soft skills, technical skills, systems management, and way of organizing yourself to work as a QESH advisor in a demanding, complex Science and Innovation lab and offices organization
• The competences to do so via Degree in Safety Engineering (HVK, MVK) or via past experiences. Relevant experience in Biotech R&D is a prerequisite
• Experience with working in multidisciplinary teams
• Fluency in English and Dutch (written and spoken)
• Being skilled in the application of dedicated software and digital tools is a prerequisite
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Flexible, result-oriented mindset, can-do mentality

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history, and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.