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At Metlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, leading the green energy transition with innovative solutions while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy. Our global presence covers two business Sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. With a consolidated yearly turnover of €6.3 billion and a workforce of over 5,500 dedicated individuals, we fuel success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, leaving a lasting impact. We foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.
Job Description
HSE Officer
12/11/2026
Job Description: 

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an HSE Officer to join our team and support the delivery of safe and compliant construction and operational activities across our solar farm sites. You will work closely with the HSE Advisor to deliver site inductions, conduct compliance inspections, maintain HSE documentation and promote Metlen’s HSE standards and values.

Location: Tihori Solar Farm, Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty

Contract Type: Full time, fixed term

As an HSE Officer your key responsibilities will include:

  • Support the HSE Management and team members in implementing and maintaining the HSE Management System in accordance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and OFSC requirements.
  • Monitor site compliance with company HSE policies, procedures, objectives and applicable requirements.
  • Review contractor HSE plans, SWMS, JSEAs, work instructions and permits prior to works commencing.
  • Conduct site HSE inspections and verify plant, equipment, tools and permits through HammerTech.
  • Participate in pre-starts, toolbox talks, contractor HSE meetings and internal/external audits.
  • Coordinate site HSE training and provide weekly and monthly HSE reporting.
  • Report and investigate incidents using HammerTech, 5 Why and ICAM methodologies, as required.
  • Maintain effective relationships with contractors, landowners, HSRs and other stakeholders.
  • Support the HSE Manager with national HSE initiatives, improvements and implementation activities.

You will have:

  • Certificate IV in WHS and knowledge of WHS/OHS and environmental legislation.
  • HSE experience, ideally within construction, infrastructure or renewable energy.
  • A proactive and willingness to learn and understanding of how to maintain HSE management systems for AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018, AS/NZS ISO 14001:2016 and the Office of Federal Safety Commission (OFSC)
  • Confidence using IT systems such as HammerTech, SharePoint, Procore and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn.

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