Senior HSE Manager - FIFO

Senior HSE Manager - FIFO 15 Days On, 13 Days Off - Major Iron Ore Project
 

Who are TSS?

TSS is a WA-based recruitment agency established in 2018, specialising in placing professionals and trades into the resources sector. We've quickly built strong relationships with leading owner-operators, EPCMs, consultancies, and construction firms, contributing to major projects in mining, energy, renewables, and infrastructure worldwide.

The Role

Our client is an established, global engineering company and are looking for a Senior HSE Manager to support one of their major iron ore projects. This position will be on a FIFO 15/13 roster, working through 10.5 hour days.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all WA Safety Legislation obligations and maintain a robust safe system of work for the project.

• Regularly audit and inspect contractor compliance with project safety systems.

• Develop and implement required Project health & safety documentation.

• Manage the contractor alignment & mobilisation process (‘Good to Go’).

• Lead the Brockman Syncline 1 Project management team in achieving health and safety performance goals.

• Coordinate communication and reinforcement of health and safety expectations to the workforce.

• Promote, champion, and coach ICARE, SMM, and site culture development.

• Lead, champion, and coach CRM implementation and other safety initiatives.

• Ensure a robust hazard identification system is in place, and reported hazards are controlled.

• Manage the Project HSE risk process and facilitate monthly risk reviews.

• Oversee and manage Site EMO and Security services, ensuring emergency training compliance.

• Ensure adherence to the EMO MoU.

• Provide visible leadership and adequate resources for the implementation of Project HSMP, CEMP, Safety Maturity Model, ICARE, and CRM initiatives.

• Oversee incident reporting and investigations, ensuring compliance with specified timelines.

• Coordinate and monitor the injury management process for the Project.

• Work with Project management to coordinate HS Forums and the Fatality Prevention Program (FPP).

• Advise Project management on improvements for direct reports and contractor safety.

• Verify contractors perform work in alignment with established safety requirements.

• Review leading and lagging safety performance indicators and develop action plans for negative trends.

• Guide and support contractors and supervisors in implementing the Project WHS Plan.

• Ensure contractors adhere to statutory compliance and safety deliverables.

• Lead and implement project training programs, including Supervisor and CRM training.

• Support and coordinate the Site HSE Committee, HSE Leadership meetings, and required SBRT.

• Conduct Post-Mobilisation and Periodic Contractor Assessments for compliance with the Project WHS Plan and HS procedures.

• Actively lead all required safety interactions, area inspections, CRM verifications, and audits.

• Record and submit associated documentation for all inspections and verifications.

• Ensure near-miss and hazard identification reporting by all Site personnel.

• Participate in and support formal investigations of incidents, including injury, near misses, plant/equipment damage, or environmental harm.

• Ensure timely corrective actions as per the Managing Incident Reports Process Flow Chart.

   

• Facilitate the dissemination of HSE information to all relevant personnel.

• Support the resolution of disputes related to HSE matters.

• Assist EPCM and Contractors in achieving required Project KPIs.

• Ensure identified HS deficiencies from audits, inspections, incidents, and work practices are corrected promptly to prevent recurrence.

What you will have:

• Possess a recognized HS qualification with a strong understanding of relevant HS legislation and standards.

• Extensive experience as an HS Manager in a FIFO role within the Construction or Mining sector.

• Proven track record as an HS Manager in the construction industry with relevant years of experience.

• Previous experience working on large mining operator sites and familiarity with their safety processes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence behaviours, especially among contracting partners.

• Comprehensive technical, practical, and leadership experience in HS, including strategic planning and a history of driving industry-leading HS performance.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, apply general management practices, and effectively lead a team.

• Committed to delivering high-quality services and ensuring customer needs are understood and met.

• Actively engaged in promoting and achieving the project’s HS vision and requirements.

• Willingness to take on additional duties as required and lead the development of a positive safety culture.

• Proactive and goal-oriented with strong attention to detail.

• Effectively manages changes in tasks and work environments while supporting others in adapting to change.

• Skilled in identifying issues, problems, and opportunities, making timely decisions, and developing innovative solutions while seeking assistance when necessary.

• Able to work efficiently in multidisciplinary teams, sharing and transferring knowledge within the team.

What are we offering:

• PAYG or PTY LTD arrangement

• FIFO 15/13 Roster - 10.5 hour days

• Major Iron Ore Project

• Up to $130/h inc super