EHS Construction Coordinator

Wood is seeking an EHS Construction Coordinator for on-site work in Broadmeadows, VIC, Australia. The role involves managing EHS requirements for significant projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting audits, and engaging with operational staff. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and over 10 years of HSE experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector. This position requires strong technical skills and the ability to work autonomously.
Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting a EHS Construction Coordinator to work within the client project team in Broadmeadows.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Coordinator will manage the project construction EHS requirements on site for number of significant projects and ensure compliance is followed and in line with client’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
• Recommend effective preventative actions in all areas of work including reporting of all incidents and near misses
• Engage with operational staff to identify high risk activities and EHS support requirements
• Assist with planning and review of lift studies
• Review subcontractor construction documentation including JSA, lift plans, etc and ensure compliance with supplied documentation.
• Ensure thorough site compliance including work permits by performing regular audits and investigations and root case analysis
• Ensures compliance with applicable local, national, industry, and Client health, safety and environment (EHS) laws, regulations, procedures, processes and management systems
• Demonstrates the ability to manage uncertainty to achieve a balance in the competing demands of the business
• Prepares and submits reports to management on current contract status and recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Conduct pre-starts and toolbox talks, participate in HSE weekly meetings
• Actively engage and communicate with operations and contractor personnel to educate occupational hazard awareness
• Report safety leading indicators to the In EHS Director

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?
• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety
• 10+ years HSE experience within the pharmaceutical or similar industry
• Experience managing multi-cultural teams and workforces
• Previous site-based experience is highly desirable
• Strong technical skills in EHS management and emergency responses
• A desire to be hands-on with a "can-do" attitude
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive increased engagement both within your team and the wider business

If you’re an experienced EHS Coordinator, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.

Only applicants who are Australian citizens or hold the required visa/permit to work in Australia will be considered.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.