QEHS and Security Manager

China - Shanghai - UIC
Corporate Research & Development
Research & Development, Engineering & Technology

Posted on 10-04-2024

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Corporate Research & Development

Driving progress through research. Providing material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and anticipating the needs of our customers requires a high level of investment in research. Umicore’s Group Research capabilities focus on new materials and processes to address the megatrends of resource scarcity and clean mobility. The nature of research and development means that 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

• Develop and implement QEHS and security management systems for the whole entity. Develop and implement effective QEHS risk and hazard management methods, designs, procedures, and programs.
• Organize, evaluation and distribute suitable environment law, regulation and other request& information. Ensure compliance with current, emerging, and changing local EHS regulations, and align with group EHS Policies and Management System.
• Ensure all EHS permits and certification are in place and updated.
• Maintain meaningful, solid contact and relationship with governmental EHS departments.
• Lead and coordinate Quality, Environmental, Health, Safety and Security improvement plans to achieve sustainable QEHS excellence.
• Lead communication regarding safety incidents, safety topics and regulatory changes to site operational (lab) team through face-to-face discussion, formal training and safety meeting.
• Review all site safety procedure and execute audits to identify irregularities ensure that we are in compliance with the procedures; takes corrective action if necessary.
• Lead incident investigations, implementation of the corrective action in coordination with management.
• Develop and lead safety promotion programs to raise safety awareness.
• Support ISO14001 audit and lead all departments to manage related EHS procedure, work instruction update.
• Develop and coordinate the removal plan for our lab waste streams, complying with local legislation and Umicore’s policies.
• Support evaluation that proper PPE is available for employees and these are well maintained.
• Communicate with Global CRD manager regarding QEHS aspect i.e. monthly report, yearly report, and workshop.
• Responsible for whole entity security management like procedure update. Evaluate the system regularly and improve the security level continuously.
• Other work assigned by supervisor.

Who we are looking for

Functional Requirements

• This position requires a University degree in Chemical, Chemical Engineering, or engineering background.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in chemical industry
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Fluent in both Chinese and English

Personal skills

          Proven communication, planning, organization, as well as problem solving and analytical skills. Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

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 my research can help tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.