Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

We are looking for an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (m/f/d), who will develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies and procedures across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Safety Policies: Develop, implement, and monitor occupational health and safety policies and procedures that meet local, national, and industry-specific regulations.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and workplace inspections across multiple locations, with travel of up to 10%.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, report findings in detail, and recommend corrective actions.
• Safety Training: Lead safety training sessions and awareness programs for employees, in collaboration with teams across functions.
• Emergency Preparedness: Support emergency preparedness planning and drills.
• Safety Reporting: Maintain safety records and documentation, and monitor safety KPIs to recommend improvements.

Essential Skills

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent qualification, plus 3–5 years of OHS experience in industry.
• Safety Certification: Certified training as an occupational safety specialist (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit).
• Safety Regulations: Solid knowledge of applicable safety regulations and standards, including DGUV, Arbeitsschutz, and Brandschutz.
• Analysis Methods: Hands-on experience with risk assessment methodologies and incident investigation techniques.
• Training Delivery: Experience delivering safety training and explaining safety requirements to employees without a safety background.
• German: Professional working proficiency in German to apply DGUV and Arbeitsschutz requirements and to deliver employee training.

Beneficial Skills

• ISO Standards: Familiarity with ISO standards such as ISO 45001.
• Fire Safety: Additional training in fire safety.