Site H&S Rep – Tunnel ventilation systems

📍 Sydney, NSW
🏗️ Major Rail Infrastructure Project
🏢 Zitron Australia

About the Company

Zitron is a global leader in tunnel ventilation systems, delivering critical infrastructure solutions across metro, rail, and underground projects worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Site H&S Rep to support the installation of tunnel ventilation systems.

Acting as site H&S rep across 3 station construction sites, you’ll provide to the construction team an independent oversight, knowledge center, and a client point of contact.

You will be working across 3 underground stations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Site WHS Management

• Promote and maintain a strong WHS culture across all site activities.

• Conduct regular site inspections and proactively identify hazards and unsafe conditions.

• Monitor compliance with the project's WHS management plan, procedures and client requirements.

• Provide practical WHS advice to the Project Manager, Site Supervisors, engineers and subcontractors.

• Challenge unsafe work practices and intervene where immediate action is required.

Risk Management & Planning

• Review and provide input into SWMS, JHAs, risk assessments and method statements prior to commencement of works.

• Identify high-risk activities associated with the installation of tunnel ventilation equipment and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.

• Participate in pre-starts, toolbox talks and task-specific risk reviews.

• Monitor changes to work activities and ensure risks are reassessed when site conditions or methodologies change.

• Verify that control measures remain effective throughout the works.

Mechanical Installation Safety

• Monitor safe execution of installation activities including:

• ventilation fans and associated equipment

• ductwork and supports

• dampers and attenuators

• access platforms and walkways

• mechanical plant and lifting operations

• electrical/mechanical equipment installation

• Ensure appropriate controls are implemented for manual handling, pinch/crush points, suspended loads, dropped objects and temporary works.

Underground / Station Environment

• Monitor hazards associated with working in underground environments.

• Ensure appropriate controls for access/egress, ventilation, emergency response, lighting, communications and interaction with other contractors.

• Monitor housekeeping and maintenance of safe access routes.

• Coordinate with the principal contractor and other work packages where activities interface.

Working at Heights & Lifting

• Monitor compliance with working-at-height requirements, including scaffolds, EWPs, ladders and temporary platforms.

• Verify lifting plans, exclusion zones and controls for cranes, hoists and other lifting equipment.

• Monitor rigging and dogging activities and ensure suspended-load controls are maintained.

• Identify and control dropped-object risks.

Electrical / Commissioning Safety

• Monitor electrical safety and isolation/LOTO requirements during installation, testing and commissioning.

• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for energisation and commissioning activities.

• Participate in commissioning risk assessments and permit-to-work processes.

• Coordinate WHS requirements associated with mechanical and electrical interfaces.

Bluecollar Subcontractor Management

• Monitor subcontractor compliance with project WHS requirements.

• Review subcontractor documentation and ensure workers are appropriately inducted and competent for their tasks.

• Participate in subcontractor pre-starts and coordination meetings.

• Follow up corrective actions and ensure close-out within agreed timeframes.

• Escalate persistent or serious non-compliance to the Project Manager.

Incident & Emergency Management

• Assist with investigation of incidents, near misses and hazards.

• Ensure incidents are reported, investigated and corrective actions implemented.

• Participate in emergency response planning and drills.

• Maintain awareness of emergency access, evacuation routes, first aid and rescue arrangements.

Inspections, Audits & Reporting

• Conduct routine WHS inspections and audits.

• Maintain records of observations, inspections, incidents and corrective actions.

• Track outstanding WHS actions through to close-out.

• Prepare regular WHS reports for the Project Manager and project management team.

• Identify trends and recommend improvements.

Worker Engagement

• Encourage workers to report hazards, near misses and safety concerns.

• Facilitate toolbox talks and safety briefings where required.

• Engage directly with workers to understand practical safety issues.

• Promote consultation and participation in WHS matters.

About You

• At least Cert IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent)

• Minimum of 5 years' practical/hands-on WHS experience in construction, preferably major civil/infrastructure projects, together with demonstrated knowledge of NSW WHS legislation, risk management, incident investigation, construction safety systems and subcontractor management.

What We Offer

• Minimum 9‑month contract

• High likelihood of extension into long‑term roles pending upcoming project awards

• Competitive rates based on experience

• Immediate start preferred

How to Apply

Apply now via SEEK with your resume and relevant project experience.