Workplace Safety & Operational Risk Independent Consultant - Sweden

About dss+

At dss+, you don’t just deliver projects - you help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future. We are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations in high-risk and asset-intensive industries to solve complex operational challenges across safety, operational excellence, and sustainability. With a heritage rooted in DuPont’s industrial operations, we combine deep expertise, practical problem-solving, and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.

Why This Role

This role focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes through expertise in operational risk management, safety, and behavioural coaching within complex operational environments. As a freelance SME, you will play a key role in supporting client engagements across Sweden, combining assessment, auditing, and coaching to drive meaningful and sustainable change in safety and operational performance.

Why This Industry At dss+, we work across a range of high-risk, asset-intensive industries including chemicals, oil & gas, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and utilities. We partner with organisations to improve safety, operational performance, and sustainability — delivering measurable impact at scale. This role offers the opportunity to work across industries, gaining exposure to complex operational challenges and contributing to meaningful outcomes.

Your Impact at dss+

You will support the delivery of operational risk and safety transformation programmes, working directly with client teams to assess risks, strengthen capabilities, and embed sustainable cultural and behavioural change.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct operational risk assessments and site audits across client environments
• Support the identification of safety, risk, and performance improvement opportunities
• Deliver coaching and training interventions to embed behavioural and cultural change
• Work directly with client stakeholders at all levels to strengthen safety leadership and accountability
• Support the implementation of operational risk management frameworks and practices
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements
• Contribute to the successful delivery of short- and long-term transformation programmes

What You’ll Experience at dss+

Deliver on our Purpose Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps save lives, improve performance, and advance sustainability for our clients and their people.

Develop your Trusted Expertise Gain early autonomy and real accountability, working closely with senior clients on complex, high-impact challenges.

Thrive in a Culture of Respect Join an inclusive and collaborative environment where your voice is valued, your curiosity is encouraged, and your wellbeing is supported.

Who You Are

You bring strong analytical thinking, a curious mindset, and the ability to work effectively in diverse, international environments. You are comfortable engaging with stakeholders, solving complex problems, and contributing to meaningful outcomes.

You are an experienced operational risk professional with a strong track record in safety and coaching within industrial environments. You are either an established freelancer or available for contract-based assignments and able to deliver impact from day one.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in operational risk management and workplace safety
• Proven experience delivering coaching and training to stakeholders at all organisational levels
• Experience within asset-intensive industries such as chemicals, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or utilities
• Experience supporting management of change and embedding safety culture initiatives

Capabilities

• Strong coaching, facilitation, and training skills
• Ability to assess complex operational environments and identify improvement opportunities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capability
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently in client environments

Education & Languages

• Master’s degree in Engineering, HSE, Business, or a related field
• Fluency in Swedish (mandatory requirement)
• Strong English communication skills

Mobility

• Willingness to travel across Sweden and the Nordics as required
• Availability to work on both short- and long-term freelance assignments

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