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HSE MVK Supervisor

On-Site MVK HSE Supervisory Services – NETHERLANDS


Duration
Initial 12-month contract, with the intention of renewal through the end of 2027.
Scope of Work
Provision of On-Site MVK HSE Supervisory Services
Location: Industrial Site, Rotterdam Port Area


The industrial facility operates within a high-hazard petrochemical and industrial gas environment. Operations involve:
High-pressure gases
Cryogenic fluids
ATEX zone classifications
Ongoing plant modifications and infrastructure projects
The site operates under strict Dutch Environmental & Safety Legislation (Arbowet, BRZO/Seveso directives) and a global EHS & Golden Rules standard framework.
Objectives and Deliverables
This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks competitive proposals from qualified safety staffing agencies and engineering consultancies for the provision of a certified, highly experienced MVK Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Supervisor.
The selected vendor will provide one (1) full-time, on-site MVK HSE Supervisor to support:
Daily operations
Major plant maintenance activities
Ongoing infrastructure projects


The HSE Supervisor will lead and perform the following core duties:
1. On-Site Oversight & Compliance
Conduct daily, structured safety walkarounds across production units, maintenance workshops, and construction zones.
Ensure strict adherence to Dutch EHS laws, site safety regulations, and internal safety standards for employees and third-party contractors.
Exercise immediate "Stop Work Authority" in case of unsafe acts or hazardous conditions.


2. Permit-to-Work (PtW) & Risk Assessment
Audit and approve daily Last Minute Risk Assessments (LMRAs) and Task Risk Analyses (TRAs/JSAs).
Oversee high-risk work permits, including:Hot Work
Confined Space Entry
Working at Height
Critical Lifting

Perform pre-job physical checks to confirm all mandatory precautions and isolation procedures are in place before work begins.


3. Contractor Management & Training
Supervise third-party contractors and sub-contractors on-site to ensure compliance with site safety policies.
Lead or assist in site safety onboarding, inductions, and specialized safety briefings.
Prepare and deliver regular, high-impact Toolbox Talks for operations and contractor teams.


4. Incident Handling & Reporting
Lead immediate triage and field investigations for safety incidents, near-misses, or unsafe conditions.
Participate in formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and log corrective actions in the site management system.
Maintain daily inspection logs and produce structured weekly/monthly HSE reports for management.

Applicant profile

Required Skills and Expertise

Skill Proficiency Level
Language Proficiency (Dutch) Bilingual
Language Proficiency (English) Bilingual
Industry Experience Expert
MVK (Milieu, Veiligheid, Kwaliteit) Expert
Workplace Safety Regulations Expert
Active Safety Expert
BRZO/Seveso Regulations Expert
Safety Card VCA VOL Expert
Dutch Arbowet Expert
ATEX Explosion Protection Guidelines Expert
Formal Permit-to-Work Systems Expert
Technical Knowledge Expert

 

Rotterdam
900
Freelance