HSE Engineer

• Based in Zhangjiagang – Jiangsu, China

About the role

Livent Lithium (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd. is part of Rio Tinto’s Aluminium and Lithium business. Rio Tinto has one of the world’s largest lithium portfolios and a strong pipeline of development opportunities. With global demand for lithium expected to grow for years to come, we are committed to supplying the lithium the world needs responsibly, reliably and at scale.

Established in March 2007, Livent Lithium (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd. specializes in the production of organolithium compounds, which are widely used in synthetic rubber, pharmaceutical and other industrial applications, supporting markets with strong long-term growth potential. The company also operates toll-processing facilities in Nantong and Taizhou for the production of lithium hydroxide, supplying high-quality products to leading battery and automotive manufacturers.

The HSE Engineer role will be responsible for managing the site and occupational safety and maintaining HSE systems and procedures within the organization.

Reporting to HSE Manager, you will be accountable for:

• Monitor implementation of HSE programs and action items are developed, tracked and completed.
• Assist HSE Manager to develop site HSE procedures according to corporate standards.
• Identify applicable HSE laws and regulations and set up database for the site as well as providing training to employees.
• Conduct internal and external HSE audits and inspections, establish corrective action plans for all identified findings and track all open items to closure.
• Assist HSE Manager to provide effective environment, health, safety and security training to employees and contractors. Be accountable for the safety management of contractors.
• Assist HSE Manager for corporate HSE audit preparation as well as assisting other departments’ preparation to ensure the compliance.　
• Monitor other departments for the maintenance of HSE facilities; make sure all HSE facilities are in good condition.
• Participate in HSE incident investigation with contribution to find out root causes and monitor the implementation of correction actions. 
• Assist HSE manager to maintain ISO14001/45001 system running and make preparation for external audit.
• Participate in the identification and assessment of environment and risk analysis as well as internal communication and coordination in terms of environmental system. In charge of the waste sorting job of responsible area. Properly use safety equipment and chemicals related to HSE job. Timely report issues related to environment and safety.
• Assist HSE Manager to monitor/engage in plant sustainability management and provide reports required by corporate.
• Be responsible for plant environmental & occupational health monitoring and waste management.
• Pay close attention to all environmental & occupational health notifications from authorities, be responsible for online filling in relevant websites, and submit all environmental & occupational health related reports on time.
• Keep effective communication with key external stakeholders　

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Equivalent to a Process or Chemical Engineering Degree or Environmental Technology Degree，Obtain the certificate for Intermediate Certified Safety Engineer or Intermediate Title in Chemical engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in equivalent HSE or process management in a multinational chemical plant.
• Obtain the safety qualification certificate of the production and operation entity of hazardous chemicals issued by official safety department.
• Good understanding of and experience in supporting Chinese government HSE management system requirements.
• Good communication, coordination skills.
• Good written and oral English, familiar with Microsoft Office

About us

We’re on a mission to become the world’s most valued metals and mining business – for the people who invest in us, the people we work and partner with, and the communities around us.

We operate across 35 countries and 6 continents, where our 61,000+ employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Our core products – iron ore, copper, aluminium and lithium – are the building blocks of a cleaner, smarter future.  To meet growing demand, we’re focused on keeping our people safe, while running and delivering world‑class operations and projects. And we’re committed to doing it responsibly – delivering lasting positive impact through deep expertise, strong social licence and long‑standing partnerships. Together, we’re solving global challenges and creating shared success.

China is Rio Tinto’s largest market, and home to our biggest shareholder, customers and important strategic partners. Rio Tinto shares a long, fruitful history of partnership with China. Our collaboration today ranges from trade, exploration, project development, and digital innovation, to R&D and talent development. China also serves as an important source of goods and services that support our global operations. We are also working together to address significant challenges such as climate change and sustainable development to shape a collective future.

Our values

Our people, culture and values create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered, so we can continue to find better ways together.

• Care: Care about the safety of ourselves and others, creating an environment of trust, and the impact we have on our colleagues and others, communities and the environment.
• Courage: Courage to show vulnerability, speak up and challenge when we can do better, and take ownership of our actions and outcomes to drive performance.
• Curiosity: Curiosity to learn and grow in our fields of expertise, look for opportunities to solve problems with everyday innovation, and be open to different perspectives.

About Rio Tinto
 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
 

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.