Project HSEQ Advisor

Who are we? 

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Visit https://www.wabteccorp.com/ to learn more!

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

 What are we offering you?

• Permanent full-time position
• Hybrid working model - working from home options where applicable to role
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank
• Novated Leasing option
• Lifestyle Discounts with car rentals and hotels
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with? Reporting to the WHSE Manager with the support of the Regional Quality Manager. The Project HSEQ Advisor position is tasked with maintaining, improving, developing and implementing the companies accredited HSEQ management systems to meet both company and legislative requirements. The role is also tasked with managing the HSE and Quality function for projects and providing advice and support to contribute positively to the health, safety and well-being of all employees, contractors and the environment. This position will have direct operational input and responsibility for rail projects within Victoria and in other areas as required by the business.

Where is the position located? This is full time position based from our brand new office in Melbourne and travelling to deliver projects onsite to cover Victorian projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure the appropriate standards of health, safety environmental and quality management are adhered to.
• Identify and improve/develop company HSEQ policies, systems and programs, whilst monitoring legislative requirements to ensure positive WHSE outcomes are reached for staff, clients and contractors.
• Provide HSEQ training and advice to managers and staff on industry best practice.
• Manage accident/incident investigations and prevention initiatives.
• Liaise and represent the company on all WHSE & Q matters with clients, government agencies and the community in general.
• Report on all facets of HSEQ as required.
• Participate and represent HSEQ in tender preparation and review.
• Manage HSEQ within projects with team members.
• Maintains and fosters relationships with current and potential stakeholders, in particular, clients, service providers, contractors, subcontractors, and employees.
• Coordinate and action the Internal and External auditing process for ISO systems and FSC Criteria for projects and assist the WHSE Manager to manage the requirements to maintain accreditations.
• Undertake Quality Management processes to support the projects and the company ISO Management system. This may include but not limited to audits, parts inspections, customer NC investigation and managing supplier quality.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• Minimum Cert IV Workplace Health and Safety.
• Experience and proven track record implementing HSEQ for a contractor within heavy industry at project and corporate level.
• Proficient user of the Microsoft Office Suite – particularly Word / Excel / PowerPoint.
• Prepared to travel regularly and work remotely when required.
• Qualification/significant Experience in investigation methodology such as ICAM / 5 Why Investigation Methods / 8D investigation.
• Certified and experienced in ISO Standards (9001/45001/14001) / Management Systems Auditing including Lead Auditor qualifications and experience.
• Office of the Federal Safety Commission (OFSC) experience including audit and compliance management to the FSC Criteria and Guidelines
• Construction Project Experience

Preferred

• Experience in a Rail Construction, Signalling and Commissioning Environment.
• Cert IV Training & Assessment Qualification.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity: Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. 

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. 

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression. This also includes providing meaningful employment for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and refugees or asylum seekers. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.