Risk Manager

Key Information

Location
Onshore with offshore travel as required

Work environment
Site and office

Work area
All

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Development / construction / operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Risk Manager has overall responsibility for identifying potential project risks, conducting risk analyses and preparing and implementing risk management plans for project policies and procedures. A Risk Manager also typically manages the risk management plan and ensures regular checks and corrective actions are made as the project progresses. A Risk Manager also ensures that all stakeholders receive regular updates on risk mitigation activities and future forecasts via risk modelling.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

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

• Risk Management PMI-RMP Certification (or equivalent)

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

• Advanced First Aid Training

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

• 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)

• Construction Industry White Card

Experience

• Extensive experience in risk management

• Experience working in a heavy industry such as oil and gas, mining or energy fields

• Offshore wind project experience of wind / renewables highly regarded

Skills and knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of offshore wind industry

• Extensive knowledge of risk management and regulations in multifaceted project areas including engineering, construction, offshore marine, and contract / commercial areas

Physical requirements

• Ability to travel to site including offshore when required

• Current Australian driver’s licence

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

• Outstanding communication skills

• Ability to lead and influence project team on risk management mitigation and processes

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture       

• 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