Hse Advisor

Saunders; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Fitness membership

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Saunders International seeks an experienced SHEQ Advisor with proven welding supervision experience to join our Sydney team on a 12-month fixed-term project. This role focuses on zero harm and integrates welding procedures and quality systems across the Integrated Management System.

As the knowledge authority on welding trades, you will lead audits, coordinate NDT, approve ITPs/ITCs, and drive continual improvement while ensuring regulatory codes are applied on site.

Qualifications

• Qualification and related experience in welding or similar trade inclusive of Cert 10 AS1796 and AS2214 or IWE equivalent
• Qualification in quality assurance or related discipline desirable
• Demonstrated experience in quality strategy development and implementation.
• 5 years or more experience in supervising welding and quality assurance in a construction environment desirable

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Project Manager to establish, monitor and review quality compliance.
• Welding procedure generation and qualification of welders.
• Welding surveillance and inspections.
• Co-ordinating NDT to required coverage and API/ASME standards.
• Interface with Company Project Sub-Contractors used on the Project.
• Review & approval of Sub-Contractors ITPs & ITCs.
• Developing and managing Project required ITPs and ITC's.
• Identifying systematic NCRs and develop corrective/preventative action plans.Contributing to strategic and operational aspects of workplace Health Safety and Environment within the company.
• Ensuring the company's standards and regulatory codes are identified and applied throughout the project.
• Being the knowledge authority on and managing all matters of welding and related trades with a high understanding for quality and safety.
• Undertaking internal audits as per schedule.
• Maintaining a strong relationship between site and office through regular communication.

Skills

Welding supervision

Quality assurance

Welding procedures

NDT coordination

Audit & compliance

WH&S knowledge

Education

Cert 10 AS1796

AS2214 or IWE

QA qualification

Job description

Saunders International is a leading, Australian-based company committed to providing engineering services to the energy, defence, infrastructure and resource sectors. Firmly focused on safety, Saunders is a company built on integrity, innovation, performance and excellence.

Spanning over 70 successful years, we are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of projects covering tank and bridge engineering and construction, terminal expansions, infrastructure remediation, technical EPCM services and industrial electrical/process automation solutions.

Who We Are

Saunders International is a leading, Australian-based company committed to providing engineering services to the energy, defence, infrastructure and resource sectors. Firmly focused on safety, Saunders is a company built on integrity, innovation, performance and excellence. Spanning over 70 successful years, we are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of projects covering tank and bridge engineering and construction, terminal expansions, infrastructure remediation, technical EPCM services and industrial electrical/process automation solutions.

Saunders' growth strategy and awarded project portfolio means we are currently seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor with proven experience in welding supervision and a thorough working knowledge of Australian Standards and quality systems to join our multidisciplinary Sydney team. This is a full-time project-based role for a fixed term of 12 months, supporting the delivery of a critical infrastructure construction project, with a key focus on one team, one aim - zero harm.

The SHEQ Advisor plays a pivotal strategic role in fostering a strong quality culture by implementing company best practice welding procedures and quality systems. The role also fully utilises the Integrated Management System across the project to achieve continual improvement and legal compliance.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Working closely with the Project Manager to establish, monitor and review quality compliance.
• Welding procedure generation and qualification of welders.
• Welding surveillance and inspections.
• Co-ordinating NDT to required coverage and API/ASME standards.
• Interface with Company Project Sub-Contractors used on the Project.
• Review & approval of Sub-Contractors ITPs & ITCs.
• Developing and managing Project required ITPs and ITC's.
• Identifying systematic NCRs and develop corrective/preventative action plans.Contributing to strategic and operational aspects of workplace Health Safety and Environment within the company.
• Ensuring the company's standards and regulatory codes are identified and applied throughout the project.
• Being the knowledge authority on and managing all matters of welding and related trades with a high understanding for quality and safety.
• Undertaking internal audits as per schedule.
• Maintaining a strong relationship between site and office through regular communication.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

To Be Successful In The Role You Will Have

• Qualification and related experience in welding or similar trade inclusive of Cert 10 AS1796 and AS2214 or IWE equivalent
• Qualification in quality assurance or related discipline desirable
• Demonstrated experience in quality strategy development and implementation.
• 5 years or more experience in supervising welding and quality assurance in a construction environment desirable
• Ability to engage with and coach Saunders personnel
• An innovative approach to building a strong SHEQ culture
• A detailed understanding of WHS, Injury Management and Environmental legislation
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to set own goals to ensure the SHEQ KPI's and deliverables are met

The Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration and Reward Package.
• Exposure to the resources industry.
• Corporate fitness membership.
• Cost of Living discounts.
• Wellbeing leave days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supportive workplace culture.
• Years of service recognition and rewards.

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets everyone up for success. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.