Safety & Critical Risk Specialist (d/f/m)

Job Description

We strive to make cities the best ever places to live by advancing an industry that moves over 1 billion people each day. We are transforming our business by driving industry standards, challenging ourselves, fostering a culture of collaboration, and building on our engineering capabilities to optimize existing products and create new solutions that meet real mobility needs.

The Business Unit Europe Africa is one of TK Elevator's largest units. Its Regional Business Support Center is in Dusseldorf, Germany, coordinating activities in over 20 countries and a distributor network in Africa. This unit handles the sale, installation, servicing, and modernization of elevators, escalators, and moving walks. In select markets, it also includes home lifts and automatic door services. In FY 2022/2023, the Business Unit employed about 14,000 staff and generated approximately €2.4 billion in sales. We offer a challenging position that will test and develop your skills.

Responsibilities

1. Support in implementing the Safety Transformation Program across regions.
2. Identify and prioritize critical risks leading to serious injuries or fatalities.
3. Serve as the main contact for market clusters regarding Serious Injury and Fatalities (SIF).
4. Ensure insights from incidents are understood and applied.
5. Assess the likelihood and impact of SIF events.
6. Develop strategies to mitigate risks through improved safety controls and training.
7. Collaborate with regional OSH managers to ensure consistent OSH standards implementation.
8. Evaluate suppliers and contractors for OSH compliance.
9. Promote continuous safety improvement through feedback from employees and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Safety, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in complex work environments, especially with installation projects and subcontractor management.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and risk management frameworks.
• Proven expertise in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience leading distributed teams with subcontractors.
• Experience working in multinational, multicultural environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail in assessments and reports.
• Proactive approach to anticipating risks.
• Effective team collaboration skills.
• Resilience in handling complex safety challenges.
• High ethical standards and transparency.
• Willingness to learn and stay updated on industry trends.

Benefits and Culture

• Supportive team and dynamic work environment.
• Attractive working conditions, including modern canteen, free refreshments, flexible hours, and employee discounts.
• Good connectivity to Dusseldorf airport, public transport, and parking.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the Elevator Group.

If you share our values, we look forward to your application!

Our Commitment to Diversity

At TK Elevator, we embrace diversity and welcome everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, social background, disability, marital status, or beliefs. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, continuously working to remove barriers and develop tailored solutions for all employees.

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