About the role
Job Description
Veolia Industry Building - Switzerland AG is looking for a VIE/PANGEO - QHSE / HSE Compliance (M/W) in Basel, Switzerland.
🎯 THE MISSION
Join a leading international organization and directly contribute to the harmonization of QHSE practices and legal compliance on a global scale. You'll work alongside the QHSE Manager in a stimulating industrial environment where you can:
✅ Start with legal compliance management: maintenance and development of the legal register, identification of new Swiss regulatory requirements, follow-up of corrective actions
✅ Progress toward expanded responsibilities: incident management, environmental compliance, major accident prevention, QHSE data management, KPI reporting, internal audits
✅ Develop recognized expertise in Swiss law and regulations, while contributing to the exchange of QHSE best practices across the international group
💼 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Maintain and develop the legal register (Red-On-Line) and identify new regulatory requirements
* Support the assessment and implementation of QHSE requirements
* Participate in incident management: documentation, data analysis, corrective action follow-up
* Manage environmental compliance and reporting data (thermal and river parameters)
* Prepare and maintain QHSE documentation (procedures, instructions, checklists)
* Develop QHSE data management tools and Smartsheet dashboards
* Collect, analyze and report QHSE KPIs (monthly, quarterly, and customer-specific reports)
* Participate in internal audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Conduct research on HSE, environmental and regulatory topics
Progressively, you'll gain autonomy and take responsibility for clearly defined QHSE areas.
Qualifications
👤 THE IDEAL PROFILE
Education:
* University or engineering school degree recently obtained (or in final stages) in: * Environmental Sciences * Chemistry / Chemical Engineering * Engineering / Industrial Engineering * Safety / HSE * Or comparable technical/scientific discipline
Experience:
* Initial practical experience through internships, university projects or previous roles in QHSE, HSE, regulatory compliance or industrial operations (advantageous, not mandatory)
Key Skills:
* 🧠 Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
* 📊 Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel)
* 💻 Interest in digital tools and data management (Smartsheet or similar: a plus)
* 📋 Attention to detail, reliability, proactivity and excellent communication
* 🤝 Team spirit and ability to collaborate across departments
Languages:
* 🇩🇪 German: minimum B2 level (written and spoken)
* 🇬🇧 English: minimum C1 level (written and spoken)
* 🇫🇷 French
Additional Information
📋 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
* Duration: 18 months
* Start date: January 1, 2027
* Location: Basel, Switzerland (Badenstrasse 40, Bau 930, Porte 91, 4057 Basel)
* Contract type: VIE (International Volunteer in Business) – French nationality required
* Remuneration : 3463.17 € net/month (according to the rates of October 2026)
* Accommodation : yes
* coverage of part of the housing costs
* Benefits : 30 days' leave per 12 months / Tax-free / French pension contribution
🌟 READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?
If you're passionate about regulatory compliance, QHSE management and dream of starting your career in an international environment, this opportunity is for you!
We're waiting for you! 🚀
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