Health and Safety Specialist

6 days ago


Central Highlands Regional, Australia McConnell Dowell Full time

About the Role

McConnell Dowell Constructors is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Specialist to join their Health and Safety team on a water pipeline project. This essential water supply project, delivered through a 50/50 joint venture with partners, involves the construction of a 117-kilometre water pipeline, intake pump station, intermediate pump stations, reservoirs, and a water treatment plant. Designed to deliver 30 gigalitres of water annually, it will ensure long-term water security for the region and support the burgeoning hydrogen industry in Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Report on health and safety matters to the Health and Safety Manager and Construction Manager.
  2. Liaise with and advise construction personnel in regard to mitigation and management of risks and hazards.
  3. Complete health and safety investigations and develop reports on all incident investigations in line with client and McConnell Dowell reporting requirements.
  4. Review site risk registers, with identified controls for each construction execution plan and support Construction Risk Assessment Workshops as necessary.
  5. Provide ongoing health and safety advice to Supervisors, Contractors, and site workers to eliminate or minimize hazards.
  6. Assist in reporting, investigating, and implementing corrective and/or preventive actions resulting from identification of hazards, near miss incidents, and work-related illness/injury.
  7. Work to achieve the project health and safety targets and build a strong health and safety culture.

Requirements

  1. Proven experience working in Health and Safety.
  2. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety.
  3. Experience within the Construction/Engineering sectors.
  4. Strong and clear communication skills, written and verbal.
  5. Advocate for a strong safety culture.

McConnell Dowell is committed to building a diverse workplace, and they encourage applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries to apply.



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