Environmental Advisor

Bechtel Corporation; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks an Environmental Advisor to support environmental, safety, and health components of our ES&H program on major projects. You will assist in implementing management systems, preparing plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the project.

The role involves data analysis, risk assessment, stakeholder communications, and participation in emergency readiness. Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field with several years of experience is required,

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field with 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience implementing ES&H programs and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing Bechtel's ES&H program and management system.
• Develops and maintains programs, systems, and procedures for safety and environmental protection.
• Performs data analysis to identify trends in ES&H performance.
• Leads risk assessments, studies, and mitigation planning on ES&H issues.
• Prepares reports and documents for program execution and records.
• Supports incident investigations and regulatory interpretations.

Skills

ES&H discipline knowledge

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources

Job description

Requisition ID: 299036

• Relocation Authorized: None

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: Karratha WA

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Project Overview:

The Project includes the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of 3 new bucket-wheel reclaimers including associated structural, mechanical, electrical and communications services. The Project also includes the design and construction of associated off-board scope including bulk earthworks, civil infrastructure, structural works and electrical upgrades to support the functionally safe operation of the new reclaimers.

Job Summary:

The Environmental Advisor assists in implementing environmental components of ESH programs, including preparing management plans, ensuring integration of environmental requirements in projects, conducting assessments, supporting permitting and risk assessments, participating in emergency responses, and communicating with stakeholders. The role involves inspections, monitoring, training, and providing guidance on environmental mitigation and sustainability, working with minimal supervision.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance in a wide variety of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) disciplines to facilitate implementation of Bechtel's ES&H program and ES&H Management System to include aiding compliance with Bechtel's ES&H standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments

• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary for the safety and health of employees and protection of the environment and communities

• Maintains ES&H databases, inclusive of incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions

• Performs statistical analysis of ES&H data to help identify performance trends and contributing factors as part of continuous improvement

• Identifies and supports any unique software systems and electronic innovation used by ES&H personnel

• Leads teams in conducting risk assessment, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ES&H issues

• Prepares communications, writes reports, and prepares documents for program execution and records retention

• Assists with incident notifications, leads investigations, and prepares incident investigation reports

• Recommends and implements improvements in processes, procedures, and work activities to minimize hazard potential

• Participates in and may lead employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs

• Researches moderately complex issues and provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice

• Provides support to ES&H field and office personnel, inclusive of all ES&H disciplines

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Career-level position within field

• Considered skilled and proficient in discipline

• Professional with an understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issue

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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