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 leveraging our engineering capabilities to develop innovative products and solutions that meet real mobility needs.

The Business Unit Europe Africa is one of TK Elevator's largest units, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. It oversees activities in 20+ countries and a distributor network in Africa, handling the sale, installation, servicing, and modernization of elevators, escalators, and moving walks. The portfolio also includes home lifts and automatic door services in select markets. In FY 2022/2023, the unit employed approximately 14,000 staff and generated around €2.4 billion in sales. We offer a role that could challenge and excite you, testing your skills.

Key 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 primary 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 critical risks through 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 a culture of continuous safety improvement through stakeholder feedback.

Qualifications

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

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and diligent.
• Proactive in risk anticipation and mitigation.
• Effective team player capable of building relationships.
• Resilient in facing complex safety challenges.
• Upholds high ethical standards and transparency.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

At TK Elevator, we offer a collaborative environment with attractive conditions, including modern amenities, flexible hours, and development opportunities. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace, working daily to overcome barriers and promote equal opportunities. If you are interested and meet the criteria, we look forward to your application!