HSE Lead - Reefton Solar Farm

NED • Full-time • 1w ago

Introduction

Join the Reefton Solar Farm project as an HSE Lead - Fixed term, full time hours, up to 20-weeks duration.

About the Role
The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the health, safety, and environmental compliance of the Reefton Solar Farm project. This role is responsible for overseeing and implementing health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and programs for the assigned project. It works closely with the project team to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and role model all HSE values, beliefs, behaviours, and attitudes.

Description

Duties:

Promote and enforce site health, safety, and environmental standards.
Manage PPE compliance for all personnel on site.
Identify, report, and manage hazards and near misses.
Maintain and update Risk Register, HSE Management Plan, and first aid registers.
Conduct site audits, inspections, and investigations.
Oversee training and competency assessments for staff and supervisors.
Communicate HSE information clearly with all project stakeholders, as required.
Build and maintain relationships with contractors and visitors.
Lead HSE meetings and site tours as required.
Act as a visible role model for HSE culture and values on site.

Skills & Experience:

Proven HSE management experience, preferably in construction
Knowledge of relevant HSE laws, regulations, and standards
Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Analytical, organized, detail-oriented, and good with data entry
Proficient in Microsoft Office
NZ driver’s license Class 1 Full (or equivalent) *minimum requirement*

Additional HSE training or certification is desirable.

Missing a few attributes or level of experience that we’re looking for? Don’t let that hold you back. If you’ve got the right attitude, we want to hear from you. Apply now!

All candidates must have the right to work in NZ; pre-employment, random, reasonable cause and post-incident drug and alcohol testing may apply.

For more information, please contact us via email at recruitment@newenergy.nz