ABOUT THE JOB OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a qualified Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) professional who has extensive experience in a leadership role within the Industrial sector. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining ISO systems and accreditation.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime work required. The role involves regular travel to regional areas.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Industrial Manager, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Companies HSEQ Management system ensuring adherence to legislative requirements for all phases of the contract scope (design, construct, commission, and maintenance).
The role will provide technical capability to drive the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the Integrated Document Management System to meet legal, contractual, and ISO requirements and guidelines.
As a HSEQ Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Implementing processes to ensure communication and compliance with all HSEQ policies and procedures.
- Ensuring all staff and contractors are appropriately trained to comply with procedures.
- Coordinating HSEQ documentation to relevant personnel including safety plans, SOPS, risk registers, training registers etc.
- Acting as an internal coach and advisor to team members and leaders so HSEQ skills and knowledge are transferred across the business.
- Assisting with initial project start-up, including the development of project specific documentation.
- Conducting site inductions for contractors, visitors, and new staff.
- Assisting with the pre-qualification and mobilisation to Projects.
- Facilitating Risk Assessments and providing coaching on risk management.
- Undertaking, or leading investigations in relation to safety related incidents, accidents, near misses or issues and providing recommendations through the contractual and business line leadership team.
- Monitoring and reporting on the progress of appropriate corrective actions.
- Supporting the implementation of corrective and preventive strategies.
- Coordinating and assisting with internal and external HSEQ audits as directed (e.g. ISO, medical accreditation audits).
- Building and maintaining productive internal and external relationships, including maintaining productive relationships with internal clients and other key stakeholders.
- Assisting with contractor management and change management processes.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE
- Tertiary Qualification in Workplace/Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental or equivalent.
- Formal training in incident investigation (ICAM).
- Proven experience in ISO compliance and accreditation.
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in Safety/Environment/Quality or relevant industry role.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret procedures to suit plant and equipment and the working environment based on risk management processes and principles.
- Management Systems and Lead Auditor qualifications.
- Significant exposure to green/brown field construction and commissioning environments.
- High level of understanding and managing of contractor workforces under OFSC (Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner).