Safety & Sustainability Engineer

Safety & Sustainability Engineer

Permanent 

 

 

About Heraeus Electro-Nite

How do steel makers save energy and become more sustainable? How do foundries become more efficient and optimize their processes? Heraeus Electro-Nite (HEN) provides solutions for the molten metal industry. We lead the market with our innovations since the 1950s. As a global company with 25 locations and approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our teams and sites.  
Heraeus Electro-Nite, headquartered in Houthalen (Belgium), is part of the Heraeus Group. The Technology Group delivers world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, Heraeus employs around 15,200 employees in 40 countries.  

 

Your role and responsibilities

• • Lead and improve safety programs aligned with OSHA and company standards and Support ISO 14001 compliance and environmental management systems.
  • Identify and mitigate hazards through risk assessments, job safety analyses, and ergonomic evaluations and conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance at all levels.
  • Drive incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Deliver engaging safety training for employees and contractors.
  • Manage safety documentation, KPIs, OSHA logs, and reporting.
  • Support sustainability initiatives in energy, waste, water, and carbon reduction.
  • Track and analyze sustainability metrics to drive measurable improvements and Contribute to ESG reporting and corporate sustainability commitments.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations to integrate safety and sustainability into new processes and projects.

What is required for this role

• • Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001 standards.
  • Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to spot trends and drive improvements.
  • Excellent communication skills and a hands-on, shop-floor-first mindset.
  • Preferred: CHMM, LEED Green Associate, Lean/Six Sigma, or sustainability reporting experience.
  • Experience with Scope 2 & 3 emissions, CSRD, and CO₂ reduction projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, chemical, or industrial engineering (or related field).