Position and Responsibilities

The EHS Officer will be responsible for supporting the functioning of the Environment, Health and Safety Committees and its taskforces, and interaction with external stakeholder groups. S/He will be working with the team on a variety of dossiers related to the Commission Green Deal and Health & Safety ambitions, their regulatory developments, and their implementation within the sector.

S/he will provide specific support to:

• Supporting Euromines Members.
• Interacting with different external stakeholders (Commission, Industry associations, NGOs, EU Parliament, etc.).
• Reporting to the Euromines Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager but also being in active liaison with the other Euromines departments on Energy and Climate and Communication.
• Representing the European mineral raw materials industry towards the European Institutions and international or intergovernmental bodies by establishing a constructive dialogue and by ensuring an early consultation in all areas of EU Environmental and Health & Safety policy affecting the industry.
• Promoting the benefit and value of both the products and the industry to society and asserting the industry’s views and positions.
• Organizing and running the Committees on Environment and Health & Safety and their specific Taskforces.
• Monitoring the relevant regulatory activities.
• • Informing the members of these regulatory activities and/or any (planned) legislative developments.
• • Working proactively in bringing new issues to the attention of the Euromines members, and not just reacting to issues.

Requirements for the position

• MSc in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, environmental and/or chemical law, industrial/mining engineering, (or other relevant technical fields).
• 2 years of previous work experience in a similar role in an industry and/or association or policy environment.
• Experience in environmental topics and the EU regulatory arena.
• Experience in technical project management or experience in projects aimed at addressing chemicals management issues related to the regulatory challenges affecting the mining sector is a strong asset.
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English.
• Interest in establishing and developing networks with industry professionals and with authorities, and academics.

Key Skills

• Strong interest in learning about technical and regulatory aspects of relevance to the sector and on chemicals management-related topics.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced, fluid, and collaborative environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Solution-focused, with some decision-making abilities.
• Sense of professionalism with excellent English written and verbal communication skills; fluency in another or more EU languages is a desirable asset.
• IT proficient, using Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude by being task-orientated and outcomes driven.
• Team player.

How to apply 

You can apply by sending your CV and a cover letter to Cynthia Mestanza at mestanza@euromines.be(link sends e-mail)  indicating ‘EHS Officer – Euromines’ in the subject line.

The position is open until filled. While there is no deadline to apply, interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible due to assessment on a rolling basis.

Starting Date as soon as possible.