HSE Officer – Whitianga Solar Farm, Waikato

HSE Officer – Whitianga Solar Farm, Waikato

Job Title: HSE Officer
Company: Drillco
Location: Whitianga, Waikato
Job Type: Full-time
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Duration: Commencing November 2024, approximately 6 months

About New Energy
Join the forefront of New Zealand’s renewable energy sector! As the leading provider of large-scale renewable energy construction, we partner with innovative companies to deliver high-quality, efficient projects. Our vision is to push beyond traditional boundaries, making renewable energy projects faster, easier, and more cost-effective.

Role Overview: HSE Officer
As a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring safety compliance at the Whitianga Solar Farm. This position is essential to maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead safety compliance: Ensure all health, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and PPE requirements are adhered to.
• Challenge the status quo: Promote safety-first thinking and challenge existing processes to improve safety measures.
• Conduct audits and inspections: Perform site audits, inspections, and monitor compliance; document and report findings.
• Hazard management: Coordinate and manage the site’s hazard identification program, focusing on elimination, isolation, and minimization of risks.
• Training and assessments: Conduct staff training, competency assessments, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.
• Document management: Maintain accurate reporting, hazard management documentation, and training records.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in an HSE or similar role within a project or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of HSE laws, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to foster a positive HSE culture and lead safety initiatives within teams.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player with a can-do attitude.
• Full NZ Driver’s License (Class 1).

Why Apply?
If you’re passionate about renewable energy and ensuring the highest standards of safety, this is a unique opportunity to make an impact on a large-scale solar farm project. Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of the listed experience—if you’ve got the right attitude and drive, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply
Submit your CV and cover letter. For more information, contact us via email at recruitment@drillco.co.nz.

Employer Questions:

• Have you previously worked for Drillco or New Energy?
• Please indicate the type of hours you are looking for.
• Are you currently living in New Zealand?
• Do you have the legal right to work in New Zealand (e.g., citizenship, residency, or permit)?
• Do you have a current New Zealand driver’s licence?
• Please provide your salary expectations.
• Have you been charged or convicted of any criminal offence within the last 7 years that is not covered by the Clean Slate Act?
• Do you have any medical conditions or pre-existing injuries that could prevent you from performing the job’s requirements?

Eligibility:
Candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and meet the requirements of the company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. Successful candidates may need to undergo a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol testing.