Senior HSEQ Advisor

CIMIC•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Sedgman is seeking an experienced Senior HSEQ Advisor to support its North American team, based in Phoenix, USA, or Vancouver, Canada. The role provides practical HSEQ expertise across regional projects and business activities in the Americas, from tender and project establishment through execution and operations. Reporting to the Group Manager HSE, the Senior HSEQ Advisor is a senior regional resource who works with regional leadership, project teams and HSEQ personnel to strengthen systems, manage risk, improve assurance and support consistent HSEQ performance. The work combines hands-on project support with regional HSEQ governance, including project mobilisation, audits, investigations, risk assessments, system and reporting improvements, and coaching teams in the application of Sedgman requirements. The position also supports quality management, subcontractor and supplier assurance, training and competency, and community, social and stakeholder commitments where required. Travel to project and business locations across the Americas is required.

Requirements

Degree, diploma or recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of HSEQ experience in construction, mining, mineral processing, heavy industry or another high-risk environment.
Experience operating at a senior HSEQ advisory or supervisory level.
Knowledge of relevant Canadian and US HSEQ regulatory requirements, including familiarity with MSHA.
Experience supporting project establishment and mobilisation.
Strong capability in HSEQ risk management, assurance, auditing and incident investigation.
Strong communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.
Confidence to operate independently and provide practical HSEQ advice across multiple projects and priorities.
Willingness to travel throughout the Americas.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation such as CSP, CRSP or equivalent.
Lead Auditor qualification across ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or ISO 9001.
MSHA trainer certification.

Responsibilities

Provide senior HSEQ advice and support to regional leadership, project teams and business development activities across the Americas.
Support the establishment and mobilisation of new projects, including development of HSEQ Management Plans, risk registers, procedures and readiness activities.
Conduct and coordinate HSEQ audits, inspections, reviews and assurance activities across regional projects and business operations.
Monitor compliance with relevant legislative, client and Sedgman HSEQ requirements and support the close-out of findings and corrective actions.
Support implementation and continual improvement of Sedgman HSEQ management systems, standards, procedures and tools.
Support incident investigations, including review of investigations, causal analysis, corrective actions and communication of lessons learned.
Facilitate risk assessments and support management of significant HSEQ risks and critical controls.
Coordinate, analyse and report regional HSEQ performance information, identifying trends, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
Support project teams in establishing training and competency requirements, and develop or deliver HSEQ awareness and training where required.
Provide guidance and coaching to HSEQ personnel, project leaders and employees in applying HSEQ systems and requirements.
Support subcontractor and supplier HSEQ prequalification, evaluation and assurance activities.
Support Sedgman's Quality Management System, including ISO auditing, compliance activities, document reviews and client contractor-management portals.
Support community, social and stakeholder commitments and engagement activities where required.
Travel to project and business locations across the Americas to provide project establishment, specialist, assurance or short-term HSEQ support.