EHS Manager - Safety Officer (F/M/D) in Dübendorf

Job Description

Veolia Water Technologies is a member of the Veolia Water Group, the world leader in water and wastewater treatment as well as drinking water supply.

Within the Group, Veolia WTS—a subsidiary specializing in technology solutions—is currently the largest multinational technology and construction company in the industry.

A growing number of successful companies are seeking to outsource tasks that do not directly fall within their core business profile to external service providers.

As an environmental service provider, the company offers its partners outsourced wastewater treatment, industrial water treatment, and emergency services, and operates the treatment and purification systems it has built, mobilized, or acquired.

Key Responsibilities

• Health, Safety & Environment Management
• Enforce and maintain health and safety policies and procedures, conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.

Investigate incidents and accidents, provide safety training, ensure compliance with Swiss and EU health and safety regulations as well as the EHS regulations of Veolia.

• Implement and maintain environmental management systems in line with ISO standards.

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits.

Manage environmental initiatives, environmental impact assessments, ensure systematic environmental management processes.

• Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of safety risks in all activities.
• Identify risks and support risk assessments.
• Be a strong contributor within the Veolia Water Tech EHS community and be an equally strong representative of the community in Switzerland.
• Monitor EHS KPIs, identify strengths and weaknesses and manage action plans accordingly.
• Support the Sustainability management and ensure the required data is made available for strategic sustainability management and reporting.
• Ensure a fully compliant EHS competence matrix is effective in the organization.
• Ensure that a regulatory compliance process is in place and effective in the organization.
• Support the management of Veolia Ozonia Switzerland AG with EHS expertise and support prioritization between EHS and other topics.
• Follow \"Always Safe\" principles including compliance with occupational health and safety rules, leading by example, ensuring safety is primary consideration in work scheduling.
• Safety Officer (SIBE) and Environment Responsible
• Act as Safety Officer (SIBE – Sicherheitsbeauftragter) and Environment Responsible within the Q.

HSE organisation of Veolia Ozonia Switzerland AG, with tasks and responsibilities according to \"HQM

– Local Q. HSE Organisation in OAG. pdf\", specifically

• Safety Officer
• Local Process Responsibles for HSE process
• The role of SIBE is a legal requirement under SUVA (Swiss National Accident Insurance Fund) regulation 6508 of EKAS (Eidgenössische Kommission für Arbeitssicherheit – Federal Coordination Commission for Occupational Safety), mandatory for companies with more than 10 employees and activities listed in appendix 1, which includes electroplating, ozone research lab, piloting activities and chemical lab of application.
• The SIBE must hold an EKAS recognized training (KOPAS or Sicherheitsfachmann training) and attend periodic refresher courses offered by SUVA.
• Building and Infrastructure Management
• Manage the building and its infrastructure (including furniture, excluding IT equipment), including among others:
• Negotiations with the landlord
• Planning, supplier selection and coordination of maintenance, renovation, repair or modification of the building or infrastructure
• Maintaining related documentation
• Issuing instructions regarding use, access and behaviour related to the building and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• Practical experience and proficiency in hazardous energy control and the strict application of LOTO standards on electrical, chemical, and gas systems
• Familiar with Swiss and EU health, safety, and environmental regulations
• EKAS recognized training (KOPAS or Sicherheitsfachmann) or willingness to obtain it, with commitment to periodic SUVA refresher courses
• Fluency in German and English
• Experience in ISO Management standards, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communicator with the ability and experience to build trust and engage employees on all levels
• Experience in the water treatment industry is a plus
• Additional Information

We believe that satisfied employees achieve outstanding results.

That is why we invest heavily in your development, your well-being, and your success.

At Veolia, you don’t just fill a position—you support a movement for environmental sustainability while building a rewarding career.

Veolia fosters diversity and evaluates all applications without discrimination. Ready to make a difference? Join our team and help shape the future of environmental solutions!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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