Project Overview
Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex, and multi‐disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world's infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.
Bechtel is providing a wide variety of project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long‐term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel's capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future.
Job Summary
In this role, you will lead a high‐performance team to develop and manage complex Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) project programs. You will assist functional leads to ensure requirements are properly integrated and be responsible for overall project ES&H execution. Your leadership will help achieve ES&H performance expectations, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Major Responsibilities
* Supervises an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program on a project inclusive of technical and administrative aspects; compliance activities; and processes and plans associated with all three ESH disciplines (including medical).
* Supervises EHS personnel and facilitates their development through assignments, coaching, and mentoring.
* Assures that ESH requirements are properly interpreted and integrated in planning documents, design criteria, construction and operational plans, schedules, training programs, and subcontract documents.
* Applies Bechtel's ESH Management System and standards to achieve, maintain, and continually improve EHS program execution.
* Assures support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding ESH requirements.
* Manages budgets, schedules, and resources for interpreting and implementing ESH requirements, evaluating risks, and developing suitable plans and methods for a robust ESH program.
* Helps write and oversees implementation of Environmental Management Plans, Safety and Health Management Plans, and other ESH plans in compliance with Bechtel's ESH Management System, standards, and contract and regulatory requirements.
* Establishes ESH emergency preparedness planning and confirms the investigation and resolution of ESH incidents.
* Conducts assessments and inspections, and participates in audits, to confirm ESH compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permit requirements, and Bechtel standards.
* Confirms that environmental permitting, specialized studies, assessments, reports, and regulatory submittals are completed as required.
* Facilitate execution of the safety component of a health and safety program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects for assigned area.
* Draft and implement Safety and Health Management Plans, associated plans and procedures, and training program.
* Provide input to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, Commissioning, and other groups involving significant safety and health issues, risks, and techniques to reduce adverse impacts on the project.
* Research complex issues and regulatory requirements, performs studies and risk assessments, and prepares documentation and reports.
Education And Experience Requirements
* Requires a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental, safety, health or science‐related discipline and 10‐13 years of relevant experience or 14‐17 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge And Skills
* Minimum of 10 years of WHS professional experience in heavy construction or infrastructure projects.
* Previous Senior Advisor/Supervisory experience is essential
* Knowledge of safety management, monitoring programs, principles, and methodologies
* Working knowledge of safe work practices and experience in conducting incident investigations, compliance audits and project health surveys
* ICAM or TapRoot Certificate preferred
* Makes decisions based on unit objectives, as well as company policies and procedures
* May be responsible for a functional Program and not have any subordinate employees
* Assists and may mentor less experienced team members
Total Rewards/Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.
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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong—where colleagues feel part of \"One Team,\" respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to
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