Health Safety Environment and Quality Specialist

Overview

Manage HSEQ policies, compliance, risk, and audits for renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• hse audits
• incident analysis
• safety compliance
• site visits
• kpi reporting
• contractor review

Tasks

Reporting to the Head of HSEQ & Sustainability, the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Specialist is responsible for overseeing HSEQ aspects around the ongoing projects. The HSEQ Specialist will coordinate documentation preparation, lead the implementation of several processes, procedures and policies into our projects. The role will also support to asses/mitigate risk based on local statutory and Potentia Energy’s requirements. -Development of local HSEQ policies, procedures, guidelines, and technical specifications -Liaise with site team for control of HSE documentation and, if necessary, make amendments -Organize internal HSE Audits, inspections with Contractors and Sub-Contractors in order to verify the effectiveness of the HSE Management System. -Implementation of HSEQ-related campaigns -Participate in investigation of Accidents/Incidents by analysing the information, determining the root cause, identifying risk control measures and formulating report and action plan for further implementation. -Ensure compliance of design deliverables with reference to safety and environment aspects -Review and negotiate with contractors on HSE-elements for major and minor contracts for site works and corporate activities. -Establish HSE budgets for projects and review implementation periodically -Maintain compliance reporting of internal audit, client audit, external audit & tracking system -Implement and monitor all initiatives aimed at improving safety and environmental standards. -Carry out visits to site in order to eliminate or reduce the risks of occupational health and safety and / or environmental in the worksites activities -Draw up periodic reporting of KPIs to manage safety and environmental issues for sites in compliance with Potentia Energy Group’s requirements, local regulations and those required by other interested parties. -This role involves some domestic travel to construction sites around Australia to support with: -Periodic corporate HSE-site visits and auditing -Check minimum HSE requirements during tender process and monitoring of the Contractors’ performance -Review contractor management plans against company standards and regulative framework.

Requirements

• leadership
• root cause
• bachelor's
• 5+ years
• hazard id
• auditor

What You Bring

This role is based at our Sydney office with travel to project sites when required. -Leadership skills with focus on safety, integrity and empowerment -Root cause Analysis techniques in Incident Investigation (ICAM or TapRooT desired) -Bachelor’s degree qualification in WHS/HSEQ discipline -Regular driver’s license required -At least 5 years' experience in HSE roles within construction &/ or Operation & Maintenance -Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment expertise -Ability to multi-task and communicate well in a busy work environment -Excellent teamwork, coordination, detail orientation and communication skills (written & oral) -Experience in training as auditor for Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001) -Experience in:

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Benefits

Employment Status: Full Time, parental leave cover from now to mid June 2026 -Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training including technical, role specific and leadership development programs. -Health and wellbeing initiatives – including $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you’re in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week. -Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice. -Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.

About Potentia Energy

-An Australian-based renewable energy developer is committed to transforming the energy landscape. -Focused on delivering large-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects, the company powers communities with cleaner, more sustainable energy. -Since its inception, the company has grown rapidly, leading numerous projects across Australia. -The company specializes in developing utility-scale projects that contribute to Australia’s transition to net-zero emissions. -A team of experts focuses on maximizing the efficiency and sustainability of renewable energy infrastructure. -The company has played a pivotal role in both local and regional energy markets, contributing to the grid's reliability. -Recent projects include innovative solar farm developments and advanced energy storage systems that support grid stability. -In addition to energy generation, the company is also at the forefront of battery storage solutions to complement renewable power generation.

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