Aargau Verkehr AG (AVA)
Aarau
Specialist in Infrastructure Safety (m/f/d) 80-100%
- 09 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Aarau
Job summary
Aargau Verkehr connects people with trains and buses. Join our team!
Tasks
- Plan and conduct safety training and assessments for staff.
- Develop training materials and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Manage safety controls and audits on construction sites.
Skills
- Completed education in construction or railway sector required.
- Strong knowledge of railway regulations and safety standards.
- Effective communication and instructional skills with adults.
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About the job
Aargau Verkehr connects people by train and bus. Every year, we safely, reliably, and environmentally friendly transport over 29 million passengers to their destination. Our motivated and well-trained employees are the heartbeat of our train and bus operations between Zofingen and Zürich Altstetten. Join us and become part of our public transport family.
Specialist in Infrastructure Safety (m/f/d) 80-100%
Connecting people, unlocking potential.
To strengthen our infrastructure team, we are looking for a responsible individual as a Specialist in Infrastructure Safety for the Aarau location from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement.
Your tasks
- You plan, organise and conduct training sessions and examinations according to R RTE 20100 and R RTE 20180 for internal and external personnel
- You develop examination and training materials and ensure compliance with current regulations and standards
- You create and review safety arrangements (SIDI) and assume the role of safety manager if required
- You carry out site inspections and audits, enforce safety requirements and initiate improvement measures
- You manage the training database and ensure timely certification and refresher training
- You support projects and construction sites in all safety-related matters in the track area
- You assess third-party construction applications and accompany their implementation from a safety perspective
- You represent AVA in specialist committees and contribute to the development of industry standards
Your profile
- Completed training in construction or railway sector
- Extensive experience in managing construction sites in railway construction
- Professional certificate in adult education (SVEB certificate)
- Valid examination expert qualification (PEX) (advantageous) or willingness to obtain it (mandatory)
- Experience in conducting training and instruction with adults
- Thorough knowledge of R RTE 20100 and ideally other railway-specific regulations
- Good German language skills and proficient MS Office user skills
- Confident demeanour, assertive and a strong quality and responsibility awareness
- Proactive, structured working style and networked thinking and acting
- Driving licence category B and willingness to occasionally work nights and weekends
We offer
- Varied activity with a lot of personal responsibility in a motivated and committed team
- Support for employees through internal and external further training
- Family-friendly working environment with appreciative corporate culture (e.g. paid coffee breaks, company events)
- Attractive fringe benefits and generous discounts (e.g. free 2nd class GA, at least 5 weeks holiday, extended family allowances, contribution to fitness subscription, attractive pension solutions)
- Modern workplace directly at Aarau station
Are you interested?
Then we look forward to receiving your electronic application! For information, Adrian Lüscher, Head of Infrastructure Projects, is happy to assist you by phone at +41 62 832 83 29.
Then we look forward to receiving your electronic application! For information, Adrian Lüscher, Head of Infrastructure Projects, is happy to assist you by phone at +41 62 832 83 29.
