Marlena Williams

Health and Safety Officer with experience within high-risk wind tower manufacturing and refinery project environments. Proven capability in implementing ISO 45001-aligned HSE Management systems, conduction comprehensive risk assessments, managing permit-to-work controls, and leading incident investigations using structured root cause analysis methodologies. Experienced in contractor safety management, compliance auditing, and workforce engagement across multidisciplinary industrial teams of 150+ personnel.

Committed to driving proactive safety culture and operational excellence within UK-regulated manufacturing, engineering, and renewable energy environments.

Health and Safety Officer at GRI Wind Steel SA (2024-01 – Present)

Implement and maintain ISO 45001-aligned HSE systems across heavy industrial wind tower manufacturing operations.

• Implement and maintain ISO 45001-aligned HSE systems across heavy industrial wind tower manufacturing operations
• Conduct 100+ workplace risk assessments and JSAs across mechanical assembly, fabrication, and lifting activities
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Deliver safety inductions and toolbox talks to 150+ employees and contractors
• Monitor and enforce permit-to-work systems for hot work, confined space entry, working at height, and lifting operations
• Perform regular site inspections and compliance audits, ensuring corrective actions are tracked to closure
• Support contractor safety performance monitoring and adherence to company HSE standards
• Promote proactive safety culture through visible leadership, workforce engagements, and coaching

Mechanical Assembler at GRI Wind Steels SA (2016-01 – 2024-12)

Assembled internal mechanical and electrical tower components in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Assembled internal mechanical and electrical tower components in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Operated overhead cranes (45T), forklifts (5&7T), and MEWPs within high-risk production environments
• Maintained strict compliance with company HSE policies and environmental standards
• Conducted quality control checks and recorded work via SAP systems
• Contributed to 5S workplace organisation and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and enhance safety
• Collaborated with production supervisors to ensure operational efficiency and safe work practices

Assistant Mechanical Fitter / Safety Documentation Assistant at Astron Oil Refinery Project (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Prepared and managed safety documentation for refinery maintenance activities.

• Prepared and managed safety documentation for refinery maintenance activities
• Supported flange management, pressure testing, and leak detection processes
• Ensured adherence to client specifications and refinery safety requirements
• Maintained documentation control and reported operational progress to supervisors