Hard Services Expert

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Based in Belgium, the Hard Services Expert will report to the Facilities Sites Coordinator. To deliver specialized services in the domain of Facility Management, while respecting budget and performance requirements.

Main output:
- Qualitative Facility Management services in own domain;
- Facility Management projects;
- International project management in own domain.

Key responsibilities:
- Stay updated about the latest techniques, evolutions and regulations within the (own) Facility Excellence domain(s), and evaluate their possible use for the Group;

- Mission and service offer:
a) Provide advice regarding the service offer in the own domain;
b) Propose innovative solutions and continuously improve services in the own domain;

- Provide Facility Management services:
a) Implement standards, concepts and programs within own domain(s) of expertise;
b) Plan on a daily basis Facility Management activities;
c) Follow up the delivery of Facility Management Services by external service providers; 
d) Manage and follow up Facility Management projects, and report on their progress;
e) Make requests for the purchase of materials and services and approve purchases within own budget limits;
f) Manage complaints and provide feedback to the internal customer;
g) Propose and take corrective actions.

- Ensure continuous improvement and the introduction of new facility management concepts:
a) Support in the Country / Site the implementation and promotion of new concepts for facility management such as Smart Working (change management);
b) Keep updated about practices and facility management concepts within own domain, propose innovations and opportunities of Development;
c) Manage as a specialist in his/her domain international;
d) Facility  management projects or advice colleagues from other sites regarding the introduction of new concepts.

- Ensure compliance with HSE regulation, quality standards and company policies:
a) Deploy, follow up and ensure compliance with the HSEQ regulations and company policies,within own domain(s).

- Manage the activity
a) Follow up budget, related to external service providers;
b) Implement quality control programs according to corporate standards;
c) Manage administration;
d) Report daily on the progress of the service delivery.

Education and Experience:
- Master degree or similar or equivalent by experience;
- More than 5 years of relevant experience;
- Advanced/Fluent English;
- Communication, problem solving and change management skills;
- Excellent management and coaching skills;
- Knowledge of budget and reporting concepts;
- Ability to manage, through KPI’s, procurement contracts;
- Knowledge of procedures, processes and relevant equipment/tools in a specific facility excellence domain;
- Knowledge of HSE regulations (CMR, EPA permit/IPPC/Seveso/ATEX/DSEAR…) is a plus.

Additional Information:
- Working model:
Hybrid (2–3 days in office, rest remote).

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• This position creation is still subject to current ongoing social procedure; thus no final decision will be taken before the end of this procedure; All applications will be processed by the Talent Acquisition team accordingly and all applicants should expect at least one personalized written feedback for their respective submitted applications, in accordance with the ongoing social procedure timeline;