Environmental & Waste Specialist

Location: Nieuwdorp

Hours per week: 40

Level: HBO

About Us:

Since 2025, HSD has been part of MSO Group. Together, we share a clear ambition: to further strengthen our technical services across the civil, industrial, and maritime sectors. By combining expertise, experience, and innovation, we are building a strong and future-focused organization.

HSD Services & Decommissioning is a leading company in the technical sector, specializing in providing high-quality solutions for industrial decommissioning and maintenance services. We assist clients in various industries, including engineering, energy, and chemicals, in safely and efficiently phasing out systems and maintaining installations.

With years of experience and a passion for innovation, we aim to deliver custom solutions that meet the highest safety and quality standards. At HSD, it’s all about teamwork, personal development, and delivering top-quality results to our clients.

Would you like to be part of our dedicated team? Keep reading!

What will you do?

As an Environmental & Waste Specialist, you will work at the intersection of environmental science, engineering, and project management. You will support various projects and ensure that waste streams are processed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Waste and Environmental Management

  • Maintaining an overview of waste streams and quantities at the yard
  • Monitoring proper waste separation and processing
  • Determining the appropriate processing or recycling route for each waste stream
  • Maintaining contact with waste processors and transport companies
  • Preparing waste reports for projects and clients

Project Support

  • Reviewing inventories of hazardous materials on offshore installations
  • Advising on possible recycling and processing routes
  • Communicating with clients about waste streams, properties, and quantities

Inspections and Investigations

  • Inspecting incoming offshore structures for potential hazardous substances
  • Organizing investigations and sampling (e.g. asbestos or material testing)
  • Interpreting research results and reporting to the project team

Environment and Compliance

  • Ensuring projects comply with relevant laws and regulations
  • Supporting environmental audits and ISO certifications
  • Monitoring emissions to air, water, and soil
  • Conducting audits at waste processing companies

Depending on your interests and development, you may also specialize in topics such as mercury management, recycling processes, and international waste transport.

What do you bring?

Education

  • HBO (Bachelor’s level) degree in, for example:
    • Environmental Science
    • Chemistry / Environmental Science
    • Technical or industrial field

Interest or basic knowledge of

  • Waste management and recycling
  • Environmental regulations
  • Industry, offshore, or technical projects
  • Hazardous materials

Experience is a plus, but motivation and eagerness to learn are at least as important.

You also recognize yourself in the following:

  • Analytical and solution-oriented
  • Proactive and independent
  • Strong communication skills (Dutch and English)
  • Structured working and reporting
  • Willingness to work both in the office and at the yard

What do we offer?

  • A challenging HBO-level position within a unique industrial sector
  • The opportunity to work on distinctive offshore decommissioning projects
  • Plenty of room for learning and professional development
  • Career growth opportunities toward specialist or project roles
  • A varied role combining practical work at the yard with analytical work in the office
  • Collaboration with experienced specialists in a technical and international environment

Interested?

Does the above job opportunity feels like a career opportunity and got you interested? Are you excited about the role but unsure about some points? Don’t hesitate to apply! We believe in potential and offer plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

Please send your letter of application including C.V. to info@hsd.nl for the attention of Gerrit van Damme, Operations Manager.

Your application will be handled discretely.

Let’s Work Together

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