Packsize is seeking a Safety Specialist – Field Operations to support European field teams, primarily in Germany and neighboring regions. This home-based role involves extensive travel (50–75%) to customer sites, coaching Field Service Engineers, conducting safety audits, and ensuring compliance with global safety standards while collaborating with German Works Councils and internal leaders.
What You'll Do
- Conduct safety visits, audits, and GEMBA walks at customer sites across Europe.
- Assist with the standardization of safety programs to ensure they are established and maintained in alignment with Packsize’s global safety standards.
- Coach and mentor Field Service Engineers on safe work practices including LOTO, machine safeguarding, working at heights, and material handling.
- Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed.
- Develop and maintain task-based risk assessments and standardized safe work procedures (SOPs) for field service activities.
- Serve as the regional point of contact for the Velocity EHS safety management system, ensuring timely reporting of incidents, hazards, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Partner with German Works Councils on safety-related topics, initiatives, and consultation requirements.
- Collaborate with customers and internal leaders to meet site safety expectations and continuously improve performance.
- Support contractor management requirements by developing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and partnering with internal stakeholders to obtain and maintain required health and safety documentation.
What We're Looking For
- Fluent in English and German (written and verbal).
- 3+ years of EHS or safety experience supporting field, service, or multi-site operations.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting multiple countries and stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of hazard recognition, risk reduction, and incident investigation.
- Ability to influence and coach teams without direct authority.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Europe.
Nice to Have
- Experience in industrial equipment or field service environments.
- ISO 45001/14001 experience and/or professional safety certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, etc.).
- Previous experience working with European Works Councils or similar consultation structures.
Technical Stack
- Velocity EHS safety management system
Work Mode
Home-based with 50–75% travel across Europe, primarily in Germany and neighboring European regions.
Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
