Risk Manager / Safety Officer 80–100%

Risk Manager / Safety Officer (m/f/d) 80–100%
Equipped with an international network, Eawag is the water research institute of the EPF domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). It conducts research, is committed to training, and provides technical advice. It therefore pursues two parallel objectives: meeting the direct water needs of populations and preserving the functionality and sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.
Safety requires people who take their responsibilities.
At Eawag, people from various disciplines work together on solutions to face one of the major challenges of our time: the protection and sustainable use of this resource that is water. For research, laboratory work, technical installations, and daily activities to function safely and reliably, a professional and proactive culture of safety and risk management is required. To undertake this both demanding and versatile mission, we are looking for, with a start date as soon as possible, a motivated person for the position of
Risk Manager / Safety Officer (m/f/d) 80–100%
In this key role, you will actively participate in the management of Eawag's safety and risks, as well as its improvement. You will ensure that risks are identified at an early stage, assessed, and managed effectively. In this context, you combine strategic risk management and operational safety responsibility and work in close collaboration with management, hierarchical managers, as well as technical and safety managers.
Risk Management (40–50%)
You coordinate and develop the risk management system at the institute level as well as the related processes, methods, and instruments, and ensure their implementation.
You advise management and risk owners on strategic and methodological issues, and prepare decision-making bases for the competent bodies.
You coordinate the annual risk management process and support the relevant research and support services in identifying, assessing, and managing risks.
You are responsible for the updating and quality assurance of the risk catalogue as well as the traceability of risk management measures.
You coordinate and prepare the annual risk report for management and the EPF Council.
You are the interlocutor for everything concerning audits and reviews of risk management and coordinate documentation and positions.
You improve information, training, and awareness measures and represent Eawag in relevant expert committees within the EPF domain.
Operational Safety (40–50%)
You assume operational responsibility for the coordination of safety at the Dübendorf (ZH) and Kastanienbaum (LU) sites, and advise management on safety measures and concepts, as well as on protection objectives.
You coordinate the development and quality assurance of safety directives and training tailored to the needs for laboratory, field, and experimental work.
As part of your duties, you are responsible for occupational safety in general and health protection, as well as the identification of hazards, planning of measures, and monitoring of safety requirements.
You ensure the application of safety measures in your area of responsibility and call upon external specialists if necessary.
You coordinate and control the emergency organization and exercises, support the internal Risk team in case of an event, and ensure the substitution of the risk management department.
You participate in the activities of the occupational health management team and the competent steering group, and coordinate the interfaces between occupational safety, health protection, and corporate health management.
You coordinate and support audits, reviews, and inspections by authorities and ensure good collaboration with authorities, specialized services, and external partners regarding safety.
You represent Eawag in the safety bodies and working groups of the EPF domain.
Your profile
Several years of professional experience in risk, safety, or quality management, ideally in a complex environment with a strong research, academic, or technical component. Holder of a university degree or comparable qualification, ideally related to risk management, safety, natural sciences, technology, or a related discipline. In-depth knowledge of risk management, ideally according to ISO 31000, and a good understanding of topics related to safety and health protection. STPS specialist training or STPS expert. Long experience in advising senior executives and coordinating processes, projects, and groups. Structured, autonomous, and solution-oriented way of working, ability to make complex issues intelligible. Easy communication in German, in another national language, and in English. Confident and engaging attitude towards various stakeholders.
At Eawag, we create a professional environment in which men and women with different experiences, skills, and perspectives can commit and thrive. With us, you are a co-creator! We promote a sense of belonging, exchange, and mutual understanding. We create structures that allow for the reconciliation of professional and private life, and we work constantly to remove barriers.
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