Ronald Jess - Senior HSE Manager

Q: Where is Ronald based?

Ronald is based in Xanten, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ronald speak?

Ronald speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ronald have?

Ronald has at least 47 years of experience. During this time, Ronald has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 31 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Ronald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ronald's latest experience?

Ronald's most recent position is HSE Manager at Ralf Hirsch GmbH .

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

In recent years, Ronald has worked for Ralf Hirsch GmbH , Novelis Casthouse GmbH , Linde / RWE Lingen/Ems , BP Lingen , and ABUscon/Borgel (for TSL Bischofsheim) .

Q: Which industries is Ronald most experienced in?

Ronald is most experienced in industries like Construction , Energy , and Automotive . Ronald also has some experience in Chemical , Aerospace and Defense , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Ronald most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Ronald worked in recently?

Ronald has recently worked in industries like Energy , Construction , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas has Ronald worked in recently?

Ronald has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Logistics .

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Xanten, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

6 months

HSE Manager

Ralf Hirsch GmbH

Site inspections and briefings during the Hitachi converter rebuild
Preparing and reviewing risk assessments and RAMS
Processing work permits
Conducting training for slingers

Feb 2025 - May 2025

4 months

Voerde, Germany

HSE Manager

Novelis Casthouse GmbH

HSE support for demolition and new construction work of an aluminum melting furnace
Conducting training for crane operators and slingers

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

3 months

Lingen, Germany

HSE Manager

Linde / RWE Lingen/Ems

Handling work permit system for the construction of a hydrogen electrolysis plant
Registering and instructing new employees
Reviewing method statements and risk assessments
Analyzing workplace inspections and last-minute risk assessments (LMRA)

Mar 2024 - Jun 2024

4 months

Lingen, Germany

HSE / Trainer

BP Lingen

Training BP employees as crane operators (overhead cranes) and slingers
Conducting the rigger assessment to qualify slingers
Setting up onboarding containers for lifting and assembly work
Monitoring lifting operations during TAR 2024

Jan 2024 - Feb 2024

2 months

Bischofsheim, Germany

HSE Manager

ABUscon/Borgel (for TSL Bischofsheim)

HSE support for the new construction of a data center (facade and roof)
Briefing employees before work starts
Checking checklists for rental machines and equipment

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

3 months

Seegebiet Mansfelder Land, Germany

HSE Manager

ABUscon/SBG (für Romonta)

HSE management for the new construction of a waste incineration plant
Site inspections and reporting
Adapting site safety briefings and work procedures according to TOP
Coordinating restricted areas for crane and transport operations
Conducting toolbox talks and HSE meetings

Aug 2023 - Aug 2023

1 month

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Slinger Competency Test for TAR 2023

BP Gelsenkirchen/Horst

Testing employees' knowledge of load rigging
Selecting and applying lifting accessories
Communicating site rules for assembly and lifting operations

Sep 2022 - Mar 2023

7 months

Lingen, Germany

Crane Coordinator / HSE

BP Lingen

Preparing for the 2023 turnaround
Setting up and conducting the rigger assessment (slinger/signaller exam)
Communicating specific site rules
Planning and monitoring lifting operations during TAR 2023

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

2 months

Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany

HSE Manager (holiday cover)

Daichy-Sankyo

Overseeing the new pharmaceutical plant construction project

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

4 months

Schwarzheide, Germany

Crane Activities Coordinator

BASF - EBMI - CAM Projekt

Creating a site-specific crane plan
Monitoring crane locations and updating the plan
Conducting coordination meetings with site managers and crane operators
Ensuring communication via radio channels

Jul 2020 - Nov 2021

1 year 5 months

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Safety Specialist / Crane Specialist & Coordinator

Steag Energy / BP Gelsenkirchen-Scholven

Coordination of various trades and crane operations during the construction of a water treatment plant
Creation of a rescue plan involving the plant fire brigade
Conducting site-specific safety briefings and morning toolbox talks
Reviewing work permits and clearance measurements of pits
Establishing escape routes and access roads

Dec 2019 - May 2020

6 months

Cologne, Germany

HSE Supervisor

Ineos Worringen

Typical safety specialist duties during the construction of a gas/steam power plant
Monitoring and coordinating crane operations

Sep 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year 2 months

Cologne, Germany

HSE Supervisor

Shell – Köln Godorf

Providing HSE support for new construction and expansion of refinery units
Handling work permit applications
Scheduling and ordering mobile cranes for lifting and transport tasks
Supervising contractors in structural steel, concrete and earthworks

Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

8 months

Worms, Germany

Safety Specialist

Synthomer Worms

Integrating safety measures to improve contractor performance
Ensuring an accident-free continuation of the project through close support

Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 5 months

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Safety Specialist / Safety and Health Coordinator

BP Raffinerie Scholven

Analyzing existing work processes to improve safety performance
Reviewing civil and structural construction activities
Focusing on safe execution of crane operations, crane studies and risk assessments
Monitoring machine inspections and winch operating times

Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

2 months

Krefeld, Germany

Safety Specialist

Huntsman

Monitoring the installation of a special unit in the titanium dioxide plant
Coordinating operations with site management and contractors
Eliminating hazards during ongoing operations

Feb 2016 - May 2016

4 months

Wesseling, Germany

Safety Coordinator

Shell Refinery Cologne-Wesseling

Monitoring during shutdown
Preventing hazards from overlapping tasks

Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

2 months

Krefeld, Germany

Occupational Safety Specialist / Safety Coordinator

Lanxess Uerdingen

Coordinating and supervising work on the new SO2 transfer station and tank farm
Performing typical safety specialist tasks in the final phase of the project

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

4 months

Wuppertal, Germany

Occupational Safety Specialist / Safety Coordinator

Axalta - Paints

Coordinating safety in a production hall (steel construction, electrical, civil engineering)
Identifying hazards and initiating countermeasures
Leading toolbox talks to raise employee awareness

Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

1 year

Ludwigshafen, Germany

HSE Officer

BASF Ludwigshafen

Core HSE tasks during construction of the TDI plant
Monitoring crane and transport operations
Conducting training for signalmen and slingers

Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

2 months

Dormagen, Germany

Acting HSE Manager

Weber Rohrleitungsbau (Bayer Chemie Park)

Monitoring crane and transport work during the completion of the TDI plant
Collaborating with crane rental companies to develop crane studies
Reviewing and updating risk assessments

Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

4 months

Leuna, Germany

Safety supervision of crane operations

Total – Raffinerie Leuna

Advising on crane, transport and lifting operations
Reviewing critical lifts and heavy transports
Conducting toolbox talks and regular meetings with crane companies
Contributing to risk assessments
Documenting HSE activities and incident investigations
Monitoring compliance with client-specific procedures

Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

2 months

Mobile crane operator

Various companies (e.g. Colonia, Wolf)

Operating telescopic mobile cranes, lattice boom cranes and crawler cranes from 30 t to 250 t
Assignments in chemical parks (e.g. Marl, Bayer plants)

Oct 2013 - Oct 2013

1 month

Duisburg, Germany

Acting HSE Manager

Hitachi Europ (HKW Duisburg-Walsum)

Monitoring processes and activities related to the commissioning of the power plant

Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

1 month

Duisburg, Germany

Acting HSE Manager

Hitachi Europ (HKW Duisburg-Walsum)

Monitoring commissioning processes of the power plant
Holding meetings to report status and integrate safety measures
Defining exclusion zones for pressure tests and leak tests
Ensuring mandatory use of PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses)
Conducting workplace inspections to check implementation of measures

Oct 2012 - Oct 2012

1 month

Hamm, Germany

HSE Manager

RWE Hard Coal Power Plant Hamm-Uentrop

Supervision of steel construction work for the installation of electrostatic precipitators
Conducting safety briefings with the help of interpreters
Analysis of work with risk of falling
Development of a rescue plan for retrieving injured persons from heights (about 30 m)

May 2010 - Dec 2011

1 year 8 months

Friedeburg, Germany

Site Officer / HSE Manager

Walter Bau / Ten Brinke (Crystal Gas Plant Etzel)

Creating work instructions for excavation pits, concrete work and large-area formwork
Instructing new employees on site regulations
Coordinating with interpreters for international teams
Monitoring safety measures and risk assessments
Inspecting construction machinery and equipment according to accident prevention regulations
Taking preventive action to avoid hazards
Reviewing machine-specific assignments

May 1998 - Apr 2010

12 years

Owner

Construction Machinery and Crane Service Ronald Jess

Renting a 50 t capacity mobile crane
Carrying out repairs and UVV inspections on construction machines and workshop equipment
Testing safety devices on stationary drilling and turning machines, truck loading ramps and rolling doors
Coordinating electrical inspections according to BGV A3

Apr 1993 - Apr 1998

5 years 1 month

Self-Employed Entrepreneur

Self-Employed Side Business

Repairing hydraulic excavators, aerial work platforms, vibrating plates, industrial trucks, as well as mobile and tower cranes
Inspecting machines according to accident prevention regulations (UVV) of the Employers' Liability Insurance Association for Construction Machinery

Jun 1981 - Dec 1998

17 years 7 months

Kalkar, Germany

Crane Operator (Telescopic Cranes)

Mölders Construction Company

Operating telescopic cranes with up to 120 t capacity
Successfully completed advanced training to become a Construction Machinery Specialist (IHK), Trainer (AdA) and Construction Machinery Master (IHK)

Apr 1979 - Aug 1980

1 year 5 months

Rotenburg, Germany

Basic military service (Senior Lance Corporal)

Maintenance Battalion

Repaired tracked and wheeled vehicles
Office duties in battalion administration
Recorded working hours
Monitored on-time completion of vehicles
Reported operational readiness to companies

Aug 1976 - Apr 1979

2 years 9 months

Automotive Mechanic

Various Employers

Aug 1973 - Jul 1976

3 years

Xanten, Germany

Apprenticeship as Automotive Mechanic

Renault Kempkes

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction, Energy, Automotive, Chemical, Aerospace and Defense, and Metals and Mining.

Construction

Energy

Automotive

Chemical

Aerospace and Defense

Metals and Mining

Business Area Experience

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

Operations

Quality Assurance

Production

Logistics

Project Management

Human Resources

Summary

I have extensive experience managing HSE on various construction and industrial sites, ensuring safe work practices through regular inspections, risk assessments, and targeted training sessions. My background covers projects from aluminum casthouses to water treatment plants and power facilities, where I coordinated safety measures, prepared work permits, and led toolbox talks.

I have also supported international teams by providing clear safety guidelines and adapting instructions to site-specific needs. This hands-on expertise, combined with my technical certifications, helps me deliver effective safety management and risk reduction on every project.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite – Good Knowledge
Driver'S License Classes A, Be, C1e, Ce

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

Education

Aug 1973 - Jul 1976

Renault Kempkes

Automotive mechanic · Xanten, Germany

Aug 1965 - Jun 1973

Hauptschule Xanten

Secondary school certificate · Xanten, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Safety Coordinator / RAB 30, Annex C

Employers' Liability Insurance Association for the Construction Industry, Wuppertal-Haan

Occupational Safety Specialist

Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Dresden

Construction Machinery Master

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Essen-Ruhr

Trainer (ADA Certificate)

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Essen/Mülheim an der Ruhr

Construction Machinery Specialist Master

Construction Industry Training Center

Certified Machinist

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 33

Experience in Construction 31.5 y

Avg length 1 y 7 m

Longest experience 17 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles HSE Manager, HSE / Trainer, Slinger Competency Test for TAR 2023

Main industries Construction, Energy, Automotive

Main business areas Operations, Quality Assurance, Production

Qualifications

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

February 2026

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Ronald based?

Ronald is based in Xanten, Germany.

What languages does Ronald speak?

Ronald speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ronald have?

Ronald has at least 47 years of experience. During this time, Ronald has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 31 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Ronald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ronald be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ronald would be well-suited for roles such as: HSE Manager, HSE / Trainer, Slinger Competency Test for TAR 2023.

What is Ronald's latest experience?

Ronald's most recent position is HSE Manager at Ralf Hirsch GmbH.

What companies has Ronald worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ronald has worked for Ralf Hirsch GmbH, Novelis Casthouse GmbH, Linde / RWE Lingen/Ems, BP Lingen, and ABUscon/Borgel (for TSL Bischofsheim).

Which industries is Ronald most experienced in?

Ronald is most experienced in industries like Construction, Energy, and Automotive. Ronald also has some experience in Chemical, Aerospace and Defense, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Ronald most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Ronald worked in recently?

Ronald has recently worked in industries like Energy, Construction, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas has Ronald worked in recently?

Ronald has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Logistics.

What is Ronald's education?

Ronald attended Renault Kempkes for Automotive mechanic.

Does Ronald have any certificates?

Ronald has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Safety Coordinator / RAB 30, Annex C, Occupational Safety Specialist, and Construction Machinery Master.

What is the availability of Ronald?

Ronald is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ronald?

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