Leister

Electrical Safety & Fire Protection Specialist

Leister  •  Sarnen, CH (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Electrical safety, technical responsibility, and a strong safety mindset? In this multifaceted role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the safe and legally compliant operation of our electrical systems and machinery.

Your tasks

  • Ensuring and further developing electrical safety in the workplace
  • Implementing legal requirements, standards, and internal safety standards
  • Developing and maintaining the workplace electrical safety plan
  • Organizing and supervising periodic inspections of electrical installations, machinery, and equipment
  • Planning and coordinating maintenance, testing, and repair work
  • Assessing electrical hazards and implementing appropriate protective measures
  • Coordinating and supervising external electrical contractors and inspection agencies
  • Providing technical support during the procurement and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
  • Conducting training and providing instruction on electrical safety
  • Assistance in the event of electrical accidents and malfunctions
  • Conducting electrical inspections of equipment
  • Support with maintenance and repair work
  • Serving as the fire safety officer

Your Profile

  • Completed vocational training in electrical engineering (EFZ), e.g., as an electrician
  • Advanced training in electrical safety, e.g., as an electrical safety consultant or electrical project manager
  • Good knowledge of NIV, NIN, and EKAS and SUVA guidelines
  • Several years of experience in an industrial setting with electrical systems and machinery
  • Experience coordinating external specialized contractors and inspection agencies
  • Very good written and spoken German
  • Very good computer skills (ERP systems, MS Office)
  • Good English skills are a plus

What you can expect

  • A responsible technical role that is critical to safety within the company
  • A high degree of autonomy and professional discretion
  • A varied role at the intersection of electrical engineering, safety, and production
  • Collaboration with internal departments and external specialists
  • The opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of safety standards and processes

Note for Recruitment Agencies

For this position, we are only accepting direct applications. Unfortunately, we cannot consider inquiries from recruitment agencies or headhunters.

Leister

About Leister

Founded in 1949, Leister has grown into a globally recognized and highly successful brand. Leister stands for premium, high-quality products with reliable performance in the areas of plastic welding and process heat, including infrared solutions. We are proud of our team of dedicated employees and the strong partnerships we've established with customers, sales partners, and suppliers across the globe​.

HQ and production of Leister are located in Switzerland. We're having a local presence in over 100 countries, working with 130 sales and service partners and eight national subsidiaries that contribute to our global presence and proximity to our customers​:

Leister Germany, originating from Solingen in 1949, has grown in Germany significantly since 1949.

Leister Benelux began operations in Belgium in 1953 and in the Netherlands in 1963. Today, Leister's innovative and high-quality products are demonstrated, sold, and serviced across the Benelux region.

Recognizing Italy's market importance early on, Leister Italy has been providing its innovative and high-quality products locally since 1958.

Leister US first entered the U.S. market in 1961 and since then, has continued to grow its distribution network, bringing it closer to its customers.

Japan's engagement with Leister Japan started in 1967 through a sales partnership. Today, Leister continues to broaden its presence in this major world economy.

Leister China's presence in China began in 1980 with a sales partner from Hong Kong. The company expanded its footprint significantly with the establishment of its own subsidiary in 2004.

India has been a significant market for Leister India since 1987. Over the years, Leister has successfully increased its market coverage throughout India, providing a wide range of products and services.

As the latest addition, Leister Singapore was established to enhance market reach and customer support in the Southeast Asian region.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Kaegiswil, CH
Year Founded
1949
Website
leister.com
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