Program Work Health and Safety Lead

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Requisition ID: Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Perth, WA Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 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 team to develop and manage a safety and health program for a complex project, ensuring safety and health requirements are integrated in planning, design, construction, and operations. You will provide technical guidance to project leads, evaluate trends, and conduct assessments and inspections. Your team will help achieve continuous improvement in project safety. Major Responsibilities Supervises a safety services program, or a major component of it, inclusive of technical and administrative aspects. Supervises assigned safety personnel and provides guidance on their work activities. Provides technical support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Startup, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding ESH program execution. Ensures that safety and health requirements are integrated within bid proposals, planning documents, design criteria, construction and commissioning plans, schedules, and subcontract documents. Prepares, or helps prepare, Safety and Health Management Plans and awareness and training programs in compliance with Bechtel standards, the ESH Management System, and contract and regulatory requirements. Emphasizes and uses risk assessment, data analysis, and Bechtel’s ESH Management System to help track and achieve continual improvement. Prepares technical and regulatory reports, researches issues to support ESH program execution, evaluates data, and reports performance trends. Participates in ESH emergency preparedness planning and confirms investigation and resolution of safety and health incidents. Builds and maintains working relationships with stakeholders and addresses their issues. Participates in and leads meetings with customers, team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of safety and health requirements. Facilitates execution of the safety component of a health and safety program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects for assigned area. Drafts and implements Safety and Health Management Plans, associated plans and procedures, and training program. Provides 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. Researches 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 occupational safety or health and 10–13 years of relevant experience or 14–17 years of relevant work experience. Required Knowledge And Skills Minimum of ten years of WHS professional experience in heavy construction or infrastructure projects. 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. Previous Senior Advisor/Supervisory experience is essential. ICAM or TapRoot Certificate preferred. 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Construction 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr