Safety Advisor - Substations

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private. Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.

ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by Energy Co to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.

The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Transmission Project will build new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.

The project consists of 90km of 500kV overhead transmission lines and 150 km of 330kV transmission lines for generator connections, stretching from Elong Elong in the west through to Barigan Creek in the east, via an energy hub at Merotherie.

Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking dedicated Safety Advisors to share their expertise within our growing Energy Hubs and Substations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Skill in HSE management techniques and tools.
• Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and monitoring of risk controls and actions involved in delivery and implementation of projects.
• Skills in data gathering, statistical and trend analysis.
• Conducting and interpreting audits and reviews.
• Skills in document management processes including recording, monitoring, and archiving and producing routine written communications.
• Skills in identifying HSE improvements to systems, processes and/or products within a project.
• Advanced skills in relevant computer software packages; use of basic functions of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement on performance, compliance, and defects and/or non-conformance.
• Training in basic risk activities and programs to small groups.
• Knowledge of Safety & Rehabilitation Management Systems and relevant IMS procedures.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and relevant IMS procedures. Knowledge of applicable standards especially AZ/NZS 4801:2001.
• Regularly reviews project HSE systems and plans against activity requirements.
• Track progress against role & responsibility profiles and report on activities to Site Safety Manager.
• Enter and extract data from incident management system.
• Ability to positively identify all potential and imminent hazards on a site and be able to act immediately to correct them.
• Actively participate in and drive a culture of collaboration, discipline, innovation, adaptability to change and care.
• Ensure safety and sustainability are always front of mind.
• Lead by example by promoting a positive work health and safety culture.
• Promote a positive work health and safety culture

• Electrical trades background preferred
• Substations construct experience with safety qualifications
• Strong communicator with risk-based methodologies
• Diploma Safety in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent,
• Cert IV in Environmental Management,
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Quality, Environment, Project Management, or other associated disciplines.
• Safety Lead Auditor Qualification.
• HSE Practitioner, 4+ years working on large scale construction projects, including substations and renewable energy projects and high-risk workplaces

Safety Advisor site rotation from Sydney: DIDO 14 days onsite in camp style accommodation and 7 days off site, on a roster-based arrangement out of the Central West Orana Region Project

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.

Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

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