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Safety Coordinator
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Supports in the development of, and implements the project-level health and safety management program.
Provides assistance to project and construction management in implementing and complying with project safety requirements and in addressing safety/health issues as they arise during project execution.
Coordinates with and provides technical assistance to other project-assigned functional leads (e.g., engineering, subcontracts, procurement, project controls) with regards to compliance with project-specific safety/health requirements.
Participates in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of health and safety requirements that may affect project design, schedule, and cost.
Provides technical support and assistance directly to construction supervision and subcontractors in planning and executing field activities in accordance with the project safety requirements.
Drafts comprehensive safety and health specific plans, project specific mitigation plans, safety and health awareness training programs, and governance, technical and regulatory reports.
Conducts safety assessments/inspections of project construction activities to monitor compliance with safety/health requirements including contractual commitments, laws and regulations, and the project’s H&S plan. Tracks actions raised through to completion.
Conducts reviews of incident investigations. Tracks actions raised from investigations through to completion.
Provides technical direction to staff.
Performs supervisory duties on large, complex projects. Devises new approaches to technical problems encountered and provides technical advice for specific tasks as technical lead including making assignments to subordinate safety specialists/engineers. Requires broad background and understanding in administrative procedures.
Plans, supervises and coordinates work on medium- to large-sized projects or multiple smaller projects requiring independent judgment and experience in the application of safety engineering techniques and formulation of safety/health reduction measures to reduce potential identified hazards in the workplace. Typically possesses safety/health-related certifications from national/international accrediting organizations/associations.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Advanced knowledge in a field of science, safety/industrial engineering, or related discipline.
Knowledge of safety programs/engineering systems, principles, and methodologies.
Knowledge of Australian and NSW WHS laws/regulations and regulatory agencies’ (SafeWork and ComCare) regulatory requirements and responsibilities, industry standards/current practices for safety/health, and best management practices for minimizing potential safety/health risks during project execution. Knowledge of ONRSR laws/regulations and/or experience with working in the rail sector.
Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes in the heavy civils/infrastructure/tunneling sector
Knowledge of construction planning, estimating, procedures, and execution.
Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of safety/health subcontractors or consultants.
Experience in safety/health assessments/inspection during construction.
Experience in safety/health incident investigation techniques using ICAM or equivalent.
Knowledge of hazardous materials and physical risks and the mechanisms to mitigate them.
Knowledge of Bechtel’s organization structure, functions, and administrative procedures.
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Knowledge of Bechtel standard computer applications
Bachelor of Science degree in life sciences (e.g., biology, public health) or physical sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry), or safety/industrial engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
Prior practical work experience in Delivery Management Partner/Project Management role.
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