Ronald Jess - 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 (QA) , and Production/Manufacturing . Ronald also has some experience in Logistics , Project Management , and Human Resources (HR) .

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 (QA) , and Logistics .

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Xanten, Germany

Experience

Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

6 months

HSE Manager

Ralf Hirsch GmbH

Site inspections and briefings during Hitachi converter rebuild
Creation and review of risk assessments and RAMS
Processing of work permits
Conducting training sessions for slingers

Feb 2025 - May 2025

4 months

Voerde, Germany

HSE Manager

Novelis Casthouse GmbH

HSE support during demolition and reconstruction work on an aluminum casting 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 processes for the construction of a hydrogen electrolysis plant
Registration and orientation of new employees
Reviewing method statements and risk assessments
Evaluating workplace inspections and LMRA

Mar 2024 - Jun 2024

4 months

Lingen, Germany

HSE / Trainer

BP Lingen

Training BP employees as crane operators (overhead cranes) and slingers
Carrying out rigger assessments to qualify slingers
Setting up onboarding containers for lifting and assembly work
Overseeing lifting operations during TAR 2024

Jan 2024 - Feb 2024

2 months

Bischofsheim, Germany

HSE Manager

ABUscon/Borgel (for TSL Bischofsheim)

HSE support during construction of a data center (facade and roof)
Briefing employees before starting work
Checking checklists for rented machines and equipment

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

3 months

Seegebiet Mansfelder Land, Germany

HSE Manager

ABUscon/SBG (for Romonta)

HSE management during the construction of a waste incineration plant
Site inspections and reporting
Adapting site briefings and work processes according to TOP
Coordinating exclusion zones during 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

Checking employees' knowledge in load slinging
Selecting and using load lifting equipment
Communicating plant rules for assembly and lifting operations

Sep 2022 - Mar 2023

7 months

Lingen, Germany

Crane Coordinator / HSE

BP Lingen

Preparation for the 2023 shutdown
Setting up and conducting the rigger assessment (slinger/signalman test)
Communicating specific plant rules
Planning and monitoring lifting operations during TAR 2023

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

2 months

Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany

HSE Manager (vacation cover)

Daichy-Sankyo

Overseeing the new construction project of the pharmaceutical plant

Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

4 months

Schwarzheide, Germany

Coordinating crane activities

BASF - EBMI - CAM project

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

FASI / Crane Specialist & Coordinator

Steag Energy / BP Gelsenkirchen-Scholven

Coordination of various trades and crane operations during the construction of a water treatment plant
Developing a rescue plan involving the plant fire brigade
Conducting site-specific briefings and morning toolboxes
Reviewing work permits and clearance measurements of pits
Setting up escape routes and access roads

Dec 2019 - May 2020

6 months

Cologne, Germany

HSE Supervisor

Ineos Worringen

Typical FASI tasks during the construction of a gas/steam power plant
Supervision and coordination of crane operations

Sep 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year 2 months

Cologne, Germany

HSE Supervisor

Shell – Cologne Godorf

Providing HSE support for new construction and expansion of refinery facilities
Processing work permits
Scheduling and ordering truck-mounted cranes for lifting and transport operations
Monitoring contractors in steel construction, concrete, and earthworks

Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

8 months

Worms, Germany

Occupational Safety Specialist

Synthomer Worms

Integrating safety measures to improve contractor performance
Maintaining an accident-free project through intensive support

Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 5 months

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Occupational Safety Specialist / Safety and Health Coordinator

BP Refinery Scholven

Analyzing existing work processes to improve safety performance
Reviewing earthworks and building construction activities
Focusing on the safe execution of crane operations, crane studies, and risk assessments
Monitoring machinery inspections and winch usage durations

Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

2 months

Krefeld, Germany

Occupational Safety Specialist

Huntsman

Supervised installation of a special system in the titanium dioxide plant
Coordinated operational processes with plant management and contractors
Eliminated hazards from ongoing operations

Feb 2016 - May 2016

4 months

Wesseling, Germany

Safety Coordinator

Shell Refinery Cologne-Wesseling

Monitored activities during shutdowns
Prevented hazards from overlapping tasks

Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

2 months

Krefeld, Germany

Safety Specialist / Safety Coordinator

Lanxess Uerdingen

Coordinated and supervised work during the construction of the new SO2 transfer station and tank farm
Carried out standard safety specialist tasks in the final project phase

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

4 months

Wuppertal, Germany

Safety Specialist / Safety Coordinator

Axalta - Coatings

Safety coordination in a production hall (steel work, electrical, civil engineering)
Identified hazards and implemented countermeasures
Conducted toolbox talks to raise employee awareness

Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

1 year

Ludwigshafen, Germany

HSE Officer

BASF Ludwigshafen

Performed typical HSE activities during the construction of the TDI plant
Monitored crane and transport operations
Conducted training for signalers and riggers

Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

2 months

Dormagen, Germany

Acting HSE Manager

Weber Rohrleitungsbau (Bayer Chemie Park)

Monitoring crane and transport operations 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 for crane operations

Total – Leuna Refinery

Advising on crane, transport, and lifting operations
Checking critical lifts and heavy transports
Conducting toolbox talks and regular meetings with crane companies
Contributing to risk assessments
Documenting HSE activities and investigating accidents
Monitoring compliance with customer-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 with capacities 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 Europe (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 Europe (HKW Duisburg-Walsum)

Monitoring the procedures for commissioning the power plant
Holding meetings to report status and integrate safety measures
Setting up exclusion zones for pressure tests and leak tests
Ensuring the mandatory wearing of PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses)
Conducting workplace inspections to check on implemented measures

Oct 2012 - Oct 2012

1 month

Hamm, Germany

HSE Manager

RWE Coal-Fired Power Plant Hamm-Uentrop

Supervision of steel construction work for the installation of electrostatic filters
Conducting safety briefings with the help of interpreters
Analysis of work with fall hazards
Creating a rescue plan for retrieving injured persons from heights (approx. 30 m)

May 2010 - Dec 2011

1 year 8 months

Friedeburg, Germany

Site Officer / HSE Manager

Walter Bau / Ten Brinke (Crystal Gas Plant Etzel)

Preparing work instructions for excavations, concrete work, and large-scale formwork
Instructing new employees on site regulations
Coordinating with interpreters in international teams
Monitoring safety measures and risk assessments
Inspecting construction machinery and equipment according to accident prevention regulations
Taking preventive actions to avoid hazards
Reviewing machine-related authorizations

May 1998 - Apr 2010

12 years

Owner

Construction Machinery and Crane Service Ronald Jess

Renting a 50 t capacity mobile crane
Performing repairs and safety inspections (UVV) on construction machinery and workshop equipment
Testing safety devices on stationary drilling and turning machines, truck loading ramps and rolling gates
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, rammers, industrial trucks, as well as automotive and tower cranes
Inspecting machines according to accident prevention regulations (UVV) of the trade association for construction machinery

Jun 1981 - Dec 1998

17 years 7 months

Kalkar, Germany

Employed Crane Operator (Telescopic Cranes)

Construction Company Mölders

Operating telescopic cranes with up to 120 t capacity
Successfully completed advanced training as a construction machinery specialist (IHK), trainer (AdA), and construction machinery master (IHK)

Apr 1979 - Aug 1980

1 year 5 months

Rotenburg, Germany

Compulsory Military Service (Private First Class)

Maintenance Battalion

Repair and maintenance of tracked and wheeled vehicles
Office duties in battalion administration
Recording of working hours
Monitoring timely completion of vehicles
Reporting operational readiness to companies

Aug 1976 - Apr 1979

2 years 9 months

Automotive Mechanic

Various Employers

Aug 1973 - Jul 1976

3 years

Xanten, Germany

Training as an Automotive Mechanic

Renault Kempkes

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Construction (31.5 years), Energy (7.5 years), Automotive (5.5 years), Chemical (2.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (1.5 years), and Metals and Mining (0.5 years).

Construction

Energy

Automotive

Chemical

Aerospace and Defense

Metals and Mining

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (42.5 years), Quality Assurance (24.5 years), Production (3 years), Logistics (1.5 years), Project Management (1.5 years), and Human Resources (0.5 years).

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

Car mechanic · Xanten, Germany

Aug 1965 - Jun 1973

Hauptschule Xanten

Secondary school diploma · Xanten, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Safety Coordinator / RAB 30, Annex C

Berufsgenossenschaft Bau, Wuppertal-Haan

Specialist in Occupational Safety

Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsgesundheit Dresden

Construction Machinery Master

IHK Essen-Ruhr

Trainer (ADA certificate)

IHK Essen/Mülheim ad.Ruhr

Master Specialist in Construction Machinery

Ausbildungszentrum der Bauindustrie

Certified Machinist

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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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 (QA), and Production/Manufacturing. Ronald also has some experience in Logistics, Project Management, and Human Resources (HR).

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 (QA), and Logistics.

What is Ronald's education?

Ronald attended Renault Kempkes for Car mechanic.

Does Ronald have any certificates?

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

What is the availability of Ronald?

Ronald will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Ronald?

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