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Cylib is building a central Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team to establish cross-site management systems aligned with ISO 45001 standards. This role is responsible for developing and implementing binding HSE standards across multiple industrial sites engaged in battery recycling and circular economy operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and leading the central HSE function while developing a cross-site management system compliant with ISO 45001
- Advising sites on legal requirements and supporting safe implementation of regulations
- Developing risk assessments, emergency procedures, and operating instructions
- Coordinating audits, site inspections, and regulatory authority engagement; tracking Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to completion
- Embedding HSE considerations early in facility planning, workplace design, and logistics processes—including battery storage, fire protection, wastewater, and exhaust air systems
- Developing and improving incident management processes to drive continuous improvement
- Empowering teams and leaders to strengthen safety culture; establishing meaningful KPIs and management reporting
- Traveling to sites in Aachen, Dormagen, and Wernberg-Köblitz as needed
The role operates in a fast-paced, mission-driven scale-up environment focused on strengthening Europe's battery supply chains and advancing circular economy at industrial scale. You will work cross-functionally with interdisciplinary teams and take ownership of building something unique with real impact.
Requirements:
- Degree in engineering or comparable qualification
- Certified occupational safety specialist (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit, Sifa)
- Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in an industrial environment
- Proven experience building or further developing HSE management systems
- Familiarity with relevant German legislation and regulations: ArbSchG, BetrSichV, DGUV rules, TRGS/TRBS
- Hands-on experience with risk assessments, audits, training, and incident investigations
- Experience in chemical or recycling industry, and with environmental/permitting matters (advantageous)
- Strong communication skills with authorities and operational teams; ability to engage people on HSE topics
- Willingness to travel to multiple sites
- Fluent in German and English
