Dean Miller

Seasoned Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with 12+ years of experience across oil & gas, construction, wind energy, and industrial sectors. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing safety management systems, conducting audits, leading incident investigations, and delivering training programs. Recognized for building a culture of safety excellence, achieving zero-incident project goals, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Safey Coordinator at IREN Mackenzie Data Centre Construction Project - Irwin's Safety and Industrial Labour Services Ltd - Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada · On-site

(2026-08)

Contract Part-time

• Implement site HSE measures, conduct field inspections and audits, and promote a proactive safety culture across construction activities.
• Identify and assess occupational health and safety hazards, evaluate workplace risks, and recommend effective control measures to prevent incidents.
• Monitor subcontractors’ compliance with applicable safety requirements, safe work practices, and site-specific procedures.
• Support incident investigations, safety meetings, and ongoing HSE performance reporting, communicating inspection findings, corrective actions, and emerging safety trends to the HSE team.

Safety Electrical Coordinator - Trotter & Morton - Calgary, AB

(2025-04 - 2026-05)

• Provided HSE guidance and support to 180 operations-based staff, overseeing incident reporting and implementation of client-approved corrective actions.
• Managed end-to-end incident response, including hazard assessment, first response, flash reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Audited and inspected operations to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable legislation.
• Maintained and updated emergency response programs in alignment with legislative and company requirements.
• Identified equipment and structural defects, determined root causes, and implemented corrective measures.
• Delivered new worker orientations, identified training gaps, and facilitated targeted safety training programs.
• Created and revised safety training materials; maintained comprehensive safety training records.
• Monitored and directed safe start-up and shutdown of projects.

Safety Coordinator - Aerotech / Orica Canada - Carseland, AB

(2024-04 - 2025-02)

• Updated hearing conservation program and company policies in accordance with OHS legislative amendments.
• Conducted facility hazard assessments, field inspections, and gap analyses to identify and remediate safety deficiencies.
• Facilitated weekly safety meetings and distributed safety bulletins to promote hazard awareness.
• Entered and tracked safety data in SAP and Enablon systems.
• Assisted with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and recognized, documented, and advised on hazard elimination.
• Developed and delivered safety training programs for site staff.
• Provided ongoing coaching and resources to supervisors, fostering departmental accountability for safety performance.
• Gathered information, prepared incident reports, and drafted safety correspondence.

Senior Health & Safety Advisor - Smithco / Ledcor - Valmont, BC

(2023-04 - 2024-03)

• Supported HSE oversight for Ledcor staff and multiple sub-trades totaling over 1,000 workers across critical operations including step-slope excavation, brush removal, and final excavation.
• Attended and facilitated weekly HSEQ/Operations meetings, recording and distributing meeting minutes.
• Assisted project managers with incident investigations and field safety concerns.
• Conducted and participated in safety audits, inspections, toolbox talks, and field-level hazard assessments.
• Performed pre-acceptance equipment inspections when required.

HSE Coordinator - Skyflo Consulting - Drumheller, AB

(2022-04 - 2023-02)

• Achieved 0 TRIF goal throughout assembly of 20 wind turbines by establishing and sustaining a strong safety culture.
• Conducted orientations for all new contractors and oversaw all civil field activities to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Performed site inspections and audits.
• Updated and maintained Emergency Response Plan and Safe Work Plan.
• Assisted the construction manager with all safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Lead Health & Safety Advisor - Skyway Canada - Fort Saskatchewan, AB

(2021-11 - 2022-02)

• Led a team supporting 120 employees through scaffold erection and disassembly operations, achieving zero major incidents.
• Conducted daily and monthly safety meetings and coached workers on JSA and FLRA completion.
• Performed incident investigations and ensured corrective actions were tracked and implemented.
• Collaborated closely with the client to ensure site and OHS policies were understood and followed.

Safety Coordinator - ESS Support Services - Fort McMurray, AB

(2020-04 - 2021-11)

• Built strong relationships with camp staff and workers, creating an environment where safety concerns were raised openly.
• Produced and disseminated daily HSEQ notices and toolbox materials.
• Conducted daily checks of AEDs and eyewash stations and generated CMO Daily Action Reports for Operations.
• Delivered training, mentoring, and orientations for new hires.
• Coordinated monthly footwear safety checks with supervisors and managers.

Western Canada Safety Coordinator - TransCanada Pipeline Integrity Group - Calgary, AB

(2019-05 - 2020-03)

• Supported 6 field safety consultants and 19 project engineers to ensure contract safety requirements were met.
• Led emergency response drills, preparing staff for fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
• Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine root causes and issued corrective action recommendations.
• Evaluated incident reports and implemented preventive measures to reduce recurrence.

Assistant Safety Manager - Iberdrola Energy - Fort St. James, BC

(2017-06 - 2019-07)

• Educated and mentored Iberdrola engineering staff to achieve consistent adherence to Canadian safety standards.
• Supported start-up excavation and civil works, including oversight of heavy crane lifts.
• Conducted site safety orientations and inspected job sites to detect potential hazards, implementing corrective measures immediately.
• Collaborated with the Site Project Manager to resolve health and safety issues in a timely manner.
• Attended contractor coordination meetings and joint health and safety committee meetings.
• Supervised security and first aid personnel; updated and communicated weekly and monthly safety reports.
• Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.

Project Safety Supervisor - Visser Consulting / Alliance Pipeline - Tioga, ND, USA

(2015-06 - 2016-07)

Field Health & Safety Lead - Husky Sunrise Project - Fort McMurray, AB

(2014-04 - 2015-05)

Field Health & Safety Lead - Nexen (Visser Consulting) - Fort McMurray, AB

(2014-01 - 2015-03)

Field Safety Advisor - SNC-Lavalin T&D - Brooks & Pincher Creek, AB

(2013-06 - 2013-11)

Project HSE Coordinator - Suncor Main Plant / South Tailings Pond - Fort McMurray, AB

(2010-03 - 2013-03)

Occupational Health & Safety Certificate - University of New Brunswick (2012)

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) - Alberta Construction Safety Association (1998)