Hse Manager

For our team / area of Technical Operations
we are looking for an active, highly qualified (M/F/x)

HSE Manager

Health, Safety and Environment

30hours per week

Ref.No. SK127

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), in close collaboration with the center’s “Sicherheitsvertrauensperson” (SVP) to ensure legal compliance and risk control.
- Promote and embed a proactive safety culture across in-house operations and project activities.
- Provide strategic HSE support to research and development projects from early planning through execution.
- Support operational units on-site, including laboratories and pilot plants, regarding occupational health and safety measures.
- Conduct and document thorough HSE risk assessments tied to new projects, new equipment, laboratory, or pilot plant.
- Define, implement, and communicate effective control measures to mitigate identified risks.
- Organize, lead, and follow up on internal and external HSE audits.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, perform root cause analysis, and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Design, implement, and document HSE training programs, safety instructions, and awareness campaigns.
- Maintain up-to-date HSE documentation and ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, and corporate policies.
- Act as the company's designated safety specialist, contributing to continuous improvement of HSE performance and systems.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- A technical or natural scientific MS degree
- Certification as an auditor and as a system manager or technical expert in at least one of the following standards: ISO9001, ISO14001 or ISO17025
- Experience in chemical laboratories; experience in the pharmaceutical field as an advantage
- Experience with tools for process and risk control
- Knowledge in electrical engineering, physics, biotechnology, or process engineering as an advantage
- Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe working practices
- Independent and detail-oriented, with the ability to plan and manage tasks autonomously
- Professional conduct and communication skills in dealing with international clients, partners and colleagues

WE OFFER
- A multidisciplinary and dynamic research environment and access to highly modern infrastructure on campus of Graz University of Technology
- Opportunities for career development at the academic and industrial level
- A competitive salary (min. € 49.000;
- gross/year, overpayment - depending on qualification - possible).

At RCPE, we place a strong emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusion.

We are also committed to encouraging women to explore opportunities within our technical environment.