Who We Are

Saunders International is a leading, Australian-based company committed to providing engineering services to the energy, defence, infrastructure and resource sectors. Firmly focussed on safety, Saunders is a company built on integrity, innovation, performance and excellence.

Spanning over 70 successful years, we are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of projects covering tank and bridge engineering and construction, terminal expansions, infrastructure remediation, technical EPCM services and industrial electrical/process automation solutions.

Saunders’ growth strategy and awarded project portfolio means we have an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor with experience in Construction, Oil & Gas highly regarded. The work will be based at Kwinana, WA, being primarily onsite.

The HSE Advisor will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager & HSEQ Manager for the ongoing implementation, auditing and continued improvement of our HS&E systems and processes and monitoring compliance. Providing expert knowledge and advice whilst working in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders onsite.

 Your responsibilities include:

• Provide expert knowledge and advice and work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on-site.
• Ensure site-based inspections and task observations are completed.
• Ensure project personnel have the necessary competencies and complete the necessary documentation for equipment utilised on-site.
• Be responsible for having training and induction records on-site up to date.
• Support on-site incident investigations.
• Provide injury management/rehabilitation (suitable duties) services.
• Deliver workplace safety training such as inductions, awareness, and site work health and safety training.
• Complete monthly project statistics and reports.
• Participate in project toolbox and pre-start meetings.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance to project SHEQ Management plan and relevant legislations.
• Preform reviews of Company and Subcontractor SWMS for compliance and improvements
• Provide coaching for HS&E performance improvement.
• Identify and implement controls for high-risk activities on project in accordance with legislation and code of practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant State and Commonwealth WHS and Environmental Legislation, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Identify HS&E risks and action plans are developed, implemented, and reviewed.
• Develop safe work and environmental practices to mitigate risk.
• Provide site HS&E subcontractor management.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Prior experience in Oil & Gas and Construction highly regarded
• Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety
• ICAM qualified
• White card

The Benefits

• The opportunity to work on a unique industrial transformation project.
• Excellent work environment
• Market competitive salary
• Supportive Culture
• Cost of Living Discounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellbeing Leave Days

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets everyone up for success. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the apply button and upload a copy of your resume. The successful applicant will be required to provide contactable references, submit personal data for a criminal record check, and undergo a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. Unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to respond to every application. We will contact any shortlisted applicants.