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Role and availability
Interim EHS & Process Safety Manager Freelance – Assignments from 6 to 24 months, available for Germany and Europe
Senior EHS and process safety manager with extensive experience in Process safety (process safety management) and Installation safety in high-risk industrial plants. Long-standing practice in ATEX/explosion protection, Seveso III / Accident Ordinance, BImSchG-conformity, Operational safety, as well as in the implementation and management of PSM systems. Experience in HAZOP/LOPA moderation, Hazard assessmentsafety-related systems (SIS), as well as in the preparation and maintenance of official documentation and communication with German supervisory authorities.
Professional profile
Experienced manager in the area of EHS and process safety with extensive experience in stabilizing industrial companies with high risk potential, restoring compliance with legal regulations and supporting plants in transition, crisis or restructuring phases. Specializes in German legal framework (BImSchG, Seveso III), ATEX and advanced PSM methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA). Demonstrated success in ensuring rapid operational continuity, audit readiness and incident response leadership in the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy and manufacturing industries. Languages: German, English, Spanish, Portuguese
Core competencies (ATS-optimized)
- BImSchG conformity
- Seveso III / accident prevention
- ATEX / Explosion protection
- Implementing Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Moderation of HAZOP / LOPA
- ETS audits (TÜV, authorities)
- Crisis stabilization and incident response
- Operational risk management
- Foreign company management
- Development of safety culture
- Leadership experience in the chemical and high-risk industries
- Temporary assumption of EHS management tasks
- Regulatory Documentation & Authority Communication
Sectors served
Chemie Pharma Energy Oil & Gas Manufacturing Food & Beverages
Typical situations where HR involves me
HR teams and recruiters usually contact me when companies face urgent operational or regulatory challenges, including:
- Sudden vacancy of a job as an EHS or Process Safety Manager
- Upcoming official audits (BImSchG, Seveso III, ATEX)
- Serious incidents requiring immediate stabilisation
- Equipment without PSM structure or with compliance gaps
- Extension projects without established security governance
- Temporary need for leadership during restructuring or transition periods
- Need for external moderation of HAZOP/LOPA studies
- Short-term reinforcement of EHS teams at work peaks
30/60/90-day results
First 30 days
- Assessment of compliance gaps
- Immediate risk controls
- Audit preparation plan
- Crisis stabilisation measures
- Quick onboarding with plant management and technical teams
First 60 days
- Implementation of critical controls
- Internal audits and corrective actions
- Training for supervisors and operators
- Establishing PSM workflows and documentation
First 90 days
- Full compliance roadmap
- Reporting to management
- Sustainable EHS/PSM governance structure
- Transfer plan for permanent staff or continued interim support
Models of cooperation
Freelance Interim Project Based Billing from Germany or Portugal
Why HR & recruiters work with me
Companies rely on interim leaders for EHS and process security when they need:
- Sofortige Stabilisierung nach Vorfällen
- Temporäre Besetzung kritischer Positionen
- Expertenunterstützung bei Audits oder behördlichem Druck
- Erfahrene technische Führung ohne langfristige Stellenbindung
- Schnelle Einführung von PSM-Systemen und Compliance-Frameworks
- Unabhängige Moderation von Sicherheitsstudien und Untersuchungen
Meine Einsätze sind so strukturiert, dass sie schnelle Wirkung, klare Ergebnisse und eine transparente Kommunikation mit der Personalabteilung, der Werksleitung und der Geschäftsführung gewährleisten.
