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 solid 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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

- High likelihood of extension into long-term roles pending upcoming project awards
- Competitive rates based on experience
- Immediate start preferred

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📌 Site H&S Rep – Tunnel ventilation systems (New South Wales)
🏢 Eo Consulting
📍 New South Wales