QHSE Coordinator

Mission:

Support Dixstone's ultimate goal of an "Accident-Free Workplace with No Environmental Damage" by fostering a strong Safety Culture, ensuring compliance with Company Policies, Life Saving Rules, and promoting best industry practices across a multicultural workforce.

Reporting & Interaction:

Reports to the Yard Coordinator

Daily interaction with Project, Yard, and Warehouse Teams

Liaises with external parties including Holland Shipyard Group, JCS, Draaicentrum, subcontractors, and Dutch authorities (RUD Zeeland, Rijkswaterstaat)

Works in coordination with other QHSE professionals across the Dixstone Group

Member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Key Responsibilities:

Quality (Q)

Develop, update, and improve quality processes and site documentation

Implement and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS)

Contribute to ISO certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)

Harmonize quality procedures across the Dixstone Group

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Develop and maintain the HSE management system

Train personnel to raise awareness and embed safety culture

Supervise and support HSE Officers on site (permits, risk analysis, anomaly reporting)

Conduct job safety preparations and risk mitigation for all operations, including marine

Investigate incidents, lead root cause analysis, and implement preventive actions

Lead safety communications: toolboxes, safety flashes, best practices, and analytics reports

Conduct regular hazard hunts and walk-throughs

Compliance

Monitor and ensure compliance with EU/NL occupational health and environmental regulations

Keep RI&E and Gap Analyses updated

Manage environmental and operational permits

Prepare site for inspections and audits (Environmental, Insurance, ISO)

Promote energy efficiency and responsible resource use

Encourage waste reduction and reinforce core company values

Emergency Response

Uphold exemplary HSE behavior and PPE compliance

Maintain and update Emergency Response Plan

Ensure safety equipment is certified and accessible

Train, equip, and coordinate the Emergency Response Team

Organize regular emergency drills (fire, evacuation, etc.)

Participate in refresher courses and quarterly safety exercises

Skills:

Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills

Educational and problem-solving mindset

Fluent in Dutch & English (French is a plus)

Discreet, trustworthy, and confidentiality-aware

Qualifications:

BSc in Health and Safety Management or equivalent (MVK/HVK)

Knowledge of Dutch/EU QHSE regulations, insurance requirements a plus

Extensive experience in HSE within construction, marine, or oil & gas sectors

Proficient in safety systems (IMS, RI&E, Gap Analysis, JRA, PTW, LMRA, etc.)

Familiar with Microsoft Office and related tools (Flow, Outlook, etc.)