HSE Advisor

Ertech; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ertech is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to join our Barrow Island Resources team, supporting long-term Civil and Electrical construction scopes on site. You will lead health, safety and environmental performance, ensure compliance with HSE systems, manage incidents, and support project teams to maintain a safe and productive workplace.

Required is 7+ years in Oil & Gas, a related science/HE&S degree, and up-to-date First Aid/CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience within the Oil & Gas industry
• Tertiary qualification in Science, Health, Safety & Environment or related discipline
• First Aid within 3 years
• CPR within 1 year
• Gas Test Atmosphere within 3 years
• Proficient in work area planning, scheduling, and program management

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE performance across projects, including hazard identification, risk control and achievement of HSE objectives
• Manage incidents and injuries, including reporting, corrective actions, return to work programs and workers compensation
• Ensure compliance with HSE systems, procedures and legislative requirements
• Prepare HSE reports and lead indicators for senior management review Communicate issues to the Project Manager, Operations Manager and HSEQ Manager where relevant and proposes solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and respond proactively to client safety needs
• Actively participate in safety leadership and operational meetings

Skills

HSE leadership

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Incident management

Client relationship

Safety communications

Program management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science, HSE or related

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Gas Test Atmosphere certification

Job description

ABOUT US

Ertech is a proudly employee-owned Australian civil and electrical construction company, delivering high-quality services across the Transport, Infrastructure, Resources, and Defence sectors. We partner with clients in both the public and private sectors, including state and federal governments. Since our humble beginnings in 1981, we've built a strong reputation for the quality of our work and the long-term relationships we foster - all driven by our core values of collaboration, courage, and authenticity.

ABOUT BARROW ISLAND

Barrow Island is located around 60 kilometres from the mainland and approximately 139 kilometres west of the Port of Dampier. It's also home to Chevron's Gorgon Project and WA Oil operations. It is the largest oil field discovered in Western Australia. Ertech has been a major service provider to Chevron Australia's Gorgon Project for over 10 years.

Barrow Island provides excellent on-site accommodation including meal services, as well as gym facilities (mixed and separate gyms available for men & women with a variety of fitness classes to choose from), sporting facilities including a football field, golf simulator, bike hire, 2 swimming pools, basketball court, tennis court and a cricket pitch!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HSE Advisor to join our Resources team supporting the long-term Civil and Electrical Construction scopes at Barrow Island.

As the HSE Advisor, you will be responsible for leading health, safety and environmental performance on site, ensuring compliance with HSE systems, managing incidents, and supporting project teams to maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Other key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead HSE performance across projects, including hazard identification, risk control and achievement of HSE objectives
• Manage incidents and injuries, including reporting, corrective actions, return to work programs and workers compensation
• Ensure compliance with HSE systems, procedures and legislative requirements
• Prepare HSE reports and lead indicators for senior management review Communicate issues to the Project Manager, Operations Manager and HSEQ Manager where relevant and proposes solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and respond proactively to client safety needs
• Actively participate in safety leadership and operational meetings.

To be successful, you will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• 7+ years of experience within the Oil & Gas industry, with a comprehensive understanding of industry standards, legislation, and codes of practice.
• Tertiary qualification in Science, Health, Safety & Environment or a related discipline (Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred).
• First Aid within 3 years
• CPR within 1 year
• Gas Test Atmosphere within 3 years
• Proficient in work area planning, scheduling, and program management.
• Highly developed