HSE Specialist

Bachem Holding AG; Schweiz; Hybrid; EUR 127.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Professional development

International company environment

Collaborative culture

Zusammenfassung

Bachem Holding AG is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to strengthen the HSE organization for site CAPEX projects in Switzerland. You will ensure that Health, Safety and Environment requirements are integrated from design to commissioning while promoting safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.

The role requires at least five years in an HSE role within regulated industry, strong knowledge of process safety, and experience with risk assessments and contractor management.

Qualifikationen

• Higher education qualification in HSE, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in an HSE role within a regulated industrial environment (chemical/pharmaceutical/biotech).
• Experience supporting investment, expansion, or facility modification projects.
• Proven experience conducting or facilitating industrial risk assessments and working with contractors on industrial sites.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, risk management principles, and industrial safety regulations.
• Familiarity with ATEX, fire protection, environmental protection, industrial hygiene, SIS principles, and OPAM requirements is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Act as the HSE representative for site CAPEX projects and technology transfers, ensuring HSE requirements are integrated from design through commissioning.
• Promote Safety by Design principles and risk reduction at source during project execution.
• Organize and participate in risk assessments (HAZOP, PHA, ATEX, fire, ergonomic, environmental).
• Support PSSR and Management of Change (MOC) processes and ensure implementation of preventive and protective measures.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, company standards, and industry best practices, and integrate them into project documentation and specs.
• Define and monitor contractor HSE requirements and oversee high-risk activities during construction, installation, and commissioning.
• Contribute to inspections, audits, investigations, and share lessons learned from incidents or near misses.
• Deliver HSE awareness and training activities while driving continuous improvement across project teams.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Ausbildung

Higher education degree in HSE/Engineering/Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides for the pharmaceutical industry. To strengthen our HSE organization in Vionnaz (Valais, Switzerland), we are looking for an HSE Specialist 100% (all). In this role, you will support site investment projects by ensuring that Health, Safety and Environment requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle, from design to commissioning, while promoting safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the HSE representative for site CAPEX projects and technology transfers, ensuring HSE requirements are integrated from the earliest design stages through commissioning.
• Promote Safety by Design principles and risk reduction at source throughout project execution.
• Organize and participate in risk assessments, including HAZOP, PHA, ATEX, fire, ergonomic, and environmental assessments.
• Support PSSR and Management of Change (MOC) processes and ensure implementation of preventive and protective measures.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, company standards, and industry best practices, and verify their integration into project documentation and specifications.
• Define and monitor contractor HSE requirements and oversee high-risk activities during construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to inspections, audits, investigations, and the sharing of lessons learned following incidents or near misses.
• Deliver HSE awareness and training activities while driving continuous improvement initiatives across project teams.

Your Profile

• Higher education qualification in HSE, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field; additional training in project management or process safety is an advantage.
• At least five years of experience in an HSE role within a regulated industrial environment such as the chemical, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry.
• Experience supporting investment, expansion, or facility modification projects.
• Proven experience conducting or facilitating industrial risk assessments and working with contractors on industrial sites.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, risk management principles, and industrial safety regulations.
• Familiarity with ATEX, fire protection, environmental protection, industrial hygiene, SIS principles, and OPAM requirements is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Fluent French and professional proficiency in English; German and experience with HSE management systems are advantageous.

Our offer

• A modern and dynamic working environment within a fast-growing international company.
• Challenging projects of high scientific and technical value.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing professional development.
• A corporate culture based on collaboration, innovation and excellence.
• Attractive working conditions and competitive employee benefits.