HSE Manager

at SOLiTHOR’s Centre of Excellence for SOLID-STATE rechargeable lithium battery technology.

Who we are

SOLiTHOR is a high tech company which is utilising 10 years of research carried out by imec, the prestigious Belgian R&D institute in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.

Building on this unique and patented research, SOLiTHOR is developing and aiming to commercialise the next solid-state lithium batteries for the electromobility sector. Our mission is to scale up our solid-state battery technology and apply it to electric vehicles – in the air, on land and sea.

To strengthen our growing team of engineers and technologists, we are looking for a motivated and talented HSE Manager.

Main responsibilities

• Create, update, and implement health, safety, and environmental policies specific to the lithium-ion battery industry

• Identify safety risks, set up the Safety Action Plan and work on its translation into concrete prevention and protection measures

• Preparing risk analysis, reports for commissioning and safety instructions

• Be present in the lab to actively motivate employees to comply with these safety and environmental regulations and coach them where necessary

• Set up training tools and SOPs for employees to handle machinery according to H&S regulations (including safety manuals and external training) and follow up on such training

• In the event of an incident, investigate, write an incident report and set up a future prevention action plan

• Work closely with our engineering teams as well as our external prevention service

• As part of the management team you will report to the CEO

Skills and personality

We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual who has a hands-on approach to work - a creative problem solver who is motivated and passionate about the profession and is keen to work in a start-up environment.

Qualifications and experience

• Mandatory Prevention Advisor level 2, willing to persue level 1 (paid by the company)
• Entry level position
• Highly interested in chemistry and production
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legal guidelines in Belgium
• Fluent in Dutch and English

Other considerations

• Results-driven and able to deliver quality output within tight deadlines
• The ability to thrive in a start-up and ambitious environment where teamwork is key
• Strong communication and reporting skills. A good level of English and Dutch is mandatory given the multinational character of the start-up.
• Flexible and able to respond to rapidly changing (technological/technical) circumstance

The opportunity

We offer you the opportunity to develop the next generation solid-state lithium batteries in a challenging environment. In doing so, you will take on a crucial role within our talented, passionate and multicultural team. You will have the opportunity to help build a company that will have a major global social impact.

SOLiTHOR not only offers you access to top class equipment and laboratory facilities, but also a competitive salary package with the following benefits:

• Contract of indeterminate duration (40h/week, 12 additional holidays)
• Meal vouchers worth €8/working day
• Hospitalisation insurance
• Group insurance
• Home office compensation
• Stock options

Location

You will be based in Sint-Truiden, where you will be surrounded by like-minded, inspiring people.