SHEQ Advisor

SHEQ ADVISOR

WHAT YOU’LL DO
This is a key role in the organisation manages all aspects of the safety, health, environment & quality within Vopak Australia’s Sydney Terminal. This is a Sydney based permanent role, reporting to the SHEQ Manager.

Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

 Conduct regular SHE site walk around and inspections at the terminal to ensure company and regulatory compliance in operations and permit work
 Be aware of the Vopak SHE standards, promote and ensure local Procedures compliance with Vopak and industry standards
 Participate in Hazop, Risk Assessment and other hazard identification processes
 Review and approve permit to work related safety documentation to efficiently facilitate contractor works within the terminal
 Facilitate WHSE Committee meetings
 Participate in the planning and execution of monthly SHEQ activities (e.g. Emergency Exercises) with the Operations Manager, Operations team and external participants
 Maintain/update safety databases, e.g., Risk Register
 Report immediately all incidents that have direct/indirect impact on the Safety, Health and
Environmental performance; and assist Terminal operations with any subsequent investigations as per the Vopak Incident reporting and investigation Standard and the local incident investigation requirements and record/ communicate the outcomes with appropriate department(s);
 Assist in injury management and return-to-work
 Represent the Company in dealings with SafeWork NSW and NSW EPA in areas of SHEQ and Compliance issues
 Generate and coordinate any local, Divisional or regulatory SHEQ reporting requirements for Sydney Terminal
 Make recommendations for continuous improvements that will result in the elimination of Safety, Health and Environmental incidents

WHO YOU ARE
To be successful in this role candidates must be able to demonstrate:
 A tertiary qualification in Health, Safety, Environment or Engineering or related field
 Proven experience in a similar role
 A solid understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
 Strong leadership and problem-solving skills 
 Ability to work independently and as part of a team