Focused Energy (focused-energy.co)

Focused Energy (focused-energy.co)

Environment Health & Safety Manager (f/m/d)

Darmstadt, DE · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 131 days ago
CadenceResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • The Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager establishes and leads the company's Environment Health & Safety framework in Germany, enabling safe, compliant, and scalable operations across high-hazard technical environments and office settings.
  • This role ensures compliance with German occupational safety requirements while partnering closely with US safety leadership and global operational teams to align principles, reporting, and cross-site learning.
  • By building risk-based governance, training, and incident management, the role protects employees and visitors, reduces operational disruption, and supports the company's growth and credibility with partners and regulators.

Responsibilities

  • Own Germany and US H&S management system and compliance - build and maintain governance, documentation, and processes aligned with ArbSchG, BetrSichV, DGUV and domain-specific regulations (OStrV
  • Lead risk assessment and control effectiveness for high-hazard operations - ensure Gefährdungsbeurteilungen, safe operating procedures, and risk-based controls are implemented for labs, cleanrooms, technical workspaces, and technical systems, including contractor safety / permit-to-work for installs, maintenance, and commissioning activities.
  • Drive technical safety governance - oversee safety frameworks for Class 4 laser systems, high-voltage systems, cryogenics, vacuum/pressure equipment, and ionising/non-ionising radiation-related environments: coordinate with LSB/LSO and Radiation Protection Officer.
  • Run office & workplace safety governance - maintain emergency organization (first aiders, fire wardens, evacuation roles/drills), visitor safety, ergonomics/DSE guidance (incl. scalable mobile-work approach), and psychosocial risk assessment processes
  • Own incident management and CAPA - lead investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
  • Build capability through training and communication - deliver role-appropriate training for technical and office teams
  • Own Germany and US H&S management system and compliance - build and maintain governance, documentation, and processes aligned with ArbSchG, BetrSichV, DGUV and domain-specific regulations (OStrV; StrlSchGwhere applicable), including ASA cadence/action tracking.
  • Run office & workplace safety governance - maintain emergency organization (first aiders, fire wardens, evacuation roles/drills), visitor safety, ergonomics/DSE guidance (incl. scalable mobile-work approach), and psychosocial risk assessment processes; align shared-premises topics with Facilities/Security and the property owner/landlord as needed.
  • Own incident management and CAPA - lead investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions; ensure timely closure and effectiveness checks; share learnings cross-site.
  • Coordinate global safety alignment and reporting - align principles, taxonomy, and reporting with US/global counterparts; maintain dashboards, cross-site visibility, and a management review / continuous improvement rhythm.

Requirements

  • Certified Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (SiFa) with strong implementation experience in Germany.
  • Deep working knowledge of German H&S regulations and practice (ArbSchG, BetrSichV, DGUV
  • Experience with safety governance for complex technical hazards (e.g., Class 4 lasers, high voltage, cryogenics, vacuum/pressure)

Compensation

  • We support your work-life-balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.
  • We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together.

Benefits

  • If you decide on a private pension plan, we will finance 20% on top of your monthly contributions, plus loyalty incentives.
  • Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.
  • Help to ensure the organization is well equipped for audit/inspection readiness, and coordination with the Betriebsarzt for occupational health programs (hazard-based required/offered measures where applicable).
  • maintain the training/competency matrix and coverage of appointed roles (e.g., emergency roles).

Company info

  • Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.
  • Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers, and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment.
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