Senior Safety Engineer / ASGS Specialist (m/f/d) - Technical Leadership & Consulting Chemicals/Pharma

For our location in Basel, we are looking for with immediate effect or by arrangement a prominent, entrepreneurially thinking personality as Senior Safety Engineer / ASGS Specialist (m/f/d) - You will simultaneously manage demanding client projects in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry:

Your tasks

• Client consulting & project work: You will directly manage renowned clients on-site in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and act as a competent, trustworthy partner at eye level
• Interface concepts: You will conceptualize and implement tailor-made interface concepts between construction sites and ongoing operations (SimOps, MOC, LoToTo, work permit systems, and evacuation and rescue route concepts)
• On-site operational safety: You will conduct operational risk assessments directly on the plants and construction sites (e.g., LMRA, JSA)
• Audits & inspections: You will plan and lead regular safety walk-throughs, evaluate the results, and define effective, practical measures to mitigate hazards
• Profitability & business development: You will act with economic prudence, proactively identify market potentials within your assignments, and contribute to the acquisition of new orders and projects through strong customer orientation
• Moderation of HSE kick-offs
• Development of HSE strategy
• Development and moderation of High-Level Risk Analysis (HLRA)
• Development and moderation of HLRA Reviews 1 to 5 (Safety Gates that allow entry into the next project phase)
• Moderation of Pre-Start Safety Reviews (infrastructure or plants)
• Execution of HSE acceptances

Your profile

• Education: Higher technical degree as an engineer or technician (HF/FH/Uni/TU) in process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable discipline
• Additional qualification: Certified Safety Engineer or Specialist in Occupational Safety and Health (ASGS) (e.g., with federal diploma, EKAS approval, or equivalent professional qualification)
• Work experience: Several years of sound experience in the EHS sector within the chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical industry
• Methodological competence: Demonstrable experience in moderating systematic risk assessments, as well as an understanding of large industrial construction sites and operational interfaces
• Language skills: Very good, stylistically confident German skills (at least level C1) and good, negotiation-level English skills
• Personality: Team player with natural authority, a strong service mentality, and diplomatic skill

What we offer you

• A future-proof job in a dynamic environment
• Attractive employment conditions and flexible working time models / home office component
• Individual training opportunities and support for professional certifications
• Modern work equipment and an open, collegial team atmosphere

About BakerHicks

Since 1957, we have been pioneers in design, engineering, and project management. From consulting to construction and compliance, our multidisciplinary design and engineering teams support companies worldwide in realizing their projects in the most efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable way.

Benefits

• Overtime fully compensable
• Flexible working hours within a flextime model with core hours
• European project assignments possible
• Discount offers at Stücki Center Basel
• Comprehensive expense regulations for reimbursement of costs
• Employee referral program
• 2 different pension fund solutions (changeable annually)
• U-Abo for commuters
• Flat hierarchies
• Home office
• Highest standard for occupational safety
• 25 vacation days
• Full salary payment in case of illness up to the 30th day
• Worldwide travel insurance
• UVG supplementary insurance
• Subsidy for bike commuters
• Part-time work possible
• Possibility for unpaid leave

Have we sparked your interest?

Then we look forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents including your salary expectations and the earliest possible start date.

Diversity & Inclusion

At BakerHicks, it is important to us to create an environment where everyone feels included. As a company, we are fortunate to work with a diverse team of people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. All of us should expect respectful and positive behaviorIndeed_Prio that inspires us. To ensure that we always listen and continue to learn, we have assembled a team that helps us steer our diversity and inclusion strategies.