Health Safety Environment and Quality Specialist

Health Safety Environment and Quality Specialist

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Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Specialist

Title : HSEQ Specialist

Employment Status : Full Time, parental leave cover from now to mid June 2026

Location : Sydney

About Us

Potentia Energy (previously Enel Green Power Australia) is a dynamic joint venture entity co‑owned by two global energy leaders, Enel Green Power and INPEX, both committed to driving Australia’s energy transition and supporting the nation in achieving its net zero target.

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With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, Potentia Energy has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. Our current portfolio includes four operating plants, comprising 310MW of solar capacity across South Australia and Victoria, and a 75MW wind farm in Western Australia. A 93MW solar farm is also under commissioning in Victoria and construction is underway on a 98MW solar and 20MW battery hybrid project in NSW.

A recent portfolio acquisition of over 1GW has positioned Potentia Energy as a leading player in the renewable energy industry, increasing its asset presence in WA.

Potentia Energy has rights secured for a development pipeline of over 7GW across Australia and is committed to an ambitious growth agenda, targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects.

Guided by our core values – Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence – we work closely with local communities, our partners and customers to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of HSEQ & Sustainability, the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Specialist is responsible for overseeing HSEQ aspects around the ongoing projects.

The HSEQ Specialist will coordinate documentation preparation, lead the implementation of several processes, procedures and policies into our projects. The role will also support assessment and mitigation of risk based on local statutory and Potentia Energy’s requirements.

This role is based at our Sydney office with travel to project sites when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of local HSEQ policies, procedures, guidelines, and technical specifications
• Review and negotiate with contractors on HSE‑elements for major and minor contracts for site works and corporate activities.
• Establish HSE budgets for projects and review implementation periodically
• Review contractor management plans against company standards and regulative framework.
• Check minimum HSE requirements during tender process and monitoring of the Contractors’ performance
• Liaise with site team for control of HSE documentation and, if necessary, make amendments
• Implement and monitor all initiatives aimed at improving safety and environmental standards.
• Draw up periodic reporting of KPIs to manage safety and environmental issues for sites in compliance with Potentia Energy Group’s requirements, local regulations and those required by other interested parties.
• Participate in investigation of Accidents / Incidents by analysing the information, determining the root cause, identifying risk control measures and formulating report and action plan for further implementation.
• Organize internal HSE Audits, inspections with Contractors and Sub‑Contractors in order to verify the effectiveness of the HSE Management System.
• Maintain compliance reporting of internal audit, client audit, external audit & tracking system
• Carry out visits to site in order to eliminate or reduce the risks of occupational health and safety and / or environmental in the worksites activities
• Ensure compliance of design deliverables with reference to safety and environment aspects

Selection Criteria

Education and Experience

Skills and Competencies

Every individual is a valued team member at Potentia Energy, and we’re committed to supporting, growing, and helping each person achieve their full potential. Keeping up a positive work‑life balance is a key to success for every team across our business.

Some of our benefits include :

Diversity & Inclusion

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Renewable Energy Power Generation, Construction, and Utilities

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