Safety Manager

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 30,000+ employees and over €5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

About the role

The Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to health, safety & environmental (HSE) standards developed and implemented by the Company across its operations. This role is critical in linking HSE and Operations, ensuring safety is paramount at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and management advice and support on HSE aspects to line management and site personnel
• Ensures HSE plans are developed, executed, and measured
• Supports the development and execution of HSE policies & procedures ensuring compliance with appropriate legal and regulatory requirements
• Oversees HSE programs to minimize risk and improve overall performance
• Conducts regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with HSE standards
• Provides training and counseling to all employees on HSE practices & procedures
• Collaborates with other functions to integrate HSE considerations into business operations and decision making
• Uses key performance metrics & indicators to monitor HSE performance
• Investigates incidents and accidents to determine root causes and implements corrective actions in alignment with Operations & Clients
• Promotes a culture of safety and environmental responsibility
• Supports the development and execution of HSE initiatives and campaigns across the entire organization
• Supports operations in client meetings and other functions
• Manages training programs and content related to safety
• Leads efforts and initiatives to promote the company’s safety program and encourage all employees and subcontractors to adopt safety as a culture
• Sets and maintains leading and lagging statistical data and compares with relevant industry benchmarks
• Provides detailed monthly and as-required reports to the President and senior management team
• Maintains current knowledge of and disseminates information on changes to applicable industry regulations through networks and membership of industry bodies

Requirements

• Certifications in safety desired (e.g., COSS, COHS, CHST)
• Strong background as an HSE professional in industrial construction, maintenance, and turnarounds
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Experience in change management and developing a strong HSE culture
• Strong understanding of process safety in theory and application
• Strong safety behavior skills and ability to build this within the overall team and with contracted companies
• Experienced in various roles in incident and emergency management

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Frequent evening, occasional holiday, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits including 401(k)

A background check in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, occupational physical, and a drug screening is required.