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Global Health and Safety Director

Remote · Australia Full-time

Job Description:

Develop & Lead Global Strategy: Drive the creation, refinement and execution of a comprehensive global health and safety strategy.
Advise senior leadership on critical health and safety trends, emerging risks, and evolving regulations, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Ensure global consistency while tailoring programs to local requirements across regions.
Create & Implement Safety Programs: Design and roll out global safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to federal (OSHA, EPA, NEPA), state, local, and country-specific health and safety regulations.
Lead comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies across all locations.
Oversee the procurement and maintenance of safety and personal protective equipment as needed across all regions.
Compliance & Auditing: Own the auditing and monitoring of global health and safety standards.
Prepare forecasting and budget tracking for health and safety.
Risk Management & Liability Prevention: Take the lead in identifying potential health and safety risks and securing quality, cost-effective solutions.
Coordinate with human resources to investigate accidents and incidents.
Train & Empower: Build and coordinate the delivery of training programs that equip employees, contractors, and leadership to maintain a safe work environment.
Engage Globally: Partner with regional leadership to ensure alignment and address region-specific trends and concerns.

Requirements:

Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and overseeing detailed Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and safety programs for complex field work conducted over water.
10+ years of experience in health and safety leadership, ideally within global, multi-site environments.
Experience in environmental consultancy, auditing, and remote work settings.
Detailed working knowledge of regulatory compliance, including local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Managing compliance on an international scale.
Experience with contractor management, including RFPs, safety prequalification, monitoring, performance standards, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.

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