Zürich Oerlikon
Safety Engineer / Expert in Occupational Health & Safety
- 20 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 8050 Zürich Oerlikon
About the job
ewz has been dynamically and visionary active daily for over 130 years. Whether sustainable energy production, smart energy solutions, or innovative networking technology: develop with us today what will be important tomorrow.
This is where you put your energy
- You actively develop the hazardous substances management and the safety culture of ewz further.
- You advise managers and specialist departments on occupational safety, health protection, and operational safety topics.
- You conduct risk analyses, hazard assessments, and accident investigations and derive improvements.
- You continuously develop the emergency organisation and take on the professional leadership of the ewz emergency team.
- Training and audits are also part of your responsibilities, as well as the further development of the LMS (Learning Management System), training processes, and the associated documentation.
What you bring with you
- You have a technical or scientific degree at HF, FH, or university level.
- You are an expert in ASGS, safety engineering, ASA specialist in occupational hygiene, or alternatively hold a DAS/MAS Work+Health and want to further develop in the ASGS field.
- You have experience in ASGS, occupational hygiene, hazardous substances management, or technical operational safety.
- You analyse legal requirements and regulatory specifications confidently and implement them practically in operational processes.
- A high level of initiative as well as an independent, structured, and reliable working style complete your profile.
Diversity enriches and moves us forward. We welcome applicants from different cultures, generations, with diverse values and attitudes, and are committed to equal opportunities for all genders and sexual orientations.
Your workplace
Tramstrasse 35
8050 Zurich
For recruitment agencies
We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
You have earned this
More energy for your life:
Through mobile working, flexible work models, and part-time options, you can actively shape your working hours and arrange them to best fit your life. For example, you can buy up to 2 weeks of additional holiday and work part-time at all levels. Job sharing/splitting and unpaid leave are also naturally possible with us.
An investment in your future:
We not only value paying fair and transparent salaries but also ensure that you keep more from your salary. We cover 60% of the savings contributions and additionally offer an above-obligatory interest on the accumulated capital.
Travel sustainably and affordably:
With the mobility contribution of up to 600 francs per year, you travel cheaply and sustainably – whether you want to cycle through Zurich or explore Switzerland by train.
An energy boost for your leisure time:
We pay 100 francs monthly onto your Lunch-Check card. Additionally, you benefit annually from further fringe benefits worth 150 francs and attractive mobile phone subscriptions.
Development and further training:
With our talent management, we specifically promote your development – through diverse internal and external training offers as well as exciting development opportunities.
Full power for the family:
With our 16 weeks maternity and 4 weeks paternity leave, you get an additional energy boost for family time. Of course, you also have the option to reduce your workload.
More about our benefits
Put your energy into a sustainable future – we reward you with strong benefits!
Learn moreHow we get to know each other
Application
Virtual first interview
Personal second interview
Final decision
Do you have questions about the application process or the position? Contact us
Sarina Bruggmann
HR Business Partner
Phone number
+41 58 319 22 25
Severin Jörg
Head of Safety, Quality, Environment
Phone number
+41 58 319 29 42