Work Health & Safety Lead

Work Health & Safety Lead Date: 07-Mar-2019 Location: Adelaide Glenside (ADL1), AU Company: Beach Energy Highlights Dynamic Oil and Gas ASX Listed Company Interesting work High Performing Culture An opportunity has presented for a qualified Industrial Hygienist to provide Health and Safety (H&S) guidance and support to field (H&S) Advisors, Operational, and Development teams across all of Beach Energy’s activities. As the Workplace Health & Safety Lead (WHS) Lead, you will be tasked to complete Health Risk Assessments across all of Beach’s facilities and setting up programs from these assessments, overseeing incident investigations, incident classifications and case management. As the Designated Technical Authority (TA) for Industrial Hygiene you will support General Managers and their teams across Drilling, Completions and Operations by providing Health Management Systems for the effective management of work execution and operational risk. You will have a strong ability to engage and influence others at all levels with a proven track record of enhancing and sustaining a high safety culture through the development and delivery of campaigns required to mitigate field risks. Regular travel is required to sites and offices throughout Australia and New Zealand. About the opportunity The WHS Lead reports to the Head of Health & Safety position and is an important function in the Health, Safety, Environment and Risk team, with responsibility for: Developing, implementing and maintaining an Occupational Hygiene Program including: Developing the Industrial Hygiene standard and related procedures; Executing a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to baseline current occupational health hazards and controls for each site or activity (including gas plants, oil fields, offshore platforms, drilling rigs and construction sites; Observing processes, procedures and operating conditions both inside and outside work sites; Developing strategies for evaluating the work site to determine the degree of risk; Collection and analysis of samples to assess worker exposure to physical, chemical and biological agents; Using direct reading instruments, sampling techniques and other methods to measure levels of physical agents such as light, heat, noise and radiation; Determining airborne exposure concentrations of contaminants and compare them to regulatory standards and guidelines and accepted occupational exposure criteria; Evaluating the effectiveness of control strategies implemented to protect against workplace exposures and hazards (for example, personal protective equipment, ventilation systems); Interpreting the results of exposure evaluations and determine risk to human health based on scientific research and recommend ways to control workplace hazards; Being the Designated Technical Authority (TA) for Industrial Hygiene and supports the Asset-based General Managers and their Operational teams, and Construction and Drilling General Managers and their respective teams, in providing a Health Management System for effective management of work execution and operational risk. Fitness for Work and Case Management: Determining standards and related procedures for Fitness-for-Work, Case Management and Incident Classification and effectively deploy company-wide, interfacing with Human Resources and the Chief Medical Officer as required; Recommending the classification of Health and Safety incidents in conjunction with Chief Medical officer where required. Incident Investigation and Reporting: Leading serious incident investigations using formal investigation tools and ensure investigation timeframes are met; Drafting investigation reports and present findings in various company forums. Assurance: Leading or participating in annual assurance activities required of the HSE and Risk Division at various sites, supporting management system reviews of elements pertaining to health and safety; Supporting the Production, Development and Exploration teams with the HSE evaluation, mobilization and monitoring of Contractors and Vendors as per Beach contractor management framework. Safety Campaigns and Culture: Developing and delivering campaigns required to mitigate specific field risks and improve safety culture based on analysis of HSE data, safety culture surveys and recent incidents and near misses. Improving a greater awareness throughout the organisation of the desired safety culture at Beach. Performance Monitoring: Determining appropriate leading and lagging KPIs for all areas of responsibility above, based on industry recommended practice and regulatory requirements. About Beach Beach Energy is a proud Australian oil and gas company with a strong pioneering history. Formed in 1961 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1962, Beach Energy is an oil and gas exploration and production company that has grown to become Australia’s largest onshore oil producer with a major gas business having operations in South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and New Zealand. Our portfolio of strategically located oil and gas assets positions us for further growth. Beach Energy’s sensitive approach to the environment, commitment to supporting the communities in which we operate, and sponsorship of local organisations all point to a thriving culture. We are committed to providing a diverse, satisfying and fulfilling workplace for all of our people. We value Safety, Creativity, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork. Applications close on Friday 22 March 2019 This is an outstanding career opportunity with a leading Oil and Gas ASX Listed Company, enjoy an exceptional work environment within a highly experienced team in a highly respected and progressive company.