Head of SHE, Software Solutions

Head of SHE

Weir - Software Solutions
Perth, Vancouver, Santiago or Belo Horizante

The Head of SHE leads the development and execution of the Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) strategy for the Software Solutions division of Weir, ensuring alignment with our global standards and compliance with local regulations.

As Software Solutions enters a phase of rapid growth—including the integration of Micromine, Motion Metrics and Fast2Mine—the role focuses on managing SHE risks across diverse geographies and operational contexts.

Success in this role requires strong technical SHE expertise, strategic leadership, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across the business. Operating within a global matrix, this role will collaborate with senior leaders to embed a proactive safety culture, drive performance, and support continuous improvement.

Please note that the ability to speak both Spanish and Portuguese will be looked upon favourably.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety First

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a Software Solutions SHE strategy aligned with Weir's global standards and the business' growth trajectory

• Provide strategic oversight of SHE performance across all Software Solutions sites and operations, including high-risk environments (e.g., work at heights, confined spaces, energy isolation, driver safety)

Operational Oversight

• Lead SHE integration for newly acquired entities

Talent & Capability Development

• Identify and develop internal SHE talent

Risk Management & Compliance

• Monitor and mitigate SHE risks and ensure compliance with local and international SHE regulations and standards

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with senior leadership, to shape SHE priorities and foster a culture of zero harm

• Engage with site leaders and SHE specialists to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related discipline

• Over 10 years of progressively senior SHE leadership experience within global manufacturing, industrial, or service-based organisations

• Proven track record in managing and delivering SHE priorities and initiatives to successful and impactful outcomes

• Demonstrated ability to align strategic safety, health, and environmental objectives with regional, country, and site-level targets

• Strong experience in developing actionable plans and effectively deploying teams to achieve operational goals

• Established capability in building and leading high performing SHE teams, while fostering strong business partnerships across all levels of the organization

• The ability to speak both Spanish and Portuguese will be looked upon favourably

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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