HSE Advisor

Wärtsilä Energy Storage is powering the shift to a cleaner, more resilient grid.

We work at the front lines of the energy transition, helping partners around the world maximize the value of renewables through grid-scale battery systems, advanced software, and expert services. Our portfolio includes the industry-leading GEMS Digital Energy Platform, utility-scale battery solutions, and lifecycle services that keep storage assets optimized and ready when it matters most.

With over 17 GWh of storage deployed or under contract across 130+ projects globally, we’re shaping how the grid of the future works.

In a world of rising complexity and accelerating change, we’re looking for future-focused talent to help us design, deliver, and support the energy systems of tomorrow.

Sound like your kind of challenge? Let’s build it together. 

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor

Join our team and help create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to support the implementation of HSE policies, programs, and initiatives across our operations. This role plays a key part in fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in workplace health, safety, and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.
• Monitor workplace conditions and conduct regular inspections to identify potential hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide guidance and deliver training programs to enhance employee awareness and understanding of HSE requirements.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and accidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with managers, employees, contractors, and other stakeholders to promote a strong safety-first culture and environmental responsibility.
• Participate in risk assessments, emergency preparedness activities, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Assist in the preparation of HSE performance reports and recommendations for management review.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Health, Safety & Environment, Occupational Safety, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of local HSE regulations and industry standards.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, hazard identification, and corrective action planning.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and training programs.
• Professional HSE certification is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems.
• Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, and candidates must be eligible to work in Australia at the time of application.

What We Are Looking For

• A safety-focused professional with a proactive mindset.
• Strong commitment to promoting health, safety, and environmental excellence.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across different teams.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and accountability.

If you are passionate about creating a safe and sustainable work environment and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Last application date: 07/08/2026 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. 

This is Wärtsilä  

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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