HSE Lead

HSE Lead - Planning and Execution | FIFO 8:6 (Turnaround Program)

About the role

We work on challenging and exciting projects that shape the way we evolve, adapt, and transform the industries we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard.

This opportunity will see you join a reputable company with a highly experienced team who work together to develop and provide solutions for our customers.

UGL's Industrial and Resources East Business is seeking a suitably qualified HSE professional who is comfortable operating at planning and governance level, and then stepping into execution delivery, working collaboratively with UGL Project Management and client representatives in a regulated operating environment.

This opportunity will see you embedded on the client side, supporting a Queensland site operating under mining and quarrying legislation. The role is initially focused on building and embedding HSE plans, governance and execution frameworks to support upcoming turnaround activities.

As the turnaround program progresses, the role will transition into execution support, working closely with UGL delivery teams as part of a strategic client-UGL partnership, supporting delivery in line with the established plans and governance arrangements.

The role is a FIFO position, initially operating on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster. You will work backtoback with another HSE professional to provide continuity across the program. As the program moves into execution, the role is expected to transition into a full turnaround delivery roster aligned to site requirements.

Key responsibility areas

Support the development and ongoing improvement of client HSE systems and frameworks

Build HSE plans and governance arrangements to support turnaround and shutdown execution

Support execution planning, readiness and assurance processes

Define and apply clear HSE expectations for contractors delivering work on site

Transition into execution support, working alongside UGL delivery teams during turnaround execution

Support the effective implementation of HSE systems during execution, identifying opportunities for improvement and working with leaders and crews to embed requirements in practice

Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and leaders to strengthen field leadership activities, including safety interactions, critical risk control verification and effective work planning

Monitor and review HSE performance across contractors and work packages

Analyse HSE data and provide practical insights and recommendations

Support audits, inspections and assurance activities

Work collaboratively with the HSE team, UGL Project Management and client representatives to ensure alignment and continuity

About you

Minimum five years' experience in HSE roles within heavy industry environments

Experience supporting shutdowns, turnarounds or major maintenance activities

Demonstrated experience across planning or preexecution and execution delivery phases

Relevant tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline

Good working knowledge of safety legislation and regulatory requirements in Queensland

Experience working in client or ownerside roles, or in close partnership with delivery contractors

Strong communication skills and the ability to influence without direct line control

Comfortable working as part of a small team, including backtoback coverage arrangements

Competent using Microsoft Office tools and comfortable working across multiple systems

What we offer

Role spanning planning, governance and execution across a turnaround program

FIFO roster with a clear transition into turnaround delivery

Opportunity to work in a complex, highrisk operating environment

Support from an experienced UGL HSE and operations team

A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Exposure to complex, highrisk operational projects

Opportunities to build capability across planning and delivery

A strong commitment to practical safety outcomes and professional integrity

What makes you right for UGL

Practical approach to safety and risk management

Comfortable working at planning and governance level and then moving into execution

Able to balance assurance requirements with how work actually gets done

Willingness to challenge and improve existing systems where needed