Senior HSE Advisor

Description

About the business and the role

Hitachi Rail STS is a leading technology company operating in the global Railway & Mass Transit Transportation Systems business with the provision of traffic management, planning, train control and signaling systems and services.

We are recruiting for a Senior HSE Advisor to join our Brisbane project delivery team. 

The role will be responsible for providing Health, Safety and Environmental support for our Brisbane project. 

The primary purpose is to contribute to influence positive attitudes and behaviors that foster a positive safety culture, ensure continuous improvement and good corporate governance of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.     

The secondary purpose is to support the Alliance HSE Manager to provide expert advice, support and coordination to maintain compliance with Workplace Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) legislation IMS and client requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-profile rail infrastructure project as part of a global team.   

Key accountabilities include, but not limited to:

• Leadership of the HSE function on the Project.
• Development and implementation of management plans.
• Providing technical advice and coaching including safety leadership, risk management, HSE systems, incident investigation, audits and training.
• Drive continuous improvement of HSE, contributing to implementation of best practice, improved safety leadership, engagement with the workforce and influencing of positive behaviors.
• Ensure all activities undertaken on the project comply with applicable Health Safety and Environment related legislation and STS IMS, contractual and principal contractor requirements.

We are looking for a person with:

• Tertiary qualification in HSE and 5+ years’ experience in a high-risk industry.
• Experience in the rail industry, a client facing role and acting as Principal Contractor highly regarded.
• Experience in reporting with good attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence and work effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations is essential.