Project Safety Engineer

Are you ready for a new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve
humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has
been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the
future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the
possibilities for transformation are endless.
We're here to better our world with biology.
In this role you'll make an impact by:
Safety Leadership & Culture
* Oversee safety activities during project execution in close collaboration
with Safety Specialists, project managers, and user team safety coordinators.
* Drive a Safety Excellence culture by promoting visible safety leadership,
engaging employees through safety committees and safety ambassadors, and
supporting behavioral change.
* Share safety better practices across functions (engineering, production,
maintenance, contractors) to support continuous improvement of safety
performance and culture at the Taicang plant.
Risk Management & Compliance
* Implement and manage OHS safety programs at project level, including
pre-job hazard assessments, high-risk task evaluations, and risk mitigation
plans.
* Coordinate and participate in safety walks to inspect workplace conditions,
equipment, and work practices, ensuring compliance with local regulations,
Novonesis standards, and Taicang site procedures.
* Recommend protective measures and provide safety input during engineering
design, equipment modifications, and facility improvements to ensure
appropriate safeguards and regulatory compliance.
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date safety records and documentation in line with
Chinese legal requirements and Novonesis internal standards.
Incident Prevention & Investigation
* Support or lead in incident and near-miss investigations (including first
aid cases and accidents) with line management to identify root causes and
define effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Track, analyze, and follow up on safety observations and corrective actions
within the project execution department to ensure timely closure and
trend-based improvements.
* Issue activity suspension orders when work presents an immediate threat to
health and safety or violates Novonesis high-risk protocols.
Training, Coordination & Crisis Support
* Partner with the OHS department to plan and deliver targeted safety
training and awareness programs for project teams, contractors, and other
stakeholders at the Taicang site.
* Coordinate safety teams and safety ambassadors to ensure consistent
deployment of safety initiatives and alignment with plant-wide safety
objectives.
* Support local and global hazards management and business continuity
activities as they relate to safety management at the Taicang plant.
To succeed you must hold:
* Bachelor's degree or above in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or
related technical discipline.
* 3+ years' experience in safety/EHS or project safety management in
manufacturing, chemical, pharma, biotech, or similar industries, preferably
involving CAPEX/engineering projects.
* Solid knowledge of risk assessment, high-risk work control, and incident
investigation (root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions).
* Strong communication and influencing skills, with proven ability to promote
safety culture and work effectively with operators, engineers, managers, and
contractors.
* Willingness to spend substantial time on-site supporting project safety
activities.
* Be fluent in written and oral English.
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
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