Manager EHS Switzerland — Otis SA
- Location
- Fribourg
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
Date Posted
2026-08-07Country: SwitzerlandLocation: Route de Moncor 12, CP 464, 1701 Fribourg
Ideal Office Location: HQ Fribourg (Hybrid)
- Date Posted:
- 2026-08-07Country: SwitzerlandLocation: Route de Moncor 12, CP 464, 1701 Fribourg
- Your Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the EHS team (4 employees) with nationwide responsibility
- University degree (e.g., Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent qualification, such as a Swiss EHS diploma, complemented by several years of relevant professional experience
- Qualification in occupational health & safety (e.g., ASGS Specialist, SiBe, or equivalent)
Main responsibilities
- Your Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the EHS team (4 employees) with nationwide responsibility
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements (SUVA, EKAS 6508, UVG, VUV, environmental regulations)
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce workplace accidents and occupational illnesses
Key requirements
- University degree (e.g., Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent qualification, such as a Swiss EHS diploma, complemented by several years of relevant professional experience
- Qualification in occupational health & safety (e.g., ASGS Specialist, SiBe, or equivalent)
- Proven experience in EHS / occupational safety, ideally in an industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of Swiss safety regulations (UVG, EKAS 6508)
- EKAS-recognized certification is an advantage
- Experience working with SUVA and regulatory authorities is desirable
- Strong leadership, communication, and assertiveness skills
- Languages: Fluent German and English, and ideally good knowledge of French
- Willingness to travel within Switzerland (approximately 50%) Your Opportunity
- Direct reporting line to the Senior Director EHS Central Europe
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Company and context
- Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization
- Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
- Advise leadership and collaborate closely with authorities and internal stakeholders
- Manage training concepts and deliver EHS-related training programs for managers, employees, and subcontractors
- Analyze incidents and derive sustainable corrective and preventive actions Oversee EHS reporting and KPI management
- Key role within an international matrix organization
- Part of a well-established EHS function at OTIS, recognized as an Absolute
- Access to global standards, structured processes, and company-wide EHS initiatives
- Close collaboration with EMEA and Central Europe EHS teams
- High-visibility leadership role with significant impact on safety performance and culture
Additional details
- SwitzerlandLocation: Route de Moncor 12, CP 464, 1701 Fribourg
- Analyze incidents and derive sustainable corrective and preventive actions Oversee EHS reporting and KPI management
- Willingness to travel within Switzerland (approximately 50%)
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Notes and original content
- 2026-08-07Country:
- SwitzerlandLocation:
- Route de Moncor 12, CP 464, 1701 Fribourg
- Analyze incidents and derive sustainable corrective and preventive actions
- Oversee EHS reporting and KPI management
- Your Profile
- Your Opportunity
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Otis SA offer for this role?
Otis SA lists CHF 124'000 - 167'500 gross per year for this position in Fribourg. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Otis SA offer?
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