CRSP Safety Professional

Jim Samenook, CRSP

Edmonton, AB, T*T *R* Home: 780-***-**** E-

mail: jd.cadray@outlook .com

SUMMARY

An entrepreneurial self-motivated, results oriented Safety Professional

with over 20 years of progressive management experience administrating

company policies, procedures and safety awareness to all levels of the

organization. Proven results from the benefit of facilitating incident

investigations and the importance of finding root causes. Change management

experience in analyzing current practices, to determine and implement cost

effective best practice solutions. A demonstrated leader in team oriented

problem solving, with strong long-term planning and organization ability to

generate win-win results for the company; its stakeholders and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Over 20 years of team oriented safety management including:

35 years in mining, construction and oil & gas;

Knowledge of AB, SK and NWT OH&S Regulations & Mines Act as well as

awareness of WCB policies;

Continuous attendance of educational/safety seminars; to maintain CRSP

designation;

Coaching and mentoring persons to heighten their professional development

Extensive knowledge of proactive safety awareness;

Excellent emotional intelligence skills;

Competently works under pressure, efficiently and safely;

COMPUTER COMPETENCIES

Microsoft Office / Word / Power Point / Outlook / Excel basic

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Successfully held 3 different HSE manager positions over 4 years with North

American Construction group; Assisted in the reduction of incident rate and

WCB costs; participated in implementation of new HSE management system.

As part of a team developed and implemented audit and inspection programs

to various departments and personnel at all company levels.

Trained and coached direct reports, superintendents and supervisory

personnel in Root Cause investigations, proactive Safety Interaction

Training, Job Hazard Analysis, Hazard Identification, Confined Space and

Fall Arrest programs.

Identified health and safety issues/concerns and appropriate resolutions.

Coordinated and led mine rescue/emergency response training and site

emergencies.

Interfaced with government authorities and management on health and safety

issues, dangerous occurrences, fires or reportable incidents; worked with

the Environment group on spill concerns.

Performed an important role as a health and safety resource for workers,

supervisors and managers.

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Developed and administered effective loss control programs for mine sites

ensuring all practices and procedures complied with OH&S ACT, Mines

Regulations and Environmental Regulations.

Facilitated investigations and maintained reports on personal injuries,

equipment damage incidents and insurance claims.

Managed the preparation of emergency response plans and training for

emergency response personnel; interfaced with Management and Union; Safety

Committee reps. to develop and implement monthly site inspections, security

procedures, safety programs, accident investigations, government

inspections and Workers Compensation claims and/or manuals and procedures

to assist employee safety training and awareness.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AOC (Athabasca Oil Corporation), Calgary & Fort McMurray, AB 2012-2014

HSE Coordinator (Hangingstone Project)

Participated in the development of practices/procedures and on site during

construction of Phase 1 of their SAGD facility.

NACG (North American Construction Group), Edmonton & Fort McMurray, AB

2008-2012

Assistant Manager (Heavy Construction & Mining Division) 2009-2012

Assisted in the management of admin., Personnel and 20+ Safety Advisors

across sites in Oil Sands region of Fort McMurray.

Manager (Piling Division) 2009

Worked with management team to ensure all company standards/procedures

related to Piling were available and appropriate training for all

activities were recorded and upgraded as needed.

Manager (Business Development - Estimating) 2008

Confirmed all safety related standards, procedures and policies met or

exceeded the client requirements for the project being considered.

DIAVIK (Diavik Diamond Mines), Northwest Territories 2005-2008

Health and Safety Superintendent

Developing and implementing audit and inspection programs; training and

coaching direct reports; identifying health and safety issues; interfacing

with government authorities and management; health and safety resource for

workers, supervisors and managers.

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LUSCAR LTD., Saskatchewan

1991-2005

Warehouse Purchaser (Boundary Dam Mine) 2003-2005

Ensured parts and materials purchased on a timely basis to support

Operations and Maintenance; materials stored in a neat, orderly and secure

manner.

Loss Control Supervisor 1991-2003

Developed and administered effective Loss Control Programs for all mine

sites.

A company liaison with Government officials in regards to OHS matters.

Worked in conjunction with the UMWA (United Mine Workers Association)

executive and Management team to manage site issues and concerns in regards

to OHS legislation.

EDUCATION

OH&S Certificate Program, University of Regina 2005

(Sponsored by U of A Faculty of Extension, Edmonton, AB)

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Tap Root Incident Investigation 2013

H2S Alive & Standard First Aid 2013

Frontline Leadership Training 2013

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) 1998-Present

Canadian Industrial Mining and Metallurgy (CIM) 2012

References provided upon request

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