HSEQ Engineer

About the role

Lead the health, safety, environment and quality function at JLV Industries, building a proactive safety culture and a robust quality management system across all factory and field operations. Own the WHS and quality management systems, the safe management of the hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods used in JLV's manufacturing processes, and the technical integrity of laboratory testing and product release. Drive measurable improvement in H&S and quality performance and develop the capability of direct reports to deliver effective field-level safety and quality assurance support.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the JLV H&S strategy and annual improvement plan, targeting measurable reduction in TRIFR and LTIFR
• Manage, review and improve the WHS management system in line with WA WHS legislation and industry best practice (ISO 45001 aligned)
• Develop and approve operational processes, procedures, SWMS and JSAs specific to workplace health, safety and environment
• Build a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, coaching of supervisors and operators, and systematic hazard identification
• Manage the incident and near-miss reporting system, lead investigations and ensure corrective actions are closed out
• Coordinate workplace inspections, risk assessments and internal and external safety audits across factory and field operations
• Maintain the hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods register, with current Safety Data Sheets for all products on site, including Class 3 (flammable liquids), Class 6 (toxic substances) and Class 8 (corrosive substances)
• Assess chemical risks and implement controls – substitution, segregation and compatible storage, ventilation, spill containment and PPE – in line with the WA Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 and regulations
• Maintain the AS/NZS ISO 9001 quality system and any associated certification
• Lead and develop the Laboratory Technician and HSE Officer, building their capability to deliver day-to-day H&S support and quality assurance independently

About you

• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering (Chemical, Materials or Mechanical preferred), Applied Chemistry or a related science discipline
• Formal chemistry education, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge of chemical properties, compatibility and reactivity
• Formal HSEQ Training Qualifications – Diploma or Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent (or willing to complete within 12 months)
• 3–5+ years HSEQ experience in a manufacturing, industrial or resources environment
• Demonstrated experience managing hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods (Classes 3, 6 and 8)
• Demonstrated experience managing an ISO 9001 (or equivalent) quality management system
• Knowledge of WA WHS and Dangerous Goods Safety legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Lead auditor certification (ISO 9001 or ISO 45001) – desirable
• Experience with rubber, polyurethane, adhesive or polymer materials testing – desirable

About us

JLV Industries is a manufacturing business with factory and field operations.