hse specialist.

The Specialist will manage LOTOTO procedures, conduct safety walk-downs and audits, and oversee training management within the HSE Engineering Support team. This is a key position to help us maintain a safe and efficient working environment throughout our project phases.
 

• Industry: Chemical / Pharmaceutical / Industrial Production
• Location: Visp – 100% onsite
• Duration : 1 year
• Start date : ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage LOTOTO (Lock Out Tag Out Try Out) procedures across different projects.
• Provide expert advice on LOTOTO activities to ensure safety compliance.
• Perform safety walk-downs and audits, including CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and manage related reporting.
• Issue permits and manage audit documentation, particularly for confined spaces.
• Review and approve risk analyses, ensuring thorough and compliant documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and update safety procedures and documentation as per legislative changes.
• Ensure all employees are trained in relevant safety procedures and that necessary courses are undertaken.
• Approve procedures for the separation of mechanical systems.
• Ensure awareness of potentially hazardous commissioning activities within project teams.
• Maintain clear communication lines between teams on safety issues throughout the commissioning phase.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure adherence to PTW (Permit to Work) and LOTOTO procedures.
• Continuously improve safety practices during the commissioning phase.
• Report and document any accidents or incidents during commissioning.
• Support the safety incentive system through communication sessions and suggestion boxes.

Candidate Profile:

• Education: Technical education or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Safety Engineering.
• Further Education: Professional HSE accreditation from a recognized institution (e.g., SUVA certificate).
• Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in an EHS role within the chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial production sectors, with specific experience in LOTO(TO) activities.
• Languages: Fluent in English with advanced German skills (minimum B2 level).
• General Skills:
  • Advanced knowledge of commissioning practices, particularly within the construction or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Strong familiarity with Swiss HSE codes and standards.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.
  • Strong understanding of P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially for training purposes.
  • Ability to define and optimize process flows and understand cross-process relationships.

Application Instructions:

If you are passionate about safety and have the experience required, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application along with a detailed CV.