Specialist Chemical HSE Advisor

About Us

Waste Management NZ Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources.  Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

We recently joined 60 Managing Directors and Chief Executives from New Zealand’s leading companies to sign the CEO Climate Change Statement, committing us to initiatives that aim to help limit global warming to two degrees. https://www.wastemanagement.co.nz/news-media

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity has been made available at Waste Management NZ for a Specialist Chemical HSE Advisor. Reporting directly to the National HSE Manager, this position also works very closely with the General Manager for the Technical Service Division, Process Safety Manager, and Regional and Branch Managers for the division.

Waste Management Technical Division has a number of chemical processing plants throughout New Zealand with the Auckland site meeting the requirements of a Major Hazard Facility Lower tier. There are also sites in Christchurch, Hamilton, and Auckland that treat and process green waste.

This position is a hands-on role making sure all HSEQ systems are in place and being followed, and that Process Safety is front of mind for all relevant activities.

This high-risk industry requires a person who will continue to develop the current systems ensuring above industry standard is achieved today and for the future.

To be considered for this role you must have minimum of 5 years Chemical Engineering experience, a Chemical Engineering qualification, and H&S or Environmental qualification. You must also have in depth knowledge of the current New Zealand Major Hazard Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, Hazardous Substances Regulations, and preferable have been involved with the ACC Partnership Programme.

Effective verbal and written communication is of paramount importance considering the detail this role requires. Advantages would also assist if you have experience with Vault and Meercat systems.

This is a challenging, and demanding role but offers the right person the opportunity to be involved in a company that sees the health and safety of its workers as number one priority and leads and supports from the top.

At Waste Management we expect everyone to go home in healthy and safe condition every day and we need focused and engaged people to ensure that happens. If you feel you have the skills and are ready for a new exciting challenge in 2019 then please apply by submitting a covering letter and your current CV.

Please note: we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. 

Where to find us?

If you like to learn more about our business and services please visit us on www.wastemanagement.co.nz or https://www.linkedin.com/company/4798781/

Waste Management is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol free workplaces. Only applications from those with the legal right and ability to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.