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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a maintenance safety specialist who is responsible for ensuring safety during maintenance work on machines, installations, and infrastructure. In this role, you will work closely with maintenance teams, safety officers, and operational staff to ensure that all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with applicable regulations.
As a maintenance safety specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing safety procedures, conducting risk assessments, and monitoring compliance with safety measures. You play a crucial role in preventing accidents and minimizing risks during maintenance operations. You ensure that lockout-tagout procedures are correctly applied and that all involved employees are well informed about safety regulations.
Your tasks also include inspecting workplaces, identifying unsafe situations, and advising management on improvements to safety policies. Additionally, you will provide training and toolbox meetings to increase safety awareness within the team. You will work in a dynamic environment where technical knowledge, accuracy, and a sense of responsibility are essential.
The ideal candidate has experience in industrial environments, knowledge of safety standards such as VCA and ISO, and excellent communication skills. You are proactive, analytical, and able to perform under pressure. This position offers a challenging and varied work environment where you have a direct impact on the safety of employees and installations.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections
- Monitor compliance with lockout-tagout procedures
- Advise management on safety improvements
- Provide training and toolbox meetings
- Identify and report unsafe situations
- Collaborate with maintenance and safety teams
- Document incidents and near misses
- Contribute to audits and certification processes
- Stay up to date with laws and regulations
Requirements
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- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of VCA, ISO 45001, and other relevant standards
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proactive and analytical mindset
- Experience with risk assessment and incident analysis
- Familiarity with industrial installations and processes
- Willingness to work in shifts or on-site
- Fluent in Dutch
- Certifications such as MVK or HVK are a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with maintenance safety?
- Are you familiar with lockout-tagout procedures?
- What safety certifications do you hold?
- How do you handle unsafe situations in the workplace?
- Can you give an example of a successful improvement project you led?
- What is your experience with delivering safety training?
- How do you stay informed about changing regulations?
- Are you willing to work at different locations?
- How do you deal with resistance to safety measures?
- What motivates you to work in this role?
