Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (m/w/d)

emplify GmbH; Bremerhaven; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Army Europe and Africa seeks a Safety Specialist to manage regional safety and occupational health for ports and terminals in Germany, Scandinavia, Poland, and the Baltic States. You will oversee the safe handling of hazardous materials and conduct risk assessments, ensuring compliance with international and host-nation regulations.

The role requires DGSA certification, English and German at B2, and 25% TDY travel, with irregular hours to support loading/unloading activities.

Qualifikationen

• Office automation skills required.
• Valid driver's license class B and ability to obtain/maintain military vehicle license.
• Must obtain and maintain Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor certification (Gefahrgutbeauftragter).
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) required, 25%.
• Irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays during loading/unloading operations.
• English and German proficiency at B2 level required.

Aufgaben

• Manage regional safety and occupational health across designated ports and terminals in Germany, Scandinavia, Poland, and the Baltic States.
• Oversee safe handling, transport, and storage of hazardous cargo per regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments for port operations to enforce compliance.
• Investigate workplace accidents and analyze safety data to prevent hazards.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses and risk assessments for scheduled operations.
• Maintain liaison with local safety authorities and emergency services; coordinate procedures.
• Develop and deliver safety training and promotional materials for incident prevention.

Kenntnisse

English (B2) proficiency

German (B2) proficiency

Office automation

Driver's license (Class B)

DGSA certification

Travel readiness (TDY)

Jobbeschreibung

27576 Bremerhaven 06.08.2026 U.S. Army Europe and Africa

WHO MAY APPLY:

Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany

and

EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.

• Manages the regional safety and occupational health program as the sole specialist across designated ports and terminals throughout Germany, Scandinavia, Poland, and the Baltic States.
• Oversees the safe handling, transport, and storage of hazardous cargo, including explosives, ammunition, chemicals, and radioactive materials, in compliance with international, military, and host-nation regulations.
• Conducts regular safety inspections and risk assessments for all port operations to detect hazards, enforce compliance, and eliminate unsafe work practices.
• Investigates workplace accidents and analyzes safety data to identify trends, write incident reports, and establish corrective measures to prevent future hazards.
• Performs formal Job Hazard Analyses and risk assessments for every scheduled port operation to ensure on-site compliance, especially during high-intensity operations.
• Maintains continuous liaison with external safety authorities, including local port officials, civilian fire departments, and the German Water Police, to coordinate emergency procedures and resolve safety issues.
• Develops and delivers safety training and promotional materials to advise personnel on accident prevention, regulatory updates, and safety standards.

Position may be filled at the C-06, C-6A, C-07, or at the full performance level, C-7A. Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level in accordance with regulatory requirements, upon completion of required training, and recommendation of supervisor.

C-6:

MINIMUM Realschule PLUS a completed apprenticeship in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross- und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or in a related technical trade, or similar occupation, PLUS 2 years of job related experience as defined below.

C-6A:

MINIMUM Realschule PLUS a completed apprenticeship in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross- und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or in a related technical trade, or similar occupation, PLUS 3 years of job related experience as defined below.

C-7:

MINIMUM Realschule PLUS a completed apprenticeship in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross- und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or in a related technical trade, or similar occupation, PLUS 4 years of job related experience as defined below.

C-7A:

MINIMUM Realschule PLUS a completed apprenticeship in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross- und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or in a related technical trade, or similar occupation, PLUS 5 years of job related experience as defined below.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Incumbent of the position must be certified as a safety professional in accordance with paragraph 7 of the Arbeitssicherheitsgesetz (AsiG) PLUS the below listed minimum education and experience requirements. Incumbent of the position must be able to complete regular, mandatory training as directed.

Job Related Experience:

Experience gained in a professional, technical or supervisory position requiring knowledge, application, and enforcement of the principles and techniques of accident prevention, accident investigation, industrial engineering, fire prevention, and inspection of workplaces and activities. The experience must have provided knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, especially in facility safety, practices, procedures and standards applicable to a range of administrative duties.

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• Office automation skills required.
• Applicant must be in the possession of a valid driver's license class B and must be able to obtain/maintain a military motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certificate as Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (Gefahrgutbeauftragter)
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) required, 25%.
• Work requires irregular work hours, including night, weekend, and holiday when loading/unloading vessels and/or modes of inland transportation. It requires incumbent to work indoors and outdoors during inclement weather.
• English Language Proficiency Level B2 and German Language Proficiency Level B2 required.