HSE & Compliance Leader, Facilities

ABB Inc; Napier; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Napier, New Zealand, seeks a seasoned leader to drive Health, Safety, Environment and Compliance, plus Facilities Management across the site. You will promote a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory adherence, and manage risk to support high performance.

You will coach leaders, oversee audits and training, track safety KPIs, and coordinate site improvements that enhance asset integrity and workplace experience for employees and visitors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in safety, compliance, or risk management in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and incident investigations.
• Experience with ISO management systems and driving behavioural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE, compliance, and facilities management on site.
• Coach leaders to ensure regulatory compliance with ABB standards.
• Manage regulatory obligations, permits, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Oversee training, incident reporting, investigations, and trend analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement and KPI reporting to leadership.
• Coordinate contractor management and site infrastructure projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

Job description

ABB in Napier, New Zealand, seeks a seasoned leader to drive Health, Safety, Environment and Compliance, plus Facilities Management across the site. You will promote a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory adherence, and manage risk to support high performance.

You will coach leaders, oversee audits and training, track safety KPIs, and coordinate site improvements that enhance asset integrity and workplace experience for employees and visitors.