EHS Manager

Established in 1954, McElligotts is one of Australia’s largest privately owned Protective Coatings companies. With depots in Mackay, Gladstone, Geelong, Melbourne, Sydney and Launceston. McElligotts have the ability to meet their client’s wants and needs with a wide range of services across Australia. We are a fully accredited ISO Company, have PCCP level 5 and are acknowledged as leaders in the protective coatings industry with a strong focus on Safety, Quality and Production.

McElligotts is in need of highly experienced and qualified EHS MANAGER to work on projects in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria.

Primary Purpose:

To contribute to the safe work environment by planning, driving and measuring EHS initiatives across the organisation.

To proactively identify and mitigate risks and provide strategic input to the business.

Manage the McElligotts Environmental Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department

Be responsible for the management, implementation, operation, monitoring and review of the McElligotts EHS management system, with the goal of achieving work activities without incident, harm to personnel or damage to property or the environment

Achieve EHS performance improvements and regulatory compliance

Role includes but is not limited to:

Planning

Develop and implement the EHS strategy and high- level annual plans for the entire business

Develop, deliver and present EHS related findings and issues to the Board

Provide leadership and vision to manage the EHS responsibilities in the best interest of its shareholders and other stakeholders

Establish the organisational EHS management plan

Design training plans and implement of EHS initiatives across organisation

Driving a Culture of Safety and Sustainability

Facilitate and drive the reduction of significant injuries throughout the organisation

Provide EHS technical support to the relevant business divisions, including advising Operations Managers and coaching and mentoring site-based supervisors and employees

Ensure that the expectations are understood by all management teams and that the Commercial OHS/HSE and National EH&S plans include these expectations

Manage the audit program for Commercial operations and ensure that identified issues are integrated into the business and site EH&S Plans

Ensuring Workplace Safety

Review auditing and incident investigation procedures and issues

Consult and communicate with all levels of stakeholders

Establish procedures for safety/risk management, and emergencies

Reduce Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rates (TRIFR) to meet business targets

Corrective and preventive action reporting to senior management

Liaise with relevant authorities in respect to EH&S Issues.

Coach new managers and supervision joining the organisation to ensure they are aware of their EHS responsibilities

Liaising with clients on matters pertaining to EH&S

Serve as the primary external spokesperson on EHS issues

Training

Identify organisational EHS training needs and staffing requirements

Professional Development

Keep up-to-date with developments in the EHS field, including legislation, regulations, guidelines and best practice

Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent with additional professional qualifications in HSE and Fire & Safety Management Systems.

Internal Audit Qualifications

Minimum 10 Years relevant experience

Highly Desirable Qualifications

Formal qualification or studying Frontline Management is preferred

Relevant Supervision Experience

Computer Literacy proficient in Excel and Word

Compile and present reports both verbal and written.

Salary: $80.000 - $100.000 per annum

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now!