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 norms, 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 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, the portfolio also includes home lifts and automatic door services. In FY 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 could pique your interest and test your skills.

Responsibilities

1. Support the implementation of 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 safety controls and training.
7. Collaborate with regional OSH managers to ensure consistent OSH standards.
8. Evaluate suppliers and contractors for OSH compliance.
9. Promote continuous improvement via 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

• Detail-oriented: ensuring accuracy in assessments and reports.
• Proactive: anticipating risks and acting early.
• Team player: working effectively with diverse teams and building relationships.
• Resilient: maintaining focus on complex safety challenges.
• Integrity: upholding high ethical standards and transparency.
• Willing to learn: staying informed about industry trends and professional development.

At TK Elevator, you will find the freedom to broaden your horizons, with an exciting working environment, attractive conditions, good connectivity, and opportunities for growth within the Elevator Group.

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

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, prejudice-free workplace. If you have a disability and wish to work with us, we encourage your application. As a signatory of the Charter, TK Elevator strives for a barrier-free environment and continuous improvement to overcome barriers and find solutions tailored to individual needs.