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QHSES Manager
As we gear up to build our (and Europe’s) first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility in Delfzijl, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth and are hiring an experienced QHSES Manager to join our DSL-01 project team.
About SkyNRG
At SkyNRG, we’re on a mission to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) the new standard. As pioneers in this field, we work with airlines, governments, and key industry players to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint and create a more sustainable future.
We’re a dynamic scale-up, offering the agility of a startup with the ambition and stability of an industry leader. With 100+ passionate professionals, we foster a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pragmatic problem-solving.
At SkyNRG, you’ll find:
- An innovation-driven culture – where big ideas turn into real impact
- Growth opportunities – in a fast-scaling, industry-changing company
- A collaborative team – where your ideas and expertise are valued
- A mission that matters – driving aviation toward a more sustainable future
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to build the operational QHSES organisation for DSL-01 and ensure that all required QHSES processes, procedures, systems and tools are fully implemented before operations start.
This role is critical to safeguard quality, compliance, safety, environmental and social standards, fully aligned with the company’s ambition for safe and sustainable operations.
A key focus in the coming phase is to:
- Implement a robust QHSES Integrated Management System
- Prepare and lead the organization to pass the yearly BRZO inspections
- Achieve required ISO certifications
- Support REACH registration
- Manage environmental change permits
- Ensure full regulatory compliance
- Prepare the site for operational readiness
The QHSES Manager will supervise and initiate environmental permitting changes to existing permits and manage applications for new change permits. A significant effort is required in the pre-operational phase to design, build and implement the full QHSES Integrated Management System, including all required processes and documentation.
Development of the Integrated Management System must move into full execution, and the change permitting process must be fully controlled and professionally managed.
Without dedicated QHSES leadership, permitting, compliance and certification processes could be delayed. Filling this role ensures timely implementation, regulatory alignment and risk mitigation.
Your responsibilities
- Oversee implementation of corporate (Q)HSE requirements at the production site
- Ensure compliance with company and regulatory HSE standards
- Ensure adherence to environmental permit and change permit processes
- Supervise and manage environmental permitting changes
- Initiate and lead incident investigations in severe impact cases
- Act as liaison to external authorities
- Serve as link between Corporate HSE office, on-site HSE team and Site Director
Key deliverables
- ISO certification (9001 / 14001 / 45001)
- Successful audits
- Fully implemented Integrated Management System
- Compliance Register
- Occupational Health Exposure Risk Assessment
- RI&E register and follow-up
- EAI register and follow-up
- Environmental & Social report to Lenders’ E&S Liaison
- HSE training requirements and structured training programme
Your profile
You enjoy building structures from scratch. You are able to set the direction on the horizon and work towards it with a hands-on attitude. You maintain overview across all activities while driving implementation in a structured and pragmatic way.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in health and safety leadership
- At least 5 years in major hazard / SEVESO sites
- Strong understanding of EU occupational safety regulations and SEVESO requirements
- Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and VBS (SEVESO)
- Experience with environmental permitting and change permit processes
- Risk-based approach to safety and compliance
- Knowledge of “work as done” principles
- Safety professional certification (e.g. NEBOSH, HVK, MoSHE) or willingness to obtain
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable aviation while working with an ambitious, mission-driven team. Your expertise will directly contribute to building a company that’s transforming the aviation industry toward a greener future.
Beyond that, you’ll join a company deeply committed to doing good for our planet, animals, and each other. These values are at the heart of everything we do and are reflected in the way we work together as a team. You’ll feel it in every interaction with our passionate colleagues, united by a shared purpose.
What we offer
You’ll join a vibrant scale-up, working alongside some of the best talent from over 100 markets and growing rapidly. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a truly game-changing green initiative, making a real impact on the aviation industry and the planet.
Besides that, we offer:
- 30 paid holidays + 2 for choosing sustainable travel options for your holidays
- Contribute to a sustainable organization (BCorp)
- Attractive bonus scheme (10% OTE)
- €5.000,- dedicated budget every 3 years for professional development
- Commuting travel reimbursement + Lease a Bike plan
- A great opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary, committed, and talented team.
- Work where it feels best for you: we offer flexible (hybrid in-office) working arrangements
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Paid Volunteering Day
- Access to our electric company boat (also available for private use), free lunch, and lots of social activities – all part of the deal
Ready to take off with us?
If this sounds like the right challenge for you, let’s connect Apply now and help shape the future of sustainable aviation.
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