Field HS Advisor

Beon Energy Solutions Pty; Leeston; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Purchased leave

15 weeks of gender neutral primary Par

Job summary

Beon Energy Solutions Pty is seeking an experienced Field HSE Advisor for our Leeston Solar Farm project in New Zealand. This hands-on role involves providing practical health, safety and environmental support across construction activities and working closely with project leaders, workers and contractors.

You will coordinate and improve project HSE systems, conduct inspections and risk assessments, and lead incident investigations while promoting safe work practices and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Qualified in Health & Safety (NZ Certificate Level 4 or equivalent recognised HSE qualification).
• Minimum three years' experience in a site-based HSE role within construction, civil, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand health, safety and environmental legislation and requirements.
• Experienced in applying practical HSE systems and controls within operational construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline HSE leadership, coaching and support to workers, contractors and project teams.
• Implement and maintain project HSE management plans, site safety plans and safe work procedures.
• Lead site inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor HSE performance, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review risk assessments, permits and controls for high-risk construction activities.
• Support worker engagement through inductions, toolbox talks, pre-starts and HSE committee participation.
• Monitor contractor compliance and provide practical advice to supervisors and project leaders.
• Implement and monitor the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and related plans for the project.

Skills

HSE leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NZ Certificate Level 4 in Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Beon Energy Solutions:

Beon Energy Solutions is at the forefront of energy transition across Australia and New Zealand. We deliver safe, innovative and quality energy solutions that exceed our stakeholder ambitions.

We are a leader in delivery of large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects, with expertise in design, procurement, construction and maintenance. We strive to help the delivery of the energy transition by maintaining strong focus on supporting development of renewable generation.

We offer opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we’ll support you to be the best you can be.

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced Field HSE Advisor to join our HSE project delivery team in a full time and permanent capacity based at our Leeston Solar Farm Project located in Leeston (7682) in New Zealand.

This is a hands-on, site-based role where you'll work alongside project leaders, workers and contractors to provide practical health, safety and environmental support across construction projects throughout New Zealand.

Reporting to the HSE team, you will play a key role in coordinating, implementing and continuously improving project-specific HSE systems, plans and processes. You'll partner with operational teams to identify risks, promote safe work practices and support compliance across all phases of project delivery.

As a trusted advisor, you will provide frontline leadership, coaching and guidance to workers and contractors, helping to foster a positive and proactive safety culture. Through strong stakeholder engagement, practical problem-solving and a focus on continuous improvement, you will contribute to achieving safe, sustainable and successful project outcomes.

In this role you will deliver:

• Provide frontline HSE leadership, coaching and support to workers, contractors and project teams
• Implement and maintain project HSE management plans, site safety plans and safe work procedures
• Lead site inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions
• Monitor HSE performance, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Review risk assessments, permits and controls for high-risk construction activities
• Support worker engagement through inductions, toolbox talks, pre-starts and HSE committee participation.
• Monitor contractor compliance and provide practical advice to supervisors and project leaders
• Implement and monitor the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) and other associated management plans for the project.
• Support compliance tracking of project resource consents, and build relationships with local regulatory authorities (e.g Environment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council).
• Implement waste minimisation strategies and coordinate with waste management contractors.
• Support ESG reporting requirements as per contractual requirements - including waste, energy, gross greenhouse gas emissions
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, environmental controls and project HSE reporting.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Qualified in Health & Safety (NZ Certificate Level 4 or equivalent recognised HSE qualification)
• Minimum three years' experience in a site-based HSE role within construction, civil, utilities or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand health, safety and environmental legislation and requirements
• Experienced in applying practical HSE systems and controls within operational construction environments
• Skilled at building relationships, influencing stakeholders and driving positive safety behaviours
• Confident communicator with the ability to deliver engaging training, inductions and presentations
• Strong problem-solving and investigation skills, including incident investigations and risk management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to communicate technical HSE information clearly and effectively.

Key Benefits:

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include

• hybrid work options
• purchased leave
• 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave
• health and wellbeing subsidiary
• career development and planning opportunities
• exclusive discounts

Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our benefits.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.