Environmental Professional

  Professional | Full-Time  | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Vestas Australia has an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional. Vestas is one of the world's largest renewable energy companies. And what better way to contribute to the environment and support building a sustainable future for generations to come.

As an Environmental Professional, you will be part of the large construction team supporting the projects across Australia and New Zealand, and develop the environmental aspects of the full EPC scope of our wind farms.

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Roster: 3 weeks on and 1 week off 
FIFO/ DIDO role. 

Location: WA Projects. Western Australia.

• Travel requirements: This position will be located at a windfarm but may require some travel to Melbourne and other sites for training purposes. Periods in other remote site locations may also be required from time to time to gain further knowledge of WTG
or site operational requirements. In addition, the position may require travel to other remote sites to assist with completing outstanding projects

• Shift requirements: Flexibility is essential. There may be a requirement for this position to work 6 days a week and nights

Responsibilities:

Quality and Safety:
• Demonstrate commitment to Safety at all times
• Demonstrate commitment to Quality and a high standard of output
• Demonstrate commitment to environmental sustainability at all times
• Ensure a safe workplace and report all hazards and incidents immediately
• All site health, safety and environment policies and procedures are adhered to
• All works carried out on site are in accordance with Vestas' and the client's quality specifications
• Ensure construction of access roads and turbines are completed without incident, and in accordance with QSE policies and procedures and legislative requirements
• Ensure that incidents are immediately recorded in accordance with QSE procedures
• Provide technical advice in the compilation of JSEA's, SWMS and Risk Assessments
• Timely and accurate reporting to ensure incidents are immediately responded to by the relevant departments at Vestas
• Ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date

Internal reporting:
• Assist with compilation of QSE reports
• Accurate and timely reporting with relevant commentary and input
• Provide input to any Incidents / Accidents being reported on the Incident Management system

Span of Control/Authority:
Decisions, advice, recommendations etc. the position has authority to carry out:
• Instruct and advise Vestas construction team
• Instruct and advise Vestas sub-contractors
• Assist with risk assessments and provide technical advice

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (or equivalent)

• White Card

Competencies:

• 3-5 years civil construction experience in a site environmental role

• Experience managing and documenting compliance activities

• Experience in implementing controls and managing documents that demonstrate compliance with Environmental Consents conditions

• Wind industry experience preferred but not mandatory

Essential Skills:

• Understanding and implementation of Environmental Management Systems

• Strong Environmental technical skills, in particular, advising on Erosion and Sediment Controls, Water Quality, Flora and Fauna, Rehabilitation and measures to comply with project consent conditions

• Understanding software programs that support Environmental Management

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills, within professional service provider environment

• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• A strong commitment to Safety and Quality at all times

• Excellent time management and report writing skills

• Understanding and intermediate user of MS Office, MS Office skills, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and SAP

• Experience in using Enablon and iAuditor preferred

• Proactive and hands on approach toward role - involved and engaged

• Self-starter and self-motivated

• Able to inspire and motivate others to action - team leader

• Seeks and accepts responsibility

• Strong analytical ability

• Well-organised and enthusiastic

• Values honesty, confidentiality and integrity and expects the same of others

What we offer:

• An opportunity to work with the world leader in renewable, wind turbine technology

• Prospects for Global career progression, from Europe, USA to Asia Pacific, both onshore and offshore

• The opportunity to further enhance your professional development and skills

• A great pipeline of future wind technology projects, across Australia and New Zealand

• Diversity and Inclusion

Additional information:

• All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.

• Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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