Safety and Risk Management Director

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Deutsche Bahn Full time
Overview

Safety and Risk Management Director (m/f/d) – Deutsche Bahn. We are seeking a highly experienced professional for a Technical Advisory program for OSE in Athens, Greece. As Safety and Risk Management Director you will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the Greek Railways in collaboration with DB E&C team members and the client OSE. Focus areas include implementing and maintaining safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing safety compliance.

Deutsche Bahn's expertise is in high demand worldwide. DB Engineering & Consulting provides knowledge from idea to operations, advising customers globally, and delivering technically sophisticated infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions with sustainability and environmental protection in mind. Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has completed thousands of projects in over 100 countries with about 5,000 employees from 84 nations.

Responsibilities
  • Creating and updating safety procedures and protocols to align with relevant European directives and regulations, national law and industry best practices, resulting in the development and implementation of a new Safety Management System (SMS)
  • Liaise with national and European regulation agencies and other stakeholders
  • Identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize risks associated with railway operations
  • Organize regular audits, inspections, drills and performance monitoring and evaluate the results as input to continuous improvement measures
  • Organize the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to handle various scenarios, such as derailments, accidents, or natural disasters
  • Foster a strong safety culture within the organization by promoting safety awareness, encouraging reporting of safety concerns, and recognizing safety achievements
  • Monitor safety performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to enhance the overall safety of railway systems
Qualifications
  • Successfully completed university degree in engineering, business management or similar and relevant professional experience in a comparable, complex role
  • Strong understanding of railway operations, safety regulations, risk management principles, and safety management systems
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams, influence others, and foster a positive safety culture
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar tasks
  • Certification in health and safety management
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in leadership
  • You impress with impartial moderation skills and intercultural sensitivity
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fluency in English mandatory; German and Greek would be an advantage
Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Finance and Sales
Industries
  • Truck Transportation

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