EHS Prevention Officer

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone’s best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Job Overview

An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Prevention Officer in Amsterdam would play a crucial role in maintaining workplace safety, ensuring compliance with environmental laws, and implementing measures to prevent accidents and injuries. Here's an overview of the typical job description and required skills:

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Dutch and EU environmental and safety regulations, staying updated on changes in laws and standards.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on health and safety practices and compliance requirements.
• Incident Management: Investigate workplace accidents, document findings, and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Policy Development: Create and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies that align with organizational goals and regulatory mandates.
• Environmental Stewardship: Monitor environmental impacts, such as waste management and pollution control, and develop strategies for sustainability.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of local and international EHS regulations, along with the ability to use safety equipment and technologies.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in assessing risks, interpreting data, and designing effective safety protocols.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey safety procedures and foster a culture of compliance and awareness.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in inspecting work environments, identifying risks, and maintaining compliance records.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying and resolving safety and environmental challenges effectively.
• Certifications and Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field. Certifications such as NEBOSH, CSP, or equivalent are often highly desirable.

This role is essential in promoting a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace, with duties tailored to the unique operational needs of the organization and its location in Amsterdam

For an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Prevention Officer role in Amsterdam, the typical minimum experience required is 2-5 years, depending on the organization's specific needs and the complexity of the role. Senior-level roles may require more extensive experience, potentially 5-8 years.

Compensation

Estimated Pay Range: Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but is also critical to our continued success.

Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you.

This position may be assigned to a client that requires all individuals on-site to have the COVID-19 vaccination. The individual must be fully vaccinated before starting work at such a client site.