Udo Kaufmann

A diverse and multidisciplinary leader with uncompromising integrity and ethical standards and a proven ability to provide leadership, accountability and management to functionally diverse teams.

President/Lead Consultant at Sabretooth Safety Consulting (2018-01 – Present)

Health and Safety consulting company dedicated to Health and Safety Auditing, HSMS Development and Technical Writing of HSE Manuals, Policies, Programs and Practices. Additional services include GAP Analysis of client HSE programs in preparation for COR Certification Audits.

• TEAMS Transport - Policy, SOP and BP Development
• AA Rail Contracting - Safety Program development
• Calgary Sport & Entertainment Corp. - Safety Oversight for 2019 Grey Cup celebrations
• COR Auditor
• Burnco - Completion of COR Gap Analysis and Preparation for BC Audit
• Printer Works West (Suncor) - Completion of OEM submission for Suncor international compliance, Writing of Printer Works Policies, Best Practices and internal evaluation documents.
• Terra Burst Inc - Program development, COR maintenance, ISN oversight

Manager, Health & Safety – West at ULS Inc. (Urban Life Solutions & City Wide Towing) (2023-11 – 2026-02)

This role is tasked with overseeing the Health and Safety departments for both companies and their subsequent staff. The position includes development of applicable policies and procedures and leading the mitigation of hazards through training, documentation, and correspondence with clientele. Liaising with Western Canada locations and providing oversight to those locations and directing HSE staff to address concerns and incident investigations.

The role is also responsible for the direction of the WCB staff and Insurance division.

Corporate Health and Safety Manager at Syndicate Transport Ltd. (2020-06 – 2023-03)

Department Head tasked with the promotion, implementation, and delivery of the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System throughout Syndicate Transport and Peak Logistics trucking operations, providing sound leadership and a resource to ownership. The role also requires the management of post incident processes and direct involvement with insurance claim management and WCB case management. As department Head, the position also manages all HSE staff and directs driver recruitment, hiring, training, and discipline procedures while supporting, communicating with and educating employees in the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.

• Departmental budgets - 75% decrease in incident claim costs from 2020
• Management of C.O.R. compliance - Established and maintained company's C.O.R. status throughout.
• Review external/internal Audits - Established National Safety Council approval - 2021
• WCB/WSIB management - Claim management and reduction by 60%

HSE Manager (Contract) at Logic NDT Solutions Ltd. (2018 – 2019)

Directing the overall Health, Safety and Environmental operations. This role interacted at all levels of each corporate location and includes Chairing the Joint Health and Safety Committee, auditing internal procedures and processes, updating/developing all corporate Policies, Procedures and Programs and providing marketing solutions. This role also prepared, initiated and completed the company's first time C.O.R. status and assisted in the maintenance of our ISO Certification.

Corporate HSE Manager at Innovative Pipeline Crossings (IPC) (2015 – 2017)

Provided oversight in developing, implementing, and improving HSMS through internal auditing processes and collaborated with executive team to ensure a culture of safety and operations were at the forefront of all corporate and operational activities. The role interacted at all levels of the organization to drive standards and compliance that were consistent with IPC's core values as well as Canadian regulations.

• Reporting to Board of Directors on Departmental budgets - Balanced Budget (yearly). Auditing & HSE management of four separate projects equaling $20 million in combined costs.
• Management of ISNetworld, C.O.R. and ISO compliance - Established and maintained company's C.O.R. status throughout.
• Review external Audits - A+ Rating from NEB conducted over 3 separate jobsite audits. Highest rating possible.
• Develop company Training Matrices - Trained and certified all personnel to meet client's requirements incl. industry leading Conf. Space Rescue Procedure for DPI entry.

Site Safety Manager (Contract) at Lorneville Mechanical Contractors (LMC) (2014 – 2014)

Managed all aspects of LMC's safety programs at CNRL Horizon facility construction project and liaised with client personnel, to establish and maintain company and client safety protocols. Conducted regular audits and weekly HSE meetings with management personnel and client representatives to maintain preferred client status.

• Direct OHS compliance among LMC personnel - Fulfilled OHS contract to ZERO incident completion
• OHS Liaison for sub-trades, LMC Management and client - Conducted daily Safety Reviews and weekly audits with LMC site management to meet company requirements.
• Conducted On-Boarding sessions and A/D Testing - Fully compliant LMC project staff on site equaling 46 personnel.

QHSE Manager, General Foreman at United Safety Limited (2010 – 2013)

Ensured understanding of relevant OHS regulations and codes during upstream and midstream Oil and Gas projects. Managed staff to conduct Risk/Hazard Identification, Incident/Accident reporting and enforcement of company Policies and Procedures. Conducted performance evaluations of staff and lead internal auditing of personnel and equipment.

• Managed 8 projects with up to 140 staff per project incl. General Foremen, ERT Rescue, Hygienists, Foremen and Safety Watch.
• QA/QC management of equipment
• Completed $300,000.00 portion of clients' $2 million dollar shutdown without interruption.
• Management of C.O.R. compliance - Established and maintained company's C.O.R. status throughout.
• Review external/internal Audits - Established National Safety Council approval - 2021
• WCB/WSIB management - Claim management and reduction by 60%

Environmental Coordinator at Performance Waste Management (2008 – 2011)

Collaborated with ownership and management in the pick up, transport and recycling of new home construction and renovation waste. Conducted C.O.R. Audit of the company's Health and Safety program.

• Re-purposing reusable raw materials - Drove company's mission to promote environmental sustainability
• Enforced OHS Regulations - Responsible WHMIS and TDG Safety
• Recycling restricted/prohibited waste products and materials - Compliance to Calgary's 80/20 policy. 80% Waste diversion and 20% waste-to-energy recovery.

MBA in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – University of Fredericton

Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) – University of Calgary

BSc. in Health Sciences – University of Calgary

Diploma in Athletic Therapy – Mount Royal College - Calgary