Safety Advisor

About the role

We work on challenging and exciting projects that shape the way we evolve, adapt, and transform the industries we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard.

This opportunity will see you join a reputable company with a highly experienced team who work together to develop and provide solutions for our customers.

UGL is currently looking for a suitably qualified HSE Advisor for the upcoming Outage at Vales Point Power Station, located just south of Newcastle, NSW. Ideally you would be local to the area.

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for providing support to the HSE Lead for all safety, health and environment activities on the project. 

Key responsibility areas

· Provide advice and support to the HSE Lead in the implementation and auditing of Safety, Health and Environment Management Plans

· Ensuring compliance with the Safety and Environment Management plan, Traffic Management plan and Fatigue Management plan

· Advise on all safety, health and environmental issues

· Analyse safety statistics, and report on trends and recommend actions to improve safety

· Review all project activities, work practices and procedures for continuous improvement in safety, health and environment

· Provide support and advice to Supervisors in order to achieve health and safety objectives

About You

· Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role

· Formal qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety

· Knowledge of OH&S legislation, Codes of Practice and Australian and State Standards as they apply to the construction and maintenance industry

· Experience in maintenance or shutdown projects

· Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft products in particular Word, Excel and Outlook

What we offer

·     Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve

·     The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors

·     Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey

·     A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

What makes you right for UGL

·     Genuine concern for safety

·     Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace

·     Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment

·     An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm

·     A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

If you are confident you have the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role, then please apply now.