Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor - ARARAT
AUSTRALIA Personal services
Job description
3272966
Additional Cities
Ararat, Ballarat
Career Level
Experienced
Relocation Assistance
No
Business
GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment
Renewable Energy Digital Services
Function
Environmental Health & Safety
Country/Territory
Australia
Postal Code
3377
Role Summary/Purpose
This role is based in Ararat VIC, and it's primary function of this role is to provide Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional advise and hands on support to three Wind Farm Sites in Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. (Ararat VIC, Willogoleche SA and Silverton NSW) You will be required to travel amongst the three sites.
Essential Responsibilities
This position is considered a member of GE's Renewable Energy Services team, and will not have any direct reports. You will be responsible for;
· Implementation and development of the Environment, Health and Safety management plan and systems.
· Ensure site compliance to applicable management systems, legislation and standards.
· Assist site leadership with major works scope planning.
· Develop, implement and deliver EHS program training, monitor and manage competency record control.
· Drive key performance indicators within the business to achieve annual targets.
· Carry out workplace inspections and audits
· Complete all required internal and external reporting in a timely manner.
· Promote our culture and Stop Work Authority with workers and contractors.
· Contribute to weekly site EHS coordination meetings.
· Investigate incidents and events and complete reporting within required time frames.
· Liaise with all operational stakeholders on EHS related matters.
· Maintain record keeping to company requirements
· Manage training requirements and records.
· Review Contracts and plans to capture scope progression
· Coordinate emergency event response and drills.
· Assist in PPE management for the team, deliver training as required.
· Ensure environmental compliance throughout operational activities.
· Carry out internal site compliance audits
Qualifications/Requirements
· 3 years experience in Wind industry or related industries and construction
· Nationally recognised Work Health and Safety (WHS) qualification
· Accident Investigation experience and Qualification with a recognised system (Taproot/ ICAM)
· Construction Induction for WHS
· Delivering presentations and site level training.
· Development of management systems
Desired Characteristics
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
· Ability to work independently.
· Strong problem solving skills.
· Proactive and engaging nature.
About Us
GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country
Australia
Primary State/Province
Victoria
Primary City
Ararat