Ralf Hirsch - HSE Manager

Q: Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Wilster, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ralf speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 32 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is HSE Manager at Hitachi Energy .

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

In recent years, Ralf has worked for Hitachi Energy , Nippon Gas Belgien , Aurubis AG , Shell Energy und Chemicals Park Rheinland , and Glencore GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Construction , Professional Services , and Energy . Ralf also has some experience in Manufacturing , Utilities , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Project Management . Ralf also has some experience in Human Resources , Production , and Sustainability Management .

Q: Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Construction , Professional Services , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

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Wilster, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 5 months

Wilster, Germany

HSE Manager

Hitachi Energy

New build of a converter station in Nortorf/Wilster for Tennet.
Supervision and coordination of the companies involved in the project.
Advice and support for the commissioning project management on all occupational and fire safety issues.
Instruction of companies and their employees about the project specifics during commissioning.
Requesting and collecting job descriptions and associated risk assessments.
Supervision and issuing of work permits for respective tasks.
Monitoring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular inspections and documentation.
Conducting kick-off meetings with client and contractors.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific work details.
Monitoring and ensuring proper protective measures during work.

Aug 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year 3 months

Zörbig, Germany

HSE Manager Refurbishment/Commissioning/New Construction

Nippon Gas Belgien

New build of a CO² and dry ice plant in Zörbig, Saxony-Anhalt.
Supervision and coordination of the companies involved in the project.
Advice and support for the project management on new build and refurbishment/commissioning in all occupational and fire safety matters.
Instruction of companies and their employees about the project specifics for new build/commissioning.
Requesting and collecting job descriptions and associated risk assessments.
Supervision and issuing of work permits for respective tasks.
Monitoring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular inspections and documentation.
Conducting kick-off meetings with client and contractors.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific work details.
Monitoring and ensuring proper protective measures during work.

Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Construction Manager, Coordinator for Piping, Steel and Tank Construction

Aurubis AG

Industrial heat project at the acid plant, district heating for the city of Hamburg.
Supervision and coordination of the companies involved in the project.
Monitoring deadlines of each company involved in the project.
Aligning work of the companies with the acid plant operations.
Advice and support for project management on all occupational and fire safety issues.
Supervision and issuing of work permits for respective tasks.
Monitoring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
Conducting kick-off meetings with client and contractors.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific work details.
Monitoring and ensuring proper protective measures during work.

Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

9 months

Cologne, Germany

HSE Manager Commissioning

Shell Energy und Chemicals Park Rheinland

New build of BIOLNG – OSBL with Fluor GmbH/Wärtsila.
Supervision and coordination of the companies involved in the project.
Advice and support for the commissioning project management on all occupational and fire safety issues.
Instruction of companies and their employees about the project specifics during commissioning.
Requesting and collecting job descriptions and associated risk assessments.
Supervision and issuing of work permits for respective tasks.
Monitoring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular inspections and documentation.
Conducting kick-off meetings with client and contractors.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific work details.
Monitoring and ensuring proper protective measures during work.

Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

2 months

Nordenham, Germany

SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator

Glencore GmbH

Turnaround shutdown at the lead smelter with about 300 external workers.
Supervision and coordination of the companies involved in the project.
Assignment of the nine HSE supervisors from the Glencore HSE team.
Advice and support for site management on all occupational and fire safety issues.
On-site briefing of companies and their employees about project specifics.
Requesting and collecting job descriptions and associated risk assessments.
Supervision and issuing of work permits for respective tasks.
Monitoring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular inspections and documentation.
Control and monitoring of Covid-19 self-tests at regular intervals.
Preparation of site documents and the safety and health plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with client and contractors.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific details when working in a lead smelter.
Monitoring and ensuring proper protective measures when working in a lead smelter.

Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

8 months

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

HSE Manager, SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator

Sener

New construction of the GUD plant Scholven III in Gelsenkirchen.
Leading a team of six HSE advisors.
Monitoring and coordinating the individual contractors during the construction and commissioning phases.
Advising and supporting the site management/project management on all matters of occupational safety and fire protection.
Site induction for the individual contractors and their employees about project-specific conditions.
Requesting and collecting job descriptions and the related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements in occupational safety and fire protection on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular site inspections and documentation.
Checking and monitoring COVID-19 self-tests at regular intervals.
Preparing site documents and the SiGe plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.

May 2021 - Present

4 years 11 months

Hamburg, Germany

SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator

Lürssen - Norderwerft

Repair and maintenance of the German Navy's fleet service boat "Oste".
Monitoring and coordinating the individual contractors involved in the project.
Advising and supporting the site management/project management on all matters of occupational safety and fire protection.
Site induction for the individual contractors and their employees about project-specific conditions.
Requesting and collecting job descriptions and the related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements in occupational safety and fire protection on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular site inspections and documentation.
Checking and monitoring COVID-19 self-tests at regular intervals.
Preparing site documents and the SiGe plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.

Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

2 months

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator

Sabic Polyolefine GmbH

Turnarounds with over 600 external workers at the PE - LD5 unit (Building 709) and PP - F5 unit (Building 706).
Monitoring and coordinating the contractors involved in the project.
Advising and supporting site management on all matters of occupational safety and fire protection.
Site induction for the contractors and their employees on the project-specific conditions.
Requesting and collecting job descriptions and the related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements in occupational safety and fire protection on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular site inspections and documentation.
Checking and monitoring COVID-19 self-tests at regular intervals.
Preparing site documents and the SiGe plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific details when working in a chemical plant.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the required protective measures when working in a chemical plant.

Apr 2019 - May 2019

2 months

FaSi (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit)

Cargill Texturizing Solutions Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

Support as HSE Manager.
Creating and updating risk assessments.
Monitoring and coordinating the contractors involved in the project.
Requesting and collecting job descriptions and the related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements in occupational safety and fire protection on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular site inspections and documentation.
Creating work and operating instructions.
Creating a hazardous materials inventory for the individual plant sections and the entire site.

Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

3 months

Grevenbroich, Germany

FaSi (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit)

Real Alloy Germany GmbH

Supporting the HSE Manager at the Grevenbroich site.
Creating and updating risk assessments.
Creating a hazardous materials inventory.
Regular site inspections and documentation.

Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

11 months

Castrop-Rauxel, Germany

SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator

Rütgers Chemicals (Rain Carbon Inc.)

Construction project "New HHCR resin hydrogenation plant" (investment €90 million) in Castrop-Rauxel.
Monitoring and coordinating the different companies involved in the project.
Advising and supporting the site/project management on all aspects of occupational health and fire protection.
Site induction for each company and its employees on the specific project conditions.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and the related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational health and fire protection at construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular site inspections and documentation.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan.
Creating an escape and rescue route plan.
Holding kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Creating a hazardous substances register for the construction area.
Conducting training and toolbox talks.

May 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year 4 months

Osthofen, Germany

SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator

Nestlé HealthScience Deutschland GmbH

Project IRIS, new production plant in Osthofen (support).
Monitoring and coordinating the different companies involved in the project.
Advising and supporting the site/project management on all aspects of occupational health and fire protection.
Site induction for each company and its employees on the specific project conditions.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and the related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational health and fire protection at construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular site inspections and documentation.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan.
Creating an escape and rescue route plan.
Holding kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Creating a hazardous substances register for the construction area.
Conducting training and toolbox talks.

Feb 2018 - Dec 2020

2 years 11 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

HSE Manager, HSE Consultant

BASF

Managing shutdowns (turnarounds) in units D-714 Styrene, A-412 Vitamin, J-630 Ultrason, D-435 Polyetheramine, the T-305 pipe bridge specialist department, the A-440 Gemini and Vitulus new construction project, and the F-712 BASF HTPA projects (new polymer production plant construction) at the Ludwigshafen site.
Monitoring and coordinating the different companies involved in the project.
Site induction for each company and its employees on the specific project conditions.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational health and fire protection at construction sites.
Regular site inspections and documentation.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific requirements when working in a chemical plant.
Monitoring and ensuring the appropriate protective measures when working in a chemical plant.

Sep 2017 - Feb 2018

6 months

Nörten-Hardenberg, Germany

SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator

DFE Pharma

HSE project manager / SiGeKo for the "Roller Dryer Project" in Nörten-Hardenberg (production expansion and new build for drying lactose as a carrier for tablets).
Monitoring and coordinating the different companies involved in the project.
Advising and supporting the site/project management on all aspects of occupational health and fire protection.
Site induction for each company and its employees on the specific project conditions.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and the related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational health and fire protection at construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular site inspections and documentation.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan.
Creating an escape and rescue route plan.
Holding kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Creating a hazardous substances register for the construction area.
Conducting training and toolbox talks.

Aug 2017 - Sep 2017

2 months

Marburg, Germany

HSE Manager / SiGeKo on the project

Novartis Pharma GmbH

HSE project support for the construction of a new production line (investment €68 million) in Marburg.
Preparing risk assessments.
Developing work safety standards.
Monitoring and coordinating the different companies involved in the project.
Advising and supporting the site/project management on all aspects of occupational health and fire protection.
Site induction for each company and its employees on the specific project conditions.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and the related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational health and fire protection at construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Regular site inspections and documentation.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan.
Creating an escape and rescue route plan.
Holding kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Creating a hazardous substances register for the construction area.

Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

2 months

Osthofen, Germany

SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator

Nestlé HealthScience Deutschland GmbH

Project IRIS, new construction of a production facility in Osthofen (vacation coverage).
Monitoring and coordinating the individual companies involved in the project.
Advising and supporting the construction management/project management in all matters of occupational safety and fire protection.
Site briefing for each company and their employees on the specific conditions of the project.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and the associated risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Conducting regular site inspections and documenting them.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan (SiGe Plan).
Creating an emergency evacuation and rescue plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Compiling a hazardous materials register for the construction site area.
Providing training and conducting toolbox talks.

May 2017 - May 2017

1 month

Ludwigshafen, Germany

HSE Manager, HSE Consultant

BASF

Shutdown at plant MAS - D 734 in Ludwigshafen.
Monitoring and coordinating the individual companies involved in the project.
Conducting site briefings for each company and their employees on the project's specific conditions.
Ensuring compliance with legal occupational and fire safety regulations on construction sites.
Conducting regular inspections and documenting them.
Monitoring and ensuring adherence to specific requirements for work in a chemical plant.
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the necessary safety measures when working in a chemical plant.

Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

5 months

Essen, Germany

Safety Specialist (FaSi)

Büro Veritas

Managing Enercon Wind projects throughout Germany from Essen.
Monitoring and coordinating the individual companies involved in the projects.
Advising and assisting construction management/project management in all matters of occupational and fire safety.
Conducting site briefings for each company and their employees on the specific project conditions.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and the related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Conducting regular inspections and documenting them.
Providing training and conducting toolbox talks.

Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Safety Specialist (FaSi), HSE Manager

Bilfinger (BBS)

Assignment at Vattenfall in Berlin-Moabit.
Advising and supporting the construction management/project management in all matters of occupational and fire safety.
Monitoring and coordinating the individual companies involved in the project.
Conducting site briefings for each company and their employees on the specific site conditions.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and the associated risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal occupational and fire safety regulations on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Conducting regular inspections and documenting them.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan (SiGe Plan).
Creating an emergency evacuation and rescue plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Compiling a hazardous substances register for the construction site area.
Providing training and conducting toolbox talks.

Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year 8 months

Pronsfeld, Germany

Interim HSE Manager / Safety Specialist (FaSi)

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH

Managing the Pronsfeld site.
Advising and supporting senior management in all matters of occupational and fire safety.
Preparing risk assessment documents.
Creating work and operating instructions.
Developing a health and safety manual.
Implementing the target to reduce workplace accidents by more than 50% (achieved).

Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

4 months

Sassnitz, Germany

Interim HSE Manager, SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator

Siemens Wind Power

Providing HSE support for a new offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, based at the Port of Sassnitz and the Hamburg office.
Advising and supporting site management/project management on all matters of occupational health and fire safety.
Monitoring and coordinating the companies involved in the project.
Conducting site inductions for companies and their employees on the specific conditions of the project.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for relevant tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational health and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Conducting regular site inspections and documenting them.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan (SiGe plan).
Creating an emergency evacuation and rescue route plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Creating a hazardous substances inventory for the construction area.
Providing instruction and conducting toolbox talks.

Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

7 months

Emden, Germany

Occupational Safety Specialist (FaSi), SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator

Linde AG

Project GEP Emden at Gassco – new build of a gas unloading station.
Advising and supporting site management/project management on all matters of occupational health and fire safety.
Monitoring and coordinating the companies involved in the project.
Conducting site inductions for companies and their employees on the specific conditions of the project.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for relevant tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational health and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Conducting regular site inspections and documenting them.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan (SiGe plan).
Creating an emergency evacuation and rescue route plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Creating a hazardous substances inventory for the construction area.
Providing instruction and conducting toolbox talks.

Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

4 months

Occupational Safety Specialist (FaSi)

Schwarz & Schmidhofer GmbH

Supporting the construction and expansion project of the coke plant at HKM Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (now ThyssenKrupp).
Advising and supporting site management/project management on all matters of occupational health and fire safety.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational health and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Conducting regular site inspections and documenting them.
Creating a hazardous substances inventory for the construction area.
Providing instruction and conducting toolbox talks.

Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

6 months

Eemshaven, Netherlands

Occupational Safety Specialist (FaSi)

GMR GmbH

Providing support at the Eemshaven construction site for the building of a coal-fired power plant by RWE (STKW Eemshaven, Netherlands).
Advising and supporting site management/project management on all matters of occupational health and fire safety.
Monitoring and coordinating the companies involved in the project.
Conducting site inductions for companies and their employees on the specific conditions of the project.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for relevant tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational health and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Conducting regular site inspections and documenting them.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan (SiGe plan).
Creating an emergency evacuation and rescue route plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Creating a hazardous substances inventory for the construction area.
Providing instruction and conducting toolbox talks.

Mar 2011 - Jun 2013

2 years 4 months

Mannheim, Germany

SiGeKo / Health and Safety Coordinator, Occupational Safety Specialist (FaSi), specialist site manager for scaffolding and

GKM (Großkraftwerk Mannheim)

Supporting the construction of a new coal-fired power plant (Block 9).
Advising and supporting site management/project management on all matters of occupational health and fire safety.
Monitoring and coordinating the companies involved in the project.
Conducting site inductions for companies and their employees on the specific conditions of the project.
Requesting and obtaining job descriptions and related risk assessments.
Monitoring and issuing work permits for relevant tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational health and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Conducting regular site inspections and documenting them.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan (SiGe plan).
Creating an emergency evacuation and rescue route plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Creating a hazardous substances inventory for the construction area.
Providing instruction and conducting toolbox talks.
Performing site manager duties in facade construction.
Performing site manager duties in scaffolding.

Aug 2010 - Mar 2011

8 months

Stade, Germany

HSE Manager / SiGeKo (Safety and Health Coordinator) / FaSi (Occupational Safety Specialist), Scaffolding Site Supervisor and

DOW Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH

Supervision of the Stade plant for the CoGen project (gas and steam turbine power plant).
Advising and supporting site and project management on all aspects of workplace safety and fire protection.
Monitoring and coordinating the individual companies involved in the project.
Conducting site inductions for each company and their staff on the project's specific conditions.
Requesting and collecting job descriptions and the associated risk assessments.
Overseeing and preparing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Conducting regular inspections and documenting them.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan.
Creating an escape and rescue route plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Preparing a hazardous materials register for the site area.
Providing briefings and conducting toolbox talks.
Performing site management duties in scaffolding.

Feb 2008 - Jul 2010

2 years 6 months

Finland

HSE Manager, FaSi (Occupational Safety Specialist), Scaffolding Site Supervisor and Scaffold Coordinator

BHR Essen

Site supervision in Finland for the Olkiluoto OL3 project, the construction of a new nuclear power plant.
Advising and supporting site and project management on all aspects of workplace safety and fire protection.
Monitoring and coordinating the individual companies involved in the project.
Conducting site inductions for each company and their staff on the project's specific conditions.
Requesting and collecting job descriptions and the associated risk assessments.
Overseeing and preparing work permits for the respective tasks.
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
Conducting regular inspections and documenting them.
Preparing site documentation and the safety and health plan.
Creating an escape and rescue route plan.
Conducting kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
Preparing a hazardous materials register for the site area.
Providing briefings and conducting toolbox talks.
Performing site management duties in scaffolding.

Jan 2004 - Present

22 years 3 months

Friedberg, Germany

Training Manager, HSE Manager, SiGeKo (Safety and Health Coordinator), FaSi (Occupational Safety Specialist)

Ingenieurbüro Voss

Training manager for occupational and environmental protection, quality management, fire protection and environmental protection in Friedberg near Augsburg.
Conducting training sessions and instructions in occupational and environmental protection.
Supporting clients in setting up occupational safety organizations.
Developing action plans to implement regulations.
Planning occupational safety measures.
Preparing hazard and workload analyses.

Jan 2003 - Present

23 years 3 months

Managing Director, HSE Manager, SiGeKo (Safety and Health Coordinator), FaSi (Occupational Safety Specialist),

AH Arbeitsschutz Hirsch GmbH (ehemals Einzelunternehmen Ralf Hirsch)

Founding and managing own company (initially as sole proprietorship Ralf Hirsch, later AH Arbeitsschutz Hirsch GmbH).
Managing operations and holding operational responsibility in occupational safety, fire protection and environmental protection.
Supervising shutdowns and project work.
Advising on the establishment of occupational safety organizations.
Developing action plans to implement regulations.
Planning occupational safety measures.
Preparing hazard and workload analyses.
Inspecting facilities, workplaces and social and sanitary facilities.
Investigating workplace accidents and near misses (prevention).
Assisting with employee training.
Developing escape and rescue plans.
Assisting in creating operating instructions for hazardous substances, biological agents and technical equipment.
Advising on new constructions and renovations, safety and health coordination according to the Construction Site Ordinance.
Coordinating work and site management in plant construction.
Scheduling coordination and ensuring adherence to deadlines.

Feb 2001 - Dec 2003

2 years 11 months

HSE Manager, FaSi (Occupational Safety Specialist), Management Systems Representative

Rethmann Entsorgungswirtschaft (Remondis)

Management systems representative for all national branches.
Responsible for occupational safety and HSE issues within the group.
Developing, maintaining and improving management systems in occupational safety and environmental areas.
Conducting audits and safety inspections.
Preparing and maintaining risk assessments and operating instructions.

Aug 1996 - Jan 2001

4 years 6 months

Lünen, Germany

Technical Operations Manager

Rethmann (Remondis)

Technical Operations Manager in Lünen, managing the recycling of old wood and plastics.
Personnel responsibility for 30 employees.
Organizing plant operations and ensuring equipment availability.
Responsible for workplace safety, environmental, and quality requirements in my area.

Sep 1992 - Jul 1996

3 years 11 months

Lüdinghausen, Germany

Technical Operations Manager, Production Manager, Quality Management

Interhydraulik

Mechanical engineering master craftsman in Lüdinghausen.
Role ranging from quality manager to operations manager.
Personnel responsibility for 70 employees.
Responsible for production, quality assurance, and technical plant management.

Aug 1990 - Jul 1991

1 year

Lüdinghausen, Germany

Industrial and Mechanical Fitter

Maschinenfabrik Müller

Worked as an industrial and mechanical fitter in machine and equipment manufacturing in Lüdinghausen.
Assembly, maintenance, and repair of machines and equipment.

Jul 1987 - Jun 1990

3 years

Lünen, Germany

Plant Mechanic

Vereinigte Aluminiumwerke

Worked as an industrial mechanic in toolmaking and technical testing facility in Lünen.
Maintenance, repair, and modification of plant equipment and test installations.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction, Professional Services, Energy, Manufacturing, Utilities, and Chemical.

Construction

Professional Services

Energy

Manufacturing

Utilities

Chemical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Human Resources, Sustainability Management, and Production.

Operations

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Human Resources

Sustainability Management

Production

Summary

With Mr. Ralf Hirsch you will meet a skilled and very experienced occupational safety specialist, as well as a safety and health coordinator who graduated from the DGUV Academy in Dresden.

Many years of expertise in occupational, fire and environmental protection
Experience in technical site management and project management
Topics: occupational safety, fire protection planning and implementation, renovation in existing buildings, new construction up to large site supervision, fire and explosion protection
Strong in problem solving, flexibility, communication, independent and responsible work
Goal-oriented and structured approach
Self-image as a doer

Skills

Industries

Chemical
Power Plants
Metal Processing Companies And Their On-site Assembly
Civil Engineering And Building Construction
Industrial Assembly
Dismantling Of Industrial Plants
Food Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Shipyard

Services

Support For Shutdowns And Project Work
Advice On Setting Up Occupational Safety Organization
Creation Of Action Plans To Implement Regulations
Planning Of Safety Measures
Creation Of Hazard And Load Analyses
Inspection Of Plants, Workplaces And Staff Facilities
Investigation Of Accidents And Near Misses (Prevention)
Support In Employee Training
Development Of Escape And Rescue Plans
Support In Creating Safety Instructions For Hazardous Materials, Biological Agents And Technical Equipment
Advice On New Construction And Renovations
Safety And Health Coordination According To The Construction Site Ordinance
Coordination Of Work
Site Management In Plant Construction
Scheduling And Deadline Management

Other Skills

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Project
Leadership Experience

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Occupational Safety Specialist

Safety and Health Coordinator

DGUV Academy Dresden

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 34

Experience in Construction 23 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 23 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Netherlands, Finland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles HSE Manager, HSE Manager Refurbishment/Commissioning/New Construction, Construction Manager, Coordinator for Piping, Steel and Tank Construction

Main industries Construction, Professional Services, Energy

Main business areas Operations, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Wilster, Germany.

What languages does Ralf speak?

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

How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 32 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ralf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: HSE Manager, HSE Manager Refurbishment/Commissioning/New Construction, Construction Manager, Coordinator for Piping, Steel and Tank Construction.

What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is HSE Manager at Hitachi Energy.

What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for Hitachi Energy, Nippon Gas Belgien, Aurubis AG, Shell Energy und Chemicals Park Rheinland, and Glencore GmbH.

Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Construction, Professional Services, and Energy. Ralf also has some experience in Manufacturing, Utilities, and Chemical.

Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Project Management. Ralf also has some experience in Human Resources, Production, and Sustainability Management.

Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Construction, Professional Services, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Does Ralf have any certificates?

Ralf has 2 certificates. These include: Occupational Safety Specialist and Safety and Health Coordinator.

What is the availability of Ralf?

Ralf is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ralf?

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