HSE Advisor, 150 MW Solar project – Te Aroha, New Zealand

Elecnor New Zealand Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor for its New Zealand project in Te Aroha. The role involves ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of safety. Candidates should have at least a Cert IV in WHS/OHS and 2 years of experience. Relocation may be required for those outside the daily commuting distance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a similar HSE Advisor role.
• A deep understanding of local health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Proven experience in implementing and monitoring safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement our HSE management system and best practices.
• Conduct audits and inspections to identify hazards.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses.

Skills

Auditing

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Safety Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Cert IV in WHS/OHS

Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Elecnor is looking for an experienced HSE Advisor to join our dynamic team for the New Zealand project in Te Aroha, Waikato Region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations. The HSE Advisor will collaborate closely with management and employees to develop, implement, and maintain effective HSE policies and procedures.

Please Note: The successful applicant must be willing to relocate at their own cost if they do not already reside within a safe daily commuting distance to the Te Aroha area.

THE COMPANY

Elecnor is a leading Spanish business group in the infrastructure, renewable energy, services and new technology sectors. With over 65 years of continuous growth and a presence in 55 countries.

Elecnor operates in various sectors, including electricity, gas, industrial plants, railways, telecommunications, water, control systems, construction, the environment, installations maintenance and aerospace engineering.

Elecnor’s strong international vocation has led the company to embark on a continuous expansion process that has opened doors to new markets all over the world, mostly in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Elecnor is listed on the Continuous Market and has a team of highly qualified professionals and a workforce of 21,000 employees.

THE ROLE

• Implement our HSE management system and best practices
• Conduct audits and inspections to identify hazards
• Assess risks, and apply necessary control measures
• Provide guidance on HSE requirements, policies, and procedures
• Work with internal teams to design and deliver training programs
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses
• Implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Coordinate and participate in emergency response drills
• Exercises, ensuring employees are well-prepared for emergencies
• Monitor and report on HSE performance, compiling data
• Preparing reports, and identifying areas for improvement
• Track HSE regulations, trends, and best practices
• Represent the organization in HSE audits, inspections, and meetings
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting HSE initiatives

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum Cert IV in WHS/OHS or
• Relevant field such as occupational health and safety, environmental management
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in a similar HSE Advisor
• A deep understanding of local health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Proven experience in implementing, and monitoring safety management systems
• Local driver license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

At Elecnor, we are committed to building an environment where equal employment opportunities are central to everything we do. Our inclusive culture welcomes individuals from all cultural backgrounds and local communities to join our recruitment process, ensuring that every opportunity is open to all. Together, we can create a future driven by innovation, creativity, and collaboration