BAS-U - MiniMill Construction Project

BAS-U - MiniMill Construction Project

Purpose of the Role

The BAS-U is responsible for coordinating and managing health, safety, and work environment activities during the execution phase of a mega project. The role ensures that all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders comply with applicable legislation, project safety requirements, and work environment standards to prevent accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses.
The BAS-U acts as the central coordinator for all construction work environment matters and promotes a proactive safety culture across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Work Environment Coordination
  • Coordinate work environment management throughout the construction execution phase.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable work environment legislation.
  • Maintain and update the Work Environment Plan (WEP).
  • Coordinate simultaneous activities between multiple contractors and disciplines.
  • Identify and manage interface risks arising from overlapping activities.
• Risk Management
  • Review RAMS (Risk Assessments Method Statement) as a base for Work Permit for construction activities.
  • Ensure high-risk activities are adequately planned and controlled before execution.
  • Verify implementation of risk mitigation measures.
  • Monitor emerging risks and ensure corrective actions are taken. Report trends.
  • Maintain project risk registers relating to health and safety.
• Contractor Management
  • Verify contractor compliance with project HSE requirements.
  • Conduct contractor safety evaluations and audits.
  • Monitor contractor competence, certifications, and training requirements.
  • Ensure subcontractors participate actively in safety programs.
• Site Safety Leadership
  • Drive a strong safety culture throughout the project.
  • Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and coordination forums.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and safety walks.
  • Promote reporting of observations, incidents, and near misses.
  • Stop unsafe work when immediate danger exists.
• Incident Investigation
  • Lead or support accident and incident investigations.
  • Ensure root cause analysis is completed.
  • Track corrective and preventive actions to closure.
  • Share lessons learned across the project organization.
• Planning and Coordination
  • Participate in construction planning reviews.
  • Review method statements and lifting plans from a safety perspective.
  • Coordinate traffic management, access control, and emergency preparedness.
  • Ensure workforce welfare facilities meet project and legal requirements.
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Maintain and update the Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
  • Coordinate drills and exercises.
  • Liaise with emergency services and local authorities.
  • Maintain emergency plans and contact lists.
• Monitoring and Reporting
  • Monitor HSE KPIs and project safety performance.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly HSE reports.
  • Report significant safety issues to project leadership.
  • Analyze trends and recommend improvement initiatives.

Authority

• Stop any activity presenting immediate danger to personnel, property, or environment.
• Require corrective actions from contractors.
• Escalate non-compliance to project management.
• Deny work commencement if required risk controls are not implemented.
• Request additional safety resources when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Degree or diploma in Construction, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline.
• Certifications:
  • BAS-U certification/training in accordance with national requirements.
  • Working Environment legislation competency.
  • Incident Investigation training.
  • Risk Assessment training.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years construction experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in large industrial, infrastructure, energy, mining, or mega project environments.
  • Proven experience coordinating multiple contractors simultaneously.
  • Experience managing high-risk construction activities.

Key Competencies

• Technical:
  • Construction safety management
  • Risk assessment and hazard identification
  • Contractor management
  • Work environment legislation
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Incident investigation
• Leadership:
  • Safety leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication and influencing skills
  • Stakeholder management
  • Decision-making under pressure
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strong ethical standards
  • Visible leadership presence on site
  • Proactive and solutions-oriented
  • Detail-oriented
  • Resilient and decisive

Success Criteria

• Zero fatalities and serious incidents are achieved.
• Work environment legal compliance is maintained.
• Contractors demonstrate strong safety performance.
• Safety observations and near-miss reporting increase.
• Corrective actions are closed within agreed timelines.
• Project milestones are achieved without compromising safety.
• A positive and proactive safety culture is visible across the project.