Safety Field Advisor - Bantrel / BHP Potash - Jansen, Saskatchewan, Canada
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Manage, improve, and provide expertise on safety risk management practices to improve organizational safety outcomes and performance at the Jansen site.
- Foster a culture of care by engaging all-levels of the Jansen site through the application of Field Leadership.
- Monitor compliance with BHPs site safety processes. Where non-compliance is identified, teams support determining the underlying factors and evaluate multiple solutions to ensure a planned and structured approach to solving complex problems.
- Determine the underlying cause of problems and evaluate multiple solutions to ensure a planned and structured approach to solving complex problems.
- Support Jansen site to create an ownership based (leadership/line) safety culture.
- Identify, engage, and manage a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders, including Operational Readiness, Project HSE, Contractor HSE, and Occupational Health and Safety Ministry.
- Identify and assess risks, make risk informed decisions, use BHP's risk management framework, and build a risk aware culture to support safe and productive performance outcomes.
- Define value drivers and determine the boundaries of an opportunity to determine if it is worth further investment.
- Liaise with Project HSE to ensure consistent application of programs across the Jansen site.
- Support incident investigations, ensuring quality outcomes with learning opportunities.
- Support contract owners (or designates) in the application of Integrated Contractor Management to the Jansen site.
- Utilizes company resources to maintain up to date training: Bis-trainer, Bechtel University & BHP Share Point.
Health, Safety, Environmental Manager - Thorpe Industries - Saskatchewan, Canada
(2019-01 - 2023-12)
- Conduct thorough inspections of health, safety and environmental practices for clients spanning construction and logistics industries; develop and implement HS&E programs in accordance with all regulatory bodies and company objectives.
- Liaise with staff, management, and external parties to promote and direct safety culture where and when necessary.
- Maintain ongoing knowledge of OH&S standards and best practices to ensure accuracy of program development.
- Investigate claims, incidents, and related occurrences as well as workforce injuries; implement corrective actions and develop lesson learned presentations.
- Maintain ISNetworld and Avetta web sites.
- Assist with COR designation and auditing.
- Developing and delivering ongoing safety training for staff and management to ensure up-to-date knowledge regarding safety regulations.
- Leading, develop and implement injury prevention activities that include practices and policies, HSE Policies to ensure safety compliance which includes adherence to fire, provincial and federal regulations.
- Provided statistical reports on medical aid, WCB incidents and injuries, lost time injuries, health-related absenteeism, and disability information, recommended corrective actions where necessary.
- Liaised with WCB and insurance providers on all claims; managed appeals; includes the management of disability cases and return to work programs.
- Procurement of Personal Protective Equipment
CEO and HS&E Consultant - Piatt Safety Solutions - Saskatchewan, Canada
(2013-01)
- Design, Implement, and Maintain Health and Safety Programs to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Facility Inspections and Hazard Identification: Regularly inspect facilities and operations to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Risk Assessments and Mitigation Strategies: Perform risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and implement safety measures for various hazards.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, determine root cause(s), and develop preventive measures and develop lesson learned presentations. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Oversee compliance with environmental regulations related to waste disposal, pollution prevention, and hazardous materials handling.
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training sessions to ensure standardization of regulations across all locations.
- Design & lead safety training sessions, including new hire orientations and ongoing programs tailored to specific risks within a diverse workforce.
- Provide oversight to the Joint Health and Safety Committee and collaborate on developing proactive strategies for emerging health, safety, and environmental trends.
- Assist in implementing the Business Continuity Program and act as a liaison with relevant agencies, ensuring timely reporting and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of Safety Regulations: Strong knowledge of safety regulations, advanced MS Office skills, and proficiency in safety management software.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration among management and employees.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multiple stakeholder groups and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture - Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Maintain ISNetworld, CanQual, Comply Works and Avetta web sites.
- Assist with COR designation and auditing.
- Provide ongoing training for staff (PME) and management to ensure up-to-date knowledge regarding safety regulations.
Health, Safety, Environmental Manager - Lynco Eagle - Saskatchewan, Canada
(2014-01 - 2015-12)
- Develop and implement practices and policies to ensure safety compliance; include adherence to fire, provincial and federal regulations for personnel and company equipment and buildings.
- Design and trained staff and new hires on safety instruction (e.g., fall protection, WHMIS, Confined Space, PME training, etc.)
- Measured effectiveness of safety programs and documentation in compliance with National Safety Code; includes manuals, policies, and procedures, as well as the company's HSE handbook.
- Led internal team to ensure safety compliance within the organization; includes accident investigations to assist with liability determination and causation and the resolution of claims.
- Monitored usage of supplies; identified inappropriate usage; coordinated the purchase of safety supplies as needed.
- Provided statistical reports on medical aid, WCB incidents and injuries, lost time injuries, health-related absenteeism, and disability information, recommended corrective actions where necessary.
- Liaised with WCB and insurance providers on all claims; managed; includes the management of disability cases and return to work programs.
Senior Safety Lead - EllisDon - Saskatchewan, Canada
(2012-01 - 2014-12)
- Managed site orientations, pre-construction startup meetings and the maintenance of pertinent safety documentation
- Reviewed subtrades health and safety manuals; maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and codes.
- Developed training programs (e.g., fall protection, WHMIS, Confined Space, PME training etc.) for field-level workers; includes mentorship and coaching where necessary.
- Inspected work sites include hazard assessments, investigations, and orientations.
- Established company-wide schedules; reviewed incident reports; implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Reviewed SWP and SJP; ensured the correct and accurate use of statistics for the development of safety reports.
- Liaised with OH&S, WCB, physicians and workers; managed return to work program.
Health, Safety, Environmental Manager - Dynamo Electric - Saskatchewan, Canada
(2011-01 - 2012-12)
- Reviewed and maintained ongoing development of health, safety and environmental management systems.
- Maintained current knowledge of safety literature, regulations and codes.
- Provided ongoing training for staff, developed health and safety programs as necessary.
- Monitored field-level documentation and provided company-wide schedules; reviewed incident reports, SWP and SJP; ensured the timely delivery of safety reports.
Health and Safety Advisor / Trainer; Commercial / Industrial Accounts Manager - SCSA - Saskatchewan, Canada
(2006-01 - 2011-12)
- Established and maintained relations with clientele in respect to training needs, onsite inspections, investigations, hazard assessments, toolbox talks and orientations / training program development / classroom Instructor.
- Assisted with job hazard analysis for the development of safe work practices and job procedures.
- Assist with COR designation and auditing.
