Safety Officer Utilities Operations (m/f/d)

start date: 17.02.2025
end date: 16.08.2025 (with the option of extension)
workload: 100%
workmodel: Contracting
location: Visp

The role involves identifying hazards, implementing risk control measures, and ensuring a safe working environment. The Safety Officer (m/f/d) collaborates with teams to foster a proactive safety culture and provides safety guidance and training as needed. 

Your 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 companies safety standards, identifying and mitigating potential hazards
• Preparation of Work Permits:
  Issue work permits after assessing risks, ensuring they meet the companies stringent safety requirements
• Spot Checks and Inspections:
  Conduct regular, unannounced inspections of work areas to ensure safety measures are consistently followed, aligned with the companies commitment to continuous safety improvements
• Workspace Approvals:
  After the completion of tasks, ensure workspaces meet safety standards before reapproval 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 companies continuous safety improvement culture
• Training and Development:
  Provide guidance and training to staff on best safety practices, reinforcing the companies safety-first mindset

Your Requirements:

• Industrial apprenticenship with 3-10 years of experience alternatively bachelor of process engineering or machine engineering with 1+ years experience
• Experience in similar roles in GMP environment
• Advanced english language skills
• min. B1 german language skills
• MS office knowledge
• Team player with ability to work efficiently in matrix organization
• Excellent business mindset, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills