Safety Construction
Resume:
Kris Liivam, CRSP
Airdrie, Alberta Canada
T1B 0L6
*******@*****.***
Objective:
My diversity in the field of social risk management with regards to various heavy industrial construction,
computerized manufacturing, and oil and gas settings would be a great asset for your organization’s
portfolio to minimize internal and external risk your organization faces on a daily basis.
Experience
November 2013- Present
Safety Consultant
Arctic Fire Safety Services Limited - Calgary, AB
November 2013 to Present
• Development and implementation of Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18000,
Certificate of Recognition)
• Development and implementation of Emergency Response Plans
• Conduct Hazard Assessment and Control of construction, SAGD, and mid-stream oil and
gas activities.
• Perform Contractor Evaluations
• Perform the health and safety aspect of project kick off meetings
• Perform Safety auditing/ inspections
• Develop Risk Management and Control criteria for leading indicator metrics
• Perform Incident Investigations (Taproot Root Cause Analysis)
• Mentor the Leadership/ Supervision development in safety processes and responsibilities.
• Produce Site Specific Safety Plans
• Developed and performed site specific orientations
December 2009- November 2013
Safety Specialist TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. (Canadian Energy Operations, Cancarb)
• Assist site management and personnel with implementation of TransCanada
Operating Procedures
• Update Cancarb Emergency Response Plan
• Act as company representative for OHS and emergency response issues
• Develop and deliver various safety training on site
• Coordinate training of Cancarb personnel
• Oversee proactive safety activities on site
• Implement Incident Command Systems terminology
• Interact with Corporate Emergency Management Personnel
• Develop and perform site specific orientation
• Monthly safety meetings
Forklift training
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Develop capital project scopes of work for implementations proposed by safety
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department
Participate in task hazard reviews and Management of Change for process updates
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Participate in incident investigations and prepare incident reports.
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Oversee Cancarb Safety Management System which incorporates OSHAS 18000
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and ISO 9000/ 14000 management systems.
Assist with regional assets in Alberta (4 Cogeneration Steam Turbines).
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Develop and implement Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures that match industry standard.
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April 2011- November 2013
Part Time Instructor Medicine Hat Community College
Developed and presented seminars related to:
• Fall Protection for the Safety Professional
• Safety Legislation vs. Human Rights
• Fire Safety Plan seminar
• Accident Causation Theory
May 2009- September 2009
Contract Safety Coordinator FWS Construction
• Assist construction management with onsite implementation of client safety program
• Interpret and guide site leadership on OHS issues and legislation
• Monitor sub contractor safety programs
• Assist with site inspections
• Assist with near miss/ incident investigations
Sept 2008- March 2009
Contract Safety Coordinator Jacobs Canada (BP Canada Empress Phase 5 Deepcut
Expansion)
• Assist construction management with onsite implementation of client safety program
• Interpret and guide site leadership on OHS issues and legislation
• Monitor sub contractor safety programs
• Assist with site inspections
• Assist with near miss/ incident investigations
May 2007- July 2008
Safety Advisor EnCana Integrated Oil Division (Christina Lake Phase B Expansion)
• Assist in the development of Capital Projects Safety Plan
• Developed and implemented Christina Lake CMT harness rescue team
• Audit contractor safety performance to EnCana Best Practices
• Coordinate safety activities for medium scale heavy industrial construction project
Oct 2006- Dec 2006
Contract Manager HSE BW by Honeywell
• Implement Honeywell Health and Safety Program
• Review proposed safety management plan and provide field level input
• Draft contractor prequalification plan
Personal Protective Equipment Program
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Lead Hygiene Program
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Lock Out/ Tag Out Program
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Develop Hazard Analysis of work environment
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Lead in the maturity of the BW safety culture
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Resource for Health and Safety Committee
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Trained production staff in various safety issues
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Lock Out/ Tag Out
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Electrical Safety
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Line Breaking
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General Safety Awareness
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Aug 2006- Oct 2006
Contract Safety Coordinator Kellogg Brown and Root
United States Department of Army, FOB Salerno, Afghanistan
Catering, Laundry, Construction, Maintenance, Logistics, Transport
• Ensure OSHA regulations were being adhered to in active combat zone
• Investigate workplace injuries and illnesses
• Initiated Manager Inspections of camp facilities
• Present new hire meetings
• Trained Afghanis in hazard analysis
Nov 2005- July 2006
Contract Project Safety Officer Total E&P Canada (Moduspec Risk Management LTD.)
Pipeline Construction, Facility Construction, Core Hole Drilling, Thermal Well Servicing
• Ensure safety regulations are observed by contract employees (peak 140 personnel)
for facility construction and pipeline construction activities
• Perform job hazard identifications
• Investigate incidents and offered corrective actions
• Present weekly safety meetings and new hire orientations
• Liaison between different projects conducted by Total E&P
Aug 2005- Nov 2005
Contract Safety Coordinator DeMac Forest Services (Ainsworth Second Line Expansion)
• Coordinate construction safety activities of expansion project
• Investigate workplace incidents and near misses
• Oversee subcontractor safety activities
Jan 2005- March 2005
Contract Safety Coordinator MEG Energy (CEI Safety)
Coring and seismic exploration in oil sands
• Ensured safety regulations are observed by contractors and employees (peak 230
personnel) in regards to core sample drilling, lease construction, and 2-D seismic
activities
• Developed Safe Operating Procedures
• Performed Job Hazard Identifications and communicated deficiencies to project
supervisors
Resourced safety information for project supervisors and contractor employees
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Incident Investigation Member
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Provided orientation to employees and contractors new to site
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Ensured EUB regulation compliance
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Enforced speed limits
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Collected statistical information on contractor safety performance
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Supervised medical response team
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July 2004- Nov 2004
Contract Safety Coordinator Eugene Forest Systems (Ainsworth Cyclone Expansion)
Construction upgrader for OSB mill
• Ensured employees observe company, client, and government safety regulations
• Lead investigations into onsite incidents involving construction personnel
• Provided first aid for employees and contractors
• Orientated construction personnel to site
• Developed critical lift procedures
• Assessed fire risks and implemented controls
• Ensured equipment isolation on installed equipment
• Communicated information between mill operations and project personnel regarding
conflicting activities.
2001- 2004
Safety Consultant Self Employed
• Safety advisor for facilities, well completions, and drilling projects
• Experienced in sour gas operations
• Consulted for HSE (Safety Boss), Flint Safety, Fire Power providing H2S Safety
• Set up breathing air equipment, muster points, and other emergency equipment
Associations
Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals Registration Number #09-3784 (Sept
2009)
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
American Society of Safety Engineering
Training and Certificates
University of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Certificate (June 2010)
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British Columbia Institute of Technology Construction Safety Coordinator (June
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2004)
Tap Root Investigation Team Leader (April 2014)
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Wildland First Responder (Advanced First Aider) (Oct 2014)
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Incident Command System 300
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Swift Water Rescue- Technician (NFPA) (May 2013)
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OSHA 30 Construction Safety
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H2S Alive
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Off- Highway Defensive Driving
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Professional Driver Improvement Course
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Level C First Aid
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Ground Disturbance Level 2
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Confined Space Entry
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Bear Awareness
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W.H.M.I.S. and Clear Language T.D.G.
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Fall Protection
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Volunteer Experience:
May 2010- Nov 2013
South Eastern Alberta Search and Rescue, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Project Manager- Project Sturgeon
(Search and Rescue Vessel and UTV purchases, Command Post and Equipment Trailer
upgrade)
Project Manager- Boating Safety Campaign
• Developed and implemented fund raising campaign
• Raised $100 000 in 4 months
• Provided numerous TV and radio media interviews
• Participated in selection of emergency response vessel and UTV
• Qualified 11 Pleasure Craft Courtesy Check Inspectors
• Developing media campaign to promote boater safety
• Qualified 13 Swift Water Rescue Technicians
• Participated in regional marine based sporting events as rescue technician
Responding Member
o Participate in searches for missing persons
o Participate in searches for evidence in major crimes
o Rope rescue team member
o Aquatic rescue team member
o Mantracker Awareness Level
Professional References:
References available upon request.
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