EH&S Specialist (m/w/d)

Date Posted:

2026-02-04

Country:

Switzerland

Location:

Sandackerstrasse 26, 9245 Oberburen

Location: Oberbüren or Zürich (see our branches here: Otis Schweiz)
Start date: as soon as possible

Description / Responsibilities include:

• Reinforce the importance of EH&S in the Swiss German‑speaking region and actively support local installation and service teams in meeting or exceeding EH&S objectives.

• Lead by example and promote a strong Otis Safety Culture, with a strong presence in field operations across Eastern Switzerland.

• Implement, manage, and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs aligned with Swiss legislation (EKAS, SUVA, VUV, ArG) and Otis global standards.

• Conduct regular field audits, site inspections, toolbox engagements, and in‑process safety observations at branch locations and job sites.

• Coach technicians, fitters, and supervisors on safe working practices, incident prevention, and compliance requirements.

• Act as the primary EHS point of contact for Swiss German‑speaking regions

• Collaborate with operations to integrate EHS ownership at branch and project level.

• Work closely with EHS Managers in the Otis EMEA Operating Area to align with corporate processes and reporting.

• Support continuous improvement actions, risk assessments, training needs, and local compliance initiatives.

• Prepare and deliver EHS analytics for leading and lagging indicators, including incident reporting, audits, corrective actions, and training status.

• Coordinate hazardous materials procedures, waste disposal, and environmental requirements according to Swiss law.

• Support incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and closure of corrective/preventive actions.

• Maintain accuracy of EHS documentation, Swiss‑specific legal requirements, and Otis process compliance.

• Ensure frequent and systematic field presence (travel across the country required (approx. 40-60%)).

Education / Certifications

• Technical or vocational education (EFZ) in a related field (Elektro, Mechanik, Gebäudetechnik, Metallbau, Montage, etc.) PLUS further EHS education
  or

• Higher technical education (HF / FH) in Engineering, Facility Management, Safety, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent
  or

• Recognized Swiss safety qualifications are a strong advantage:

  • Sicherheitsfachmann / Sicherheitsfachfrau EKAS

  • Arbeitssicherheits‑ und Gesundheitsschutz (ASGS) training

  • SUVA recognized EHS certificates

• Experience in elevator, construction, or field service industries is an advantage.

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety, environmental management, or technical field operations within Switzerland.

• Strong knowledge of Swiss EHS legislation (EKAS Richtlinien, SUVA Vorgaben, VUV, ArG).

• Strong interpersonal skills, coaching skills, and the ability to influence technicians and field supervisors.

• Experience working in field operations, service environments, or construction sites.

• Ability to work independently and manage a broad field region.

• Excellent communication skills in German and English; French is an advantage.

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office applications).

Our company culture is our most important asset. It is deeply rooted in the organization and is lived and valued by all employees. You can find more information about our “Otis Absolutes” here.

We are looking forward to your application.

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We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.  

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