QHSE Manager

Key Information

Location
Onshore / offshore (as and when required)

Work environment
Site and office

Work area
All

Typical employer
Developer, lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction / operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Manager has overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards for the entire lifecycle of the project both onshore and offshore. A QHSE Manager is responsible for assessing and monitoring safety performance for the project and implementing improvement plans for all departments and personnel. This role is typically responsible for setting up and maintaining all ISO standards, conduct external and internal audits of suppliers and contractors and ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported, investigated, and closed out in a timely manner.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in a relevant discipline and / or with post-graduate studies in HSEQ or Cert IV in WHS

• Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

• Advanced First Aid Training

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

• Construction Industry White Card     

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Integrated Management Systems Internal Auditor Training

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Current HUET (1 day course)

• E-learning training for service lift model (this training is desirable but will be dependent on the turbines installed)

Experience

• Extensive experience in HSEQ leadership roles

• Experience managing a project through different phases  

• Experience on a renewables project or high-risk work environment – wind farm experience highly desirable

Skills and knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of offshore wind industry         

• Understanding of safety risks and regulations in multifaceted project areas including construction, offshore marine and working at heights

Physical requirements

• Ability to travel to site including offshore when required

• Working at heights certification and experience highly desirable          

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

• Valid Australian driver’s licence

Personal attributes

• Outstanding communication skills

• Ability to lead and work as part of a team, mentor and influence all stakeholders within the project organisation

• Safety focussed with the ability to lead the project and drive a safety-first work culture throughout the project      

• Ability to use initiative and make decisions based on risk management, quality orientation and desired outcomes

• Ability to prioritise and utilise organisational skills in a fast-paced work environment