Electrical Safety & Fire Protection Specialist

Leister AG; Sarnen; Remote; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leister Technologies AG seeks an Electrical Safety & Fire Protection Specialist to lead electrical safety across facilities in Central Switzerland. You will develop safety plans, plan inspections, and coordinate external contractors while ensuring legal compliance and high safety standards.

You will organize training, support procurement for machinery, and act as the fire safety officer, guiding production teams toward safer operations.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training in electrical engineering (EFZ).
• Advanced training in electrical safety (consultant or project manager).
• Knowledge of NIV, NIN, EKAS and SUVA guidelines.
• Several years of industrial electrical systems experience.
• Experience coordinating external contractors and inspection agencies.
• Very good written and spoken German; English a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring and further developing electrical safety in the workplace.
• Implementing legal requirements, standards, and internal safety standards.
• Developing and maintaining the workplace electrical safety plan.
• Organizing and supervising periodic inspections of electrical installations, machinery, and equipment.
• Planning and coordinating maintenance, testing, and repair work; assessing electrical hazards and protective measures.
• Coordinating and supervising external electrical contractors and inspection agencies.
• Providing technical support during procurement and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Conducting training and instruction on electrical safety.
• Assistance in electrical accidents and malfunctions.
• Conducting electrical inspections of equipment.
• Support with maintenance and repair work.
• Serving as the fire safety officer.

Skills

Electrical safety

Industrial experience

Contractor coordination

German language

Education

EFZ in electrical engineering

Electrical safety training

Job description

Electrical Safety & Fire Protection Specialist

1 Oct 2026

Leister Technologies AG, headquartered in Central Switzerland, is a leading provider of premium products for process heat and plastic processing. As part of the globally active Leister Group, the company has been on a growth path for decades. Around 900 employees in eight countries and 130 sales partners ensure a worldwide presence. With its innovative products the Leister Group is committed to improving quality of life.

Electrical safety, technical responsibility, and a strong safety mindset? In this multifaceted role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the safe and legally compliant operation of our electrical systems and machinery.

• Ensuring and further developing electrical safety in the workplace
• Implementing legal requirements, standards, and internal safety standards
• Developing and maintaining the workplace electrical safety plan
• Organizing and supervising periodic inspections of electrical installations, machinery, and equipment
• Planning and coordinating maintenance, testing, and repair workAssessing electrical hazards and implementing appropriate protective measures
• Coordinating and supervising external electrical contractors and inspection agencies
• Providing technical support during the procurement and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
• Conducting training and providing instruction on electrical safety
• Assistance in the event of electrical accidents and malfunctions
• Conducting electrical inspections of equipment
• Support with maintenance and repair work
• Serving as the fire safety officer

Your Profile

• Completed vocational training in electrical engineering (EFZ), e.g., as an electrician
• Advanced training in electrical safety, e.g., as an electrical safety consultant or electrical project manager
• Good knowledge of NIV, NIN, and EKAS and SUVA guidelines
• Several years of experience in an industrial setting with electrical systems and machinery
• Experience coordinating external specialized contractors and inspection agencies
• Very good written and spoken German
• Good English skills are a plus

What you can expect

• A responsible technical role that is critical to safety within the company
• A high degree of autonomy and professional discretion
• A varied role at the intersection of electrical engineering, safety, and production
• Collaboration with internal departments and external specialists
• The opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of safety standards and processes