HSE Specialist

Bachem Holding AG; Vionnaz; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Modern work environment

Challenging projects

Professional development opportunities

Competitive employee benefits

Zusammenfassung

Bachem Holding AG in Vionnaz, Switzerland, is seeking an HSE Specialist to support site investment projects and ensure Health, Safety and Environment requirements are integrated from design to commissioning.

The role focuses on promoting Safe-by-Design, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout project lifecycles, with strong collaboration across a matrix organization.

Qualifikationen

• Higher education qualification in HSE, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience of 5+ years in an HSE role within regulated industrial environments (chemical/pharma/biotech).
• Experience supporting investment, expansion, or facility modification projects.
• Proven ability to conduct/coordinate industrial risk assessments and work with contractors.

Aufgaben

• Act as HSE representative for site CAPEX projects from design to commissioning.
• Promote Safety by Design and risk reduction during project execution.
• Organize and participate in risk assessments (HAZOP, PHA, ATEX, fire, ergonomic, environmental).
• Support PSSR and MOC processes and ensure preventive measures are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, standards, and best practices in project documents.

Kenntnisse

HSE expertise

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Project collaboration

Ausbildung

HSE/Engineering/Chemistry degree

PM or process safety training

Tools

ATEX knowledge

OPAM familiarity

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.

Interested

Would you like to drive innovation together with us?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.

Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Vionnaz.