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This Position reports to:

Location HSE Manager & Country HSE Lead

We are looking for a colleague to join our ABB team in Brno for the position of OHS Specialist.

The main responsibility of this role is to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Fire Protection (FP) requirements, analyze risks, propose corrective and preventive measures, train employees, and carry out workplace inspections, among other activities.

The work model for the role is: onsite

This role is contributing to the ELDS division

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Risk analysis, job categorization, employee training in OHS and Fire Protection, and defining rules for contractors working at ABB sites

• Maintaining records of OHS and Fire Protection non-conformities, including the status of corrective actions identified during internal audits, workplace inspections, SOTs, and other reviews

• Hazard reporting and supervision of corrective actions, including monitoring compliance with deadlines

• Proposing corrective and preventive measures and discussing them with responsible managers

• Participation in internal audits, 5S audits, external audits, internal OHS inspections, customer audits, and inspections by authorities

• Investigation of near misses and occupational accidents; proposing corrective actions to prevent recurrence

• Workplace inspections focused on compliance with OHS and Fire Protection regulations in accordance with applicable legislation and ABB internal standards

• Alcohol and drug testing of employees

• Handover of investments into operation (verification of investment documentation – declarations of conformity, records of operator training, initial inspections or installation certificates, user manuals in the Czech language)

• Handling formal matters related to occupational accidents in accordance with applicable legislation

• Maintenance of OHS and Fire Protection safety boards at the workplace

• Cooperation in the creation of work procedures and workplace modifications with a focus on OHS and Fire Protection

• Implementation of new standards and projects in production

• Communication with authorities and health institutes in the area of HSE

Qualifications for the Role

• Secondary or university education, preferably in a technical field

• Qualification: Authorized Safety Engineer (OZO) for risk prevention in OHS according to Act No. 309/2006 Coll.

• At least 1 year of experience in an OHS and Fire Protection specialist role

• English language skills at a minimum level of B1

• User-level knowledge of MS Office

• Driving license category B

Benefits

• Flexible working hours

• Option to work from home (Home Office) with a financial contribution

• Annual financial bonus

• 25 days of vacation

• Annual salary review

• Opportunity for further career growth in the Czech Republic and worldwide

• MultiSport card

• Meal allowance

• Contribution to the benefits portal (2-3% of monthly salary)

• Referral bonus for recommending a new employee

• Opportunity for education – internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences

• Company events (Christmas party, team buildings, family days, and more)

• Assistance line – professional psychological counseling

• Additional leave for extraordinary life events and support for expectant parents

• Office with good transport accessibility

• Accident insurance

• Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials

• Discounts with our partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train travel, etc.)

More about us

The HSE & Security function sets Group-wide policies for health, safety, environment, security and crisis management which gives the fully accountable business their license to operate.
It facilitates Group decision bodies and collaboration across the businesses, providing strategic guidance, governance and performance monitoring. The function also identifies and mitigates risks related to the corporate legal entity and is leading globally on security e.g., Crisis Management and Travel Risk Management. The HSE & Security function contributes to a vital competitive edge by supporting the business to capitalize on market opportunities, reduce risks and enabling business resilience for the benefit of our customers, employees and other stakeholders.

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