Safety Consultant

The Safety Consultant will play a pivotal role in supporting Omron's commitment to machinery safety, compliance, and the ongoing development of safety-related services within the UK & Ireland. This multifaceted position involves:

• Machinery Safety Consultancy: Delivering expert assessments and recommendations to help customers achieve compliance with EU Directives, International Standards, and local regulations while ensuring their machinery meets legal and safety norms.
• Local Strategic Project Management: Leading remediation and safety improvement projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and Omron's internal processes.
• Safety Service Business Development Support: Collaborating with the sales team to grow the Safety Services portfolio by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and establishing long-term relationships with customers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with internal teams, system integrators, and customers to ensure the successful implementation of safety solutions and driving process improvements across projects.

Purpose of the job: The Safety Consultant will predominantly deliver Machinery Safety Consultancy Services in the UK and Ireland. In addition, the role will imply Strategic Project Management services for remediation projects and require the ongoing support of our sales team in the development of our safety service business.

As a Safety Consultant you will serve as a critical link between technical compliance requirements and practical, customer-focused solutions. This role is integral to Omron’s mission of advancing safety engineering standards within industrial environments while driving the growth and success of our safety service offerings.

Primary Consultancy Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth audits of customer machinery to assess compliance according to EN ISO12100, EN ISO13489 and subordinated standards.
• Perform detailed hazard identification and risk assessment across various phases of a machine’s lifecycle, including design, installation, operation, and decommissioning.
• Develop actionable, cost-effective remediation plans aligned with EU Directives and International Standards, ensuring operational efficiency without compromising safety.
• Prepare comprehensive reports that clearly articulate findings, assessments, and recommendations, adhering to Omron's documentation and quality standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor, building relationships with customers to understand their unique challenges and safety requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities for engagement, either independently or in collaboration with the Omron sales team, to drive consultancy service adoption.
• Support the generation of well-structured Safety Service proposals, leveraging established methodologies, tools, and pricing frameworks.
• Contribute to Omron’s Quality Assurance (QA) initiatives, supporting both local and European compliance frameworks when needed.

Secondary Local Project Management Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of safety remediation projects, coordinating efforts across all stakeholders, including customers, system integrators, and internal teams.
• Ensure project milestones are met by maintaining clear communication, addressing challenges promptly, and fostering collaboration.
• Review and validate safety designs, ensuring they meet risk assessment requirements and comply with local and European regulations.
• Oversee the installation and validation phases of remediation projects, ensuring quality and compliance with agreed safety standards.
• Prepare or verify detailed Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS) and validate design documentation, including mechanical guarding and safety control systems.
• Provide training or guidance to stakeholders as necessary to support project success and compliance.

Broader Organisational Impact:

• Act as a key contributor to Omron’s reputation for excellence in safety engineering, supporting the company’s strategic goals of fostering customer trust and advancing industry safety standards.
• Assist in growing the Safety Service business by identifying trends, capturing customer insights, and contributing to the continuous improvement of Omron’s service offerings.
• Support the alignment of local activities with Omron’s European safety strategy, contributing to cross-regional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Represent Omron at industry events, conferences, or workshops, promoting the company’s expertise in safety engineering and fostering business development opportunities.

The role implies a travel time of approximately 50%, primarily in the UK and Ireland. Occasional assignments in other European countries may be possible. Following the focus of onsite operations, the candidate should be based in the South of England.

Typical KPI’s:

• UK & EMEA Safety Service Budget.
• UK Services Budget.
• UK Safety Products Budget.
• UK & EMEA Overall Billings.
• Soft KPI’s as discussed with Line Manager.

Accountabilities:

• Business Strategy: Implementation of the OMRON Safety Services Strategy in the UK. Implementation and communication of the Safety Service Business processes. Support the sales team in the identification of clear strategic remediation opportunities.
• Delivery of Omron UK Services Strategy: Ensure that Safety Services Business processes are followed as per detailed with the Functional Safety Management plan. Report all non-conformances with Safety Service Business Processes. Manage local sales business expectations, report accurately on time scales and through discussion identify only the strategic and actionable opportunities that as a business should be pursued. Support QA Process.
• Customer Support: Clearly communicate with customers and project delivery partners through all phases of the Safety Services delivery process. Understand customer needs and production processes to arrive at practical, actionable documentation. Provide clear and concise Safety Service documentation. Support Customers through discussion on the design and implementation of practical and compliant remediation solutions.
• Training: When required assist in the delivery of Machinery Safety training.
• External Team Alignment: Support and manage Safety Services pipeline expectations with Omron UK Sales team in alignment with OSSE HQ. Work closely with the Omron UK Safety Application Team.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• Consultant Safety Engineer
• Educational requirements: Bachelor or University degree / Technician Training with 10 years industrial experience. Professional Safety certification (e.g. TUV) or in preparation to attain such status.
• Experience requirements: Work experience in consulting projects for machinery safety. Work experience and knowledge of applicable EU Directives and industrial machinery safety standards (EN, ISO, etc.). Electrical / controls background associated with industrial machinery. Experience and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic concepts. Experience in applying and documenting application standards for a variety of manufacturing machinery. Experience in conducting training and presenting in customer meetings. Project Management experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to convert identifiable needs into solutions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers, and authorities.