André Itter - HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist

Q: Where is André based?

André is based in Wuppertal, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does André speak?

André speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does André have?

André has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, André has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that André may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is André's latest experience?

André's most recent position is HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist at Tesla .

Q: What companies has André worked for in recent years?

In recent years, André has worked for Tesla , Engicon/Geldof Belgium , Henkel , Gas Company , and Eisenwerk Akademie GmbH .

Q: Which industries is André most experienced in?

André is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services . André also has some experience in Education , Metals and Mining , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is André most experienced in?

André is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Operations , and Research and Development . André also has some experience in Project Management , Strategy , and Sustainability Management .

Q: Which industries has André worked in recently?

André has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has André worked in recently?

André has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Operations , and Research and Development .

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Wuppertal, Germany

Experience

Sep 2025 - Present

7 months

HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist

Tesla

Jul 2025 - Present

9 months

HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist

Engicon/Geldof Belgium

May 2025 - Present

11 months

HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist

Henkel

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist; Waste Management Officer, Environmental Manager, Hazardous Materials

May 2024 - Jul 2025

1 year 3 months

Implementation of DIN EN ISO 14001 and 50001 for initial certification

Gas Company

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 9 months

Partner

Eisenwerk Akademie GmbH

Apr 2022 - Present

4 years

Managing Partner

ibai consulting GmbH

Feb 2020 - Jun 2025

5 years 5 months

HSE Manager and appointed Safety and Health Coordinator on new power plant construction as well as in the building and DCS

BP Gelsenkirchen

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023

4 years

Occupational Safety Specialist in the TAR HSSE team

BP Gelsenkirchen & Lingen

Jan 2019 - Dec 2025

7 years

Doctoral Candidate in Operational Safety Management / Mining

TU Clausthal / Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola

May 2018 - Jun 2019

1 year 2 months

Lead Safety Engineer / HSE Manager in the automotive supply chain; Environmental Manager

Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

4 months

Creating a guide for CE-compliant planning, construction, documentation, and operation of a mobile/stationary testing-

Audi AG

Apr 2017 - Present

9 years

Owner „ibai consulting - Engineering Office André Itter“

Aug 2012 - Jan 2026

13 years 6 months

Hybrid

HSE Manager

Various companies in the automotive supply industry

Providing an HSE Manager. Safety specialist. Internal auditor for 14001, 50001, and 45001. Maintaining management systems. Ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Appointment of officers.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Metals and Mining, and Construction.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Education

Metals and Mining

Construction

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Quality Assurance, Operations, Research and Development, Project Management, Strategy, and Sustainability Management.

Quality Assurance

Operations

Research and Development

Project Management

Strategy

Sustainability Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jan 2019 - Dec 2025

Clausthal University of Technology / Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences

Dr.-Ing., Occupational Safety Management / Mining · Occupational Safety Management / Mining · Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

Mar 2016 - Sep 2017

Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences

Master of Science, Occupational Safety Management · Occupational Safety Management · Bochum, Germany · 1.4

Oct 2006 - Aug 2012

Bergische University of Wuppertal

Bachelor of Science, Safety Engineering with additional engineering · Safety Engineering · Wuppertal, Germany · 2.8

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

SCC Auditor

Environmental Protection Officer Refresher

Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences

Hazardous Materials Officer

Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences

Quality Officer

TÜV Nord Cert GmbH

Quality Management Officer

TÜV Nord Cert GmbH

ISO 50001, 9001 and 14001 Auditor

Data Protection Officer

GDD

Authorized Person for Testing Fixed Static Racking Systems

Ingenieurbüro F. Mund

Training as Safety and Health Protection Coordinator according to the Construction Site Ordinance (SiGeKo)

Ingenieurbüro F. Mund

Training as Instructor for Forklift Trucks according to Trade Association Guidelines

Ingenieurbüro F. Mund

Training as Instructor for Aerial Work Platforms according to Trade Association Guidelines

Ingenieurbüro F. Mund

Training as Instructor for Cranes according to Trade Association Guidelines

Ingenieurbüro F. Mund

Environmental Protection Officer (Waste Officer / Water Protection Officer / Immission Control Officer)

LVQ

Occupational Safety Specialist

University of Wuppertal + BG Bau

Certified Fire Protection Planner

ISA e.V. in cooperation with the University of Bochum

Fire Protection Officer

ISA e.V. in cooperation with the University of Bochum

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Automotive 13.5 y

Avg length 3 y 7 m

Longest experience 13 y 5 m

Expertise

Recent roles HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist, HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist; Waste Management Officer, Environmental Manager, Hazardous Materials, Implementation of DIN EN ISO 14001 and 50001 for initial certification

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Operations, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 16

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is André based?

André is based in Wuppertal, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does André speak?

André speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does André have?

André has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, André has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that André may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would André be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, André would be well-suited for roles such as: HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist, HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist; Waste Management Officer, Environmental Manager, Hazardous Materials, Implementation of DIN EN ISO 14001 and 50001 for initial certification.

What is André's latest experience?

André's most recent position is HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist at Tesla.

What companies has André worked for in recent years?

In recent years, André has worked for Tesla, Engicon/Geldof Belgium, Henkel, Gas Company, and Eisenwerk Akademie GmbH.

Which industries is André most experienced in?

André is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. André also has some experience in Education, Metals and Mining, and Construction.

Which business areas is André most experienced in?

André is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Research and Development. André also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy, and Sustainability Management.

Which industries has André worked in recently?

André has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has André worked in recently?

André has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Research and Development.

What is André's education?

André holds a Doctorate in Occupational Safety Management / Mining from Clausthal University of Technology / Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences, a Master in Occupational Safety Management from Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Safety Engineering from Bergische University of Wuppertal.

Does André have any certificates?

André has 16 certificates. Among them, these include: SCC Auditor, Environmental Protection Officer Refresher, and Hazardous Materials Officer.

What is the availability of André?

André is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of André?

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