Senior Safety Specialist (HVK)

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, independent Safety Specialist at HVK level to support a major LNG terminal expansion and optimisation project. Working in a complex, high-risk industrial environment and a Joint Venture setting, you will develop, strengthen and embed project safety frameworks, processes and improvement measures. You will provide expert advice to project teams, management and contractors, ensuring that safety risks are identified, controlled and demonstrably managed.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Develop a project-specific Health & Safety Master Plan / Safety Roadmap and establish safety frameworks aligned with applicable Seveso requirements and HSE standards.
• Advise on the implementation and assurance of project safety policy; identify critical risks and recommend effective control measures.
• Assess safety culture, awareness and behaviour; provide practical recommendations to improve safety performance.
• Establish contractor safety assessment criteria and requirements; monitor contractor performance and report on safety KPIs, TRCF and leading indicators.
• Prepare audit and inspection plans, conduct or coordinate reviews and inspections, and report findings to project management and relevant stakeholders.
• Lead or support incident investigations, including root cause analysis; develop corrective action plans and capture lessons learned.
• Support alignment of safety standards and working practices across Joint Venture partners, with particular focus on major accident hazards.

Candidate Profile

• HVK qualification or demonstrable equivalent HVK-level knowledge and experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in industrial project environments.
• Proven experience developing and implementing Health & Safety / V&G plans.
• Experience in high-risk industrial environments, preferably LNG and/or Seveso establishments.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, contractor safety and risk management.
• Strong advisory, reporting and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at operational and management level.

Assignment Details

LOCATION	Eemshaven, Netherlands
WORKING HOURS	32–40 hours per week
DURATION	Until 1 October 2028, with extension option

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