AddressJob Title
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager
Location
Perth, Australia
About Us
Ingersoll Rand is a global market leader with a broad range of innovative and mission-critical air, fluid, energy, medical technologies and life science, providing services and solutions to increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We have more than 165 years of experience and innovative expertise.
Job Summary
The Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with HSEQ regulations, implementing safety & quality programs and promoting a culture of safety and quality across all levels of the organisation.
Responsibilities
ISO Accreditation Management and Compliance Assurance:
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of ISO standards relevant to Health, Environment, Safety, and Quality (HESQ).
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards through regular audits, reviews, and updates to existing procedures and processes.
- Lead the preparation and coordination of external audits for ISO accreditation.
- Assure full compliance with all EHS regulations from Australian government and Municipal, as well as Ingersoll Rand’s EHS requirements.
HSEQ Management:
- Develop, implement, review and maintain HSEQ policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and to align with Ingersoll Rand strategies, policies, and local industry standards.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, inspections and audits at all branch sites to identify areas of improvement, mitigate risks/hazards and adhere to HSEQ protocols.
- Monitor changes in legislation and industry best practices to ensure compliance and update accordingly where required.
- Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformances to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Manage corrective actions and ensure its timeliness and effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety, environment and quality practices.
Client Portals/Tender Management:
- Maintain and update HSEQ documentation on client portals.
- Ensure all client-specific HSEQ requirements are documented, accessible, and implemented.
- Assist in providing responses for HSEQ sections in tender documents.
- Ensure all HSEQ requirements are met for new projects and contracts.
- Collaborate with the tender team to provide accurate and comprehensive HSEQ information.
- Regularly inspect all branch offices with regional to detect existing or potential safety, health, and/or environmental hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow-up to ensure measures have been implemented
- Conduct ride-alongs with employees to uncover risks and coach/mentor employees on safe driving practices.
- Develop and implement programs for pollution prevention/sustainability.
- Participate in cross-sector EHS compliance audits when required.
Reporting:
- Compile and analyse incident data to identify trends and patterns and make recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare and submit reports on HSEQ performance, including incident statistics, to management and relevant regulatory bodies as required.
Workers Compensation Management:
- Manage workers' compensation claims and ensure timely processing.
- Liaise with insurance providers and legal advisors regarding claims.
- Monitor and report on workers' compensation costs and trends.
Injury Management:
- Oversee the injury management process, including initial response, investigation, and follow-up.
- Develop and implement injury management plans to support employee recovery and return to work.
- Maintain accurate injury records and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
Sub-contractor Management:
- Evaluate the HSEQ performance of suppliers and contractors and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable standards.
- Collaborate with procurement and contract management teams to establish HESQ criteria for supplier and contractor selection and evaluation.
Training:
- Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on HESQ policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Provide expert advice and support on HSEQ matters to all staff to ensure understanding and compliance with HSEQ requirements.
- Facilitate and lead HSEQ Committee and seminars to promote continuous improvement and awareness.
- Prepare and roll out monthly Toolbox Talks, Safety Newsletter and Safety Alerts for distribution across all Branches.
Key Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science or related field.
- Proven experience in in a similar HSEQ role, preferably in a relevant industry such as manufacturing and/or construction.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations and audits.
- Strong understanding of HSEQ regulations and standards.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong ethical standards.
- Familiar with HSEQ management systems and software tools.
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
- Ability to do travel within New Zealand and Australia (up to 50%)
What we Offer
Our benefits – location dependant (vehicle/car allowance, Superannuation etc), but ALWAYS include Company Share Ownership Scheme
