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, fostering a culture of collaboration, and building on our engineering capabilities to develop new products and solutions that meet real mobility needs.

The Business Unit Europe Africa is one of TK Elevator's largest units, with its Regional Business Support Center in Dusseldorf, Germany. It coordinates activities across 20+ countries and a distributor network in Africa. The unit handles the sale, installation, servicing, and modernization of elevators, escalators, and moving walks. In select markets, the portfolio also includes home lifts and automatic doors servicing. In fiscal year 2022/2023, the Business Unit employed about 14,000 people and generated approximately 2.4 billion euros in sales. We offer a challenging position that will test and develop your skills.

Responsibilities

1. Support the implementation of the Safety Transformation Program across regions.
2. Identify and prioritize critical risks that could lead 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 potential impact of SIF events.
6. Develop strategies to mitigate critical risks through safety controls and training.
7. Collaborate with regional OSH managers to maintain consistency in OSH standards.
8. Evaluate suppliers and contractors for OSH compliance.
9. Promote continuous improvement through feedback from employees and stakeholders.

Qualifications

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

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented: Ensures accuracy and diligence in assessments and reports.
• Proactive: Anticipates risks and acts proactively.
• Team player: Works effectively with diverse teams and builds relationships.
• Resilient: Maintains focus on safety challenges.
• Integrity: Upholds high ethical standards and transparency.
• Willing to learn: Keeps informed about industry trends and seeks professional growth.

What We Offer

• A friendly team and dynamic work environment.
• Attractive benefits, including modern canteen, free fruits, water, coffee, flexible hours, and employee discounts.
• Good connectivity to Dusseldorf airport, public transport, and free parking.
• Opportunities for career development within the Elevator Group.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity

At TK Elevator, we embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, social background, disability, marital status, or beliefs. We are committed to creating a prejudice-free environment and continually improving accessibility. If you have a disability and wish to work with us, we encourage your application. Together, let's overcome barriers and find solutions that work for you.