Bernhard Wesener - EHS Project Manager, External Auditor

Q: Where is Bernhard based?

Bernhard is based in Neufeld an der Leitha, Austria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Bernhard speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Bernhard have?

Bernhard has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Bernhard has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Bernhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bernhard's latest experience?

Bernhard's most recent position is External Auditor at TÜV SÜD LG Österreich GmbH .

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

In recent years, Bernhard has worked for TÜV SÜD LG Österreich GmbH , Dr. Richard Linien GmbH & Co KG , PORR Bau GmbH , BUNGE Austria GmbH , and Exyte Central Europe GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Bernhard most experienced in?

Bernhard is most experienced in industries like Energy , Manufacturing , and Information Technology . Bernhard also has some experience in Telecommunication , Professional Services , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Bernhard most experienced in?

Bernhard is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Supply Chain Management . Bernhard also has some experience in Project Management , Finance , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Bernhard worked in recently?

Bernhard has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Construction , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Bernhard worked in recently?

Bernhard has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Operations , and Sustainability Management .

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Neufeld an der Leitha, Austria

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Experience

Oct 2025 - Present

9 months

External Auditor

TÜV SÜD LG Österreich GmbH

Jun 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Austria

Hybrid

Safety Specialist for All Company Areas

Dr. Richard Linien GmbH & Co KG

Aug 2024 - Sep 2025

1 year 2 months

Vienna, Austria

EHS Manager

PORR Bau GmbH

Project Microsoft Austria – New data center VIE02 (AT) (08/2024 – 09/2025): Acted as a consultant (EHS Manager) during the construction phase
Project Microsoft Austria – New Substation VIE03 (AT) (11/2024 – 06/2025): Acted as a consultant (EHS Manager) during the construction phase

Jun 2022 - Nov 2022

6 months

Site Coordinator

BUNGE Austria GmbH

Project New Conditioner – New cooker building in Bruck/Leitha (AT): Provided site coordination during the construction phase

Feb 2022 - Jul 2024

2 years 6 months

Austria

EHS Manager

Exyte Central Europe GmbH

Project DLR – New data center in Vienna (AT) (01/2024 – 07/2024): Acted as a consultant (EHS Manager / Site Coordination) during the construction phase
Project Microsoft Austria – New data center VIE01 (AT) (09/2023 – 03/2024): Acted as a consultant (EHS Manager / Site Coordination) during the construction phase
Project AT&S Austria – New semiconductor plant in Leoben (AT) (02/2022 – 08/2023): Acted as a consultant (EHS Manager / Site Coordination) during the construction phase

Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

3 months

Visp, Switzerland

EHS Manager

ZAUNERGROUP

Project Lonza – New pharmaceutical production plant in Visp (CH): Role as consultant (EHS Manager) during the construction phase

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

6 months

Schwechat, Austria

EHS Manager

BORSIG GmbH

Project OMV – Replacement of steam boilers at the Schwechat power plant (AT): Role as consultant (EHS Manager) during the construction phase

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 6 months

Lead Auditor ISO 9001, 45001, SCC

Sicherheitstechnisches Büro

Managing quality assurance and audit systems according to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and SCC
Building and enhancing management systems

Oct 2010 - Apr 2020

9 years 7 months

Wiener Neudorf, Austria

On-site

HSSE Manager and OMS Integrator

BP Europa SE, ZN BP Austria

OMS Integrator Central Cluster E&A (since 2017): Implementation and coordination of process requirements for 4 lubricant plants (Supply Chain) and the Sales area (Auto & Industry) in the Central Cluster E&A (DACH). Implementation and execution of field inspections to verify existing high-risk processes of the OMS. Advising and training to increase engagement at management level.
Focal Point HITRA – HSSE Department (since 2015): Development of task-based risk assessments for routine activities in all production and storage areas. Coordination and execution of risk assessments according to the HITRA methodology.
HSSE Advisor Supply Chain (since 2010): Identification and management of HSSE risks and improvement opportunities in the lubricant plant (production, storage, logistics). Development and implementation of measures to reduce risks. Technical support for management on regional and international HSSE agendas.

Apr 2005 - Oct 2010

5 years 7 months

Automation Technician / Commissioning

Siemens AG Austria

Automation Technician – Siemens I IS (03/2008 – 09/2010): Planning and commissioning of reels in hot rolling mills with long-term assignments abroad in India, China, Italy and Turkey.
Interim Planner – Siemens SIS (02/2008 – 03/2008): Coordination and planning of construction works for new hardware and supervision of contractors' activities in data centers.
CFO IT Region WSE at Nokia Siemens Networks (02/2007 – 02/2008): Budget responsibility, inventory management, internal IT interface.
Communication Service Technician – Siemens UTRAN (04/2005 – 01/2007): Commissioning of UMTS systems, software upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting with assignments abroad in Malta and Slovakia.

Nov 2003 - Mar 2005

1 year 5 months

Graz, Austria

On-site

Paramedic

Austrian Red Cross Graz

Served as a paramedic and ambulance driver

Oct 2001 - Sep 2002

1 year

Graz, Austria

Civil Service

Austrian Red Cross Graz

Performed civil service

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Energy, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Construction.

Energy

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Finance, and Information Technology.

Operations

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Finance

Information Technology

Summary

I have built my career as an EHS project manager and external auditor, working on various high-impact construction and industrial projects. I bring hands-on experience in consulting, auditing, and safety management across multiple industries. My work has focused on implementing tailored risk assessments and ensuring efficient safety protocols on large-scale building projects, including datacenters, semiconductor plants, and pharmaceutical facilities.

I am experienced in coordinating complex construction phases, setting up robust management systems, and improving safety standards. My background combines practical field work with a strong foundation in business and leadership, enabling me to deliver reliable and effective safety solutions.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2021 - Feb 2024

WU Executive Academy

Academic Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Vienna, Austria

Sep 2021 - Feb 2024

WU Executive Academy

Master of Science, Continuous Education, Leadership and Corporate Management · Leadership and Corporate Management · Vienna, Austria

Oct 1997 - Jun 1998

Tellico Plains High School

High School Diploma · Tellico Plains, United States

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Expert for safety inspections of non-residential buildings per ÖNORM B 1301:2016-04-15

Austrian Standards plus GmbH

Expert for safety inspections of residential buildings per ÖNORM B 1300:2018-02-01

Austrian Standards plus GmbH

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Energy 10 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 9 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Austria, Switzerland)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles External Auditor, Safety Specialist for All Company Areas, EHS Manager

Main industries Energy, Manufacturing, Information Technology

Main business areas Operations, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Bernhard based?

Bernhard is based in Neufeld an der Leitha, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Bernhard speak?

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

How many years of experience does Bernhard have?

Bernhard has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Bernhard has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Bernhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bernhard be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bernhard would be well-suited for roles such as: External Auditor, Safety Specialist for All Company Areas, EHS Manager.

What is Bernhard's latest experience?

Bernhard's most recent position is External Auditor at TÜV SÜD LG Österreich GmbH.

What companies has Bernhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernhard has worked for TÜV SÜD LG Österreich GmbH, Dr. Richard Linien GmbH & Co KG, PORR Bau GmbH, BUNGE Austria GmbH, and Exyte Central Europe GmbH.

Which industries is Bernhard most experienced in?

Bernhard is most experienced in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Bernhard also has some experience in Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Construction.

Which business areas is Bernhard most experienced in?

Bernhard is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management. Bernhard also has some experience in Project Management, Finance, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Bernhard worked in recently?

Bernhard has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Bernhard worked in recently?

Bernhard has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Sustainability Management.

What is Bernhard's education?

Bernhard holds a Master in Leadership and Corporate Management from WU Executive Academy.

Does Bernhard have any certificates?

Bernhard has 2 certificates. These include: Expert for safety inspections of non-residential buildings per ÖNORM B 1301:2016-04-15 and Expert for safety inspections of residential buildings per ÖNORM B 1300:2018-02-01.

What is the availability of Bernhard?

Bernhard is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bernhard?

Bernhard's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.