Leon Williams

Seasoned HSE / SHEQ and Safety Management professional with 39+ years of experience across mining, construction, EPCM, industrial, port logistics, petrochemical and contractor-managed project environments in Africa and Asia. Experienced in developing, implementing and maintaining HSE management systems aligned with MHSA, OHS Act / OHSA, ISO standards, client-specific requirements, project HSE standards and international safety expectations. Strong record in project mobilisation, site establishment, contractor HSE management, risk assessments, WRACs, SWMS / JHAs, method statements, safety files, legal compliance, auditing, incident investigation, training, induction, equipment onboarding, workforce engagement and Visible Felt Leadership.

Recognised for leading multidisciplinary teams and contractors, promoting practical safety culture, and supporting zero-harm project outcomes on complex and high-risk projects.

HSE Manager at Steel Services and Allied Industries (TNR Limited Tanzania) - Nyanzaga Perseus Gold Mine Project (2026-03 – 2026-05)

Managed HSE support during mobilisation and site establishment for the Nyanzaga Perseus Gold Mine Project, ensuring alignment with Lycopodium / Perseus standards, project requirements and Tanzanian legislation. Supported workforce onboarding, equipment readiness, HSE documentation development and operational safety system implementation.

• Ensured compliance with project HSE standards, Tanzanian legislation and client operational procedures during mobilisation and site establishment activities.
• Drafted, reviewed and submitted HSE and management documentation, including HSE Management Plans, Mobilisation Plans, Traffic Management Plans, WRACs, SWMS, JHAs, Construction Management Plans and QMS documentation.
• Translated the company site induction into Swahili, conducted employee inductions and promoted onboarding compliance and HSE awareness across the workforce.
• Assisted with sourcing PPE, tools, materials and equipment; screened and inspected vehicles, cranes, TLBs, tipper trucks, LDVs, buses and operational plant for project onboarding and operational compliance.
• Coordinated Vehicle Plant Inspections, Verification of Competency assessments, controlled equipment registers and implemented 30-, 60- and 90-day inspection and maintenance schedules.

HSE Consultant at DAKO Worldwide Transport GmbH - ArcelorMittal Liberia Phase 2 Project (2025-12 – 2026-01)

Provided HSE consulting support during engineered heavy-lift and specialised logistics operations associated with the ArcelorMittal Liberia Phase 2 Project at Buchanan Port, including high-risk transport, shifting and installation activities for shiploader components.

• Supported safe execution of engineered heavy-lift, transport, shifting and installation activities, including hydraulic jacking, push-pull movements, bogie rotation, rail interface works and crane-assisted positioning.
• Monitored compliance with project HSE requirements, safe work procedures, lifting controls, risk assessments and environmental management standards during high-risk operational activities.
• Worked with DAKO, ArcelorMittal Liberia and interfacing contractors to maintain safe, coordinated and disciplined work execution across multiple work fronts.
• Supported identification and control of risks associated with moving plant, suspended loads, rail interfaces, pinch points, heavy-lift logistics and multi-contractor activities.
• Promoted procedural compliance, safe work practices, environmental responsibility and effective communication through all phases of project execution.

HSE Systems Manager at WBHO-SC - ArcelorMittal Liberia (2024-04 – 2025-09)

Oversaw implementation, compliance and continuous improvement of HSE management systems in line with ArcelorMittal policies, Liberian legislation and international safety standards. Promoted a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, risk management and employee empowerment.

• Maintained and enhanced HSE management systems aligned with ArcelorMittal policies, Fatality Prevention Standards and Liberian legislation through auditing, reporting and compliance monitoring.
• Conducted risk assessments, led incident investigations, implemented corrective and preventive actions, and promoted Visible Felt Leadership through site visits, walkabouts and workforce engagement.
• Coordinated HSE training programmes, analysed HSE performance data and trends, and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety performance, workforce competency and operational efficiency.

HSE Supervisor at DRA Global - ArcelorMittal Liberia (2022-09 – 2024-01)

Led HSE compliance during execution of ArcelorMittal project works in Liberia, covering substations, surface crushers, conveyor systems, electrical reticulation, dewatering dams, piping systems, overland rail and Buchanan harbour upgrade activities.

• Developed and implemented HSE management systems aligned with ArcelorMittal Fatality Prevention Standards and Liberian legislation, improving compliance and enhancing site safety performance.
• Conducted risk assessments, hazard identification, incident investigations and corrective action implementation while promoting Visible Felt Leadership through site walkabouts and workforce engagement.
• Delivered HSE training, prepared stakeholder safety reports, conducted audits for DRA Global and subcontractors, and implemented industry best practices across mining and civil operations.

HSE Supervisor at DRA Global - Black Rock / Assmang (2020-12 – 2022-08)

Directed and maintained HSE compliance during infrastructure preparation and fabrication for substations, underground crushers, conveyor systems, electrical reticulation, dewatering dams and piping systems under DRA Global main contract for Assmang.

• Supported, managed and led contractors to ensure compliance with Assmang and DRA Global RSA HSE legal and regulatory requirements.
• Applied and monitored EPCM HSE best practices across mining and civil operations to safeguard workforce well-being and improve site safety culture.
• Conducted internal audits for DRA Global and subcontractors, performed routine inspections and tracked corrective actions for continual improvement.
• Investigated safety incidents, prepared closeout reports and implemented preventive measures to reduce recurrence and enhance site safety performance.

HSE Superintendent - Underground Construction Works at Oyu Tolgoi - Rio Tinto / MCS Property LLC (2018 – 2019)

Led HSE compliance for underground construction works at Mongolia's largest copper and gold mining project. Supervised 9 Safety Officials and 2 Document Controllers across multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors. Directed and developed the HSE team while designing and maintaining HSE systems aligned with Rio Tinto policies, mine standards, local legislation and international regulations.

• Conducted risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses, inspections and incident investigations; implemented corrective actions, delivered HSE training and established emergency response plans

• Construction Environmental Management Course - Certificate No: 15907 - IRCA Global (Pty) Ltd | 2024
• ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor - ENR-01333399 - BSI Training Academy | 2023
• Technical Member Certificate (Certificate 50873456-11057) - South African Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (Saiosh) | 2023
• Global Minerals Industry Risk Management (G-MIRM) Programme - University of Pretoria | 2015
• Total Quality Management Systems & Integrated ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007 Awareness Course - IRCA | 2010
• National Examination Board for Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) - Eskom | 2010
• Certificate of Competence: 4x4 LDV Training Course - TWR, SUV Off-Road Academy | 2003
• Safety Officer Certificate 1 & 2 (Certificates MST 070501110 & MST 08061427) - Mine Safety Training, Chamber of Mines SA | 2005
• Gerotek Defensive & Advanced Driving Course - Gerotrain Advanced Driving | 1998
• Certificate of Attendance: MS Windows; MS Excel - Damelin Computer School | 1997
• Chamber of Mine Training Centre - Blasting Certificate for Opencast Mines - Grootegeluk Colliery | 1994
• Gold Fields Supervisors Course - Goldfields Training Centre | 1994
• Certificate of Competence: OMEGA Group Leaders Course - ISCOR | 1990
• National Technical Certificate Part 2; N2 (Opencast Mining & Economics) - Technical College Ellisras | 1990
• Practical Supervision; Initiating & Chairing Disciplinary Enquiries; Supervisory Development Programme; Basic Rigging - Ingwe Coal Corporation Learning Centre | 1987
• Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines - Chamber of Mines Training Centre, Harmony | 1987
• Learner Miner (Opencast Mining; Opencast Economics) - Chamber of Mines Training Centre | 1987
• Blasting Certificate for Opencast Mines (Certificate 5254) - Department of Mineral Resources SA | 1994
• Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines (Certificate S29430) - Chamber of Mines Training Centre | 1987