Marc Chretien - Senior EHS Engineer

Q: Where is Marc based?

Marc is based in Lingolsheim, France .

Q: What languages does Marc speak?

Marc speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Native), English (Intermediate), Portuguese (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Marc have?

Marc has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Marc has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Marc may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marc's latest experience?

Marc's most recent position is Senior EHS Engineer at Huawei Machines Strasbourg .

Q: What companies has Marc worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marc has worked for Huawei Machines Strasbourg , Ferroglobe , ANDROS , and Dynamic SNC on ITER project .

Q: Which industries is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Energy , and Manufacturing . Marc also has some experience in Space Exploration and Travel , Information Technology (IT) , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Operations , and Sustainability Management . Marc also has some experience in Project Management , Logistics , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in industries like Energy , Manufacturing , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management .

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Lingolsheim, France

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

Senior EHS Engineer

Huawei Machines Strasbourg

Audits, reporting, definition and development of the EHS system
Coordination of risk analyses
Site incident/accident investigations monitoring, audits, post-accident investigations
Identification and monitoring of ICPEs
Management of external companies
Coordination of post-site acceptance activities
Working in a multicultural (Chinese) environment in English
Regulatory monitoring
EHS team leadership
Chemical management

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

6 months

Transitional EHS Manager

Ferroglobe

Upgrading the EHS system
Preparing for ISO 45001 certification
Maintaining ISO 14001 & 50001 standards
Relaunching the EHS system
Crisis management following an industrial accident

Mar 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 7 months

Transitional EHS Manager

ANDROS

Crisis management
Regulatory monitoring
Consulting
Project management
Harmonisation of the safety culture across the German and Hungarian parts of the group
Implementation of safety management for external companies
Deployment of the Lock Out Tag Out method
Improvement of safety communication channels
Standardisation of analytical methods for workplace accident and incident statistics

Jun 2019 - Jun 2022

3 years 1 month

EHS Manager

Dynamic SNC on ITER project

Definition of EHS rules for the contract
Management of chemicals and PPE
Coordination of EHS constraints with a team of three people and with the EHS departments of subcontractors
COVID crisis management
Establishment of PPSPS and safety induction
Working in a multicultural environment in English (mainly with Italians, Chinese, Koreans, Spaniards and English speakers)

Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

7 months

Acting Quality, Safety and Environment Manager

Cegelec Space

Defining and delivering safety training and induction for new arrivals and temporary staff for satellite payload activities
Training module for clean room work
Training module on working with CMR chemicals
Review of quality procedures, monitoring of non-compliance actions
QSE reporting and coordination within the various sectors
Safety training
Field and documentary audits
Quality analysis

May 2013 - Jun 2013

2 months

Safety Consultant

Risk and Co

Verification of compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements for the operation of new industrial sites (gold mine and elastomer production plant)

Feb 2010 - Dec 2010

11 months

Site Monitoring Manager

Voltalia Guyane

Site monitoring for the construction of a run-of-river hydroelectric dam
Various logistics in the equatorial forest (water, energy, construction machinery)
Security relations with the neighbouring gendarmerie brigade and management of intruders on site (garimpeiros, illegal immigrants)

Jul 2009 - Apr 2013

3 years 10 months

Site Manager

EMIS

Installation of security and risk prevention systems for Prefecture of Nanterre, Data Centre in Vélizy, Total Pointe Noire (Republic of Congo), Congolaise de Raffinage, Social Security of Morocco
Responsible for operations, logistics, scheduling and priority setting
Proposing technical solutions at the request of customers
Quality and safety management of works
Site monitoring and reporting
Training staff on installed systems

Jan 2004 - Oct 2008

4 years 10 months

Head of Health and Safety Department

Europropulsion

ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification of the site producing Ariane 5 and Vega solid propellant engines
Establishment of pyrotechnic safety studies for solid propellant engines (P80, EAP) and hazard studies for ICPE Seveso III
Installation of lightning protection on the Launcher Integration building (file monitoring, site monitoring, definition of requirements)
Implementation of a system for controlling and managing the presence of personnel in the pyrotechnic cell
Closure of a cadmium plating unit and removal of CMRs on site
Zero lost-time accidents in the last three years
Regulatory monitoring
Safety coordination and training
Management of a team of three people for safety
Implementation and coordination of the site's Internal Operation Plan
Partnering with authorities (DREAL, Labour Inspectorate, etc.) – active participation in Guyana's CLICs
Accident and incident investigations
Coordination of CHSCTs

Mar 2002 - Jul 2009

7 years 5 months

Project Manager

Messier Bugatti

OHSAS 18001 certification of the Seveso III high-threshold site
Processing of various risk files
Early establishment of DUER (single document for employment and risk assessment)
Training modules on chemical and fire risks
Management of cross-functional teams of up to 15 people
Reporting
Feedback on behalf of the SAFRAN group on the OHSAS 18001 process and certification
Safety and environmental consulting

Jan 1999 - Feb 2002

3 years 2 months

Safety Engineer

Hispano Suiza

Participated actively in ISO 14001 site certification
Reorganized waste management
Implemented a site safety culture and prevention plan
Reduced maintenance costs for fire and explosive atmosphere detection by 30%
Controlled and monitored chemicals
Established the site's internal operations plans (POI)
Participated in and led CHSCT meetings
Trained new employees on chemical risks
Investigated accidents
Managed a two-person team
Handled waste management
Provided safety and environmental consulting

Jul 1998 - Dec 1998

6 months

Design Engineer

Airbus Helicopter

Conducted pyrotechnic safety study at the Marignane site
Defined technical specifications for the pyrotechnic storage bay
Finalized the site's Internal Operations Plan
Helped implement site waste management
Supported the Quality, Safety, and Environment department operations

Jul 1997 - Jun 1998

1 year

Design Engineer

Airbus Space & Defence

Conducted pyrotechnic and other safety studies for EADS, Starsem in Baikonur, and Telespazio in Cannes
Prepared the hazardous materials transport dossier for the ARD capsule
Negotiated and secured dossier approval from the Ministry of Transport

Jul 1989 - Aug 1989

2 months

Senior Technician

Atochem

Monitored the operational performance of steam crackers (sampling, chemical analyses, identifying anomalies)

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (9 years), Energy (7 years), Manufacturing (6 years), Space Exploration (5.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), and Government and Administration (4 years).

Aerospace and Defense

Energy

Manufacturing

Space Exploration

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (19.5 years), Operations (18.5 years), Sustainability Management (11.5 years), Project Management (9 years), Logistics (4 years), and Product Development (1.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Operations

Sustainability Management

Project Management

Logistics

Product Development

Summary

QEHS engineer with over 20 years' experience in complex and sensitive environments. Specialist in risk management, industrial safety and ISO certification, with a hands-on approach and a strong ability to unite teams around EHS issues. Strategic and operational interventions in sectors such as nuclear, aerospace, chemicals and agri-food, in France and internationally.

Skills

Key Skills

Professional Experience In Qehs
Multicultural, Multi-site Ehs Management
Iso Certification (9001, 14001, 45001), Mase
Icpe/seveso Facility Management
Risk Analysis
Training & Awareness
Audits, Reporting, Monitoring, Post-accident Investigations
Identification And Monitoring Of Icpes
Management Of External Companies
Regulatory Monitoring
Ehs Team Leadership
Chemical Management
Crisis Management
Consulting
Project Management

Sectors Covered

Construction / Building Sites
Aeronautics And Space Industry
Metallurgical/steel Industry
Chemical Industry
Agri-food Industry
Electronics Industry
Education/training

Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Teams, Ehs Software

Languages

German

Native

French

Native

English

Intermediate

Portuguese

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 1997

ESC Bordeaux

Master's Degree in Risk Quality, Prevention and Environment Management · Risk Quality, Prevention and Environment Management · Bordeaux, France

Oct 1993 - Jun 1994

ENSEEG Grenoble / Mines St Étienne

Postgraduate Diploma in Materials Science & Engineering · Materials Science & Engineering · Saint-Étienne, France

Oct 1991 - Jun 1992

Paris Sud University

Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Orsay, France

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Driving Licence B

ISO 9001 V.2017 Certification

MASE Certification For ENDEL

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Marc based?

Marc is based in Lingolsheim, France.

What languages does Marc speak?

Marc speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Native), English (Intermediate), Portuguese (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Marc have?

Marc has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Marc has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Marc may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marc be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marc would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior EHS Engineer, Transitional EHS Manager, EHS Manager.

What is Marc's latest experience?

Marc's most recent position is Senior EHS Engineer at Huawei Machines Strasbourg.

What companies has Marc worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marc has worked for Huawei Machines Strasbourg, Ferroglobe, ANDROS, and Dynamic SNC on ITER project.

Which industries is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Energy, and Manufacturing. Marc also has some experience in Space Exploration and Travel, Information Technology (IT), and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Sustainability Management. Marc also has some experience in Project Management, Logistics, and Product Development.

Which industries has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management.

What is Marc's education?

Marc holds a Master in Risk Quality, Prevention and Environment Management from ESC Bordeaux, a Master in Chemistry from Paris Sud University, a Bachelor in Materials Science & Engineering from ENSEEG Grenoble / Mines St Étienne and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Paris Sud University.

Does Marc have any certificates?

Marc has 3 certificates. These include: Driving Licence B, ISO 9001 V.2017 Certification, and MASE Certification For ENDEL.

What is the availability of Marc?

Marc is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marc?

Marc's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.