Professional Summary:
? Diligent and accomplished professional with 22 years of experience in coordinating Health, Safety and Environmental standards, project management, and maintaining a Zero Incident Culture.
? Skilled in conducting accident / incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing Safety Management Systems to ensure sound Health and Safety conditions.
? Proven track record of setting new standards in HSE Management, developing Emergency Response Plans, and executing robust strategies for enhancing operational proficiency.
Skills:
? Experienced in leading local national staff tasks across operations, HSE and fire services departments.
? Proficient in implementing industry standards in HSE management and NFPA processes.
? Spearhead the introduction of HSE regulations and frameworks, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and Canadian Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines.
Additional Qualities:
? Versatile, innovative, and trustworthy management professional with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization and work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
? Ability to develop and implement Health and Safety policies and procedures as per Provincial and Federal regulations.
Noteworthy Highlights HIGHLIGHTS
? Collaborate with Alberta's Workplace Health and Safety to drive improvements in overall workplace health standards through effective injury management and accident / hazard investigations.
? Established a safety audit process, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and general procedural documentation resulting in a 100% reduction in incidents/accidents and 976 consecutive days with no reportable incidents.
? Directed the adoption of industry standards in health and safety management processes by providing training and support to over 500 local national team members’.
Education and Credentials
• B.S Occupational Safety and Health / Fire Science – Columbia Southern University (ongoing)
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Quality Management – International Organization for Standardization – 02 / 2024
• ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management - International Organization for Standardization – 02 / 2024
• ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management - International Organization for Standardization – 02 / 2024
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor OH&S - International Organization for Standardization – 02 / 2024
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis - International Organization for Standardization – 02 / 2024
• First Aid / Level CPR – Redcross – 10 / 2023
• International General Certificate (IGC) – NEBOSH – 06 / 2012
• 1001 Level 1 & 2 Firefighter – Fire Etc. – 08 / 2009
• Hazmat Operations – Fire Etc. – 06 / 2009
• Root Cause Analysis / Incident / Accident Investigation – DNV – 05 / 2008
Work Experience:
02 / 2023 - Present: Parsons Corporation. as HSE Manager / Transportation & Security
Experience Highlights:
? Develop and deliver effective policies, procedures, auditing, training, communications, and educational materials, fostering increased understanding and adherence to safe work practices throughout Parsons.
? Evaluate contractor Safe Work Practices and Procedures to ensure compliance with Parsons Health and Safety Policy.
? Monitor compliance to policies and procedures through weekly inspections, toolbox talks and JHSC meetings.
? Conduct site audits to ensure adherence to the Parsons Safety Program, identifying existing or potential accident and health hazards. Recommended corrective or preventative measures in collaboration with management.
? Collaborated with IT support to develop an online system that employees use to enter safety observations, enhancing the reporting and tracking of safety-related data.
05 / 2020 – 01 / 2023: Lee Energy Systems Inc. as HSE Advisor (Contract)
Experience Highlights:
? Collaborate with management on health and safety systems, ensuring compliance with organizational plans and legislation, and adherence to regulatory processes and procedures.
? Ensure organizational adherence to health and safety legislation and objectives and implemented appropriate risk mitigation and control measures.
? Guide the team through risk management assessment procedures for various hazards and drove the development of the SMS (Safety Management Systems) and contingency plans.
? Supervise the implementation of HSE policies across internal operations and processes, ensuring compliance with company standards.
? Evaluate contractor activities to ensure compliance with the SMS, company policies, and quality standards, and provided guidance on necessary changes.
? Contribute to the improvement of workplace health and safety standards by participating in incident / accident investigations and reviews and taking measures to prevent recurrence.
11 / 2015 – 01 /2020: Crescent Petroleum, Kurdistan Region, Northern Iraq as HSE Manager
Experience Highlights:
? Enhance efficiency and safety through the establishment of comprehensive HSE / ERT / Asset Protection programs, encompassing policies, procedures, and training initiatives.
? Implemented and maintained health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and continuous analysis for improvement to safeguard department and community personnel.
? Managed a $1.8 million HSE/Fire/Protection budget, ensuring responsible spending.
? Served as Incident Commander for on-site disruptions, handling large-scale incidents such as natural disasters, fires, and mass casualty responses.
10 / 2012 – 10 / 2015: HKN Energy, Kurdistan Region, Northern Iraq as HSE Manager (Contract)
Experience Highlights:
? Standardized HSE implementation across all departments through the creation of manuals, ERPs, bridging documents, and policies, ensuring compliance and consistency.
? Conduct risk assessments, audits, and hazard analyses, resulting in a 40% reduction in incidents/accidents, while managing Support Services and Fire Protection departments for facility maintenance and safety.
? Drove continuous improvement by developing ERT/firefighting training programs, aligning site monitoring with key objectives, and maintaining a $1.3 million annual HSE/ERT budget, improving regulatory compliance through internal audits and root cause analyses.
2011 – 2012 - Aveda Transportation, Calgary, AB Canada as Director HSE, North America
2009 – 2011 - Talisman Energy, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, as HSE Manager
2006 – 2009 - Packers Plus Energy Services, Calgary, AB, Canada as Canada HSE Manager
2005 – 2006 - Safety BOSS Inc., Assaluyeh, Iran as Safety / Fire Specialist