The EHS Country Lead (EMEAI Global Salmon and R&D)

Schiphol, North Holland, Netherlands Full Time

Job Details

The EHS Country Lead (EMEAI Global Salmon and R&D) will provide subject matter expertise in environmental, health and safety compliance. In this role, you will develop, implement and maintain processes and programs built to assure compliance with existing federal, state and local regulations and requirements for a very complex operation with two or more highly hazardous processes, high serious injuries and fatality and serious environmental event potential.

The position covers salmon operations and research and development in the EMEAI region.

Key Accountabilities
 

  • Execute controls and applicable control programs and document that control programs have been implemented as planned for very large and complex operation with high risk and exposure.
  • Define, implement and lead processes for risks, hazards and opportunity identification and determine resources required to execute.
  • Lead action plans by identifying potential emergency situations, creating emergency communication plans that addresses operation or business disruptions, recovery and testing and validating the emergency action plans.
  • Promote environmental, health and safety culture through training and education solutions related to environmental, health and safety issues, practices and risks and coach others as the need arises.
  • Prepare and execute audits and ensure compliance with legal and other requirements are met.
  • Conduct incident investigations based on incident classification and liaise with engineers, management and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence.
  • Identify and review hazard, risk and opportunities on an ongoing and proactive basis and ensure that appropriate follow up actions are being implemented.
  • Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
 

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
  • Knowledge of the salmon, aquaculture, or broader seafood industry
  • Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong knowledge of EHS legislation and regulatory requirements across Europe, with familiarity with regulations in Norway, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands
  • Proven experience in people leadership and performance management
  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken
  • Ability to travel as required within the region
     

Preferred Qualifications
 

  • Confirmed ability to deliver processes effectively to optimize business resources
  • Experience working in an international and multicultural environment.
  • Ability to support EMEA Salmon Operations and R&D activities from an EHS perspective.
  • Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and continuous improvement mindset.

Contact Information

Cargill



https://careers.cargill.com/en/job/-/-/23251/97877475968

716 830

https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=330411&company=cargill&locale=en_US


Post Date: 8/30/2026 11:02:28 AM
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 12:00:00 AM