Downer Group Looking for HSE Advisor – New Plymouth at New Plymouth, Taranaki Full Time

Work type: Full Time – Permanent

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 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand’s biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Due to growth in our Utilities business , we have an exciting opportunity for an HSE advisor to join our regional team. In this role, you will bring your talent and expertise to help enhance and lead our health and safety practices across our Energy, Telecommunications and Water & Automation projects and contracts. People will look to you to demonstrate best practice, and you will be passionate about helping us achieve our goal of Zero Harm.

About the opportunity

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 coach, mentor and technical support expert.

Here is more about our Utilities division and the projects we deliver across the country: https://people.downergroup.co.nz/roles-for-everyone/#utilities

Day to day you will:

Assist in the development and implementation of the HSE plan supporting best practices, reducing work process risks and continuous improvement in HSE performance

Work closely with frontline managers across multiple sites to provide HSE leadership

Assist in the development of and lead and drive the standardisation and implementation of key safety and sustainability management system processes.

Provide expert HSE technical advice and support compliance with legislative obligations

Lead and/or assist as a technical expert in the investigation into accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes and review and recommend preventive measures

The ability to travel and support neighbouring regions if and when required

About you

Bring your collaborative and engaging approach as we are a team working alongside our managers and crews in real-time action and your natural problem-solving abilities. You’ll be someone 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

Our Downer Benefits:

Downer offers more than just the basics you’d expect from a large company. Our employee benefits are designed to develop the whole person, at home and at work. We have partnered with the following companies (plus many more) to offer attractive discounts to assist you in everyday life:

Marram Health Care

Air New Zealand

Samsung

Repco

PlaceMakers

Southern Cross Insurance

Les Mills

Lumino the Dentist

Spec Savers

How to apply:

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free – all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test & medical.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don’t delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Please note we have an in-house recruitment team that manage all our vacancies. No candidates presented through an agency will be considered for any of our roles advertised, unless previously arranged. We would strongly encourage all candidates interested in these roles, to apply directly online through the portal provided otherwise your application will not be considered.

Advertised: 07 May 2022 New Zealand Standard Time

Applications close: 04 Jun 2022 New Zealand Standard Time