Date Posted:
2026-08-07Country:
SwitzerlandLocation:
Route de Moncor 12, CP 464, 1701 FribourgIdeal Office Location: HQ Fribourg (Hybrid)
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
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
Your Profile
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
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
Competitive compensation package aligned with the Swiss market
Structured onboarding and strong development opportunities
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
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.
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
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Skills Required
- University degree (e.g., Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or Swiss EHS diploma equivalent
- 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
- Experience working with SUVA and regulatory authorities
- Strong leadership, communication, and assertiveness skills
- Fluent German and English
- Good knowledge of French
- Willingness to travel within Switzerland (~50%)
Otis Elevator Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Otis Elevator and has not been reviewed or approved by Otis Elevator.
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Healthcare Strength — Union health coverage via the National Elevator Industry plans is described as comprehensive for eligible field roles. Corporate medical offerings are competitive but vary by location and plan design.
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Retirement Support — Union field packages typically include a defined‑benefit pension, an annuity, and access to a 401(k). Corporate roles reference a competitive, mainstream 401(k) match and employer retirement contributions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently praised, and parental leave experiences in the U.S. are described positively. Time‑off programs are highlighted as a strength alongside core benefits.
Otis Elevator Insights
What We Do
At Otis, we are dedicated to connecting you to the people and places that matter. For over 160 years, we’ve continually reinvented the way our passengers move through the urban world with industry-leading elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
