Environment, Health & Safety Business Partner

Stellenbeschreibung:

Environment, Health & Safety Business Partner

Netherlands (Remote)

About Us

RB Global (NYSE: RBA)

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

About the Team

As a global company, our corporate teams support billions of dollars in equipment sales every year.

In joining our corporate services teams, you will be ensuring the business runs smoothly in your respective verticals and supporting the overall business to achieve our core objectives.

Every day your work will make a difference in the way we run our business and the in the way customers interact with us.

Job Description

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Business Partner is a key strategic partner to the President, Real Estate and Environmental, Health, Safety & Security. In this role, you will drive RB Global’s commitment to an unyielding culture of safety , ensuring that safety and environmental performance are embedded across all operations and field-based teams.

<>To succeed in this role

As the EHS Business Partner, you provide strategic direction and hands‑on leadership to elevate safety and environmental standards across the organization. You design, implement, and execute comprehensive EHS strategies, translate regulatory requirements into practical operational solutions, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and field teams.

You play a critical role in shaping safety culture, leading audits and investigations, monitoring performance through KPIs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. In close partnership with HR, you also support employee‑related compensation claims and ensure consistent, fair handling of safety‑related matters.

What you will be accountable for

Designing and executing global EHS initiatives , establishing long‑term safety and environmental goals aligned with RB Global’s business objectives
Leading comprehensive safety audits, risk assessments, and site inspections across field operations, identifying risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards
Analyzing safety and environmental performance using KPIs and leading indicators , identifying trends, and supporting field teams in achieving monthly performance targets
Fostering a culture where safety is a shared responsibility , promoting accountability, openness, and collaboration at all levels of the organization
Recording, investigating, and reviewing incidents, conducting root‑cause analyses , defining corrective actions, and reporting insights and progress to senior leadership
Researching, developing, implementing, and monitoring EHS policies, procedures, and best practices , ensuring they meet regulatory, operational, and business requirements
Making authoritative decisions on the interpretation and enforcement of EHS regulations across diverse sites to ensure consistent compliance and risk mitigation
Governing regional EHS policies, performance metrics, and operational requirements, using data to drive continuous improvement, sustainability, and risk reduction
Overseeing compliance with safety training requirements and leading‑indicator reporting, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with internal and external standards
Directing response strategies and corrective actions for major safety, environmental, or compliance incidents with potential regulatory, financial, or reputational impact
Providing senior oversight on safety violations, partnering with People teams and field leaders to recommend corrective or disciplinary actions and ensuring consistent application of company standards
Leading initiatives that drive continuous safety improvement , culture change, and a proactive, initiative‑taking safety mindset

What you bring

You are a strategic, decisive, and influential EHS leader with strong problem‑solving capabilities and the ability to operate effectively across diverse operational environments. You combine regulatory expertise with business acumen and are comfortable making authoritative decisions that protect people, operations, and the organization. In addition, you have:

A related technical degree (advanced degree is an advantage)
Relevant professional licenses, certifications, or designations (highly desirable)
5+ years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety roles, ideally in complex, field‑based or multi‑site environments
Strong experience interpreting and operationalizing complex EHS regulations
Proven ability to analyze performance data, identify trends, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and frontline teams alike