Advisor, Health & Safety

ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits:

• Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals
• Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and processs
• Competitive salary in line with experience Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme
• Incredible company benefits including salary packaging and discounts with industry partners

About the project and opportunity:

Acciona has been nominated to deliver a program of works for Western Power relating to the Clean Energy Link. These works will see us upgrading and installing transmission lines and upgrading substations to enable the green energy to flow to Perth.
We are seeking a Safety Advisor to be a part of the delivery team based in the Northern Suburbs of Perth. The aim of the role is to ensure we are meeting our internal safety standards and relative legislation requirements.

Reporting into the Safety Manager you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking regular and systematic audits- covering management systems safe work procedures behavioural safety and preventative measures requiring you to undertake thorough risk assessments of and assess all tasks and activities.
• Building strong relationships with and working closely with our contracting partners superintendents and supervisors ensuring compliance to Acciona and Western Power procedures
• Undertake site safety walks either with the client or management ensuring close out (hands on) of all corrective actions
• Provide HSEQ support advice and assistance to all project personnel
• Carry out and provide support during incident investigations
• Help facilitate and have a consistent presence at pre-start meetings (a key safety preventative measure that requires robust and comprehensive risk assessment) and toolbox talks
• Advise our Engineers on and assist them with the preparation of Work Package construction documentation being:
• A fit for purpose Project Management Plan (PMP);
• Fit for purpose Construction Safety Procedures (that reference global SWMS and PHRAs);
• Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
• Plant Hazard Risk Assessments (PHRAs)

Skills & Experience Required:

• You will have a minimum of a certificate IV in Work Health & Safety but further tertiary study highly regarded
• Previous construction site HSE experience (preferably within the electrical construction environment)
• You will be able to confidently assess a range or risks and potential hazards and put together safe working plans in line with Accionas systems and process
• Advanced communication skills and an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stake holders