EHS Specialist

Provide sitebased EHS support and assurance while contributing to the development implementation and continuous improvement of the ISOaligned Integrated Management System (IMS: ISO 45001 ISO 14001 ISO 9001). Deliver visible field presence (audits/inspections) incident response and investigations and practical coaching to drive safe compliant ways of working.

Key Accountabilities

A. IMS / Framework Development & Implementation

Assist with the development review and implementation of the Howden Australia IMS aligned to ISO 45001 ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

Maintain and improve procedures forms and templates; support document control and change management to keep site packs current and auditready. (clarified from original)

B. Field Assurance (Audits Inspections Permits)

Conduct site inspections/audits of worksites plant and equipment; identify hazards assess risks and verify control effectiveness.

Verify correct use of PPE and compliance with permits to work and site standards.

Prepare and submit site safety documentation (e.g. JSEAs safety files) in collaboration with Service/Project Managers.

C. Incident Response & Investigation

Provide firstresponse support to site incidents; lead/assist structured investigations (e.g. ICAM) to root cause; produce reports and corrective action plans; track closure to verify effectiveness. (method clarified)

Record and report hazards near misses injuries and health issues; support trend analysis and lessons learned.

D. Training Engagement & Culture

Deliver toolbox talks and targeted training topics; coach supervisors and contractors on safe work practices.

Champion Life Saving Rules (LSRs) and Just Culture principles to reinforce safe decisionmaking.

E. Documentation Reporting & Readiness

Maintain accurate records (observations audits NCRs VFLs); prepare monthly EHS status reports for trend analysis and management review.

Support internal/external ISO audits and site readiness.

F. Stakeholder Interface

Work closely with Project/Service Managers Engineers site supervisors and client representatives to embed controls and resolve issues.

Working Conditions / Mobility

Regular travel to APAC project workshop and offices and customer sites; occasional shortnotice mobilisations; work in active industrial settings.

Success Measures

Closeout rate and ontime closure of corrective actions. (aligned to reporting/trend analysis)

Audit/inspection completion vs plan; incident investigation quality and timeliness.

Quality and currency of site safety files and JSEAs

Complexity and creativity

Opportunity to be creative in implementing solutions to the problem of resistance to change

Finding solutions to complex problems

Implement continuous improvement processes and efficient reporting mechanisms.

Judgement and decisions

Stop or allow processes on plant safety

Staff issues assess injuries on duty safe work approach

Solutions choosing the solution more than one way to deal with a problem

When to refer a customer to the Manager if they are not satisfied with the decision/solution presented

Bachelors Degree in OHS Environmental Science Risk or Engineering

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (preferred)

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor

ICAM Lead Investigator

Safety in Design risk management experience

Hazardous Chemicals Management (aligned with Safe Work Codes of Practice)

HRWL

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Understanding of environmental risk and compliance

Knowledge of waste emissions and incident reporting requirements under ISO 14001