CSE-Engineering Center of Safety Excellence GmbH | Germany | 7xxx Pfinztal | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 27.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Risk Management (m/f/d)
Head of Risk Management CSE – Center of Safety Excellence The CSE Center of Safety Excellence is Europe's leading competence center for the safety of processes and plants. We research, develop and are highly specialised and cross-industry service providers for our customers in the chemical and petrochemical industry, gas system operators, valve manufacturers and many more. In a young team, engineers, chemists and computer scientists work together in an interdisciplinary manner in order to protect people and the environment from the dangers of process equipment. In addition to state-of-the-art plant security concepts, this includes modern web developments, new programs in plant controls and concepts for the defense of cyber attacks.
Our interdisciplinary team of engineers, chemists and computer scientists combines the highest expertise with genuine passion for innovation. We develop new ideas, drive research forward and create security solutions that set standards. What drives us: the conviction that technical excellence and responsible action can make the world a bit safer. If you want to actively shape the future and take responsibility, you are right with us – and we look forward to welcoming you in our team at the next possible time.
We want to further develop our leading role in process and plant safety across Germany as well as internationally and seek a personality that shapes strategies and builds a sustainable network across borders.
You know about risk management and want to take on personnel responsibility? We're looking for you.
Professional leadership of 9 employees Full time · Location Hummelberg bei Karlsruhe · Mind. 5 years of professional experience in risk management
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Your tasks You take responsibility – for people, projects and the further development of our security expertise. Professional leadership and further development of a consulting team with nine employees Strategic and operational management of the Risk Management department Responsibility for the quality of consulting services and for resource and utilization planning Participation in the international development of the business unit, incl. Building a Global Partner Network Quality management of the department Implementation and testing of risk assessments for process plants, as well as advice on different risk concepts Independent management of meetings and workshops on risk management Compilation of opinion and communication with enforcement authorities Development and evaluation of security measures for customers in Germany and Europe Representation of CSE at conferences in the form of lectures Participation in the CSE Academy: Training, Workshops and Knowledge Transfer Analysis of accidents and incidents and derivation of preventive measures Interdisciplinary cooperation with Engineering, Chemistry and IT Security Application of relevant standards and guidelines as well as modern software tools for risk analysis Management of customer appointments, project meetings and international specialist events
Your profile You bring expertise, leadership and the need to really shape security. Complete master's degree in process engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics or comparable Optional: Promotion in the above-mentioned fields 5 years of experience in risk analysis Safe moderation of risk analyses in process systems with pressure-liquefied gases, as well as chemical reactions In-depth knowledge of all processes of risk analysis, in particular HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA, What-if, Checklist Expertise from other areas of process security, such as explosion protection, spread accounting, security design and PLT security Knowledge of software for carrying out risk analyses First leadership experience or clear motivation to take over a leadership role Ability to develop, motivate and guide a team Analytical Strength and Joy in Complex Technical Questions Communication strength and sovereign appearance towards customers and team members Very good German knowledge (C2 or native language) and very good English knowledge (C1) Independent, responsible working and team orientation
Your benefits We want you to grow with us – professional, personal and team. Guided tour with effect: You conduct a highly qualified consulting team from nine experts and actively develop the department. Design space: You meet decisions on priorities, resources, methods and quality standards. Flexibility & Balance: Running time, mobile work and an environment that takes into account your life. Safe workplace: Long-term perspective in a growing high-tech environment. Further development with substance:Qualification to the expert according to §29b BImSchG Individual training and regular feedback talks
Career paths: development in expert roles or administrative management positions. Attractive conditions:30 days vacation Christmas money & performance-oriented bonus Modern jobs at Hummelberg Cars by agreement
Team culture: Valuable coexistence, flat hierarchies, short decision paths, team events and participation in conferences. .
Location
![]() | CSE-Engineering Center of Safety Excellence GmbH | |
| 76327 Pfinztal | ||
| Germany |
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