Health & Safety Manager - Kameron Coal Management - Donkin, NS
(2022-11 - 2024-03)
- Promoted occupational health and safety continuous improvement, general awareness seminars through development of policies, procedures and systems.
- Environmental compliance monitoring including fugitive emissions, occupational exposure testing and discharge water sampling.
- Management chairperson of the corporate Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety legislation in relation to training, hazard assessments, equipment and workplace activities in both Underground and surface operations.
- Investigated accidents, near misses and unsafe work conditions relative to health and safety best practices and legislation.
- Policy, procedure and training program coordinator and administrator. Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of corporate health & safety policies, procedures and training.
- Coordinated emergency preparedness through developing and training of emergency procedures, mine rescue teams, fire fighting and first aid crews.
- Management liaison, reporting on the status of the health and safety and risk management strategy.
- Corporate board member of the Community Liaison Committee
- Behavioural based safety program coordinator and administrator for multi site locations.
- Site specific training provider for new personnel, visitors and contractors.
- Equipment training provider for surface and UG equipment and transport
Health and Safety Manager - B&D Manufacturing - Chelmsford, ON
(2008-08 - 2022-11)
Non-Union, Multi-Location
- Promoted occupational health and safety continuous improvement, general awareness seminars through development of policies, procedures and systems.
- Performed general workplace inspections and safe work practice audits
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety legislation in relation to training, hazard assessments, equipment and workplace activities in both Underground and surface operations.
- Investigated accidents, near misses and unsafe work conditions relative to health and safety best practices and legislation.
- Coordinated emergency preparedness through developing and training of emergency procedures, mine rescue teams, fire fighting and first aid crews.
- Liaison with management to report on the status of the health and safety strategy and risk management strategy.
- Coordinator of workplace Wellness Program (community affairs – charity, food drives, employee wellness and nutrition events).
- Management chairperson of the corporate Joint Health and Safety Committee.
Health and Safety Manager - Lopes Mechanical - Coniston, ON
(2007-06 - 2008-07)
Unionized & Multi-Location
- Promoted occupational health and safety continuous improvement, general awareness seminars through development of policies, procedures and systems
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety legislation in relation to training, hazard assessments, equipment and workplace activities in both Underground and surface operations
- Investigated accidents, near misses and unsafe work conditions relative to health and safety best practices and legislation.
- Coordinated emergency preparedness through developing and training of emergency procedures, mine rescue teams, fire fighting and first aid crews.
- Liaison with management to report on the status of the health and safety strategy and risk management strategy.
- Management chairperson of the corporate Joint Health and Safety Committee.
Welder, High Angle Rigger - Industrial Chimney Maintenance - Clarington, ON
(2005-06 - 2007-05)
- Responsible for the design, lay out, and fabrication of metal framework for commercial and industrial buildings
- Cutting, repairing, and assembling of girders, beams, columns, structural steel and other building components
- Carrying out repairs of metal structures such as bridges, building framework and industrial flare stacks.
- Verification of angles and gap allowances by means of precision measuring instruments
- Hoisting and rigging of steel structure and associated components
- Welding and fitting in accordance to CWB procedures and best practices.
