Senior Manager - Environmental Planning > Joboolo BE :
Company : Umicore Location : Brussels Brussels From : Talent BE
We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles.
Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics.
To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries 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 doingWe are currently looking for a SeniorManager – EnvironmentalPlanning to join Umicore’s Battery Material (BM) business unit in the Engineering team in Brussels, Belgium.
In this role you will lead the integration & strategic planning of all the environment impact & permit activities associated with the engineering portfolio.
You will also coordinate with site Environment Manager to monitor & follow with authorities to ensure global compliance of the permitting portfolio.You will review and plan the submission of environmental studies, including the impact assessment analysis (EIA) from early design stages to completion of projects managed by the Engineering team and in-line with Umicore’s sustainability strategies and efforts such as our Let’s Go for Zero initiative.Responsibilities:
Environment Impact Program for Expansion ProgramsLead the EIA program in coordination with relevant Site Environment Manager or Project Manager from feasibility evaluation of requirements to completionLead the environmental studies, collect and organize the data required for the EIA process and manage the work of consultants according to the project scheduleDocument the EIA process across existing sites and enable scaled readiness as part of site selection studiesLead and provide strategic direction on environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts for BM investments and construction efforts, including Environmental Impact Assessments, and adherence to relevant international and national Directives and LegislationsAct as contact for local administrations, consultants and different stakeholders and amend/include any documentation that is needed to allow the start of construction and predict potential risksProvide environmental risk management through the project lifecycle from initial due diligence through execution and start-upIdentify and evaluate environmental permitting risks and regulatory changes affecting relevant development projectsGather relevant information about environmental studies done by competitors in Europe and study possible application/impact for UmicoreSite Environment Compliance ProgramsMonitor the environment compliance with the environmental permit once approved.
Identify and alert on the scope changes impacting the EIA and propose means for the scope changes to comply with the EIA.Manage vendors & contractors on-site, analyze the potential risk and recommend actions to mitigate the problems from construction (EHS, manpower, logistics …).Perform and support commissioning of the equipment before hand-over to the Process team and them during the internal qualificationPerform engineering and technical support to the sites when neededRepresent engineering at site levels in context of Environment and Energy policies with focus on a sustainable development (Let’s go for Zero strategy), including overseeing the necessary arrangements for new investmentsCollaborate in internal and external auditsShare experience and knowledge with other regional teams and with global engineering about relevant issues and requirements, including coordinating with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams where neededAdditionally:
Performance Measurement and Analysis:
Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking progress against Permit limits.
Analyze data to assess the success of long-term strategies and make adjustments as necessaryRisk Management:
Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them; scenario planning, risk assessment, and ensuring the organization is prepared for unexpected challengesCommunication and Reporting:
to various internal and external stakeholders, executive team and relevant departments including regular progress reports to the Advanced Planning Sr.
DirectorTravel:
up to 30%Who we are looking for15+ years as Environment or EHS manager or PMO , ideally with 5 years’ experience in Automotive (APQP) or Material/Mining Industry or alternatively in a regulated industryUniversity degree or Equivalent qualification preferably Masters in Environmental Sciences/Eng.
Ideally with National Certification in Environment ManagementTechnical experience and/or background in the execution of Environment Impact Assessment as well Permit application both in the execution of industrial projects in operational environmentsKnowledge of EHS standards, industry good practices and legal requirements applicable to Material/Mining industries, ideally with a good understanding of Eniviroment Directive such as EU’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive /52/EU)Knowledge of industrial project trades and the interactions between all trades (project management, construction management, civil/building/facilities, electrical, piping, process, equipment and start-up activities).Strong working knowledge of the MS Office packageProficiency in spreadsheet & dashboard applications, such as MS Power BI.
MS Excel & TableauProject or Portfolio Management certification (PMI or Prince2) is a plusExcellent English (both written and spoken)Ability to lead teams, projects and drive alignment with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to overcome complex challenges and find effective solutions through analyzing and critical thinkingEffective time management to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and priorities are managed efficientlyWhat we offerWe 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 OUR BATTERY MATERIALS CAN POWER ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?#LI-hybrid Umicore BrusselsBrussels
