Description

Company

Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V. is one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and is passionate about the development, production and marketing of vaccines and antibodies to prevent and combat infectious diseases. At the Leiden Site, talented and multi-skilled people are working in a high-performing culture in which innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are the central points. To further strengthen our Engineering & Automation team in Engineering, Validation and Maintenance (EVM) department we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated:

(Senior) Safety Engineer (M/F/X)

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Department:

The Engineering-Validation-Maintenance (EVM) department (> 35 persons) is a motivated and dynamic team responsible for the technical support of all utilities, production and laboratory areas and all involved equipment at the Janssen Vaccines & Prevention site in Leiden.

We work in a challenging environment where we make great progress in developing our vaccines. Engineering has a large project portfolio to sustain/improve the existing environment. The Compliance group looks after the correct qualification and validation status of GMP critical equipment and processes. Furthermore, document control, quality and safety programs are part of this team. The key-focus point of the maintenance groups (U&B, Automation and Equipment group) is asset maintenance management of all assets within JVP.

Job Description:

As (Sr.) Safety Engineer, you provide leadership and support to all departmental safety related topics and play a crucial role in providing technical expertise and guidance to promote workplace safety within the complexity and dynamics of a research and development organization. You will ensure all activities under EVM responsibility are consistent with current industry and regulatory safety requirements, and company safety policies.

You will develop/implement safety related approaches and procedures, coordinating with EVM teams, the EHS department and other groups. Provide support and/or lead projects in the field of Safety related topics. Provide leadership and coaching to ensure adherence to save work habits via the J&J safety work permit system and safety standards.

You Assess the impact of safety related observations. You are involved in continuous (cross departmental) safety improvement projects throughout the year; you actively seek for gaps in the current situation, gain support to improve and lead these projects yourself. You set up safety Risk Assessments and Job Safety Analysis.

At this level the role has increased responsibility including, but not limited to, assisting in mentoring less experienced staff. Provide coaching and training and guidance on aspects of safety. Acts as a major contact for representing EVM and/or safety issues during regulatory and third party in.

You will further strengthen the EVM organization. We are in the process of shaping our departmental safety roles to fulfill the current industry, regulatory and company safety standards. You will play a crucial role in this exiting journey.

As (Sr) Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Provide departmental ownership company safety standards, e.g. Work Permit system, Contractor Management
• Keep oversight over the departmental safety tasks and related KPI’s
• Act as safety representative for the EVM department, within EVM and for other departments
• Lead investigations on safety related topics
• Advise and guide EVM team members on safety
• Lead improvement projects for safety related topics
• Seek and report flaws in the current safety situation to continuously improve
• Leading / Setting up safety Risk Assessments and Job Safety Analysis.

Qualifications

Competences:

• Enthusiastic Team player, flexible, “Can do” attitude, critical and proactive.
• Strong communicator and good in building relations with variety of people and departments.
• Independent and steadfast mentality towards safety aspects.
• Self-awareness, you are able to provide and receive feedback in a constructive way.
• People management skills: supportive leadership, motivating and coaching behavior to support department growth.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Making optimal use of different talents, knowledge, and skills.
• Collaboration and communication: Build solid, productive relationships inside and outside the department.
• Skilled in using safety management systems and implementation to work floor.
• Skilled in Office applications, mainly Word.

Qualifications:

• Education: University/Bachelor Degree or Equivalent and/or HVK Veiligheidskunde with technical background.

Specific Knowledge and experience:

• Work experience as (senior) Safety Engineer in engineering/technical environment.
• Knowledge of engineering safety legislation is required (Dutch Working Conditions Act).
• Good command of Dutch and English in word and writing

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.