Our Opportunity
The Lead Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for providing operational Health and Safety support to our manufacturing operations. This includes implementation of FFI Safety Management Systems to ensure continual improvement in a dynamic greenfield environment. Contribute to improving Health and Safety performance in the respective organization to ensure an exemplary health and safety culture as well as a strong focus on the environment. Support the business by applying in-depth HS knowledge to offer solutions and advice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of Health and Safety Systems and processes including implementation, review, improvement, and eventual integration into FMGL operations.
- Support the implementation of Corporate H&S programs and initiatives
- Facilitate and support incident investigations with the view to learn and improve.
- Conduct quality review activities of information recorded in Fortescue’s Incident Management System (IMS)
- Conduct relevant facility safety audits – including Major Hazards reviews and the ongoing management of hazardous materials and Dangerous Goods
- Conduct contractor H&S Audit activities
- Assist with implementation of Occupational Health and Hygiene programs and ongoing monitoring.
- Assists line managers and supervisors in understanding obligations, liability and how to fulfil their roles, according to local Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) law and FMG / FFI policy, instructions, and standards
- Assist line leaders with safety risk assessments to ensure all processes are implemented
- Engaging with both internal and external stakeholders in all HSE related matters
- Ensure appropriate safety equipment and tools are available and being used
- Providing advice and support for site related safety and training requirements including Emergency Response.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant Occupational Health and Safety qualifications
- 10+ years Safety Management experience
- Overall, 15 years of experience within the Health & Safety sector preferred
- Demonstrate a strong passion for safety
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Formal training in Risk Management.
- Relevant training in Environmental Management advantageous.
- Safety auditing qualification (Lead Auditor)
- Experience in procedural safety development
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve
- Intermediate MS Office skills
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonize our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organization and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
