Introduction

Our global Oil & Gas client is seeking a Safety Advisor to provide field safety support, coaching and mentoring to field and supervisors at their Longford VIC location.

What are you going to do 

The Safety Advisor provides safety & health support to the site leadership team and the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Contractor's organization.

SSHE Specialist also demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills while working with diverse groups. This job role will cover some but not all of the responsibilities listed below.
  • To interact, demonstrate and promote safety leadership to the First Line Supervisory group and employees.
  • To support and assist the Site Safety supervisor in the implementation and execution of safety initiatives and programs.
  • To assist all field supervisors understand and support EAPL Safety Management Systems, tools, programs, initiatives and safety requirements
  • To provide safety coaching and mentoring, and advice on-site as required.
  • To provide a leadership link from the line to advisory staff to promote consistency of safety programs to and from the field and across the operating sites.
  • Assist Supervisors in the safe and effective Leadership of Operations pertinent to safety matters. Identify issues and support supervisors to a consistent level such that EAPL safety expectations are clearly disseminated to employees and contractors.
  • Confirm that the daily pre tour and end of day communications with crews are carried out in a professional manner.
  • Ensure that all personnel comply with safe working practices and including the application of Personal Protective

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Cert IV in Work Health and Safety
  • Demonstrated work experience in construction safety-related positions (including some prior oil & gas experience)
  • In depth knowledge of security processes and procedure
  • First Aid & Resuscitation certificates are highly desirable
  • Proficient in use of computers and programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Microsoft Office
  • Prefer prior experience working in a multicultural / multilingual, emerging nation, environment
  • Willingness to travel
  • Demonstrated ability (through past project successes) to deliver excellence in project SSHE performance
  • Demonstrated ability to develop successful internal and external working relationships with emphasis on interfacing in a team environment
  • Ability to work in harsh environments (examples include temperature and / or humidity extremes, remote locations with limited amenities) with changing priorities
  • Ability to set priorities and work independently in performing contractor services with an appreciation for company processes and procedure

What we offer 

  • This role is based at Longford Victoria outside of Sale
  • Monday- Friday role
  • 12 month contract (potential to be extended)
  • Great Culture | Safety Focused | Professional Team