Hse (Health, Safety & Environment) Advisor

**Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor**

Location: Adelaide, South Australia

Type: 2 year fixed-term contract

**OUR CULTURE AND VALUES**

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

**We are Leading**

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

**We are Responsible**

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

**We are Agile**

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

**We are Fun**

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

**About the position**

Reporting to the WHS Manager this role adds value by enabling Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), creating foresight about the changing shape of risk and facilitating action before people are harmed.

They shall report as required (daily, weekly, monthly) on Projects and Services HSE performance and monitor and maintain project HSE files and data within Fluence’s document management systems (DMS).

This position provides support to leadership and oversight for project operations and will coordinate with client, contractor and Fluence Asia Pacific (APAC) HSE&Q teams as necessary.

This position will be site based and will require some travel within Victoria.
- Champion global, region and country vision, mission, objectives, goals, and initiatives
- Implement, monitor, and maintain HSE safe systems of work and project document and records in accordance with Fluence’s DMS
- Implement, monitor, and enforce safety processes and standards
- Develop and implement project HSE plans, procedures and processes aligned to project scope
- Develop, implement, enforce, and monitor project induction and training programs
- Implement processes for verification of competency
- Report Projects and Services HSE performance as directed
- Lead, facilitate, monitor, analyze, review, and report serious work, health, safety, environment and quality incidents investigations and develop / review causal and root cause factors
- Monitor and report on status of corrective and preventative actions
- Develop and implement project specific WHS plans, procedures and processes as required
- Review and approve contractor plans, procedures and processes as required
- Implement, conduct, and report on project assurance and governance requirements
- Report on contractor HSE performance
- Develop and maintain project key stakeholder relationships
- Develop, implement and monitor HSE training programs
- Develop and maintain project risk and aspect and impact registers
- Lead, develop, mentor, and coach, project resources as necessary.
- Participate in performance review processes as required
- Monitor changes in legislative, regulatory, client and or Fluence policy or direction to HSE systems of work
- Lead, conduct and participate in project leadership activities (safety walks, inspections, engagement, and observations etc.).
- Monitor and report on injured workers status and develop return to work plans as necessary
- As directed by Project Manager or Functional Manager

**Qualifications**
- +5 years in energy sector in HSE advisory roles or complimentary sectors (industrial, civil, oil and gas, manufacturing)
- +2 years in HSE advisory role within renewable sector (project based) desirable
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite and database management
- Highly proficient investigative skillset with proven experience in using causation investigation models
- Good communication, report writing, presentation and stakeholder management skillset
- Good analytical skillset
- Lead auditor (9001, 45001 / 4801, 14001 management systems) highly desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of OHS / WHS, E legislations within area of accountability

**Why join Fluence? We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance**:
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Home office allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Opportunities for performance-based bonus schemes

A collaborative and innovative work environment designed to help you thrive