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Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Auckland, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 20, 2020

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Category
Environmental Engineering/Sciences
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
angle-right Job no: 573019
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Auckland
Categories: Health Safety & Environment

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 12,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

Downer is making bold moves to embed HSE in Operational Excellence and is implementing the right organisation wide strategy to prepare our people and our clients to succeed in achieving industry-leading performance in HSE.

We are committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful and this position presents you with an opportunity to add high value while experiencing long-term career growth.

The role
Based in Auckland and covering the Northern region you will be responsible for all Health, Safety and Environmental aspects across a range of road construction and maintenance contracts.

You'll be joining a team at the forefront of HSE in NZ and your core purpose is to transfer HSE knowledge to our operations people and support their capability to confidently make good decisions around HSE that enhance the performance of their teams. You will be a trainer, coach, mentor and technical support expert.

We are focused on a collaborative and engaging approach rather than one based solely on legal compliance, integrating HSE best practice disciplines into day to day work activities and operational mind set and behaviours will establish this post holder as the epitome of a 'best practice' HSE Practitioner. Your success will be measured by the effective ownership of HSE disciplines within all levels of the operational teams.

In return we offer:
  • Development opportunities for you to grow your subject matter knowledge base and become a leading go-to HSE industry expert.
  • Working for a leading and stable organisation with plenty of opportunities for career growth and clear career progression to achieve your ambitions.
  • Stable, supportive and collaborative working environment
  • A competitive remuneration package including a company vehicle
  • Interaction - opportunity to support, mentor and work with a diverse group of people
  • This is the perfect position for a passionate HSE professional who really wants to make a difference in returning the team home to their families at the end of the day

About you
You will be a natural problem solver who uses their initiative and has excellent communications skills, coupled with prior experience in a similar operational environment, including particular application and implementation of HSE process and disciplines.

Your toolbox will also include
  • Experience in verification protocols aimed at attaining ACC Accredited Employer Programme accreditation
  • A proven track record in driving a 'just culture' that support HSE management, encouraging and rewarding excellence
  • The ability to influence HSE in planning and implementation stages of work activities with aim to create a zero harm culture
  • Understanding and delivery of effective rehabilitation as required under ACC Accredited Employer Programme
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001

This will all be coupled by your ability to coach, mentor and empower others to own and lead a positive HSE culture.

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