Environment, Quality, Health and Safety (EQS) Lead - Turnkey Projects
About the Role
Job ID ****** Location Australia New South Wales Sydney Company Siemens Energy Pty.
Ltd.
Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Solutions Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Professional / Experienced
A Snapshot of Your Day
The EQS Lead is critical for implementing and overseeing Environment, Quality, and Health & Safety standards across project sites in Australia, directly supporting the Grid Technologies Solutions business.
Given the focus on expert-level oversight and complex problem-solving, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in EHS within project-based environments, a strong command of Australian regulations, and relevant professional certifications.
They will act as the subject matter expert, guiding teams and managing large-scale processes with limited supervision.
How You'll Make an Impact
40% Operational Risk, Incident & Audit Management
Lead the full incident management lifecycle, including classification, investigation, root cause analysis, and the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
Facilitate and document comprehensive risk assessments for office and project activities, including Job Safety Analyses.
Prepare, support, and monitor the implementation of site-specific Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) plans for projects.
Coordinate and support internal and external EQS audits and inspections, ensuring all findings are addressed in a timely manner.
30% EQS Strategy & Management Systems
Implement and drive continuous improvement of the Setting, Quality, and Health & Safety (EQS) Management System to align with corporate policies, Australian legislation,



and client specifications.
Manage and maintain the EQS components of the Regional Integrated Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO ****, *****, and ***** standards.
Monitor, interpret, and ensure compliance with all relevant changes in statutory and legislative requirements impacting EQS.
Guide project execution teams on Quality Management processes and activities, acting as the Quality Manager in Projects (QMiP).
30% Leadership, Training & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary subject matter expert on all EQS matters, providing expert guidance and support to EHS, Quality, and project management teams.
Develop, oversee, and document the EQS training and competence development plan for employees and contractors based on the established training matrix.
Manage timely and accurate internal and external EQS reporting, including performance metrics and annual summaries.
Act as the key liaison for internal and external stakeholders on EQS topics, effectively communicating requirements and performance throughout the project lifecycle.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in an EHS role, with a strong preference for experience in the energy, transmission, or heavy construction sectors.
Proven experience with Quality Management systems and processes is highly advantageous.
Full working rights in Australia
Driving License Class C (Car)
Certified Safety Professional (or equivalent in-country professional certification)
Lead Auditor Certification (ISO ****, ISO *****, or ISO *****)
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Safety Certified Contractor
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📌 Environment, Quality, Health And Safety (Eqs) Lead - Turnkey Projects (Sydney)
🏢 Siemens Energy
📍 Sydney