Senior HSE Advisor - Major Renewable Project - Mount Isa

UGL; Emerald; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OneRewards

Medibank health insurance

Wellness Program with AIA Vitality

16 weeks paid parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Individual Development Plan

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor for a Solar Farm FIFO role based in Mount Isa. The role focuses on partnering with project leaders to manage risk, mentor field teams and drive continuous safety improvements on a greenfield/brownfield mix.

You will lead investigations, audits and safety initiatives across civil, electrical, high-voltage and commissioning works, while building strong relationships with operations and contractors on site.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior HSE Advisor on renewable energy projects is required.
• Strong ability to influence people at all levels and foster safe behaviours.
• Proven experience leading investigations, managing risk and driving safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support project leaders and crews to manage risk and sustain a strong safety culture.
• Coach and mentor HSE Advisors and field teams across construction activities.
• Lead investigations, risk reviews, audits and site inspections to identify improvement opportunities.
• Build positive relationships across the workforce and drive engagement in safety initiatives.
• Provide practical advice to ensure compliance with project, client and legislative requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Influence leadership

Safety coaching

Risk management

Investigations

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Diploma or equivalent safety qualification

Job description

Senior HSE Advisor – Solar Farm – FIFO – Mount Isa

Join UGL at the forefront of Australia's energy transition. Having delivered 13 solar farms and 14 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the country, we're continuing to grow our renewable energy portfolio and creating long-term career opportunities for our people

The project builds on UGL’s earlier work in Mount Isa, which was successfully completed in 2021. The new project is a greenfield extension, connecting into an existing live solar farm, creating an interesting mix of new construction and brownfield interfaces.

Why this role

• Be part of a new renewable energy project from early works through delivery.
• Join an experienced project team that values practical safety and visible leadership.
• Influence leaders, coach teams and help shape the culture on site.
• Work alongside experienced HSE professionals on a complex renewable energy project.
• Access future opportunities across UGL's growing portfolio of battery, wind and solar projects.

About the role

This is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who enjoys being out in the field, building relationships and working closely with operational teams.

You’ll act as a trusted safety partner across the project, helping leaders manage risk, supporting frontline crews and mentoring HSE team members. You’ll also play a key role in investigations, audits, safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities across civil, electrical, high-voltage and commissioning works.

Key responsibilities

• Support project leaders, supervisors and crews to manage risk and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Coach and mentor HSE Advisors and operational teams across a range of construction activities.
• Lead investigations, risk reviews, audits and site inspections to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build positive relationships across the workforce and drive engagement in safety initiatives.
• Provide practical advice and support to ensure compliance with project, client and legislative requirement.

What we offer

• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

About you

• Experience in a Senior HSE Advisor role on renewable energy projects.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to positively influence people at all levels.
• Experience leading investigations, managing risk and driving safety improvement initiatives.
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, Diploma or equivalent safety qualification.
• A practical, down-to-earth approach to safety and a genuine passion for supporting people in the field.
• Willingness to FIFO on a 10/4 roster and be able to travel via Brisbane for early flights to Mount Isa.

About Us

UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.

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