Robert J. McCardle ** Crane Road, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

Tel: +780-***-**** Mobile: +780-***-**** E-mail: acr1fo@r.postjobfree.com

Key Proficiencies and Competencies

Fully conversant with international standards for HSE and Quality Management

HSE auditing hands-on experience as Team Leader. Used proven tools and techniques to provide fast responses to safety, risk and reliability issues.

A trained, qualified and experienced HSE professional with strong leadership skills. Consistently able to exceed performance and technical expectations. Versatile and industrious, with a can-do work ethic

A passion for continuous improvement, challenging existing methods when necessary to ensure ongoing refinement and enhancement.

Excellent investigative, analytical and communicative skills. Self-motivated ability to work independently in addition to contributing to an integrated, self-managing team. Considerable international experience, training and mentoring a multi-national workforce.

HSE Management Systems implementation experience, employing detailed risk management tools. Design experience with safety systems, defining SIL levels and required Layers of Protection/Barriers.

Extensive experience with both management and direct hands-on positions. Capable of working effectively under tight time constraints. Competent with communications and interface with industry (client/contractor) personnel at all organizational levels. Proven record of successfully delivering quality services as a member of a multi-disciplined team.

Superior ability to mentor and coach personnel in their daily work activities. Extensive competency assessment skill.

Employment History

April 2014 – present HSE Manager, Permit to Work

Contracted to Jacobs DCSA, working at Sadara Project (Saudi Aramco Dow Arabia) Al-Jubail, KSA

Administered the permitting coordination of all high risk work for the Chlorine and Brine processing facilities and all related interfaces during construction and pre commissioning project phases. Designated high risk work included steel structure and piping erection, welding and grinding, confined space, hot work, electrical testing, pneumatic/hydrostatic testing, excavation, piping interface (flushing/blowing/inerting/preservation).

Managed and directed EPCM safety supervisory staff of ten in concert with Construction Contractor safety staff. Enforced Lock Out / Tag Out requirements and protocols for electrical and mechanical equipment and systems.

Extensive involvement with site safety inspections and construction contractor auditing.

Verified the qualification and competency of contractor Permit Issuers and Receivers. Reviewed new and existing construction, testing and pre commissioning permits to ensure lack of conflict and safest allocation of resources.

Designed, implemented and enforced procedures for the orderly and safe handover of all completed systems and equipment to Operations Care, Custody & Control.

2010-2014 Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Superintendent

Contracted to SA Kentz, working at SAMREF Clean Fuels Project, Saudi Aramco/ExxonMobil Refinery

Performed HSE training program effectiveness assessments, both internally and with external training providers.

Regular interface with Construction Superintendents to verify safety measures and contingencies were incorporated into all work scope planning. Ensured effective implementation of safety training and competency assessments consistent with established ExxonMobil Corporate HSE strategy, goals and objectives. Provided strategic input and support to Head of HSSE Training / Corporate Safety Manager for ExxonMobil.

Extensive involvement with Pre Start-up Safety (PSSR) and Simultaneous Operations (SimOps) Reviews.

Managed and scheduled HSE staff of 12. Coordinated construction surveillance and inspections in all greenfield and brownfield scopes of work.

Conducted HSE training needs and gap analyses. Managed the development of strategies, schedules and timelines for course attendance and competency assessments.

Initiated and stewarded the implementation and development of a Behaviour Based Safety program, including a peer-to-peer feedback mechanism.

Planned and directed safety audits; reviewed results with construction contractor. Authored and submitted detailed audit reports, identifying preventive and corrective measures required. Conducted follow up inspections to ensure correction of deficiencies.

Arranged training programs and workshops, including issuance of proficiency and completion certificates. Provided advice and input for future training funding allocations.

Led incident investigations and prepared reports including root causes, contributing causes and requirements for remediation.

2007-2010 Lead HSE Coordinator, Construction Management Team

Contracted to Shell Canada Energy, Scotford Upgrader SUEx1 Expansion Project

Worked with Project Engineers to define functional testing frequencies for SIS components and systems. Analyzed tasks having a history of incidents (including near misses) and developed new work methods to minimize risk exposures.

Responsible for planning core (mandatory) safety training programs and required training from 3rd party vendors. Measured training progress against plan, prepared regular progress and forecast reports. Performed competency assessments for multi-disciplinary trades groups. Implemented remedial and contingency planning as warranted.

Arranged training programs and workshops, including issuance of proficiency and completion certificates. Provided advice and input for future training funding allocations. Performed HSE training program effectiveness assessments

Led incident investigations. Displayed an active HSE priority and presence, including manager’s weekly compliance inspections; identified areas requiring improvement or better risk mitigation practices. Supervised / mentored construction, O&M personnel to ensure compliance to best industry safety practices.

Conducted HSSE training needs and gap analyses, enumerated all job scope requirements and developed multi-disciplinary training matrices

Provided active input to project commissioning strategy to support Flawless Startup Initiative. Established an online library of learning materials for operations and maintenance safety meetings including Off-The-Job safety topics and discussion points.

October 2006 - March 2007 Interface SHEQ Manager

Contracted to Qatargas LNG 2 Expansion Project, Ras Laffan Industrial City, State of Qatar

Provided specialized training and safety consultancy services to Qatargas LNG 2 expansion project involving numerous companies operating in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

Established regular communications and notification protocols with all internal and external stakeholders, resolving common / individual concerns, priorities and problems

Advised on best practices, set on-site targets and ensured continuous performance improvement. Developed inter company major emergency response plans (mutual aid). Conducted regulatory and legislative compliance reviews.

Initiated changes to SHEQ procedures and developed new procedures. Ensured that procedures and work instructions were followed through training and auditing.

Instructed auditors, management and supervisory personnel. Assisted supervisors with planning and development of SHEQ meetings. Developed existing and incumbent staff for greater responsibilities and promotion.

Prepared weekly and monthly progress reports. Developed Audit Planning Schedule and submitted detailed audit reports, with required preventive and corrective measures.

Conducted project phase risk assessments, HAZID, JSA and mitigation plans. Assessed programs and processes, focusing on critical hazards.

September 2004 - September 2006 Senior Commissioning Safety Specialist

Contracted to Suncor Energy Growth & Integration, Millenium Coker Unit (MCU) Project

Ensured all project deliverables relating to health, safety, environmental and sustainability were prepared professionally, reviewed and issued ahead of schedule

Developed Commissioning and Start-Up Project Risk Matrix. Identified critical hazards which could threaten the viability of the operation.

Coordinated all HAZOP studies for Silo 6 U&O facilities

Authored the HSE section of the project Commissioning Execution Plan. Provided advice to other department heads concerning HSE aspects of their work scopes.

Ensured effective implementation of safety training consistent with established Suncor Corporate HSE strategy, goals and objectives. Performed safety, environmental and quality training gap analyses.

Performed JHAs during project design phase to identify all operational hazards, probabilities, implementation concerns; formulated mitigation strategies

January 2004 - September 2004 HSE Manager, Testing and Commissioning

Contracted to Moduspec Risk Management, Transalta Genesee 3 Power Plant Expansion

With a staff of ten, coordinated and administered the Permit to Work office during the crucial transitory period as construction activities started to give way to equipment and systems testing and commissioning. This included the verification of and custody for all Lock Out/Tag Out protocols. Interfaced with Epcor and senior Hitachi personnel for the safe, organized transfer of care, custody and control.

Organized and provided training for managerial, departmental and disciplinary personnel in subjects including Hot Work Permit Evaluation, Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space evaluation. Supervised and audited testing compliance to project specifications, construction contractor work practices and lock out/tag out custody and compliance.

Permit to Work Manager and electrical isolation authority (a key component of construction site Worker Protection System). Ensured staff compliance with established Company standards, policies and procedures.

Coordinated and managed the timetabling, review and issuance of work permits for construction and C&SU during testing, precommissioning, commissioning, operations and maintenance

June 2002-December 2003 HSE Commissioning and Startup Specialist

Contracted to Syncrude Upgrader Expansion 1 (UE-1) Project

As part of a dedicated HSE / Operations team, defined safety case profiles for project new build facilities and existing process facility retrofits.

Using IEC EN 61508, determined SIL levels based on a number of quantitative factors in combination with qualitative factors such as development process and safety life cycle management

Identified loss prevention measures (operating instructions, emergency procedures) to mitigate consequences of concern. Quantified risks and provided practical mitigation recommendations.

Worked with project staff to define all risk profiles in detail as regulatory requirements necessitated and stakeholders required

HSE leader of Start-Up Team. Provided advice regarding redundancy and diversity in instrumented and alarm systems to increase reliability. Authored Hazard Study checklist for computer and PLC systems. Worked with suppliers to ensure compliance to system needs in all modes of operation.

Supported project management system Gate 5 Utilities & Offsites HSE activities and deliverables to meet Ready for Operations (RFO) Start-Up.

November 2001-June 2002 RFO HSE Commissioning Advisor

Contracted to Petro-Canada MacKay River SAGD Project

Developed HAZCOM (Hazard Communication) Plan including detailed information on training compliance and communication methods for dissemination of information to contractors, sub-contractors and service representatives

Assisted with the design of a mobile incident command centre. Developed site specific emergency response plans (ERPs).

Prepared HSE Management System documents such as standards, procedures and work instructions. Produced clear and easily-understood supervisory instructions detailing the correct method of performing tasks in a safe manner.

Developed Job Hazard Analysis flow chart. Demonstrated a positive and pro-active commitment to HSE through the personal application of safety critical behaviours.

Managed a team tasked with HSE surveillance at fabrication shops and at site. Incident investigation and reporting, Planned Job / Task Observation

1997–October 2001 Senior Operations Coordinator, Ras Laffan LNG, Qatar

Commissioned, operated and provided troubleshooting expertise for utilities, inlet separation, offshore platform, gas pipeline, storage and loading processing units

Assisted directly with formulating and implementing training, development and succession planning for Qatari national employees – operators, maintenance technicians and engineers

Provided subject matter expertise for 12 Hazard and Operability reviews

Participated extensively with factory and site acceptance testing of emergency shutdown devices and systems. Provided technical advice to ensure reliability and accuracy.

Assisted with the development of site specific emergency response plans (ERPs). Conducted site emergency response drills and simulations.

Recruited, trained and provided support for an Operations and Maintenance multi-disciplinary, multi-national team. Onsite safety supervision of own staff, sub-contractors and onsite activities for LNG plant, utilities and offsites

Provided substantial technical input and advice for the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) of two additional gas plant trains and associated pipeline networks

1994-1997Contractor, CMB Technical Services International

Successfully planned, administered and coordinated facility shutdowns and turnarounds

Commissioned new facilities including gas compressor stations, pipelines, oil batteries, LNG receiving terminal, a heavy oil upgrader and utilities for a mineral extraction plant

Managed the retrofit and upgrade of existing facilities including power generation and fire protection equipment for an offshore drilling platform operating in a harsh northern climate

Supervised and inspected new construction projects, liaising with EPC contractor. Commissioned new processing / utilities facilities and upgrades to existing facilities.

Instructed adult post secondary vocational education classes in gas plant and pipeline operation, process control instrumentation systems, electrotechnology, power engineering and safety inspection. HSE courses instructed: Confined Space – Hazards and Procedures, Lock Out / Tag Out, Emergency Planning, Incident and Accident Prevention & Investigation

Education, Training and Certification

BSc. (Power Engineering) University of Alberta, Canada, Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists, NAIT

Lead Auditor OHSAS 18001 ISO 14001:2004; ISO 9001 Auditor (internal and supplier) Norske Bureau Veritas

Lead Auditor IRCA International Register of Certificated Auditors

Process Safety Management, American Institute of Chemical Engineers

NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Canadian Registered Safety Professional Designation

B. Econ. (Economics) with Distinction University of Alberta, Canada, Post-graduate Adult Vocational Teacher Certification, University of Alberta

Teacher of English as a Second Language (TSL) Certification, Training the Trainer Certification

PHA/HAZOP Leadership Workshop, ACM Facility Safety Management of Change

Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), Hazard Assessment, Evaluation & Control, Investigation Techniques and Root Cause Analysis

Advanced Fire Prevention and Fighting Training Course Emergency Planning Trainer

Professional Associations and Affiliations

Canadian Association of Safety Professionals, Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET), Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA), Board of Safety Professionals, Canadian Society of Safety Engineers

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