Key Skills

Job Description

Job Description On-Site MVK HSE Supervisory Services – NETHERLANDS Duration Initial 12-month contract, with the intention of renewal through the end of 2027. Scope of Work Provision of On-Site MVK HSE Supervisory Services Location: Industrial Site, Rotterdam Port Area The industrial facility operates within a high-hazard petrochemical and industrial gas environment. Operations involve: High-pressure gases Cryogenic fluids ATEX zone classifications Ongoing plant modifications and infrastructure projects The site operates under strict Dutch Environmental & Safety Legislation (Arbowet, BRZO/Seveso directives) and a global EHS & Golden Rules standard framework. Objectives and Deliverables This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks competitive proposals from qualified safety staffing agencies and engineering consultancies for the provision of a certified, highly experienced MVK Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Supervisor. The selected vendor will provide one (1) full-time, on-site MVK HSE Supervisor to support: Daily operations Major plant maintenance activities Ongoing infrastructure projects The HSE Supervisor will lead and perform the following core duties: On-Site Oversight & Compliance Conduct daily, structured safety walkarounds across production units, maintenance workshops, and construction zones. Ensure strict adherence to Dutch EHS laws, site safety regulations, and internal safety standards for employees and third-party contractors. Exercise immediate "Stop Work Authority" in case of unsafe acts or hazardous conditions. Permit-to-Work (PtW) & Risk Assessment Audit and approve daily Last Minute Risk Assessments (LMRAs) and Task Risk Analyses (TRAs/JSAs). Oversee high-risk work permits, including:Hot Work Confined Space Entry Working at Height Critical Lifting Perform pre-job physical checks to confirm all mandatory precautions and isolation procedures are in place before work begins. Contractor Management & Training Supervise third-party contractors and sub-contractors on-site to ensure compliance with site safety policies. Lead or assist in site safety onboarding, inductions, and specialized safety briefings. Prepare and deliver regular, high-impact Toolbox Talks for operations and contractor teams. Incident Handling & Reporting Lead immediate triage and field investigations for safety incidents, near-misses, or unsafe conditions. Participate in formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and log corrective actions in the site management system. Maintain daily inspection logs and produce structured weekly/monthly HSE reports for management. Requirements Required Skills and Expertise Skill Proficiency Level Language Proficiency (Dutch) Bilingual Language Proficiency (English) Bilingual Industry Experience Expert MVK (Milieu, Veiligheid, Kwaliteit) Expert Workplace Safety Regulations Expert Active Safety Expert BRZO/Seveso Regulations Expert Safety Card VCA VOL Expert Dutch Arbowet Expert ATEX Explosion Protection Guidelines Expert Formal Permit-to-Work Systems Expert Technical Knowledge Expert

Core Responsibilities

Conduct daily safety inspections and oversee compliance with Dutch legislation, site rules, and internal standards across operations, maintenance, and construction. Audit permits and risk assessments, supervise contractors, deliver safety briefings, investigate incidents, and maintain HSE reports and corrective-action records.

Requirements

The role requires expert-level MVK expertise, workplace safety and active safety knowledge, and experience with BRZO/Seveso, Arbowet, ATEX, and formal permit-to-work systems. Bilingual proficiency in Dutch and English, VCA VOL certification, and expert technical knowledge are specified.