The Top Energy Group operates throughout the Far North delivering geothermal electricity generation and electricity network operations. Our purpose is providing affordable and sustainable energy for Far North consumers, which we are achieving by transforming the Top Energy Group into a technology-enabled energy company that generates and facilitates two-way energy flow between renewable energy generators and consumers.
We are seeking a person to lead and manage the contracting division's health, safety, quality, and risk functions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices. To promote a learning organisation culture in alignment with the Group strategy.
This position reports to the General Manager Contracting and can be based at our Puketona or Kaitaia Depot.
Key areas of focus will be:
Develop and maintain the contracting division's health and safety framework, aligned with ISO standards 45001 and NZS 7901
Position and promote risk management practices within the division in line with ISO 31000:2018
Develop and manage the delivery of a practicable and effective work training program and competency system for contracting field staff
Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess the effectiveness of health, safety, quality and risk management practices
Working with Corporate H&S, develop and deliver a training program that ensures field staff understand operational risks, hazards and effective risk assessment
Support contracting management in managing staff fatigue
Partner with Management to decide on and manage immediate incident response, including staff welfare, securing the worksite and assessing the situation
Assist with field-based accident and incident investigations where required
Deliver monthly performance reporting
To succeed in this role, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification (diploma or higher) in Health and Safety. At least five years' experience in managing or coordinating Health and Safety activities to ISO standards of continual improvement, quality and risk management. You will demonstrate an extensive understanding of HSWA with previous experience in the electrical or similar industry. It is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of SM-EI Safety Manuals. Membership of a relevant risk institution is preferred as would a detailed understanding of the electricity wiring regulations.
Additional skills and attributes:
Accountability for self and others
Drive, determination and enthusiasm
A competent coach and mentor
Continuous improvement and quality focussed
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
We offer successful candidates:
A competitive salary with benefits
A relocation package with short-term accommodation if moving regions
Health insurance for you and your family
We have a Drug and Alcohol Workplace Policy. Before any offer of employment is made, the short-listed candidate(s) will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check which will include a drug and alcohol test.
To apply for this job go to: topenergycareers.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6673043.
Applications close 20 October 2024
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