AddressShape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
We have an opportunity, for suitably qualified Dangerous Goods Compliance Officers to join the Health, Safety and Environment team on a permanent basis, reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent based at the Pinjarra Refinery.
The primary function of the Dangerous Goods Compliance Officer is to ensure the smooth operation of, and site wide adherence to, the Dangerous Goods Compliance and risk mitigation process. Our Officers will ensure the Dangerous Goods Compliance and risk mitigation process is managed seamlessly and always includes an inspection/event, risk assessment and they are managed through the correct cycle.
Our Officers will ensure our processes are compliance with relevant Australian Standards and Regulations and are effective at controlling and mitigating risks associated with Dangerous Goods in storage or in process.
These positions will be offered on a family friendly Monday to Friday roster, with a leisure day off every month to spend more time doing the things you love.
Key role responsibilities include:
Support Dangerous Goods inspection activities.
Coordinate, facilitate and deliver the Dangerous Goods risk assessments for the location.
Provide governance, support, and oversight of the delivery of risk mitigation actions identified for Dangerous Goods risks.
Facilitate/drive incident investigation and reports in compliance with the Dangerous Goods safety (storage and handling of non-explosives) Regulations 2007 and agreements with DMIRS.
Support external audits by regulatory bodies by providing detailed information, coordinating responses and organising/facilitating meetings with relevant personnel.
Provision of advice regarding relevant regulations/standards, risks and stakeholder expectations to safety and leadership teams as well as to local special working groups (Loss of Containment Lead Team, Chemical Burns Team etc.)
What’s on offer:
Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
Monthly Leisure Day
Benefits allowance
Performance related bonus (variable)
16 weeks paid parental leave scheme
Paid annual volunteer hours
Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities
What you can bring to the role:
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with strong governance skills enabling the tracking of risk mitigation actions to ensure progression of the project through others and verification of closure.
Tertiary qualifications in Safety, industrial Hygiene or Engineering
Experience conducting and facilitating risk assessments.
Experience managing relationships and expectations of regulatory bodies (eg. DMIRS)
Working understanding of relevant Acts and Regulations (eg. Dangerous Goods safety (storage and handling of non-explosives) 2007.
Working understanding of the application of Australian Standards (eg. AS1940:2007)
Strong interpersonal skills enabling coordination multi departmental deliverables.
Closing Date: 14th June 2024
About the Location
As one of the world’s largest alumina refineries, our Alcoa Pinjarra Refinery produces approximately 4.7 million metric tons each year. Located within the Shire of Murray in the Peel region of WA, just east of the Pinjarra town site. Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
