Senior Safety Officer

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 11/14/2025

Metso is looking for a confident, capable and influential Safety Leader to take ownership of HSE at our Karratha Service Centre. This is a permanent, full-time position and requires a local Karratha resident.

In this hands-on, operationally driven position, you'll take the lead in ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations across the Karratha Service Centre. You'll spend your time building trust with supervisors, trades, and technicians while driving meaningful improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining safety programs, policies, and procedures aligned with Metso, APA and local legislative requirements
• Leading and improving Metso's HSE Management System across the Repair Centre
• Conducting regular audits, inspections and compliance checks
• Supporting and facilitating risk assessments and the implementation of effective controls
• Influencing behaviours and challenging unsafe practices to drive safe decision-making
• Leading incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Delivering and coordinating HSE training, ensuring compliance with certification requirements
• Managing regulatory compliance, monitoring legislative changes and acting as the site interface with regulatory agencies
• Driving safety engagement, safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives
• Leading and promoting environmental and sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with all environmental standards
• Being an integral member of both the Metso QEHS team and the Karratha Service Centre operational leadership team

About You

You're a confident, proactive safety professional who knows how to hold your ground, influence change, and lead with credibility. You understand operational environments and you're not afraid to have the tough conversations that drive safer outcomes.

You will also bring:

• Experience in HSE roles within mining, manufacturing, workshop, repair or heavy industrial environments
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, HSE Management Systems and industry requirements
• Proven experience in audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Experience developing safe work procedures, controls and risk assessments
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and lead
• Proficiency in safety management systems, incident investigation tools, and reporting platforms
• Injury management and return-to-work capability
• Certificate IV in WHS or equivalent (highly regarded)
• Certified Auditor / Lead Auditor (OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, ISO – desirable
• Must be a current Karratha resident

Why Metso?

• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Global support network and collaboration across international teams
• A culture that is inclusive, courageous, compelling, and caring
• Additional Annual Leave benefits
• 18 weeks Gender-Neutral Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Comprehensive medical benefits and discounted private health insurance
• Company-provided Salary Continuance Insurance

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.