Health And Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer

Power Electronics is a Spanish company specialising in the design and manufacture of electrical equipment for renewable projects (including solar farms, battery stations and electrical vehicle charging) and the industrial sector. Our technology is used around the world by some of the biggest energy and resources companies, assisting them to meet their energy needs. 

Due to the strong growth of Power Electronics Australia, this exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, efficient, and motivated person to join our well-respected, industry leading company.

This new position is a full-time role based at our Head Office in Hemmant QLD. 

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will implement and manage safety procedures and systems at project sites and the warehouse/test/repair area.

Your duties will include:

• Implementation, communication, and management of Safety Management Systems across all project sites and warehouse/test/repair area.
• Liaising with Project Management teams and Subcontractors, including SWMS reviews, safety management plan creation for specific projects, toolbox meetings and induction.
• Assisting the team in the safe delivery of on-site activities.
• Providing expertise to the business for all work Health and Safety matters including continual updating of safety policies and procedures, in line with current/new legislation.
• Completing safety audits, including some interstate travel to audit project sites as required, 
• Coordinating OH&S training.
• Lead CFT (Cross-functional team) meetings to monitor and ensure the implementation of initiatives and actions aimed at improving Health and Safety.
• Incident reporting and investigation and closeouts.
• Ensure WHS Committee meetings are held, and drive initiatives and actions from the meetings.
• Complete risk assessments for all plant and equipment
• Ensure risk assessments & Standard Operating Procedures are regularly reviewed for safety compliance.
• Create and maintain records relating to safety training, checks, toolbox talks and meetings.
• Liaise with the Safety team at Head Office Spain and ensure implementation of group safety policies and procedures.

The successful applicant must have the following attributes:

• Qualifications and experience in Work Health and Safety.
• 2 years minimum in a similar HSE Safety role within the construction/contractor industry
• Robust knowledge of HSE legislation, regulations, codes of practice and safe systems of work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate with the Site Supervisors and Project Management team to ensure all safety requirements are implemented.
• Able to support and coach a team of skilled trades and subcontractors in a range of HSE matters.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office
• First aid qualification, (or ability to obtain)

Beneficial but not essential

• Electrical qualifications or experience
• Experience in a safety role within the Construction and/or Electricity Industries
• Exposure to Electrical projects 
• Knowledge in OSHAS 18001 / ISO 45001

What’s in it for you?

• Power Electronics is a global energy company operating in over 40 countries. 
• Long established and trusted name in the industry. 
• Great team and people focused work culture.
• Further Career prospects in a growing company
• Join an innovative company building energy efficient communities. 

Next Steps

If you are interested and meet the selection criteria, apply with an up-to-date resume and cover-letter via the apply instructions on this website. 

Please note that we are can only accept applications from those with full working rights in Australia.