Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

 

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

 

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

 

Location: Newcastle or Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About the Role:

Wärtsilä is seeking a dedicated and experienced HSE Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) systems and reporting performance throughout the delivery of services, including sub-contractor performance, monitoring, and training. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with relevant occupational health & safety and environmental standards and regulations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Manage HSE systems and report performance throughout service delivery, including sub-contractor performance, monitoring, and training. Develop and maintain HSE Management System plans, procedures, and instructions. Conduct regular inspections and site audits to identify potential HSE risks and hazards, and report them. Ensure compliance with relevant occupational health & safety and environmental standards and regulations. Conduct HSE incident investigations and complete incident reports. Coordinate and assist with emergency procedures and periodic emergency drills. Conduct new employee/subcontractor inductions. Complete HSE monthly reporting according to customer requirements. Assist Wärtsilä Site Superintendent with switching and electrical permit requirements and job safety assessments, where required.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

Effective communication skills. Minimum requirement: Certification 4 in WHS (Work Health & Safety). Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the energy sector. Proficiency in computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Electrical background and/or higher preferred; certification in electrical safety or a related field will be an advantage. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Valid driver's license to allow for travel between locations. Ability to travel.

 

Why You and Us:

We have an amazing team and a clear purpose to exist. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. All our employees are encouraged to utilize the variety of training activities, learning solutions, and self-study materials that we have to offer, which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth-oriented organization.

 

Next Steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline on 14/07/2025 by submitting your application through our career’s portal.

Please apply by 14/07/2025  Australian Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone.

Wärtsilä is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in shaping the future of energy!

Last application date: 14/07/2025 

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.