Bernhard Wesener - EHS Project Mgr., External Auditor

Neufeld an der Leitha, Austria

Experience

Oct 2025 - Present

4 months

External Auditor

TÜV SÜD LG Österreich GmbH

Jun 2025 - Present

8 months

Austria

Hybrid

Safety Specialist for All Business 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 Datacenter VIE02 (AT) (08/2024 – 09/2025): Worked as a consultant (EHS Manager) during the construction phase
Project Microsoft Austria – New Substation VIE03 (AT) (11/2024 – 06/2025): Worked 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 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 datacenter in Vienna (AT) (01/2024 – 07/2024): Worked as a consultant (EHS Manager / site coordination) during the construction phase
Project Microsoft Austria – New Datacenter VIE01 (AT) (09/2023 – 03/2024): Worked 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): Worked as a consultant (EHS Manager / site coordination) during the construction phase

Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

3 months

Visp, Switzerland

EHS Manager

ZAUNERGROUP

Lonza project – new pharmaceutical production facility in Visp (CH): Served as consultant (EHS Manager) during the construction phase

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

6 months

Schwechat, Austria

EHS Manager

BORSIG GmbH

OMV project – replacement of a steam boiler at the Schwechat CHP plant (AT): Served as consultant (EHS Manager) during the construction phase

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 1 month

Lead Auditor ISO 9001, 45001, SCC

Sicherheitstechnisches Büro

Oversaw quality assurance and audit systems according to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and SCC
Built and further developed 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 (from 2017): Implemented and coordinated process requirements for 4 lubricant plants (supply chain) as well as the sales area (Auto & Industry) in the Central Cluster E&A (DACH). Implemented and carried out field inspections to verify existing high-risk OMS processes. Advised and trained leadership to boost engagement.
Focal point HITRA – HSSE department (from 2015): Developed task-based risk assessments for routine activities in all production and storage areas. Coordinated and conducted risk assessments according to the HITRA methodology.
HSSE Advisor Supply Chain (from 2010): Identified and managed HSSE risks and improvement opportunities in the lubricant plant (production, storage, logistics). Developed and implemented measures to reduce risks. Provided technical support to management on regional and international HSSE agendas.

Apr 2005 - Oct 2010

5 years 7 months

Automation Technician / Commissioning

Siemens AG Österreich

Automation Technician – Siemens I IS (03/2008 – 09/2010): Planned and commissioned reels in hot strip mills with long-term assignments abroad in India, China, Italy and Turkey.
Interim planning – Siemens SIS (02/2008 – 03/2008): Coordinated and planned construction work for new hardware and oversaw contractor activities in data centers.
CFO IT Region WSE at Nokia Siemens Networks (02/2007 – 02/2008): Responsible for budget, inventory management and internal IT liaison.
Communications service technician – Siemens UTRAN (04/2005 – 01/2007): Commissioned UMTS systems, performed software upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting with assignments in Malta and Slovakia.

Nov 2003 - Mar 2005

1 year 5 months

Graz, Austria

On-site

Paramedic

Austrian Red Cross Graz

Served as paramedic and ambulance driver

Oct 2001 - Sep 2002

1 year

Graz, Austria

Civil Service

Austrian Red Cross Graz

Civil service

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 Management · Leadership and Management · Vienna, Austria

Oct 1997 - Jun 1998

Tellico Plains High School

High School Diploma · Tellico Plains, United States

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Expert in safety inspections of non-residential buildings according to ÖNORM B 1301:2016-04-15

Austrian Standards plus GmbH

Expert in safety inspections of residential buildings according to ÖNORM B 1300:2018-02-01

Austrian Standards plus GmbH

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Experience

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EHS Manager

PORR Bau GmbH

Site Coordinator

BUNGE Austria GmbH

EHS Manager

Exyte Central Europe GmbH

EHS Manager

ZAUNERGROUP

EHS Manager

BORSIG GmbH

Lead Auditor ISO 9001, 45001, SCC

Sicherheitstechnisches Büro

HSSE Manager and OMS Integrator

BP Europa SE, ZN BP Austria

Automation Technician / Commissioning

Siemens AG Österreich

Paramedic

Austrian Red Cross Graz

Civil Service

Austrian Red Cross Graz

Summary

Languages

Education

WU Executive Academy

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

WU Executive Academy

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

Tellico Plains High School

High School Diploma · Tellico Plains, United States

Certifications & licenses

Expert in safety inspections of non-residential buildings according to ÖNORM B 1301:2016-04-15

Austrian Standards plus GmbH

Expert in safety inspections of residential buildings according to ÖNORM B 1300:2018-02-01

Austrian Standards plus GmbH

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