At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives for the Ranger Rehabilitation Project and foster a culture of safety excellence.
- Company: Bechtel, a global leader in infrastructure and project management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to creating a safer, cleaner world.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and sustainability in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety and significant leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Project Overview: After more than 35 years’ operating as a successful uranium mine, the Ranger Project is entering its rehabilitation stage. Bechtel will be working alongside ERA and major stakeholder Rio Tinto to restore the land to the status of its surrounding World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. A collaborative project, this project will be developed in consultation with the Mirarr Traditional Owners and will benefit the Jabiru community.
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Specialist to provide leadership and technical expertise across the Ranger Rehabilitation Project. As a senior member of the Health & Safety team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting project leadership, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of safety excellence.
Major Responsibilities:
- Support and develop a team of H&S professionals across the disciplines of safety, emergency management, training, occupational hygiene, radiation, and health.
- Champion leadership capability by supporting and enhancing the project's safety coaching program.
- Drive the implementation of health and safety maturity initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, and performance.
- Partner with project leaders and contractors to ensure the safe planning and execution of work activities.
- Provide leadership and oversight of the Critical Risk Management (CRM) program to ensure critical controls remain effective.
- Ensure robust onboarding and mobilisation processes are in place to support contractor compliance and workforce preparedness.
- Oversee the application of risk management processes, ensuring hazards are identified, assessed, and effectively controlled.
- Provide governance, assurance, and expert guidance on incident investigations, ensuring quality outcomes and organisational learning.
- Analyse and communicate H&S performance trends, risks, and insights to project leadership to support informed decision-making.
- Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the project's emergency management and business resilience framework.
- Provide oversight of H&S management systems, standards, and digital tools to ensure ongoing compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Act as a delegate for the H&S Superintendent and H&S Manager, representing the function at key project leadership forums and stakeholder engagements when required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in a senior H&S leadership role within a major project, construction, mining, resources, or industrial environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.
- Proven capability in risk management, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.
- Sound knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- A current driver's licence.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience leading or supporting Critical Risk Management (CRM) programs.
- Formal incident investigation qualifications (ICAM, Essential Factors, TapRooT®, or equivalent).
- Experience with emergency management and business resilience programs.
- Knowledge of contractor management frameworks within large project environments.
- Experience using SAP and associated business systems.
Diverse teams build the extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
ES&H Safety Specialist in Jabiru employer: Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Brisbane that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to thrive through robust benefits and a culture that values every individual's contributions. The Field Lead Cost Engineer role provides a unique opportunity to lead impactful projects while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere and the chance to make a lasting difference in the community.
