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About the role

Our Group Safety department, composed of 14 people, focuses on cultivating a robust, proactive safety culture and ensuring rigorous adherence to Solvay's Group Safety standards in collaboration with the GBU Industrial Director and European site operations teams.

As a Safety Manager Europe, you will work on a strategic safety partnership with the GBU Industrial Director, driving adherence to Group Safety standards and methodologies across European sites, and defining and establishing global best-in-class safety standards to support the GBU Peroxides in achieving the highest standards of safety and compliance. You will get the opportunity to contribute to the successful execution of the upgraded Safety Operating Model and the Safety Transformation program and have a positive impact on the GBU's overall safety performance and culture. You will be accountable for:

Global Business Unit (GBU) Strategic partnership: Acting as the strategic Safety partner for the GBU Industrial Director on all GBU Peroxides-related Safety topics, supported by robust dashboards and data analytics.
Strategic oversight of assigned Sites: Championing rigorous adherence to established safety standards and methodologies across assigned European sites through regular, in-depth site visits and comprehensive safety audits.
Global Standard Ownership & Development: Defining and establishing best-in-class global standards, methodologies, and routines across Operational Safety (OS), Process Safety (PS), and Technical Safety (TS) for a specific assigned standard.

We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid work and travel (frequent travel within the EU, approximately 1 week per quarter per assigned site)

About you

Degree in Process Safety or Process Engineering with additional Safety education. Relevant work experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) within a manufacturing or chemical industry environment (10+ years) and implementing comprehensive PSM programs.

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential. Proficiency in an additional EU language (e.g., German, French, Dutch) is required and 2 additional EU language is a plus (to be able to interact on the shop floor across EU)

Willingness to travel frequently within the EU (approximately 1 week per quarter per assigned site).

Competencies:

In-depth knowledge of EU safety regulations and international standards (e.g., Seveso III, ATEX directives, RAGAGEP).
Proven expertise in leading and implementing comprehensive Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including HAZOP, LOPA, SIL assessment, and MOC processes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and incident investigations.
Experience in Safety culture change management programs is a plus.

Behaviors:

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage Senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex safety problems and effectively engage stakeholders in developing and implementing solutions.

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is € 122,640 - € 153,300 per year in Belgium.

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
At Solvay, 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.

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