Health & Safety Advisor
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth (Wednesday - Wednesday)
Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent this role is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and coaching of Safety Management Systems to ensure continual improvement in a dynamic mining operations environment.
The Health and Safety Advisor is providing support to the Integrated Operations Team (Resource Definition and Energy). Key to the success of this position will be the ability to develop good interpersonal relationships with workers on all levels of the operation and the organisation, furthermore Personal commitment, competence, consistency, reliability, and a practical approach are crucial elements of this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with Leaders to provide advice in achieving the objectives of the strategic plan for HSES performance!
- Support leaders and team members with coaching and mentoring to achieve confidence and competence in safety compliance, assurance activities and are proactive in identifying and managing risks.
- Provide assistance and guidance in the investigation of incidents.
- Be actively involved in the Fortescue Contractor Management process
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of Health and Safety initiatives and promotional material
- Liaise with line management, consultants and government bodies where required
- Assist operations with Fortescue's Incident Management System (BMS)
- Actively participate in the implementation of the Fortescue Major Hazard Program
Qualifications and Experience
- Demonstrated substantial Safety Advisor experience in an operational environment – Drilling exposure highly regarded
- Relevant Work Health & Safety qualifications - Cert IV WHS/ Diploma
- Demonstrated high motivation and output under minimal supervision
- Experience in data analysis, trending and reporting
- Demonstrated experience in ICAM investigations
- Experience in risk management
- Current "C" Class Western Australian Driver's License or equivalent
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.