Health & Safety Advisor
Timaru, South Canterbury
NETcon is an industry leader when it comes to operating and maintaining electricity networks in the South Canterbury region. We look after a dynamic network that covers the area between the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers, from the coast inland to Mount Cook. Based in Timaru,. We are looking for a talented and outcome focused person to fill the role of Health & Safety Specialist and be part of our diverse team.
What’s involved:
• Co-ordination of the NETcon safety management system, health and safety incident reporting and investigation process
• Planning and organisation of compliance and competency training
• Facilitate and co-ordinate audit schedule
• Co-ordinate and ensure Risk Management Reviews are completed
• Assist with preparation, reviewing and updating of health and safety documentation and records
• Responsible for co-ordinating health & safety inductions and compliance checking.
• Ensure health and safety, compliance and competency training are undertaken by staff and contractors.
• Co-ordinate first response to incidents and events
We will be looking for someone who has:
• Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety and / or significant experience in a Health and Safety Advisory role (minimum 3-5 years);
• Extensive knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the Electricity Act 1992 and associated regulations;
• Previous experience in the electricity supply sector preferred
• Excellent reporting skills both written and oral, including knowledge and experience in working with Microsoft Office.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand, with New Zealand citizenship or New Zealand permanent residency.
• Current NZ Driver’s License.
What you’ll need:
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, connecting easily with people and building effective working relationships;
• Conflict resolution skills and the ability to perform under pressure;
• Ability to adapt, be flexible and deal with change with a professional manner
• Ability to drive change at all levels, including systems, processes and behaviours.
NETcon requires all successful applicants to complete pre-employment checks which include a medical test, drug and alcohol test and a Ministry of Justice check.
Apply by submitting a covering letter and CV to HR@netcon.co.nz, telling us why this position should be yours. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.