Interim HSE Manager & Process Safety Director
Crisis stabilization, process security & CapEx optimization in high-risk areas. Interim HSE Manager
Germany · Nordic countries · USA · Spain
I stabilize high-risk industrial companies from day 1.
If your project is blocked, insecure, delayed or under official pressure – I take control and solve the problem.
If commissioning is at risk – I secure it and stabilize the operation. Commissioning and EPC Safety Leadership
If your HSE department is unstable – I transform it into a reliable, legally compliant and high-performance function. Interim HSE Manager
Interim ETS department restructuring. Governance and structural integrity
When your operations require urgent intervention, regulatory stabilization, or EHS leadership, I enter complex industrial environments—whether chemical, pharmaceutical, or energy—when projects stall, risk escalate, or technical leadership vacancies jeopardize business continuity. As an Executive Interim Manager, I stabilize safety-critical processes, restore regulatory compliance (BImSchG, BetrSichV, Seveso III, ATEX) and establish a robust EHS governance. Interim HSE Manager
Locations & Reach: Germany (Düsseldorf) · Portugal (Lisbon) · DACH · Nordic countries · USA · Spain (DE, EN, ES, PT)K
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Executive Value for Your Organization
If your project is blocked, unsafe, delayed or under government pressure I take control and solve it.
When putting into service is at risk – we secure them and protect operational readiness (Commissioning & EPC Safety Leadership).
If your EHS or process security department is unstable – let us transform it into a reliable, legally compliant function.
Problems with hazardous substances and administrative escalations can quickly get your project into the critical area. I restore the compliance discipline, stabilize operations and eliminate risks that lead to downtimes, delays or further administrative escalations.
What I offer
• Operational stability: Restore control in high-risk environments for safe and predictable project progress.
Process safety & plant safety: Comprehensive expertise in high-risk areas – from HAZOP/LOPA moderation and SIL assessment to the implementation of PSM systems in accordance with ATEX, Seveso III and Incident Ordinance.
Regulatory security: Elimination of administrative uncertainties by rebuilding compliance structures, document integrity and audit readiness (BImSchG / BetrSichV).
Remote expertise & technical documentation: Independent peer reviews of risk matrices, compliance audits and multilingual technical editing (whitepapers and manuals in DE, EN, ES, PT).
Crisis and Interim Leadership: Immediate entry in case of critical deviations, accidents or leadership vacancies (no familiarization phase, effect from day 1).
• Regulatory security — Eliminate uncertainty in dealing with authorities by rebuilding compliance structures, document integrity and audit readiness.
• Safety of placing in service — Securing milestones, protecting schedules, and avoiding last-minute errors that put the start at risk.
• ETS guidance — Transform unstable EHS functions into reliable, responsible and high-performance organizations. Interim HSE Manager
• Implementation in crisis situations — Intervening in critical situations, taking responsibility and quickly achieving measurable results.
• Cross-functional coordination — Coordination of EPCs, contractors, operations and management so that the project no longer works against itself, but progresses as a team.
• Immediate effect — No training phase. No starting time. Added value from day one.
Clean up and restore compliance of ISO management systems, whether integrated or stand-alone (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
Over me
I am an independent Interim HSE Manager & Process Safety based in Düsseldorf and Lisbon, working in the DACH region, the USA and Europe. Specializes in the stabilization of high-risk industrial plants, regulatory hurdles and the management of critical commissioning as well as turnarounds in the chemical, pharmaceutical and energy industries.
With more than three decades of direct operational management experience – characterised by many years of senior positions at BASF, Bayer, RVSL Aachen and as Global EHS & Engineering Governance Director – I combine technical depth with strategic assertiveness.
I am not a theoretical consultant. My approach is hands-on and on site: I act as the primary technical authority for EPC partners, TÜV offices and authorities to ensure that large investments meet the highest German and international safety standards.
- Graduate Engineering Chemistry (UNAM)
- German Occupational Safety Professional (SiFa) & ISO 45001/14001/9001 Lead Auditor
- Expert for BImSchG, TRGS, GefStoffV, BetrSichV, ATEX & Seveso III
[How I Work / Engagement Models]
- On-site mandates (interim tour): Flexible missions (e.g. 40 hours/week) for closing critical vacancies, for turnarounds or crisis management on site.
- Remote expertise and audits: Independent validation of technical documentation (HAZOP/LOPA) and compliance audits via a flexible remote model.
- 24/7 emergency preparedness: Rapid intervention in the event of critical disruptions or inspections by authorities.
Stages of the mandate:
Implementation & handover (6–23 months): Implementation of robust systems and clean, independent handover to the internal organization.
Rapid analysis (3–7 days): Document audit and risk-based action plan.
Stabilization phase (30 days): Restoration of control, compliance and operational discipline.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) from my track record
- 75% reduction in global accident rates at 12 international industrial sites.
- Complete digitalization of documentation systems in the area of EHS and Facility Management.
- Governance oversight for 12 global locations (Chemie & Pharma).
- Leadership of 45 technical employees in complex matrix organizations.
- Seven-digit CAPEX/OPEX budget responsibility with full P&L responsibility.
- Safety assessments for 35 large-scale industrial plants.
- Complete digitalisation documentation systems in the area of EHS and Facility Management.
- Governance oversight for 12 global locations, including high-risk chemical and pharmaceutical companies.
- Management of 45 technical employees in complex matrix organizations.
- Seven-digit CAPEX/OPEX budgetary responsibility with full P&L responsibility.
- Safety assessments for 35 large-scale industrial facilities (Chemistry, Energy, Logistics).
- Compliance systems for more than 1,000 regulated substances across multiple locations.
- Cleanroom safety management for Sanofi, TEVA, MSD and other pharmaceutical customers.
- QEHS governance for 18 international locations, including offshore wind turbines.
Qualifications and technical expertise
- Graduate Engineer Chemistry (UNAM) — Chemical engineering
- German specialist for occupational safety (SiFa equivalent)
- ISO 45001 / 14001 / 9001 Lead Auditor
- Crisis & Emergency Management
- Specialist for technical facility management
- Expert for BImSchG, TRGS, GefStoffV, BetrSichV, ATEX
My technical foundation is complemented by decades of direct operational leadership experience in high-risk industrial environments.
My philosophy
True occupational safety in industry is not achieved through checklists. It shall be achieved by:
- Deep understanding of technical processes
- Transparent communication with stakeholders
- Structured guidance under pressure
- Respect for the strictness of German regulations
- Consistent focus on operational integrity
What I solve
Regulatory hurdles and compliance defects
We restart stalled projects and restore compliance:
BImSchG conformity • BetrSichV conformity • ATEX zoning and explosion protection • Fire protection (VdS/NFPA)
Hazardous material problems and government escalations are among the fastest ways a project gets out of control.
I restore compliance discipline, stabilize operations and eliminate risks that lead to regulatory pressure, downtime or delays.
Commissioning and EPC Safety
We protect high-risk phases in which incidents occur:
• EPC coordination • Foreign company management • Work release systems • Pre-Startup Safety Reviews • Operational readiness • Safety control at standstill
When commissioning is at risk, we stabilize it.
Crisis and Task Force Leadership
I intervene if the operation fails or the situation escalates:
• Accidents • Standstill • Flaws in compliance • ATEX incidents • Fire safety gaps • Operational instability
If your location is in crisis, I take over the control.
Interim ETS management (6–60 months)
I rebuild EHS departments in phases of change, reorganization or rapid growth:
• Governance systems • Digital EHS implementation • Rebuilding the safety culture • Post-merger integration • Leadership of multidisciplinary teams
If your EHS department is unstable, I rebuild it.
How I Work
Rapid analysis (3–7 days)
• Document audit of all available documents on EHS, process safety, ATEX and regulatory requirements • Risk-based action plan, prioritized by severity and regulatory exposure • On-site assessment to validate statuses, gaps and compliance status
Stabilization phase (30 days)
• Restoration of control, compliance and operational discipline
Implementation phase (6–23 months)
• Systems, governance and long-term solutions implemented
Delivery
• The organization will be strengthened, compliant and stable
Selected projects
• ATEX accident management and administrative negotiations for a chemical plant • Management of occupational safety during the commissioning of a hyperscale data center in Germany • Post-merger EHS integration for a multinational manufacturing group • Turnaround safety governance for refinery expansion • Restoring BetrSichV compliance in a high-risk production site • Implementation of digital EHS systems in several EU locations,
Technical due diligence at M&A (BASF, Bayer, RVSL Aachen): Carrying out technical takeover analyses of pharmaceutical and chemical production sites, evaluation of contaminated sites, plant integrity, cGMP compliance and regulatory framework conditionsBetrSichV, BImSchG).
Executive Interim EHS & Process Safety Director
Life cycle management and MoC in the pharmaceutical industry: management of: Management of change (MoC) processes for upgrades of drug production and formulation lines to ensure that each technical modification is implemented in compliance with cGMP and under strict process safety.
Equipment Integrity (in German)Asset integrity) and cleanroom technologies: Direct oversight of maintenance and integrity programs for pharmaceutical reactors, fermenters, WFI water systemsWater for injection) as well as ultra-pure gas plants to absolutely exclude contamination and leakage risks.
Technical updatesState of the art) for pharmaceutical projects: Leading state-of-the-art pharmaceutical synthesis modernisation projects, including HAZOP/LOPA validations for complex separation and purification processes (such as electrolysis and selective membrane separation processes).
Safety in synthesis, extraction and polymer processes: Validation of design changes in pharmaceutical distillation columns, extraction columns and polymerisation stages to ensure the structural integrity of pressure vessels, aseptic devices and systems handling highly reactive substances.
ATEX conformity and explosion protection in active ingredient production: Comprehensive protection of explosive zones in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredientsAPIs), fine chemicals and pigments and dyes by implemented ignition source control methods according to ATEX guidelines.
Why customers me Selection
• Leadership competence with operational depth • European and US coverage • Effectiveness within 30 days • Regulatory credibility with German authorities • Discretion and confidentiality in sensitive environments • Scalable team structure for future growth
Contact
Confidential advice for CEOs, COOs, plant managers and EPC executives.
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