Environmental Compliance Specialist

Environmental Compliance Specialist / EHS Engineer 

Location: Leiden,  Netherlands (6 months assignment with possible extension)

Hours: 40 hours, Hybrid working 

Languages: English & Dutch

Previous Experience: Manufacturing environment  

The Role:

Under the direction of EH&S Manager, provides engineering support to ensure Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability within Mentor Medical Systems B.V in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local EH&S policies and standards relevant to Mentor as part of Johnson & Johnson. 

How to succeed:

You are driven to search for practical EHS solutions that are compliant with local and national legislation and J&J Standards. This is with close interaction with other experts within the company. You are only satisfied when improvements are long-term and sustainable. You have a “can-do” mentality and see improving the EHS performance as a collective responsibility. You focus only on short-term fixes when needed because you prefer to focus on long-term solutions while you coach others to do the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach / lead teams of EH&S Representatives and Standards Owners / SME’s as part of Integrated Ownership of Safety Standards (IOSS)

• Perform EH&S assessments within projects and set up, lead and / or support EH&S projects (for example waste reduction, use of chemical substances) 

• Lead incident investigations 

• Lead in- and external audits and inspections (for example ISO 14001, ISO 45001, J&J EH&S Audits, governmental agencies)

• Conduct EH&S related risk assessments like facility, ergonomic and chemical risk assessments 

• Give EH&S training on EH&S related topics

• Present periodically to the Site Leadership Team

• Develop and/or improve EH&S processes and practices

• Expert in Occupational Hygiene subjects (e.g. noise, ergonomics, exposure to chemicals), Transport Safety, EH&S Risk Assessments (e.g. JSA’s, Risk assessments)

• Lead and / or support the implementation of EH&S Standards within your field of expertis

how to succeed:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Dutch and English in speaking and writing

• Experience with contacts with governmental parties/agencies 

• Experience with EHS permitting and regulatory compliance processes

• Experience with the International Management System Standards ISO14001 and ISO45001

• An additional course Safety Manager level 3 (“HVK”) or comparable can lead to a preference

Benefits

This role offers a competitive hourly rate & a supportive working environment. 

About Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

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application process

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