HSE Advisor

Description

Job Title

HSE Advisor

Reporting to

Snr HSE Manager

Job Overview

As a HSE Advisor, you will be responsible for providing Health, Safety and Environmental support for our operations.

The primary purpose is to contribute to the HSE team’s goals to influence positive attitudes and behaviours that foster a positive safety culture, ensure continuous improvement and good corporate governance of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

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

Location and geographical area of responsibility

As per site and / or project location

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure activities undertaken on the project or site, comply with applicable Health Safety and Environment related legislation, GBMS, contractual and principal contractor requirements as required
• Coordinate and guide the implementation of HSE GBMS System and Risk Management Procedures, in consultation with Managers, Supervisors and workers
• Conduct HSE Performance Measure Reviews (Workplace Inspections, Observations and Internal Audits) and prepare reports outlining potential risks and areas of improvement,
• Ensure all safety hazards, unsafe work practices, incidents, accidents and near-misses are reported following the GBMS Procedures,
• Ensure systems are in place for the implementation of Site Operational Controls,
• Implement timely Corrective / Preventative actions as required,
• Consult with Safety Representatives and employees on HSE matters,
• Communicate and document all changes to site safety rules, policies or alerts (toolbox meetings)
• Ensure site risk management activities are undertaken and facilitate where required HSE Risk Register Reviews, SWMS development etc
• Prepare, implement, review and monitor Project / Site HSE Management plans,
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the HSE Check-Safe Planner,
• Prepare / coordinate emergency evacuation procedures, implement drills and review,
• Conduct Project / Site Inductions, verify and document all on-site personnel have the appropriate induction training, competency and licences,
• Ensuring Site Safety Rules and Policies are communicated and maintained,
• Verify and maintain HSE Registers for Site Risk, Plant, Equipment and Hazardous Substances,
• Ensure that Hazardous Substances are correctly identified at each work site and maintain up to date risk assessments and material safety data sheets,
• Ensure Project / Site Management have appropriate PPE available for Site Personnel relating to Risk and that selection and fit, training and instruction is provided to the user,
• Assist with the assessment and monitoring of Contractor HSE requirements and ensure all Contractors have completed the necessary HSE Contractor Approval Documents before commencement of work
• Ensure all High Risk Activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislative and company requirements,
• Assist Managers, Supervisors and Employees to conduct and document HSE hazard / aspect identification, risk / impact assessment and risk control measures for all work activities,
• Implement or assist with the implementation of control measures to address HSE risk and ensure monitoring and review of control measures for effectiveness is undertaken,
• Communicate and Consult with Hitachi Employees and through HSE Management System tools.
• Prepare and deliver training, toolboxes and awareness sessions to workers
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and conduct regular drills
• Implement and oversee programs to reduce the environmental impact of the organisations operations
• Facilitate Safety pauses and site briefings as required
• Actively participate in HSE meetings,
• Assist in team and allocated tasks as required

HSE Accident Incident Management

Reporting, Documentation and Communication of HSE requirements

Continuous Improvement, contribute to the development of the culture of continuous improvement including :

Stakeholder Engagement

ACTIVITIES / TASKS

JOB SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Key Skills & Experience

It is our expectation that the person in this role should be able to demonstrate the experience and skills listed below :

Qualifications

Other Requirements :

Ability to pass a medical examination to prove fitness for work

Drivers Licence

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