Site Safety Officer, Construction Australia

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Site Safety Officer
Construction

Vestas is currently looking to recruit Site Safety Officers across various locations in Australia, responsible for planning and execution of all quality, safety and environmental policies and procedures in accordance with Vestas', our clients’ and legislative requirements to ensure compliance is achieved throughout the life-cycle of the construction project.
 
These roles are site based across various sites in Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania & New South Wales and report to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, co-ordinate all Quality, Health and safety and environmental training of all site based personnel.
• Lead, participate and ensure all information concerning Quality, Safety and environment is communicated to relevant personnel, and any matter concerning the same raised by employees is addressed immediately.
• Integrate environmental issues into site inductions, training and ongoing workplace communication procedures.
• Ensure site environmental statistics are recorded and available.
• Monitor customer satisfaction in relation to all QSE matters and understand customer needs and suggest strategies for meeting those needs and make recommendations to the Site Manager where relevant to Quality, Safety and Environment.
• Meet the clients wind farm safety, quality and environment expectations as required by contract and as advised by the Site Manager.
• Coordinate the review and maintenance of site specific safety procedures and instructions.
• Conduct safety check and inspections on site at required frequencies and participate in site safety walks as required.
• Ensure procedures of reporting od hazards and risks have been implemented and used on the construction site.
• Review work practices on site to uncover potential hazards and initiate recommendations for safe working environment.
•  Ensures internal systems are relevant and supports Vestas and Client's construction and reporting requirements.

 
Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in OH & S or equivalent
• Workplace Level 2 (as a minimum)- senior first aid is essential.
• Current white card or equivalent for the construction industry required

Competencies

• Demonstrated experience working in OH & S in a construction or heavy engineering environment.
• Experience working in remote site locations
• Experience working on a wind farm construction project will be viewed favourably
• Proven exposure to Quality and risk assessments and evaluations.
• Experience in high pressure situations in a high-risk construction environment

What we offer: 

• A workplace that focuses on safety.
• An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Global career progression prospects.

Additional information:
 
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
 
For further information on this role call Soumya Venkataramanan 03 8698 7346
 
We welcome you to learn more about Vestas, please visit www.vestas.com
 
All our career opportunities are listed on https://www.vestas.com/en/career
 
All potential employees will be subject to undertake a full medical assessment to be considered for this role
 
Vestas is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive culture
 
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with relevant skills and experience to apply to our advertised vacancies
 
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with 92 GW of wind turbines in 79 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
 
Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 78 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 23,900 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.  
 
We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at www.vestas.com and following us on our social media channels.