HSSE Advisor

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We're a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Role scope:

Reporting to the HSSE Superintendent, the HSSE Advisor will support the Kent team with coordinating and implementation of the Company HSSE Management program. Provide support in the field to Project and Operation teams in all aspects of safety, occupational health, and environmental issues. Monitoring Company & Project objectives and targets to ensure the objectives are fully implemented and met at Company locations. The HSSE Advisor will be a hands-on support to resolve any HSSE matters. The position will identify opportunities for HSSE improvement, and monitor the status of HSSE program implementation.

Your Day to Day will Include:

• Have comprehensive knowledge of project HSSE requirements, specifically the HSSE plan and ensure full implementation and compliance on site. Ensure the Project HSSE plan is fully communicated and a copy available on site for use by project staff.
• Facilitate and provide support and guidance on effective HSSE risk management in your area of responsibility by performing daily reviews on StepBack, and Job Hazard Assessments (JHA)
• Promote Hazard identification and reporting and identity unsafe working conditions and behaviours.
• Closely monitor the compliance with permit to work system as applicable on work sites.
• Ensure the emergency response preparedness plan is fully implemented and employees are aware of the emergency protocols. Be part of the ERP and support drills as per the agreed the agreed scenarios and schedules.
• Perform Level 1 HSSE inspections as stated in project HSSE Plan and report back to the HSSE supervisor/manager on your findings.
• Ensure all employees have the relevant competencies and certification to perform their work i.e., crane drivers, equipment operators, etc.
• When an incident occurs, report it promptly, preserve the incident area and support/carry out the investigation in gathering the required data
• Ensure Toolbox talks are effectively performed as per the company & project requirements in the applicable languages and report back to HSSE Supervisor/Manager on any shortfalls.

About You:

Our ideal candidate will have NVQ, NFQ Level 3 Qualification, IOSH, OSHA 30 with strong hands-on experience in field-based risk management, with the ability to identify and act on unsafe conditions or behaviours. They will be confident communicators, capable of delivering safety messages effectively and engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients and subcontractors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a solid understanding of RCA and investigation techniques are essential. The candidate must demonstrate a good working knowledge of HSSE requirements in construction, including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, and be able to perform and close out site inspections efficiently.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years.
• Great Culture | Safety Focused | Awesome Team

If you would like to be considered, please submit your application.

Due to the expected volume of candidates, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Kent is committed to workplace diversity and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders candidates to apply.

Behavioural Competency

At Kent, we're invested in supporting you to learn and grow. You will complete your work with a moderate level of supervision, and you will have an emerging understanding of key business drivers which you will be able to use to accomplish your own work. As a key member of the business, we'll ask you to support and champion new initiatives, to support new joiners, and to question the status quo.