HSE Advisor

Wabtec; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking an HSE Advisor to enhance health, safety, and environmental policies. This role requires a proactive approach to safety management and compliance, ensuring a safe workplace for all employees. The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy industry and a commitment to continuous improvement in HSE practices. Join a leading global provider and make a significant impact on safety and well-being in the workplace.

Benefits

Training - commensurate with experience

Rewards & Recognition Program

Discounted health insurance

Novated Leasing options

Lifestyle discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing HSE for contractors in heavy industry.
• Experience in a Rail Environment.
• Auditing/Lead Auditor qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Promote health, safety, and environmental management standards.
• Provide HSE training and advice to managers and staff.
• Manage accident/incident investigations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Cert IV Workplace Health and Safety

Cert IV Training & Assessing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

What are we offering you?

• Training - commensurate with experience

• Rewards & Recognition Program

• Discounted health insurance with Medibank

• Novated Leasing options

• Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 500+ other retaliers

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with? Reporting to the WHSE Manager, as a key member of the Wabtec Control Systems team, the purpose of the HSE Advisor position is to improve/develop and implement HSE policies that meet legislative requirements, whilst providing advice to contribute positively to the health, safety and well-being of all employees, contractors and the environment.

Where is the position located?

This is FIFO position from Perth to Port Hedland. Roster – 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. The position is eligible for a site uplift.

What will your typical day look like?

• Promote and ensure the appropriate standards of health, safety and environmental management are adhered to

• Identify and improve/develop company HSE policies, systems and programs, whilst monitoring legislative requirements to ensure positive HSE outcomes are reached for staff, clients and contractors

• Provide HSE training and advice to managers and staff on industry best practice

• Manage accident/incident investigations and prevention initiatives

• Liaise and represent the company on all HSE matters with clients, government agencies and the community in general

• Report on all facets of HSE as required

• Participate and represent HSE in tender preparation and review

• Manage HSE within projects with team members

• Works close with project management and human resources

• Maintains and fosters relationships with current and potential stakeholders, in particular, clients, service providers, contractors, subcontractors and employees

• Make decision and implement improvements relating to HSE matters on projects or site locations as deemed required in conjunction with Senior Management approval where the improvement carries a significant financial component.

What do we want to know about you?

• Minimum Cert IV Workplace Health and Safety is essential

• Experience and proven track record implementing HSE for a contractor within heavy industry at project and corporate level

• Proficient user of the Microsoft Office Suite in particular Word and Excel

• Prepared to travel regularly

• Qualification/significant Experience in Tap root, ICAM, 5 Why Investigation Methods

• Experience in a Rail Environment

• Cert IV Training & Assessing

• Experience managing teams of People

• Auditing/Lead Auditor qualifications/experience

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.