Gert Van Bortel's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

van Bortel started working in the chemical industry at BASF in 2013 as a GUS/FA. Since moving to BASF, Gert has worked in a variety of posts including Head of Operational Safety Services and Engineer Fire Department. At BASF, Gert is skilled in Emergency Management, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials, Chemistry, Occupational Health, Emergency Services, HAZOP, EHS, Fire Safety, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Safety, ISO 14001, Root Cause Analysis, Firefighting, Chemical, Petrochemical, Industrial Safety, Risk Assessment, Safety Management Systems. Gert is also currently a GUS/FA at BASF from 2013-07-01 to 2016-12-01 .Prior to working at BASF, Gert was at the Dutch head office of BASF subsidiary, American [Amicorp] from 2003-01-01 to 2008-07-01. At American, Gert was responsible for the implementation of fire control systems and the fire service. Gert also worked at the Belgian head office of BASF subsidiary, Atochem (Laguna) from 2000-12-01 to 2003-01-01. In addition, Gert has worked at BASF sites in Leuven, Antwerp and Ludwigshafen. Gert has a degree in environmental engineering from the University of Twente and has been working in the chemical industry for most of her working career.

🎓 Education

Gert Van Bortel has a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electro-Mechanics from the University of Antwerp from 1986-01-01 to 1990-01-31. Upon leaving the University of Antwerp, she moved to The Hague, where she worked as an adviser at the campus vesta site from 2002-01-01 to 2003-01-31. From 1996-01-01 to 2003-01-31, Gert Van Bortel was also an infantry platoon commander (Milan missile) with the Belgian Army.During her time with the Belgian Army, she obtained the rank of lieutenant colonel.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Emergency Management:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in emergency management, which includes emergency management of industrial sites, hazardous materials, hazmat events, and other disasters. Van Bortel has experience with both pre-event planning and post-event coordination.Hazard Analysis:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in hazard analysis, which includes hazard identification and assessment, threat assessment, and risk assessment. Van Bortel has experience with risk assessment software such as Hazop and EHS.Chemistry:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in chemistry, including chemical engineering, process engineering, and process safety. Van Bortel has experience with both soluble and insoluble materials.Occupational Health:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in Occupational Health and Safety. Van Bortel has experience with both national and international regulations related to occupational health and safety. Van Bortel is also experienced with fire recognition and extinguishment, hazardous materials recognition and assessment, and chemical protection measures.Emergency Services:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in emergency management and emergency services. Van Bortel has experience with bothaic and amphibious responses, as well as pre-event planning and post-event coordination.HAZOP:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in hazop, which is a suite of firefighting methods used in a chemical workplace. Van Bortel has experience with both open and closed containment fires.EHS:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in emergency services, including hazard analysis, hazard identification, and risk assessment. Van Bortel has experience with a variety of emergency services software, including Hazop and EHS.Fire Safety:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in fire safety, including firefighting. Van Bortel has experience with a variety of firefighting methods, including open and closed containment fires.Chemical Engineering:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in chemical engineering. Van Bortel has experience with both soluble and insoluble materials.Process Safety:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in process safety. Van Bortel has experience with a variety of process safety software, including Hazop and EHS. Van Bortel also has experience with fire recognition and extinguishment, hazardous materials recognition and assessment, and chemical protection measures.ISO 14001:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in ISO 14001. Van Bortel has experience with both ISO 14001-compliant processes and ISO 14001-safe processes. Van Bortel is also familiar with headache injury prevention and defence measures.Root Cause Analysis:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in root cause analysis. Van Bortel has experience with a variety of root cause analysis software, including Hazop and EHS.Firefighting:Gert Van Bortel is skilled in firefighting. Van Bortel has experience with a variety of firefighting methods, including open and closed containment fires