Environmental Officer

About Impala Terminals Rotterdam

At Impala Terminals Group we facilitate the storage and handling of raw materials worldwide, providing producers and consumers with reliable and efficient access to international markets through our global network of owned and operated terminals, and a presence in 28 countries.

Our brand new flagship Impala Terminals Rotterdam facility is under construction and in preparation for commissioning. This innovative terminal on the Maasvlakte is striving to be a zero-emission facility: the terminal is fully automated and meets the highest safety and environmental standards. It’s a facility built for the energy needs of both today and tomorrow.

For the start-up phase of Impala Terminals Rotterdam, we are looking for employees with a mindset for success. Because wherever we operate in the world, we strive for the same quality standards - and that all starts with our people. Our employees are the foundation of our company. Will you seize the opportunity to become part of a new team that’s creating something special?

Your role

As an Environmental Officer at Impala Terminals Rotterdam, you will take the lead in environmental, sustainability, and compliance management, ensuring that our Terminal meets all relevant licenses, legislation, and industry standards. You will actively engage with stakeholders such as government bodies, auditors, and HSEQ suppliers while driving compliance management throughout the organization.

Beyond compliance, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of policies, procedures, work instructions, and HSEQ-related programs. By leading by example and sharing your knowledge, you will foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Environmental management: develop, implement, and maintain the environmental policy, procedures, and KPI framework to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and global standards.

• Risk & impact management: identify, assess, and control environmental risks, monitor the environmental impact of activities (e.g., air, water, soil quality, waste), and investigate incidents to prevent recurrence.

• Permits & compliance: ensure timely renewal and compliance with all environmental permits, staying up-to-date with national and international laws, and ensuring the organization adheres to regulatory requirements.

• Collaboration & stakeholder engagement: work with internal departments, external regulators, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders (including local residents and environmental groups) to address environmental concerns.

• Training & awareness: develop and conduct training programs to raise environmental awareness and promote a strong environmental culture across the organization.

• Sustainability initiatives: initiate and oversee sustainability efforts, such as energy conservation and waste reduction programs.

• Environmental performance reporting: regularly report on environmental performance, ensuring continuous improvement and effective corrective actions are implemented.

About you:

• Preferably a degree in Environmental science, Chemical engineering or Industrial engineering

• 7 - 10 year experience in a comparable Environmental role in the industry, preferably in Oil & Gas in the Rotterdam Port

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse teams.

• Experienced with Seveso and Dutch legislation

• Experience with ISO management system standards 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 is an added advantage

What we have for you

• An exciting working environment in a growing new terminal team in a strategic industry

• Opportunity to be involved and develop yourself in many different HSE areas

• Drive change and innovation in health, safety, and environmental practices

• Opportunity to start in a new position in a new organization where you can really set the basics and make the difference.

• A challenging role with real impact on safety performance and operational excellence

• Varied job with extensive stakeholders

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth for example; pension plan, healthcare coverage and discretionary bonus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Apply?

Join us to make a difference! If you are ready to lead safety initiatives and bring fresh ideas to improve our HSEQ processes, we want to hear from you!

Apply via the button or when you have questions contact Zakaria Derkaoui from Forp by email, WhatsApp, or phone. zakaria@forp.nl | 06 22 32 92 56

Acquisition is not appreciated; the application process is conducted by Forp.