Personal Profile

Education and Qualifications

Certificates

• Advanced Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety, BSB60607
• Advanced Diploma - Project Management, BSB60707 - 2012
• Diploma - Project Management, BSB51407 - 2011
• Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety, BSB51307
• Diploma - Logistics Management, TDT51002
• Cert IV - Environmental Management, BSB42315
• Cert IV - Occupational Health & Safety, QLD1892
• Cert IV - Frontline Management, BSB41001
• Cert IV - Training & Assessment, TAE40116
• Conduct Safety & Health Investigations - Lead Investigator (RBI, ICAM)
• Supervisor Training G1, G2, G8, G9 (S1, 2,3) RIIRIS301, RIIWHS301, RIICOM301, RIIRIS402D
• Standard 11 (S11)
• Operate Light Vehicle (4WD Vehicle), RIIVEH201
• Operate & Maintain a (4WD Vehicle), RIIVEH305
• Operate Vehicles in the Field (4WD Vehicle), PMASUP236B
• Testing for Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse - HLTPAT005
• Traffic Management - Level 2, 30864 QLD
• Safe Work at Heights, MNMG237A & RIIWHS204D
• Pole Top Rescue - UETTDRRF02B
• Perform Tower Rescue - UETTDRRF04
• Confined Space Training, PMAPER205C -MSAPER202D -MSAPMPER300C
• RIIWHS401D - Supervise Work in Confined Space
• Gas Test Atmospheres, MSAPMOHS217A
• Operate Breathing Apparatus, PMAOHS216A
• Wellsite Permit to Work, rev 4 - Wellsite Permit Authority
• Test and Tag Electrical Equipment, 30239 QLD
• Apply First Aid, HLTAID011
• Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques, HLTAID009
• Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel (LVR) UETTDRRF06
• Cert 2 in Conservation and Land Management, RTD20102
• RIIHAN204D - Load and Unload Cargo-Goods
• RIIHAN308E - Load-Unload Plant
• Inspect machinery – Plant, animal & soil material, RTD2312A
• Clean Machinery - Plant, animal soil material, RTD2313A
• AURTGA001 - Drive & Manoeuvre Trailers
• Operate Side by Side vehicle (UTV) AHCMOM216
• Operate Quad Bikes (ATV) AHCMOM217
• Generic Mine Induction, 30254 QLD
• Construction Induction - 30215 QLD (Blue Card)
• Construction Industry White Card - CPCCWHS1001
• Safely Access the Rail Corridor - TLIF2080 (RISI Card)

Licences / Tickets

• MC - Heavy Vehicle
• LE - RIIMPO301E - Excavator
• LZ - RIIMPO308F- Dozer
• LP - RIIMPO312E - Scraper
• LR - RIIMPO205E - Road Roller, Compactor
• LL - RIIMPO304E - Front-end Loader
• LG - RIIMPO310F - Grader
• LB - RIIMPO319E- Front-end Loader-Backhoe
• LS - RIIMPO335E - Skid steer
• RIIMPO337E - Moxy Truck
• RIIMPO206D - Bulk Water Truck Operations
• RIIHAN309F- Telehandler
• RIIHAN307E - Operate a Vehicle Loading Crane
• RIIHAN305D - Operate Overhead Gantry Crane
• RIIHAN301E - EWP under 11m & Scissor Lift
• ACDC Contractor Licence (lic no: G28453/15)
• Maintain Chainsaws - FPICOT2237A
• Trim & Cut felled trees - FPICOT2239A

Key Skills

• I have over 35 years of experience in my field as a Safety Manager & Trainer.
• Construction of Wind farms and any associated infrastructure.
• Construction of Gas plants from Civil earthworks to the Commissioning of plant.
• Construction of Dams and ponds for pilot projects.
• Logistics & Transport.
• Solar Plant Farm Construction.
• Transmission Lines rebuild and Construction 132Kv – 550Kv lines, QLD & NSW.
• Sub Station builds NSW & SA.
• Farm Safety Management Systems.
• Safety Improvement Audits

Leadership/Management

• Track record in results-oriented management and teambuilding.
• Supervised administrative staff.
• Building and implementing, any management plans /sub plans /policies and procedures.
• Auditing client and sub-contractors.
• Investigate any incidents that may have occurred and report to company management.

Training

Highly experienced in managing, developing, delivering and evaluating technical training effectively to Managers, Supervisors; Trainers and Trainees. • UETDREL006 – Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

Communication / Interpersonal

Proficient in verbal and written communication. Team player, who works well with people from diverse backgrounds. Brings a common-sense approach to the team.

Financial

Proficient in budget preparation, monitoring and management. Successful in meeting financial targets and estimating financial needs.

Computers

Computer literate and very knowledgeable of operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Office) and a range of word processing, spreadsheet and graphic software programmes Gensuite, IMS & INX systems.

Values

Strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence, getting the job done on time to meet corporate goals. Place a high value on integrity, responsibility, accountability and loyalty.

Experience Overview

• HSE Manager GLC- Elecnor (Sept 2022 / Feb 2023-contract)
• EHS Manager GE Gas Power (June 2022 / Sept 2022-contract)
• HSEQ Supervisor - Carruthers Contracting (Sept 2021/ May 2022)
• EHS Manager GE Grid Australia (2020 / Aug 2021 - Contract)
• Safety Advisor/Manager Downer Group (April 2016 /2020 - Contract)
• Safety Supervisor AREVA Solar – (Sept 2015 / Apr 2016 - Contract)
• Safety and Training -working with RTOs with their training requirements (Jan 2012- Sept 2015)
• Safety Supervisor Origin Energy – (Jan 2009 / Dec 2011 - Contract)
• Safety and Training OSM, Townsville – (Aug 2008 /Dec 2009 Contract)
• Safety and Training -Safety Supervisor -Origin Energy (Jan 2008/ July 2008)
• Safety Supervisor NPM Group, Townsville (Jan2007 /Dec 2007 - Contract)

Due to my work history having been varied, I have only listed my main contracts and duties. I am more than happy to discuss my other roles if you require further history.

Employment History

Elecnor – GLC Flyers Creek Wind Farm (Contract position)

HSE Manager – Construction Manager / Land Owner Liaison. 38 Wind Turbines – 24km Overhead transmission line – 48km underground line and Sub Station build.

• Manager Health Safety and Environmental duties overseeing the working Group of 4 x HS Advisors and 2 x Senior Enviro Advisors — working with managers, supervisors and contractors on a daily basis
• Construction Manager duties while CM was off site most weekends — working with managers, supervisors and contractors on any issues that arise
• Land Owner liaison (working with the GLC LOL) — working with Landowners and Farmers, resolving any issues that they have, organising meetings within the collector groups

GE Gas Power Australia 2022 (Contract position)

EHS Manager, based in Brisbane – site duties in Nowra NSW. Construction and commissioning of 2 x LM2500 Gas Turbines and Generators. "I am responsible for ensuring the safe and effective operation of all areas in the organization."

• Identify and assess hazards, risks and control measures for a specific operation or process.
• Conduct ongoing review of operations and processes to identify potential hazards, risks and control measures that should be implemented to reduce these risks, including all costs involved in implementing such measures.
• Assess and document hazards, risks and controls in a manner consistent with established procedures and practices.
• Supervise the safe handling, storage & disposal of hazardous materials.
• Supervise the operation of any potential hazards in the workplace.
• Improve workplace safety and employee productivity by transitioning from manual safety procedures to digital Safety Management Systems.
• Ensure all company employees and contractors meet all safety requirements.
• Provided training when necessary.
• Ensure that health, safety, and environmental policies are followed.
• Investigate workplace accidents and injuries and referring them to the proper authorities

Carruthers Contracting 2021/2022 HSEQ supervisor. (Contract position)

Managing supervisors, leading hands and staff members in everyday constructions works. Some of the duties I perform in this role are as follow:

• Review contractor safety programs.
• Plan and Implement WHS policies and programs.
• Conduct safety training for workers.
• Make on-site inspections.
• Investigate accidents and incidents.
• Monitoring the site for compliance.
• Keeping records of incidents & safety concerns.
• Conduct morning pre-start and tool-box meetings.
• Developing measures to assure personnel safety.
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority.
• Exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required.
• Ensures there are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.
• Participate in planning meetings to identify any health and safety concerns inherent in the operations daily work-plan.
• Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
• Review and approve all subcontractor safety plans.
• Maintain injury logs and reports are complete and submitted to related government agencies.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.
• Promote safe practices at the job site.
• Enforce safety guidelines.
• Train and conduct drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.
• Conduct investigations of all accidents and near-misses.
• Report to authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.
• Conduct job hazard analysis.
• Established safety standards and policies as needed.
• Responds to any safety concerns.
• Coordinate registration and removal of hazardous waste.
• Serve as the link between state and local agencies and contractors.
• Arrange for mandated testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants.
• Manage and support the development of OHS policies and programs.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
• Review existing policies and measures and update them according to legislation.
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment).
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker's compensation claims.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.

GE Grid Australia 2020/2021 (Contract position)

EHS Manager, based in Brisbane – site duties in Port Augusta SA. Davenport Synchronous Condenser Project for Main Grid System Strength Support for ElectraNet. "I was responsible for ensuring the safe and effective operation of all areas in the organization."

• Identified and assess hazards, risks and control measures for a specific operation or process.
• Conducted ongoing review of operations and processes to identify potential hazards, risks and control measures that should be implemented to reduce these risks, including all costs involved in implementing such measures.
• Assessed and documented hazards, risks and controls in a manner consistent with established procedures and practices.
• Set up and supervising temporary work areas.
• Supervised the safe handling, storage & disposal of hazardous materials.
• Supervised the operation of any potential hazards in the workplace.
• Improved workplace safety and employee productivity by transitioning from manual safety procedures to digital Safety Management Systems.
• Ensured that all company employees meet all safety requirements.
• Provided training when necessary.
• Ensured that health, safety, and environmental policies are followed.
• Investigated workplace accidents and injuries and referred them to the proper authorities.

Downer Utilities June 2016/ 2020 (Contract position)

Zero Harm Advisor / Manager -Based in Brisbane, Site duties at various sites throughout Queensland & New South Wales for Downer Utilities. "I performed various functions to keep the project sites safe the major tasks, duties, and responsibilities commonly performed by myself as the construction safety manager is as follows:"

• Screen projects and project sites before work commences, identifying safety-related risks.
• Inspected active project sites to evaluate ongoing work conditions to guarantee compliance.
• Liaised with external parties such as government-employed inspectors to evaluate the process of construction sites.
• Worked with project management teams and field workers to implement and device solutions to safety-related issues on project sites.
• Reviewed blueprint designs for disposal systems, evacuation plans, lighting, and ventilation to ensure minimum or no danger to the safety or health of the site guests or workers.
• Worked with senior management to create plans for emergency procedures.
• Maintained safety related paperwork, including safety training certifications. Trained company employees on safe work practices and emergency procedures.
• Disciplined subcontractors and employees who failed to comply with minimum safety standards.
• Represented construction company in meetings with government bodies and other organizations on issues regarding workplace health and safety.
• Interacted with licensed bodies for regular update on legal regulations and program initiatives on workplace safety and environmental issues.

AREVA Solar project – Sept 2015 / April 2016

Safety Supervisor (contract position) - Based at AREVA Project sites, Dalby & Kogan re; CS Energy - (client)

• Embrace & pro-actively practiced the company's Core Values and adhered to company's Code of Conduct.
• Developed and implemented safety assurance audit procedures and safety audit programs to enable safety and risk management reports to be made available on a monthly basis.
• Investigated promptly any safety related issue and recommend the implementation of any corrective actions.
• Maintained a database of all safety occurrence and safety audit reports.
• Ensured prompt administration of all corrective action requests from external parties and facilitate their closure.
• Conducted safety system assessments and compliance audits.
• Ensured all safety activities are conducted in compliance with the relevant administrative, financial and corporate governance requirements.
• Ensured that safety audit and investigation activities are optimised for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Established current and long-range goals, objectives, plans and policies for the department.
• Reviewed operating results and compared them to established objectives and implement steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
• Developed and maintained a system of internal reporting that supports company financial performance modelling and data for safety and audit activities.
• Actively encourage all elements of the business to participate in safety and safety audit activities and to pursue goals of cost-effective continuous improvement.
• Represent the company with regulatory authorities, government agencies, major clients, service providers and the public.
• Applied the utmost confidentiality to the day-to-day activities within the company and insured no information relating to an audit, investigation or confidential interview (whether in person or by telephone) was divulged to parties outside of the company unless lawfully required to do so.
• Provide appropriate management of company programs.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformances relating to the quality of product or service provided by the company.
• Identified and record any problems or deficiencies relating to the quality of product or service provided.
• Recommend and or initiated any solutions to perceived or identified problems.
• Apply ability to analyse work systems and practices in relation to business development management and assist in the coordination of the development of new processes in line with changing business needs.
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety related licences, permits, certificates, etc necessary for operation on the companies site are recorded, audited and issued as required.
• Contribute to the compilation of periodic reports and notices.
• Provide initial point of contact for workers training issues.
• Provide and maintain off site safety procedures.
• Compile and produce required documentation for current mining projects.

Safety & Training Pty Ltd – 2012 / Current

• Developing Safety Management Systems for clients within Australia.
• Auditing existing SMS Manuals.
• Hazard Identification.
• Risk Analysis.
• Management system review and gap analysis.
• Management System document development.
• Policies and standards.
• Environmental management procedures.
• Safe operating procedures.
• Forms and checklists.
• Auditing of management system compliance and opportunities for improvement.

ORIGIN ENERGY Aug 2009 / 2011

Safety Advisor, Roma & Miles, Qld. (Contract position)

• Working with Principal Contractors (EPCM), for various projects throughout the field.
• PC's include Bechtel, Thiess, Ostwald Bros, FK Gardner.
• Gas Plant constructions at Taloona and Strathblane.
• The Goomibah Steel pipeline project for the Jemena gas fields.
• Manage the provision of a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
• Manage and ensure all Health & Safety related policies (including Contractor's policy), procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated.
• Made sure company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety, and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
• Defined and communicate to stakeholders, a clear process for risk assessments preparation and review along with maintaining the centralised register.
• Provided assistance, guidance and where required full support to Heads of Departments in completing Risk Assessments for all relevant activities, operations, and environments (capturing all staff, contractors, and visitors) and ensured a timely response to any Health & Safety enquiries.
• Ensured that all accidents are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements implemented.
• Worked with the Head of Management, ensured that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Implemented and manage a system to document accurate Health & Safety and training records.
• Managed a full programme of documented Health & Safety inspections, audits, and checks.
• Established a structured programme of Health & Safety training throughout the company, including on employee induction.
• Liaised with external Health & Safety consultants in the provision of training programmes and Health & Safety services.
• Managed and devised the agenda for; formulate & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensured that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.
• Kept up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.
• Provided regular reports to section managers regarding Health & Safety matters including Accident Report.
• Advised, at planning stage, on risks associated with site development works and continued review through construction phases.

Jan 2008/ Dec 2008 — OSM Group Training, Townsville. Safety & Specialist Trainer (Contract).

• Provide training, advice for employees, contractors and students.
• Develop and execute the training plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines.
• Preparing and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Consult with RTO's on Education and Management Plans.
• Initiate, implement and coordinate professional training programs for clients.
• Conduct safety and health reviews, conduct risk assessments and hazard management and implement continuous improvement programs.
• Conduct employment interviews, evaluate and select contractors.
• Train staff, assess competencies, evaluate prior learning of students and maintain records.
• Participate in management review and improvement of the company's RTO systems, policies and procedures.
• Undertake formal presentations to customers and conduct training programs to management and staff.
• Provide information to management to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Provide assistance in the management and coordination to ensure compliance with all relevant reference material including legislation, policy, Regulations and other documented guidance.
• Identify and recommend amendments to training documents as necessary to reflect wider policy developments and safe training systems of work for all staff.
• Develop all training materials for initial audit of the RTO or adding scope of registration.
• Development, implementation and maintenance of the Training plan.
• Identification, procurement, installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of required training equipment.
• Source and manage contractor/vendor support for the supply, maintenance and testing of equipment.
• Maintain and deliver training to all staff (including induction, awareness and refresher training).
• Support development and implementation of the RTO audit programs.
• Ensure related licences, permits and certificates necessary for operation of the RTO are recorded, audited, issued, current and renewed as required.
• Contribute to the compilation of periodic reports and notices as requested under the standards for RTO registration.
• Compile and produce required documentation for current RTO projects.
• Provide assistance in the management and coordination of personnel effort to ensure compliance with all relevant training material including legislation, policy, facility regulations and other documented guidance.
• Policy developments.