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Job Description

Albemarle corporation is a globally active chemical group with leading market positions in catalysts, lithium and bromine products. Albemarle products are used worldwide in important sectors: from energy and communication to transport and electronics.

On the IJ, about 2 km away from Amsterdam Central Station is one of the largest factory installations of our company. This site is part of the Catalysts business Unit, one of the largest producers of catalysts for the oil industry in the world. On this site we produce catalysts for the oil industry and there is also a research center. Research focuses on the development of new generation catalysts for high-tech applications such as ultra-low sulfur fuels and new generations of biofuels.

Within our Research, Development &Technology (R&T) department, a vacancy has arisen for a:

Experienced Facilities & HSE Manager

In this position you lead the Operational Group with the aim of organizing HSE, facility, maintenance and administrative tasks for the entire R&T more efficiently. You are the point of contact for facility, maintenance & HSE matters within R&T and fulfil the bridge function of R&T to the Maintenance and QHSE departments.

In addition to your responsibility for the R&T buildings and maintenance coordination, you are responsible for translating corporate and site HSE policy into practical guidelines for R&T and the implementation of HSE policy, and leading or coordinating facility and HSE related (capital) projects.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Leading the operational group
• Contact point within R&T for HSE, Facility/Maintenance related matters
• Part of the R&T management team
• Making proposals to improve efficiency and/or quality concerns facility management, maintenance and HSE processes within RD&T and creating support within and outside the R&T organization (Maintenance &QHSE)
• Taking a leading role in improvement projects and ensuring implementation and follow-up
• Executing and/or coordinating HSE, facility and/or utility related (capital) projects
• Responsible for the management of facilities and coordination of long-term maintenance plans for the R&T buildings
• Aligning priorities around facilities & maintenance matters within R&T and with Maintenance
• Supporting and initiating improvements to laboratory safety
• Chairing and managing the R&T HSE team
• Representing R&T in site and corporate safety initiatives and/or committees

Requirements:

• Technical MSc training with at least 5 years of work experience, BSc training with at least 10 years of work experience
• Experience in a research environment is a
• Experience with operational management, budget management and similar management tasks
• Knowledge of general maintenance
• Good computer skills, knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of HSE guidelines in the laboratory field
• MVK training
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and oral
• Leadership skills, entrepreneurship, solution orientation and flexibility
• Service-oriented and positive attitude
• Good communication and organizational skills

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