Regional Occupational Health Physician

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary  MoReTec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come.  LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society. Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Regional Occupational Health Physician is the designated Bedrijfsarts (Company Doctor) for LyondellBasell Netherlands. The role provides independent medical judgment, clinical governance, and professional leadership for occupational health services in accordance with applicable professional standards, company policies, and local requirements. You will replace our colleague who will retire soon.  The Regional Occupational Health Physician has overall medical oversight of occupational health activities delivered at Netherlands locations and will supervise, direct, and professionally support Arbo-artsen and other occupational health professionals working under delegated authority. The Regional Occupational Health Manager remains responsible for determining which activities may be delegated, establishing the conditions of delegation, monitoring quality and competency, and retaining appropriate oversight of complex or higher-risk cases. A Day in the Life

Based primarily in Rotterdam, the Regional Occupational Health Manager will lead the preventive occupational medicine program, advise management on work-related health risks, oversee sickness absence and reintegration activities, and coordinate the delivery of consistent occupational health services across Botlek, Moerdijk, Geleen, and other Netherlands locations as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Serve as the lead Company Doctor for LyondellBasell Netherlands and provide medical leadership for onsite occupational health services; Supervise Arbo-artsen and other physicians or health professionals performing delegated occupational health activities; Monitor the quality, consistency, and professional competency of delegated services and provide coaching and case consultation; Maintain appropriate professional independence and confidentiality in all occupational medical decisions and communications.

Clinical Governance and Medical Leadership

Establish and maintain clinical protocols, quality standards, and escalation pathways for occupational health services; Provide professional supervision and case oversight for Arbo-artsen, Keuringartsen, occupational health nurses, and other health professionals, as applicable; Ensure appropriate documentation, clinical review, and follow-up of occupational health assessments and recommendations.

Injury and Illness Management

Provide timely initial care, within training and competency, for work-related injuries and illnesses; Determine when referral or escalation to a higher level of care is required to protect worker health and safety; Provide clinical direction and consultation to occupational health staff managing workplace injuries and illnesses.

Health Surveillance and Fitness for Work

Lead and oversee employee health surveillance, including PAGO, regulatory medical examinations, audiometry, pulmonary testing, pre-placement assessments, and other risk-based programs; Make or oversee fitness-for-work determinations using quality, consistent, and cost-effective methods; Ensure medical surveillance activities are aligned with identified workplace