Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

A site HSSE Manager for our Oldbury site, located just off M5 Junction 2, near Brimingham, UK. The Oldbury site is an Upper Tier COMAH installation

We count on you to:

• Develop and maintain the site HSE management system, policies and procedures to ensure the compliance with all local HSE regulations to support a safe and reliable manufacturing operation
• Implement and execute the Group and GBU HSE principles, policies and procedures at site level, ensuring the coherence with corporate requirements
• Interact with relevant UK regulatory bodies, as part of COMAH regulations
• Be part of the Site Leadership Team, including an emergency response duty rota and to build safety awareness in all employees, contractors and visitors
• Deliver HSE leadership and professional communications and training to the relevant units/facilities/ departments at site to promote a proactive safety culture
• Conduct HSE inspections, audits and risk assessment, follow up the corrective actions
• Develop and implement HSE training programs and awareness communication programs.
• Report and review accidents/incidents/near misses to determine the root causes and make action plan to minimize or eliminate future safety risks.
• Provide technical guidance and compliance support to all departments
• Develop, maintain and implement relevant security standards for the site as defined by Group and GBU.
• Manage and develop a professional and efficient HSE team

You can count on us for:

• Providing you a global platform to work and a multicultural, diverse, equal and inclusive working atmosphere to navigate.
• Wide platform for self-growth.

You will bring:

• Bachelor degree or above,  ideally in a Chemistry or Engineering related subject
• Relevant HSE qualification (NEBOSH Diploma) or willingness to study for it.
• Proven track record in HSE Manager role of chemical or related industry or equivalent senior role in that industry
• Experience of COMAH operations, preferably at Upper Tier level
• Strong team work and interpersonal skills to mobilize your team towards improvement
• Ability to coach, train and influence other people
• Strong leadership skills, focus on getting things done, implement on time and within budget.
• Strong focus on behavioural safety as an underpinning value

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension, and private medical insurance
• Company Car
• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave.
• Training platform for all employees, Employee Assistance Program etc.

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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