The Safety Engineering Supervisor role plays an important part in leading safety, health and environmental initiatives at a research and development site. It offers the opportunity to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, operational safety, and continuous improvement across SHE activities and equipment reliability.
Responsibilities
Lead all Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) activities at the R&D site, including chemical control, occupational safety, emergency response, and sustainability initiatives
Manage Management of Change (MOC), permit to work systems, risk assessments, and incident investigation and sharing
Conduct site patrols, ensure legal compliance, oversee security, and monitor employee health and safety practices
Organise and deliver SHE training, facilitate SHE Committee activities, and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS)
Liaise with internal stakeholders such as site leadership, R&D teams, and regional managers, as well as external contractors and SHE representatives
Support asset integrity and reliability by ensuring equipment is maintained in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards, depending on capability
Contribute to equipment compliance and maintenance across multiple sites where applicable
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the chemical industry
Basic English reading and writing skills; speaking ability is advantageous
Knowledge of machinery or electrical systems is preferred
Experience in maintenance or engineering is considered an advantage
Benefits
Smart working arrangements
Extensive training and development opportunities
Social contribution programmes
Comprehensive leave system
Employee assistance programmes
Support for professional certifications
Group life insurance
Defined contribution pension scheme
Commuting allowance and remote work support
Staff cafeteria at selected locations
About the company
A company in the chemicals industry, this organisation operates globally and provides industrial adhesives as well as products for professional use. With a strong presence across international markets, it focuses on delivering specialised solutions while maintaining close alignment with customer needs and regional operations