Safety & Critical Risk Specialist (d/f/m)
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Safety & Critical Risk Specialist (d/​f/​m)

TK Elevator Europe Africa GmbHEuropewide, Germany

Who we are

The Business Unit Europe Africa is one of the largest of TK Elevator’s six Business Units. Its Regional Business Support Center is in Dusseldorf, Germany, from where it coordinates activities in 20+ countries, as well a distributor network in Africa. This unit handles the sale, installation, servicing and modernization of elevators, escalators and moving walks. In select markets, the portfolio also includes home lifts and the service of automatic doors. In the fiscal year 2022/2023 the Business Unit had about 14,000 employees and generated sales of around 2.4 billion euros. We have a position that could challenge you, pique your interest, and put your skills to the test. 

What we expect

  • Support us in implementing the Safety Transformation Program across regions.
  • Identify and prioritize critical risks that could lead to serious injuries or fatalities.
  • Be the main point of contact for market clusters regarding all aspects related to Serious Injury and Fatalities (SIF).
  • Ensure that all insights gained from incidents are understood and applied.
  • Assess the likelihood and potential impact of SIF events.
  • Develop targeted strategies to mitigate critical risks through improved safety controls and training.
  • Work closely with regional OSH managers to ensure consistency in the implementation of OSH standards.
  • Evaluate suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with OSH standards.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement through active feedback from employees and stakeholders.

Who we are looking for

  • You have a degree in a relevant field (Safety, Business Administration, Engineering, or similar).
  • You bring extensive experience in complex work environments, particularly with installation projects and subcontractor management.
  • You possess a solid understanding of safety regulations and risk management frameworks.
  • You have proven expertise in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
  • You are experienced in leading a distributed team with a significant proportion of subcontractors.
  • You have experience in a multinational, multicultural environment.
  • You are willing to travel internationally.

Personal Attributes

  • Detail-oriented: You ensure accuracy and diligence in assessments and reports.
  • Proactive mindset: You anticipate risks and act before they escalate.
  • Team player: You work effectively with diverse teams and build strong relationships.
  • Resilience: You remain focused on complex safety challenges.
  • Integrity: You uphold high ethical standards and ensure transparency in safety-related matters.
  • Willingness to learn: You stay informed about industry trends and seize opportunities for professional development.

What we offer

At TK Elevator you will find the freedom to broaden your horizons. You can expect... 

  • A collegial team and an exciting working environment. 
  • Attractive working conditions – from a modern and varied canteen and free fruit / water / coffee, flexible working hours to employee discounts. 
  • A very good connection to Dusseldorf airport, public transport and free parking spaces. 
  • And last but not least, the opportunity to develop further in the Elevator Group. 

If this is as important to you as it is to us, then we are looking forward to your application! 

Additional information

At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status. 

Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application! 

As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you. 

 

Contact

Please apply online in English including your salary expectation and your notice period.

Note: This position can be filled throughout Europe, it is not relevant where you're currently located.


Contact
Bianca Wickinghoff
Talent Acquisition

Job details

Posting date:2025/02/24
Experience level:Experienced professionals
Type of contract:Permanent, Full Time
Work mode:Hybrid
Job field:Health & Safety
Industry:Engineering & urban mobility
Job number:DE_ET-EG01147

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Benefits

Health and Safety

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work Life Balance

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and paid time off

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

Onboarding

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Who we are

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TK Elevator, we understand, respect and appreciate that everyone is different. We value everyone as an individual. We believe that when our employees bring their authentic selves to work, and we recognize them as such, we strive to nurture a culture characterized by equal opportunities, mutual trust and respect. At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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