Health & Safety Advisor - Aptim Services Corp. At Syncrude & Suncor - Canada
(2020-07)
Shutdown, Maintenance & Commissioning of Plant
- Coach and mentor craftsmen on site-specific safety requirements.
- Led COVID-19 safety protocols ensuring job continuity with zero site closures.
- Conducted incident/accident investigations using Taproot, implementing corrective actions.
- Delivered respiratory protection fit-testing (3M models) and ensured compliance.
- Submitted detailed daily safety reports to senior management.
- Support emergency response planning, exercises, and training.
- Track and report HSSE conditions, commitments, and regulatory compliance.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual HSSE business planning and reporting.
- Support operational and business readiness for new projects.
- Support health and safety communications and stakeholder engagements.
- Manage quality assurance of incident events and investigations.
Regional Health & Safety Advisor - Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL Distribution Centre) - Calgary, AB
(2018-04 - 2020-06)
- Established Joint Health & Safety Committee terms of reference.
- Led emergency response drills, improving site readiness.
- Conducted audits/inspections and implemented corrective actions.
- Administered WCB claims, return-to-work programs, and appeals.
- Trained new hires and coached employees on safety policies.
- Strong grasp of safety terminology
- Understanding of general constructability
- Ability to communicate effectively to persons of varying roles
- Assist with annual COR audits
- Conduct internal training, and recertification of crafts when need be.
- Attend project and client meetings, when required
- Able to work in a high-paced environment
Field HSE Advisor - Chamco Industrial Ltd. (Kearl Oil Sands) - Alberta
(2016-02 - 2018-01)
- Delivered orientations and training for new hires.
- Ensured Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) were updated and signed.
- Developed safe operating procedures and conducted risk analysis.
- Audited subcontractors for compliance with legislation and corporate policies.
- Conduct regular site safety inspections and hazard assessments
- Recommend and assist with implementation of corrective actions and controls
- Assist with site risk mitigation checklist planning, including crane lifts, confined space, ground disturbance and fall protection systems
- Assist with site emergency response planning
- Conduct incident/accident investigations using Taproot, implementing corrective actions.
- Delivered respiratory protection fit-testing (3M models) and ensured compliance.
- Submitted detailed daily safety reports to senior management.
- Support emergency response planning, exercises, and training.
- Track and report HSSE conditions, commitments, and regulatory compliance.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual HSSE business planning and reporting.
- Support operational and business readiness for new projects.
- Support health and safety communications and stakeholder engagements.
- Manage quality assurance of incident events and investigations.
Site Safety Advisor - HB Construction (CNRL Horizon Project – Fort McKay) - Alberta
(2013-05 - 2015-11)
- Supervised 150+ tradesmen during night shifts ensuring compliance.
- Oversaw crane & rigging safety inspections and lifting operations.
- Coordinated with site superintendents to implement logistics and emergency protocols.
- Keep current with Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, client directive, client construction standards and procedures, and industry best practices.
- Provide guidance to employees and contractors with HSE procedures and inform them of new legislation and OHS regulations.
- Conduct worksite orientations as required for client representatives, sub-contractors, visitors, and industry representatives attending the worksites.
- Facilitate worksite safety meetings, training drills, and conduct worksite HSE observations, audits, and inspections.
- Take ownership and collaborate with the Project Management Team and HSE Services to ensure corrective actions from incidents, inspections, observations and employee observations are corrected in a timely manner.
- Attend operations meetings to ensure upcoming project safety and environmental requirements are in place and take accountability to complete Project Safety Plans prior to commencement.
- Develop site specific Emergency Response Plans and execute mock drills to ensure the crew on site understands their roles and responsibilities.
- Perform safety equipment checks and replenishing supplies as needed for: first aid kits, spill kits, fire extinguishers, and fire protection equipment.
Field HSE Advisor - SNC Lavalin (Power Line Construction) - Calgary, AB
(2008-02 - 2012-12)
- Supervised 45–50 personnel on high-voltage power line projects.
- Administer, monitor and promote the HSE Program on-site, encouraging full participation and cooperation of all employees and subcontractors.
- Communicates with management regarding safety performance, incident trends, and industry related information.
- Maintains current knowledge of HSE Program, Workers Compensation Act and Regulations, owner requirements, and industry safe work procedures and practices.
- Conducts site-specific safety orientations of new employees, transferred employees, and contractor's workers.
- Conduct job site inspections, submits inspection reports to Superintendent and Safety team members.
- Reviews Contractor safety documents to ensure that they align with Kindred Safety requirements.
- Conducts risk assessments of the workplace when people, equipment, materials, environment and work processes change.
- Investigates and reports all incidents and near misses to the project and safety teams; provides effective recommendations for prevention of recurrences.
- Assists with hazard assessments, creates JHA's, project safety plans, safe work procedures, and the education and training of employees.
- Posts all bulletins, safety posters, emergency plans, rules and regulations, safety inspections, safety meetings, and any other notices relevant to the HSE Program.
- Develop safe work practices and safety job procedures
