EHS Specialist

Chart Industries; Cardiff; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries is seeking an EHS Specialist to provide site-based EHS support, align with ISO 45001/14001/9001 Integrated Management System, and drive safe, compliant work practices at client sites. You will perform audits, incident investigations, and coaching to improve EHS performance.

You will develop and implement IMS components, maintain documentation, and support audits and readiness activities while traveling to APAC project sites and workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree holders with relevant OHS, EHS, or engineering background are required.
• Proven ability to lead ISO-based management systems and audits.
• Experience in incident investigations and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IMS development aligned to ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001.
• Conduct site inspections/audits; identify hazards and verify controls.
• Lead or assist structured investigations (e.g., ICAM) and develop corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and targeted training; coach supervisors and contractors.
• Maintain records, prepare monthly EHS status reports, and support ISO audits.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, and client reps to embed controls.

Skills

Field audits & inspections

Incident investigation

Training & coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in OHS, Environmental Science, Risk, or Engineering

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor

ICAM Lead Investigator

Safety in Design risk management

Hazardous Chemicals Management

White card

HRWL

Understanding of environmental risk and compliance

Knowledge of waste, emissions, and incident reporting requirements under ISO 14001

Job description

EHS Specialist

Location: Cardiff, NSW, Australia, 2285

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

Provide site‑based EHS support and assurance while contributing to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ISO‑aligned Integrated Management System (IMS: ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001). Deliver visible field presence (audits/inspections), incident response and investigations, and practical coaching to drive safe, compliant ways of working.

What Will You Do?

Key Accountabilities

A. IMS / Framework Development & Implementation

Assist with the development, review and implementation of the Howden Australia IMS aligned to ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

Maintain and improve procedures, forms and templates; support document control and change management to keep site packs current and audit‑ready. (clarified from original)

B. Field Assurance (Audits, Inspections, Permits)

Conduct site inspections/audits of worksites, plant and equipment; identify hazards, assess risks, and verify control effectiveness.

Verify correct use of PPE and compliance with permits to work and site standards.

Prepare and submit site safety documentation (e.g., JSEAs, safety files) in collaboration with Service/Project Managers.

C. Incident Response & Investigation

Provide first‑response support to site incidents; lead/assist structured investigations (e.g., ICAM) to root cause; produce reports and corrective action plans; track closure to verify effectiveness. (method clarified)

Record and report hazards, near misses, injuries and health issues; support trend analysis and lessons learned.

D. Training, Engagement & Culture

Deliver toolbox talks and targeted training topics; coach supervisors and contractors on safe work practices.

Champion Life Saving Rules (LSRs) and Just Culture principles to reinforce safe decision‑making.

E. Documentation, Reporting & Readiness

Maintain accurate records (observations, audits, NCRs, VFLs); prepare monthly EHS status reports for trend analysis and management review.

Support internal/external ISO audits and site readiness.

F. Stakeholder Interface

Work closely with Project/Service Managers, Engineers, site supervisors and client representatives to embed controls and resolve issues.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

Working Conditions / Mobility

Regular travel to APAC project, workshop and offices and customer sites; occasional short‑notice mobilisations; work in active industrial settings.

Success Measures

Close‑out rate and on‑time closure of corrective actions. (aligned to reporting/trend analysis)

Audit/inspection completion vs plan; incident investigation quality and timeliness.

Quality and currency of site safety files and JSEAs

Complexity and creativity

Opportunity to be creative in implementing solutions to the problem of resistance to change

Finding solutions to complex problems

Implement continuous improvement processes and efficient reporting mechanisms.

Judgement and decisions

Stop or allow processes on plant safety

Staff issues – assess injuries on duty, safe work approach

Solutions – choosing the solution – more than one way to deal with a problem

When to refer a customer to the Manager if they are not satisfied with the decision/solution presented

Your Experience Should Be...

• Bachelor’s Degree in OHS, Environmental Science, Risk, or Engineering


• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (preferred)


• ISO 14001 Internal Auditor


• ICAM Lead Investigator


• Safety in Design risk management experience


• Hazardous Chemicals Management (aligned with Safe Work Codes of Practice)


• HRWL


• White card


• Understanding of environmental risk and compliance


• Knowledge of waste, emissions, and incident reporting requirements under ISO 14001

Our Benefits Package...

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.