Senior EH&S Engineer

Kerkrade |ISO | MVK or HVK | Leadership | English & Dutch | Production or Supply Chain |
Your new role
You will be required to develop, implement, and ensure continuous improvement in Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) within our European Centre of Operations in Kerkrade.
The primary purpose of this function is: maintaining compliance with the requirements of all applicable
National, state, and local regulations, and Boston Scientific’s corporate EH&S policies and requirements; driving/communicating EH&S awareness and performance and continuous improvement. Responsible for appropriate procedures, implementations, and managing the site Emergency Response and Crisis Management Team. Acts as Expert Employee (Preventiemedewerker).
Your responsibilities will include;
  • Overseas and continuously improves the Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) and Energy Management programs to ensure legal, regulatory, corporate, and ISO compliance (ISO 14001, 45001, 50001).
  • Proactively identifies EH&S risks and opportunities, providing input to management and supporting strategic decision‑making.
  • Establishes, tracks, and reports EH&S performance metrics, including incidents, audits, energy, waste, and emissions, and drives improvement plans.
  • Promotes a strong EH&S culture through cross‑functional collaboration, communication, training, and employee engagement.
  • Develops and delivers safety and EH&S training; maintains training records and local procedures.
  • Leads emergency preparedness and response as Emergency Response Team Coordinator.
  • Manages hazardous materials, dangerous goods, and waste through appropriate procedures and controls.
  • Ensures regulatory reporting and maintains relationships with governmental authorities.
  • Investigates incidents and accidents, implements corrective actions, and ensures timely close‑out.
  • Maintains risk assessments and the EHS Corrective Action System.
  • Drives site‑level EH&S improvement initiatives and projects.
  • Collaborates with corporate EH&S teams to adopt industry and company best practices.
  • Ensures quality and compliance in all activities.

Leadership and communication skills:
  • Provides day‑to‑day leadership and coordination for the team, including setting performance expectations, coaching, and monitoring quality and progress.
  • Drives continuous improvement by reviewing processes and implementing performance evaluation tools.
  • Develops a high‑performance team through regular feedback, coaching, and development planning.
  • Communicates effectively with tact and diplomacy, knowing when and how to involve key stakeholders.
  • Assigns short‑term tasks and clearly communicates performance and delivery expectations.
  • Addresses straightforward employee or customer issues with appropriate sensitivity and professionalism.
  • Leads teams toward organisational goals by guiding, coaching, directing, and developing direct reports.
  • Fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables all employees to perform at their best.
  • May manage budgets and oversee activities across functional areas, projects, or operations.
  • Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What you’ll need to succeed
⦁ A degree (preferable HVK or MVK) in environmental, health and safety or related scientific field and a minimum of two years of related experience.
⦁ Experience with developing, implementing and maintaining EHS management systems
⦁ Strong competence with the various tools, reporting and procedures used to accomplish the job.
⦁ Knowledge/experience of working in a manufacturing or supply chain environment preferred.
⦁ Demonstrating knowledge of local health and safety, and environmental regulations is required.
⦁ Knowledge of ISO Standards (ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001)
⦁ Knowledge of the Dutch and English languages
⦁ People leader skills

What you’ll get in return
Attractive benefits package – very competitive salary (including 8% holiday pay, 13th month and yearly bonus)
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • A very good pension scheme
  • A stock purchase program
  • Excellent training/development programmes to influence your career
  • Inhouse gym facility (free of charge)
  • Option to lease a (electric) bicycle
  • Inspirational colleagues & culture
  • Fast-growing and innovative environment
  • A team-oriented company culture
  • International opportunities

What you need to do now If you are interested in this role as Senior EH&S Engineer click ‘Apply now’ to send an up-to-date CV, or give us a call! Is this job isn’t quite right for you, but are you still looking for a new position? Please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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Summary

Job type
Permanent
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Location
Kerkrade
Specialism
Life Sciences
Pay
Competitive Salary + Secondary Benefits
Ref:
1049760

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Merel Hasselo, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Amsterdam
Hays Amsterdam, Rijnsburgstraat 9-11

Telephone: 0031620076590