Project Safety DRI

Project Safety DRI

Location: Norderstedt, Germany - site based

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. As the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company, we are committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere. Every day, our more than 130,000 employees across the world are blending heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings in Norderstedt providing services from Real Estate, Engineering & Strategic Project Delivery to Facilities Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients.

The Project Safety DRI in Europe (Germany) is responsible for developing and implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. They lead safety training, investigate incidents, and foster a safety-first culture across projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in safety management within industrial, construction, or data center environments, with strong leadership, communication, and proactive hazard mitigation skills. They collaborate closely with project teams, contractors, and authorities to promote safety excellence and maintain high safety standards regionally and internationally.

roles and responsibilities

You will be responsible for developing and implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations across projects. This will involve:

• Develop and enhance the regional Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring full compliance with German and European safety regulations, including DGUV and EU directives.

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses tailored to construction and industrial environments.

• Lead safety training initiatives, including site-specific inductions, hazard awareness sessions, and emergency response procedures.

• Monitor safety performance via audits, inspections, and safety metrics; implement corrective actions promptly.

• Collaborate with project teams and contractors to embed safety into all project phases.

• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; develop and oversee effective corrective and preventive measures.

• Support and participate in internal and external safety audits and inspections.

• Foster a proactive safety culture by engaging employees, contractors, and stakeholders at all levels.

• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities in accordance with regional requirements.

• Maintain current knowledge of regional safety legislation, standards, and best practices.

• Participate in process risk analyses, monitor their quality, and develop targeted process safety training programs.

how to succeed

To succeed in this role, you will need a strong background in safety management, expertise in German and European regulations, and the ability to drive a proactive safety culture. You will also bring:

Required:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or a related field.

• 5-7 years of safety management experience, ideally in construction, industrial, or healthcare sectors.

• Strong knowledge of German and European safety regulations, standards, and best practices.

• Ownership of specific EH&S topics linked to Process Safety Management (PSM) or Technical Safety, e.g., ATEX, HAZOP/LOPA, SIL/PL, Static Electricity, Machine Safety.

• First point of contact for daily EHS questions, incident investigations, technical changes, and continuous improvement initiatives within a production environment.

• Additional training in process or technical safety, with a willingness to pursue further development.

• Proven track record of achieving results independently and within diverse teams.

• Strong interpersonal skills capable of engaging all organizational levels.

• Fluent in German and English.

Preferred:

• Business-oriented, proactive, and a true team player.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment.

• Initiative-taker with excellent prioritization skills, even under pressure.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with influence over safety culture.

• Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible.

For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopaedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalised.

application process

• We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

• We do not accept applications via email.

• Please apply with an English CV only 

• You must be happy to work as an independent contractor for this role 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.