AddressSims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.
A permanent, full-time employment opportunity based in Western Australia, reporting to the Regional EHS Partner – Western Region APAC (WA, VIC, TAS, SA, NT). You will be responsible for providing effective Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) managerial and technical support to Sims facilities across the region, and be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team of EHS professionals.
You will champion a care-based safety culture and ensure Sims remains a responsible corporate citizen in environmental matters, supporting the timely delivery of EHS strategies and initiatives in line with our organizational goals.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Coach operations in effectively implementing and using our EHS management systems and act as an escalation point for complex matters.
- Conduct analyses from EHS data to facilitate decision-making at a management level.
- Work with operations on the effective use of EHS tools such as Risk Assessments and Critical Control Verifications.
- Participate in applicable internal and external audits and guide corrective actions.
- Lead site-specific / technical training development and implementation where needed.
- Support the investigation of significant EHS events or incidents and identify and communicate corrective actions/learnings.
- Provide insight on process hazards, and risk ratings on incidents, Safe Work Procedures, and Job Safety Environment Analysis
- Support the injury management, workers' compensation and return to work process.
Essential Criteria:
- A tertiary qualification in Environment, Health & Safety or equivalent.
- Experience in a high-hazard industrial environment, having site-wide responsibility for safety and health issues
- Experience working/implementing workplace health, safety, and environment management systems.
- Leadership and training experience relating to job performance and Safety on the job.
- Driver’s license and ability to travel within the Western Australian region.
Desirable criteria:
- Technical and/or professional certifications such as Industrial Hygiene, Worker's Compensation management.
In return, we offer:
- Join an environmentally conscious company recognized as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimizing waste, and protecting the environment.
- Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counseling and support services through our tailored EAP program.
- BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
- Exposure to world-class recycling solutions with a truly promote-from-within culture.
- Opportunity to learn and grow in the EHS world, where training and career progression are highly supported.
- Work-life balance with our flexible work arrangements, allowing you to customize your schedule to better suit your personal and professional commitments.
- Protect your financial security with complimentary salary continuance insurance.
Interested?
Click ‘Apply’ and upload your resume + cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sims Metal acknowledges Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live and gives respect to their Elders both past, present, and emerging.
With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.
A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. We are exemplary members of the communities in which we operate and are responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.
Find Out More…
Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.
