Site HSE Manager (F/M/X)

Solvay (FR); Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solvay Cares program

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Solvay (FR) seeks a Site HSE Manager to oversee safety, health and environmental aspects of a hydrogen peroxide manufacturing site. You will support the Production Manager and Site Manager, maintain safety systems, and drive compliance with major-hazard standards and regulatory requirements.

You will liaise with authorities and lead site audits, contributing to continuous improvement in a complex facility. Onsite permanent contract with competitive rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Safety or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of operational safety experience at a chemical or industrial site.
• Exposure to laboratory operations and people management is favourable.

Responsibilities

• Safe management of the site’s hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide plant with Production Manager.
• Maintain and improve the safety systems.
• Maintain ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 accreditation.
• Promote and undertake site audits on Lifesaving rules.
• Liaise with authorities including Safe Work NSW, EPA, NGERS, AICIS and drive improvements.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Safety or related field

Job description

About the role

Our Hydrogen Peroxide manufacturing facility, composed of around 40 people, focuses on producing hydrogen (H2) and hydrogen peroxide (HP) in collaboration with the Maintenance, Purchasing, Logistics and Commercial teams. As a Site HSE Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and compliant operations of the site in the areas of safety, health and environment as well as providing support to the Production Manager and Site Manager. You will get the opportunity to contribute to maintaining and improving the standards of a complex Major Hazard Facility (MHF) site. You will be accountable for:

• The safe management of the site’s hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide plant, alongside the Production Manager
• Maintaining and improving the safety systems
• Maintaining ISO accreditation (ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001)
• Promoting and undertaking site audits on the Solvay Lifesaving rules
• Liaising with local authorities including Safe Work NSW (Safe Work New South Wales ), EPA (Environmental Protection Authority ), NGERS (National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System ), AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme ), and Continuous improvement and working to best practice

We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working mode.

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Safety or similar qualification . Relevant at least 3 years of work experience in an operational safety role at a chemical or industrial site. Exposure to laboratory operations and people management is favourable

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Australian safety, health & environmental regulatory, safety leadership, Fair Work and EPA requirements
• Relevant work experience in the chemical or comparable industry with experinces of Major Hazard Facility (MHF)
• Strong safety leadership

Behaviors

• Strong safety focus
• Timely and effective decision making
• Effective communication and leadership skills

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is AUD 101,520 - AUD 143,500 per year in Australia. Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.