Work Place Safety & Operational Risk Independent Consultant - German Speaking

Who are we?
dss+ - formerly known as DuPont Sustainable Solutions, is an operations management consulting firm, that is in the business of saving lives and improving operational performance of our clients. We partner with our clients to develop and implement solutions to improve the technical, behavioral and cultural aspects of its operations and to establish a framework to maximize existing assets, mitigate risk and sustain continuous innovation. Our solutions are enhanced by the use of data analytics, digital technology and a focus on innovation. dss+ is an independent firm, following a management-led spin off from DuPont in 2019.

What will we offer?
We are a diverse team of consultants who have hands-on experience working in and leading complex operations across many industries. Our seasoned experts include operations executives, technical and project managers, experienced line managers, qualified coaches and digital natives that have a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Combining industry best practices, the latest thinking in operations management and proven methodologies developed within dss+, our experts optimize outcomes across a wide range of industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Food & Beverage, Mining & Metals, and Utilities.

What will you do?

• You'll be responsible for leading the planning, coordinating, and implementation of safety, operational excellence or sustainability projects within budget, timeline, and scope

• You'll conduct Root-Cause Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and lead safety audits

• You'll identify areas for improvement and raise standards of safety - saving lives and making our clients safer, more productive and more sustainable

• You'll monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members

• You'll ensure projects deliver real-world benefits for our clients and ensure we uphold the highest standards of quality

• You'll set the timelines and monitor deliverables.

Who are you?

As a German speaking freelance subject matter expert, you will be able to hit the ground running with complex safety projects with a demonstrable track record of coaching and training stakeholders at all levels within an organisation.  You will also

• Hold a Master’s degree in Engineering / HSE / Business

• Have at least 3-5 years of management consulting experience

• Have expertise in operational risk management, operations excellence or sustainability within the Chemical, Oil & Gas, pharmaceutical, manufacturing or Utilities sectors

• Have experience in the management of change and embedding a safety culture

• Be fluent in Englishand German

• Have excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset willing to develop key expertise in safety and operations management

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