Descrição
Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.
Role Overview
The Industrial Function is a transversal function of the Solvay Group. Our mission is to support the Business Units in their industrial activities "from the cradle to the grave". Environmental Rehabilitation (ER) is a key component of Solvay’s Industrial Function which supports the Group and the Business Units in managing their environmental liabilities.
What we can offer to you as an Environmental Rehabilitation Leader within Solvay:
The Environmental Rehabilitation department is fully empowered by the Group to ensure full compliance with all the environmental obligations in relation to our past and present operations. You will be integrated into a competent and agile team of Environmental Rehabilitation engineers and empowered to develop remediation strategies, select the best available technologies, implement remediation projects and create a sustainable impact on the Environment. Our HR policies, including our Solvay Corporate University, will support your development and career evolution to reach your full potential.
Missions and Responsibilities:
You will manage rehabilitation projects for a number of assigned sites, directly for closed sites and by supporting the Site HSE manager for active sites. You will develop strategies, define and manage financial provisions, purchase and direct the services from our external consultants and contractors in order to perform investigations, design solutions and deliver the best possible remediation plans against the most optimal costs and in full compliance. To serve the purpose of this position, you will mobilize your technical expertise, insights and ability to propose innovative and efficient solutions but also your capability in collaborating with a large panel of other professionals such as HSE, Engineering experts, Purchasing, Financial, Legal including external counsels and Communication. You will have to establish and maintain permanent and high-level relationships with local Authorities (Prefectures, DREAL, Environmental agencies) and local Communities (governmental representatives, Municipalities, NGO’s).
Requirements:
- Graduated engineer in geology/hydrogeology, in chemistry/biochemistry or environmental remediation;
- Minimum 10 years experience in polluted soil, water or air remediation;
- Expertise in some of the following domains: HSE management, Environment, Geology, hydrology, soil chemistry, management of closed sites, depollution, project management;
- Fluent in English (reading, speaking, writing);
- Good communication skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- Understanding of finances for industrial and of contract management for industrial;
- Confidentiality;
- Willingness to travel (international scope);
- Customer Orientation;
- Proactive Collaboration;
- Scientific rigor and rigorous analytical thinking;
- Creative problem solving;
Autonomy;
You will get:Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Additional local benefits
Additional information:
- Location(s):Lyon, France
- #LI-MC2
Additional Information
Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.