The Company
A global pharmaceutical organization focused on developing, producing and commercializing vaccines and antibody-based solutions to fight infectious diseases. The site operates in a highly innovative, fast-paced environment with strong emphasis on technical excellence, compliance and continuous improvement.
Role Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior EHS Engineer – Engineering & Maintenance to join a leading global healthcare organization within a highly regulated GMP environment. In this role, you will act as the main safety contact for multidisciplinary engineering and facility projects, ensuring safe execution, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of site safety standards while collaborating closely with engineers, contractors, maintenance teams, and project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead EHS and safety activities during engineering, maintenance, and facility upgrade projects.
- Develop and manage work permits, risk assessments, LOTOTO procedures, and safety plans.
- Supervise contractors and on-site activities to ensure safe and compliant execution.
- Conduct safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
- Support implementation and improvement of safety systems and procedures.
- Deliver safety training and coach teams to strengthen the site safety culture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with GMP and ISO14001 standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Safety, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience within EHS, engineering, construction, or maintenance environments.
- Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
- Experience working in complex or regulated industries such as pharma, biotech, or manufacturing.
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- MVK or similar safety certification is preferred.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
- Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
Other Information
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