EHS Specialist

Chart Industries, Inc.; Cardiff; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries is seeking a site-based EHS professional in Cardiff, NSW, Australia, to support the Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001. You will deliver field audits, incident investigations, and practical coaching to drive safe, compliant work practices.

Responsibilities include developing IMS framework, conducting site inspections, coordinating with project managers, and supporting internal/external ISO audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as OHS or engineering; professional certification is valued.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor preferred; ISO 14001 Internal Auditor helpful.
• ICAM Lead Investigator certification beneficial for root-cause analysis.
• Experience in Safety in Design and risk management in hazardous environments.
• Knowledge of environmental risk, waste, emissions, and ISO 14001 incident reporting.
• HRWL and White Card are expected minimums for site access.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the IMS aligned to ISO 45001/14001/9001 for Howden Australia.
• Conduct site audits, inspections and permits; verify PPE use and permit compliance.
• Lead/assist incident investigations (ICAM) and prepare corrective action plans.
• Deliver toolbox talks and targeted safety training; promote Just Culture and LSRs.
• Maintain records, NCRs, JSEAs and safety files; support ISO audits and readiness.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers and supervisors to embed controls.

Skills

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Hazardous Chemicals Management (Safe Work Codes)

HRWL

White card

Understanding of environmental risk and compliance

Knowledge of waste, emissions & incident reporting under ISO 14001

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 1401 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, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.