Health and Safety Lead

Requisition ID: 287472

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Perth, WA

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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.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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Project Overview
Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world's infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel's capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future.

Job Summary
In this role, you will lead a high-performance team to develop and manage complex Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) project programs. You will assist functional leads to ensure requirements are properly integrated and be responsible for overall project ES&H execution. Your leadership will help achieve ES&H performance expectations, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitates execution of the safety component of a health and safety program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects for assigned area.
• Drafts and implements Safety and Health Management Plans, associated plans and procedures, and training program.
• Provides input to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, Commissioning, and other groups involving significant safety and health issues, risks, and techniques to reduce adverse impacts on the project.
• Researches complex issues and regulatory requirements, performs studies and risk assessments,
• Prepares documentation and reports.
• Supervises an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program on a project inclusive of technical and administrative aspects; compliance activities; and processes and plans.
• Supervises EHS personnel and facilitates their development through assignments, coaching, and mentoring.
• Assures that ESH requirements are properly interpreted and integrated in planning documents, design criteria, construction and operational plans, schedules, training programs, and documents.
• Applies ESH Management System and standards to achieve, maintain, and continually improve EHS program execution.
• Conducts assessments and inspections, and participates in audits, to confirm ESH compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permit requirements, and standards.
• Confirms that environmental permitting, specialized studies, assessments, reports, and regulatory submittals are completed as required.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Engineering, or a related field (or international equivalent) related to environmental, safety, health or science-related discipline and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
• White Card – mandatory for all construction sites
• Lead Auditor certification is highly regarded
• Knowledge of CASA regulations and Drug and Alcohol Management Plans (DAMPs) is essential
• ICAM or TapRoot Certificate preferred.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• 5–10+ years in Work Health and Safety (WHS), with at least 3+ years in a construction safety leadership role
• Proven experience managing high-risk construction activities such as:
• Working at heights
• Confined spaces
• Crane operations and airspace protection
• Hot works and demolition
• Experience coordinating with multiple contractors, authorities, and regulatory bodies

Additional Experience

• Ability to develop and implement site-specific Safety Management Plans and Risk Registers
• Strong leadership in safety culture development, incident investigation, and compliance auditing
• Proficiency in PEMAC permit systems, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and Construction Risk Assessment Workshops (CRAWs)
• Excellent communication for engaging with contractors, airport stakeholders, and regulators

Total Rewards/Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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 (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to