Safety Officer Utilities Operations (6202)

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Safety Officer Utilities Operations

Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is looking for a Safety Officer for a 6-month contract (with possibility for extension) based in the Valais area, Switzerland.

The Safety Officer is responsible for managing the work permit process, assessing risks, and preparing work permits in line with safety regulations. They conduct random inspections of work areas to ensure compliance and approve workspaces after tasks are completed. Their role involves identifying hazards, implementing risk control measures, and ensuring a safe working environment. The Safety Officer collaborates with teams to foster a proactive safety culture and provides safety guidance and training as needed. Upholding the client’s commitment to continuous safety improvement is a key focus of the role.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work Permit Process Management: Lead the work permit process, ensuring that all tasks are authorized and compliant with safety protocols before initiation.
• Risk Assessment: Perform thorough risk evaluations in line with the client’s safety standards, identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
• Preparation of Work Permits: Issue work permits after assessing risks, ensuring they meet the client’s stringent safety requirements.
• Spot Checks and Inspections: Conduct regular, unannounced inspections of work areas to ensure safety measures are consistently followed, aligned with the client’s commitment to continuous safety improvements.
• Workspace Approvals: After the completion of tasks, ensure workspaces meet safety standards before re-approval for use.
• Compliance and Safety Monitoring: Uphold compliance with both internal safety guidelines and external regulatory requirements, always striving for excellence.
• Collaboration and Reporting: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that safety risks are managed proactively. Report on safety performance and suggest improvements as part of the client’s continuous safety improvement culture.
• Training and Development: Provide guidance and training to staff on best safety practices, reinforcing the client’s safety-first mindset.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required.
• Industrial apprenticenship with 3-10 years of experiance or bachelor of process engineering or machine engineering with +1 experience
• Experience in a similar role
• Proficient with MS office programms

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