Advisor - SHES

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources

essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more

than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking,

pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Advisor - SHES provides guidance and advice on key activities within the relevant Manufacturing Centre or Sub Regional SHES department.

What you will be doing

Facilitate and conduct Issue Based Risk Assessments of all activities that include high risk tasks/major hazards involving Fall from Height, Mobile

equipment operation, on bench activities, lifting operations, excavations, electrical work, hot work etc.

 Conduct training for permit to work issuers and ensure successful implementation of permit to work system through ongoing inspections/audit on the

 permits.

Conduct daily infield safety inspections on all work activities and stop any unsafe work activities.

Conduct on job safety observation to verification the SOP’s/ work instruction are followed as per Orica and Mine requirements to ensure compliance.

Conduct SHE is onboarding and induction training for all new employees and annually refreshers for all existing employees.

Conduct all Orica SHES mandatory training (Tier 1, 2& 3) as allocated per job role.

Support and enable Orica leaders to execute their SHES responsibilities and accountabilities.

Conduct infield Safety Leadership interaction to coach and empower employees and building a strong safety culture on site.

Ensure accuracy of information and delivery in agreed timeframes that includes Incident reporting, close out actions from inspection and audit findings and

 statutory requirements.

Participate in continuous improvement processes and problem-solving activities to ensure prompt response to SHE related concerns to ensure safe

 workplace.

Ensure timely reporting of all incidents to all relevant parties and formal capturing on electronic based system.

Support and lead incident investigations to ensure identification of root causes and appropriate actions are implemented to prevent recurrence and lessons

 learnt.

Ensure weekly progress tracking of all actions arising from incident investigations, inspections/ audits, on job observations and authority visits to ensure

 effective implementation and escalation where required.

Attend and participate in Customer SHE Meetings and provide feedback on Orica SHES performance.

Provide support in SHE Risk Management during onsite project/ upgrades to prevent any SHES related incidents.

Contribute to the development and implementation of SHES management systems

Participate in implementation of initiatives to identify, mitigate and prevent SHES risks

Conduct weekly tracking and implement statutory compliance to ensure License to Operate. (I.e. Compliancy licenses, OSHA compliance, NEMC etc.)

What you will bring

Engineering or science degree in fields related to occupational health & safety or similar, or an endorsement by the Vice President SHES

based on pertinent prior experience. ·

With tertiary or technical qualification - up to 3 years’ experience post qualification in SHES, manufacturing, mining, or heavy industry environments ·

Without formal qualifications - up to 10 years of administrative experience, or allocation of work to operators. ·

Knowledge of SHES management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001) · Experience in incident investigation methodologies 

Role dimensions

Supports SHES activities across operational areas within the customer’s site. 

Provides SHES guidance to site leaders, supervisors, and frontline employees. 

No direct reports but may coordinate contractors or support cross-functional teams on SHES initiatives. 

Works within established SHES frameworks, systems, and policies, with moderate autonomy in execution ·

Contributes to site-level and sub-regional SHES performance outcomes, including safety, environmental, and compliance metrics ·

Participates in incident investigations, audits, and risk assessments across supported operations ·

Engages with internal stakeholders (operations, maintenance, HR, leadership) and occasionally external stakeholders (regulators, auditors, contractors) 

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility

* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character    

  
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills

* Self-aware and open to feedback

* Work effectively across business unit

* High level decision making ability

* Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently 
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture.

We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of

your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative

 culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate.

 We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.