HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Advisor

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor

Location: Adelaide, South Australia

Type: 2 year fixed-term contract

About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

We are Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

About the position

Reporting to the Australian WHS Manager this role adds value by enabling Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), creating foresight about the changing shape of risk and facilitating action before people are harmed.

Support line management to implement and improve safety and environmental processes and practices that meet organisational HSE objectives. They shall provide timely and accurate subject matter guidance on HSE opportunities and challenges and work with the project team, client and contractors for timely and effective implementation and enforcement of safe systems of work.

They shall report as required (daily, weekly, monthly) on Projects and Services HSE performance and monitor and maintain project HSE files and data within Fluence’s document management systems (DMS).

This position provides support to leadership and oversight for project operations and will coordinate with client, contractor and Fluence Asia Pacific (APAC) HSE&Q teams as necessary.

This position will be site based and will require some travel within South Australia. 

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

Champion global, region and country vision, mission, objectives, goals, and initiatives

· Implement, monitor, and maintain HSE safe systems of work and project document and records in accordance with Fluence’s DMS

· Implement, monitor, and enforce safety processes and standards

· Develop and implement project HSE plans, procedures and processes aligned to project scope and contracts

· Develop, implement, enforce, and monitor project induction and HSE training programs

· Implement processes for verification of competency

· Report on Projects and Services HSE performance as required internally and contractually

· Lead, facilitate, monitor, analyze, review, and report serious work, health, safety, environment and quality incidents, lead or contribute to investigations and develop causal and root cause factors and preventative actions

· Monitor and report on status of corrective and preventative actions

· Develop and implement project specific HSE plans, procedures and processes as required

· Review contractor plans, procedures and processes as required

· Implement, conduct, and report on project assurance and governance requirements related to contractor management, principal contractor requirements

· Report on contractor HSE performance

· Develop and maintain project key stakeholder relationships

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· Develop and maintain project risk, aspect and impact registers

· Lead, develop, mentor, and coach project resources as necessary.

Advise Project and Services team members on all HSE matters

· Participate in performance review processes as required

· Monitor changes in legislative, regulatory, client and or Fluence policy or direction to HSE systems of work and document, communicate or implement as necessary

· Lead, conduct and participate in project leadership activities (safety walks, inspections, engagement, and observations etc.).

· Monitor and report on injured workers status and develop return to work plans as necessary

· Carry out tasks as directed by Project Manager or Functional Manager

Qualifications

· +5 years in energy sector in HSE advisory roles or complimentary sectors (industrial, civil, oil and gas, manufacturing)

· +2 years in HSE advisory role within renewable sector (project based) desirable

· Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite and database management

· Highly proficient investigative skillset with proven experience in using causation investigation models

· Good communication, report writing, presentation and stakeholder management skillset

· Good analytical skillset

· Lead auditor (9001, 45001 / 4801, 14001 management systems) highly desirable

· Comprehensive knowledge of OHS / WHS, E legislations within area of accountability 

Why join Fluence? We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance:

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Mobile phone allowance

A collaborative and innovative work environment designed to help you thrive

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Fluence, we value diverse perspectives and experiences that bring fresh ideas and creativity to our team. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. If this role excites you, we strongly encourage you to apply—you could be just the right addition to our team!

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply, as we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates and respects First Nations cultures, knowledge, and perspectives.