H&S Advisor (fixed term)

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Stable employment with a reputable org

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor – Permit Issuer to provide field-based health and safety support at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant and surrounding areas. You will administer Permit to Work, manage LOTO, conduct risk assessments and support contractor safety, driving safety improvements across the site and across multiple operations.

Essential requirements include a NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Level 4, knowledge of NZ health and

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Level 4 or equivalent.
• Experience in operational, industrial, water or wastewater environments.
• Knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation.
• Experience with Permit to Work, LOTO, risk assessment and contractor safety systems.
• A current New Zealand driver licence.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to obtain formal site authorisation as a Permit Issuer.

Responsibilities

• Administering and issuing Permit to Work documentation.
• Monitoring permitted work and ensuring controls remain effective.
• Supporting isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO) processes.
• Managing critical risks including confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres, chemicals, plant and equipment, contractors and work at height.
• Conducting risk assessments, inspections and incident reporting.
• Supporting operational teams with contractor safety and management of change.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Level 4

Job description

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor – Permit Issuer to provide practical, field-based health and safety support across the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated operational areas.

What's on offer

• You will work with highly motivated professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment
• You have the opportunity to work across a complex, multi-site operational environment and drive meaningful safety improvements across the region
• The experience you bring will make a huge impact on communities and organisational safety culture
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable organisation
  

What you’ll be responsible for

The Role Will Focus On

• Administering and issuing Permit to Work documentation.
• Monitoring permitted work and ensuring controls remain effective.
• Supporting isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO) processes.
• Managing critical risks including confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres, chemicals, plant and equipment, contractors and work at height.
• Conducting risk assessments, inspections and incident reporting.
• Supporting operational teams with contractor safety and management of change.
  

What you’ll need to be successful

You Will Have

• A NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Level 4, or equivalent.
• Experience in an operational, industrial, water or wastewater environment.
• Knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation.
• Experience with Permit to Work, LOTO, risk assessment and contractor safety systems.
• A current New Zealand driver licence.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to obtain formal site authorisation as a Permit Issuer.
  

Experience in wastewater treatment, confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres, chemical risk management or ICAM investigation is desirable.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.