Health & Safety Specialist
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Benefits
- Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
- Career Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support Environment
- Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
- Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress
- Local leadership and global expertise
Project
Kwinana Energy Recovery is Australia鈥檚 first waste-to-energy facility, transforming waste into renewable energy while supporting the circular economy. Diverting up to 460,000 tonnes of waste annually from landfill, the facility will generate 38 megawatts of baseload power鈥攅nough for over 50,000 households鈥攚hile reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 400,000 tonnes per year, equivalent to removing 85,000 cars from Perth鈥檚 roads.
Position
As the Health, Safety and Environment Specialist you will coordinate the implementation of the HSE Management System throughout the Project and ensure their adoption through performance of designated activities, audit of process application and effectiveness, and review of performance and compliance status.
Key Responsibilities
- Advises on facility contractual requirements of the Safety Management System as required
- Ensures that the safety of employees and subcontractors is the primary consideration of all facility constituents
- Ensure that Acciona broad objectives and policies in relation to Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Systems are successfully implemented and ensure that the Operations Team is engendered with a safety-first culture.
- Ensures that all activities, processes and systems comply with applicable workplace health and safety laws, regulations and statutory obligations
- Leads the development of OSH strategies, and the implementation of those strategies to optimise safety results across the facility
- Lead the development of safe working initiatives and the resolution of safety related issues
Required Skills and Competencies
- Tertiary level or equivalent qualifications in WH&S management
- Lead Auditor qualifications in WH&S management systems
- Previous experience within the renewable energy or waste management sectors.
- 7+ years in operational experience in the application of safety management principles in the construction/ industry
- Strong understanding of Energy Recovery and related technologies and processes
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.