Safety Specialist, Norway, Denmark and Iceland to KONE in Oslo

Position: Safety Specialist, Norway, Denmark and Iceland

Location: Oslo

Reports to: Safety Manager, Nordics

At KONE, Safety is an integral part of the way we work. It is a cornerstone of our culture and part of the foundation for how we do business. To continue building KONE Safety Culture and proactively promote safety practices we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Safety Specialist to be based in Norway.

Reporting to the Nordics Safety Manager, the successful candidate will proactively be working to ensure continuous improvement of safety performance and awareness on the Norwegian and the Icelandic market. In the long term, Denmark will also be part of the responsibility. We are looking for somebody with a proven track record of being a go-getter and who can collaborate with the unit functions to ensure the continuous improvement of processes, procedures and guidelines affecting safety. 

About us

KONEs mission is to improve the flow of urban life. KONE is one of the world's leading companies in the elevator and escalator industry. We supply elevators, escalators, gates, and automatic doors, as well as maintenance and modernization solutions for the entire life cycle of buildings. We help people move safely and comfortably in taller, smarter buildings. We call it People Flow. In 2023, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

What will you do?

• Monitor the implementation of unit safety policy, processes, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor legal and business environment development in safety, identify and propose actions.
• Provide expertise and support to the business unit on matters affecting safety.
• Collect, measure, and ensure accuracy of leading and lagging safety data. Report performance.
• Operate the accident & near miss incident investigation process, complete or verify accident and investigation reports in co-operation with line management and technical specialists.
• Support line management and technical specialists in defining and implementing corrective and preventive actions from audits and investigation findings.
• Share safety related information throughout the region.
• Interact with external stakeholders (i.e. clients and authorities) in matters affecting safety, under direction of the Safety Manager.
• Leading the health, safety and environment committee and other safety forums.
• Conduct trainings

Are you the one?

• You have a suitable bachelor's or university level technical and/or occupational safety education and at least 5 years of experience in safety development and management.
• You are familiar with safety legislation and the ISO 45001 standard.
• You have experience in a similar role, for which you have evidence of developing accident frequency in a positive direction.
• You are passionate about safety with excellent communication, training, and organizational skills.
• You cultivate an understanding and actively caring culture for safety. Act as a role model.
• You have good command of English language written and spoken.
• You have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

What do we offer?

We offer interesting and challenging work where safety is always a strong part of our operations. We still have room for improvement, but safety is our choice every day. In our team, we respect the important values of our company: caring, customer, cooperation, and courage. We also offer the opportunity to learn more, develop with work and enjoy being part of a good team. We have great career progression opportunities within a global organization.

At KONE, you are offered the opportunity to join a market-leading company. KONE is leading the way in the industry and is featured on Forbes' list of the most innovative companies in the world. KONE is a global company with a flat organization characterized by flexibility and openness. There are good development opportunities in the company, both within the Swedish organization and internationally. You are offered a fun and developing role that is characterized by freedom with responsibility and you get the opportunity to plan your own days. KONE has collective bargaining agreements, wellness allowances and other benefits, all gathered in one benefits portal.

Applying

Are you what we are looking for?

Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible but no later than April 22nd. Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact Nordics Safety Manager, Maarit Hilakivi maarit.hilakivi@kone.com or if you have questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sara Kinell sara.kinell@kone.com