EHS Specialist

Chart Industries; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. is seeking an EHS professional to provide site-based support and assurance, helping develop, implement, and continuously improve the IMS aligned to ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001.

You will lead audits, investigations, and proactive coaching to drive safe, compliant work practices across APAC sites. The role involves travel to APAC project sites and client locations, delivering training, maintaining documentation, and supporting management reviews and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in OHS, environmental science, risk or engineering.
• ISO 14001 internal auditor certification.
• ICAM lead investigator experience preferred.
• Safety in Design risk management experience.
• Hazardous chemicals management aligned with Safe Work Codes of Practice.
• HRWL exposure knowledge; White Card is required.
• Understanding of environmental risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IMS development aligned to ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, permit verifications and ensure control effectiveness.
• Lead or assist investigations (ICAM) and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and coach site personnel on safe work practices.
• Maintain records and support internal/external ISO audits and management reviews.

Education

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

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor

ICAM Lead Investigator

Safety in Design risk management experience

Hazardous Chemicals Management

HRWL

White card

Job description

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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.

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 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

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.