Safety & Emergency Management

Resume – Andy French *

Resume

Andy French

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Gooseberry Hill WA 6076

Mobile: 040*-***-***

Profile

Experienced safety and training professional with diverse mining and maintenance experience.

Proficent in implementing and coordinating safety management systems. Experienced emergency response professional with knowledge and skills across all disciplines.

Experienced security professional.

Strengths

Detailed knowledge of safety and training systems development and implementation

Ability to build and manage a team environment

Team facilitation and mentoring at all levels within the organisation.

Ability to establish and implement emergency management plans

Practical and systematic approach to problem solving, with a sound analytical ability

Detailed knowledge of emergency response practices

Dedicated, self-motivated and focused on the achievement of objectives

Ability to establish and train an effective emergency response team

Ability to rationalise documentation to effectively and efficiently meet organisational needs.

Achievements

Developed and implemented a new style of procedures at Schlam Engineering that utilised more pictures and less words making them more orientated towards the target audience.

Developed & implemented Schlam Engineering Fatigue Management Plan

Reduction in CNGC site LTIFR from 10 to 0 in twelve months

Reduction in CNGC site TRIFR from 34 to 7 in twelve months

Reviewed and upgraded site Emergency Response equipment to ensure appropriate levels and fit for purpose at CNGC

Developed audit tools and schedule for eight NBG mining maintenance contractors

Reviewed and upgraded NBG accommodation village security

Reviewed and updated major emergency response equipment for NBG site

Development and implementation of a Positive Isolation system for Liebherr WA.

Development of a Stop & Think field based risk management process for Liebherr Australia.

Established Telfer Gold Mine Emergency Risk Profile to determine Emergency Plans, Equipment and training requirements

Reviewed and upgraded the Emergency Services Department at Telfer Gold Mine with the commencement of construction and mining on site. Resume – Andy French 2

Review of OH&S Management System at St Ives Gold Mining Company resulting in AS 4801 accreditation by December 2002.

Facilitated the transition from a “tagging only” system to positive isolation across the Gidgi Roaster site. This included benchmarking, development of documentation and coaching of teams during the initial implementation. Summary Employment History

2015 – Present Paull & Warner Resources

Sales Manager – Equipment, Personnel & Training

2014 – 2015 Schlam Engineering

HSEQ Manager

2012 – 2014 Central Norseman Gold Corporation

OHS & Training Manager

2010 – 2012 Newmont Mining – Newmont Boddington Gold HSLP Superintendent Asset Protection

2009 - 2010 Newmont Mining – Newmont Boddington Gold HSLP Coordinator – Mining Maintenance

2007 -2009 Liebherr Australia

Health Safety & Environment Manager WA

2003 – 2007 Newcrest Mining Ltd – Telfer Gold Mine Emergency Services Coordinator/Safety Advisor

2002 – 2003 Gold Fields Australia – St Ives Gold Mining Company Safety Advisor

1999 – 2002 Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd – Gidji Roaster Safety and Training Coordinator

Mines Rescue Team Leader/Trainer

1998 – 1999 Austwide Support Services (Own business) Emergency Services Officer – Mining

1996 – 1998 Newcrest Mining – Telfer Gold Mine

Light Vehicle Mechanic

Mines Rescue Team Leader

1993 – 1996 ARB 4X4 Accessories

Workshop Supervisor

1992 – 1993 Caltex Service Station – RAAF Base Pearce WA Self Employed – Business Partnership

1972 – 1992 Royal Australian Air Force

Flight Sergeant – Motor Transport Fitter

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Employment History

Present Position Sales Manager – Equipment, Personnel & Training Company Paull & Warner Resources

Responsibilities Accountable for performance of sales & training team

Promote PWR equipment, personnel and training capabilities to clients and potential clients

Represent PWR at Mine Emergency Response competitions held in Western Australia

Assist PWR General Manager in company development

Develop and review training packages

Liaise with clients on larger equipment purchases Achievements Reviewed and updated Underground Mines Rescue training packages

Previous Position HSEQ Manager

Company Schlam Engineering

Responsibilities Participate in operational planning and development as a member of the management team

Offer guidance to the management team on occupational health, safety, environmental and QA/QC related matters

Development and review of OHS processes and procedures

Facilitate site risk assessments

Manage site training including development and delivery of training packages

Facilitate Accident/Incident investigations

Manage Worker’s Compensation & Injury Management

Oversee the Fitness for Work program

Facilitate site safety meetings

Conduct area inspections

Conduct internal audits of QMS & Safety Management systems

OHS & QMS coaching of Supervisors and Managers

Achievements Conducted a review on existing Safe Work Procedures resulting in developing and implementing a new style of procedures that utilised more pictures and less words making them more orientated towards the target audience.

Conducted a Training Needs Analysis & gap analysis resulting in a training program to bring all boilermaker employees to a set standard making our workforce more flexible.

Initiated a Risk based approach to all company activities 3 Years LTI free at Newmont Boddington workshop

TRIFR at 0 for 2014 at Newmont Boddington workshop Developed & implemented company Fatigue Management Plan Developed Environmental Management Plan aligned to ISO 14001 for Schlam operations at Newmont Boddington Gold. Resume – Andy French 4

Previous Position OHS & Training Manager

Company Central Norseman Gold Corporation

Responsibilities Participate in site operational planning and development as a member of the management team

Offer guidance to the site management team on

occupational health and safety related matters

Manage site Emergency Response

Manage site Medical including establishment and review of medical protocols

Development and review of OHS processes and procedures

Facilitate site risk assessments

Manage site training including development and delivery of training packages

Development of site Emergency plans

Liaise with Department of Mines & Petroleum

AXTAT reporting to DMP

Facilitate Accident/Incident investigations

Manage site Contam program

Manage Worker’s Compensation & Injury Management

Manage site Biological monitoring program

Oversee the Fitness for Work program

Manage site security

Liaise with Gold Stealing Detection Unit and local police

Facilitate site safety meetings

Conduct area inspections in both surface & underground environments

Assist General Manager with HR related matters

Training of ERT personnel

Achievements Reviewed and upgraded site Emergency Response equipment to ensure appropriate levels and fit for purpose

Established a competent volunteer Emergency Response Team for the site

Reduced worker’s compensation open claims from twelve to two through proper management of injured workers

Implemented regular safety meetings in all departments Implemented a biological monitoring program on site Initiated a Risk based approach to all site activities No LTIs Sept 2012 to Feb 2014

Reduction in TRIFR from 34 to 7 in twelve months

Developed & implemented site Fatigue Management Plan Previous Position HSLP Superintendent Asset Protection Company Newmont Mining – Newmont Boddington Gold

Responsibilities Management of site Security including Cardax access system and CCTV

Management of the security contract (+$3million)

Development and review of security procedures

Investigation of security related issues

Management of site access in conjunction with HR Resume – Andy French 5

Responsible for Gold Room security

Manage Drug & Alcohol testing

Liaise with APAC Principal Advisor Security and Director Security on security related issues and investigations

Liaise with GSDU and local police

Manage security budget

Manage Emergency Response Group

Develop & review Emergency Response Plans

Ensure site is appropriately equipped with emergency response equipment

Develop effective emergency response teams

Manage Chubb Fire contract

Develop & review Emergency Response Risk Register

Develop & review emergency response procedures and guidelines

Manage Emergency response budget

Manage site Medical Clinic

Ensure site medical protocols are established and reviewed

Manage Worker’s Compensation process at NBG

Ensure NBG is appropriately equipped with medical equipment and medications

Manage the site Medical budget

Develop and implement safety initiatives across site as part of the safety leadership team

Facilitate Accident/Incident investigations

Management of safety within Department

Achievements Reviewed and upgraded major Emergency Response equipment for NBG

Reviewed and upgraded accommodation village security No Lost Time injuries within department

Developed and implemented a purpose built training ground for NBG Emergency Response training

Previous Position HSLP Co-ordinator Mining Maintenance Company Newmont Mining – Newmont Boddington Gold

Responsibilities Co-ordination of safety within Mining Maintenance

Liaision with MARC contractors on safety related matters

Auditing of contractors for compliance to Newmont standards

Facilitate and review Accident/Incident investigations

Workplace inspections

Chair the Mining Maintenance Management Team safety meetings

Represent Newmont at contractor safety meetings

Assist contractors with establishing Safety Management Resume – Andy French 6

Plans to align with Newmont Standards

Develop Mining Maintenance safety procedures

Mentoring of contractor safety personnel

Liaise with and assist Mining Operations HSLP Co- ordinators

Track Corrective Actions from within Mining Maintenance to ensure timely close out

Conduct risk assessments

Achievements Consistent improvement in contractor safety performance Developed audit tools and schedule for eight NBG mining maintenance contractors

Developed an open and inclusive relationship with all contractors within the maintenance department

Previous Position Health, Safety & Environment Manager Company Liebherr Australia – WA

Achievements Carried out a Training Needs Analysis for the MARC sites and implemented required training programs

Developed a Stop & Think field based risk management system for use across Liebherr Australia

Developed and implemented a Positive Isolation system for Liebherr

Previous Position Emergency Services Coordinator/Safety Advisor Company Newcrest Mining Ltd – Telfer Gold Mine

Achievements Established Telfer Gold Mine Emergency Risk Profile to determine Emergency Plans, Equipment and training

requirements

Reviewed and upgraded site Emergency Response equipment to ensure appropriate levels and fit for purpose

Established a competent volunteer Emergency Response Team for the site

Previous Position Safety Advisor (Jan 2002 – Jan 2003) Company Gold Fields Australia – St Ives Gold Mining Company Achievements Site Safety Management System recommended for AS 4801 accreditation

Established a systematic approach to day to day activities at St Ives Emergency Response Department

Review and implementation of site Induction process Previous Position Safety & Training Coordinator (1999 – 2001) Company Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines – Gidji Roaster Achievements Developed and implemented site Safety Improvement Plan Developed and implemented site Isolation Lockout System. Developed and implemented site Emergency Management Plans

Captained the KCGM Mines Rescue Team to second place at the year 2000 South West Mines Rescue competition. Resume – Andy French 7

Previous Position Emergency Services Officer - Sub-contracting Company Austwide Support Services (own company)

Achievements Established a diverse business contracting to the mining industry.

Previous Position Light Vehicle Fitter/Mines Rescue Team Leader Company Newcrest Mining – Telfer Gold Mine

Achievements Improved the capabilities of the mine rescue team through training and team building.

Continually increased the efficiency of the maintenance process by making improvements to work flow, spare parts sourcing and safety.

Previous Position Workshop Supervisor

Company ARB 4X4 Accessories

Previous Position Business Partner

Company Pearce Automotive Services

Previous Position Flight Sergeant – Ground Equipment Maintenance Squadron

Company Royal Australian Air Force

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Education & Training

Qualifications: TAE 40110 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment 2015 Exemplar Global – QM – Quality Management Systems 2015 Introduction to Emergency Management (AIIMS)- FESA 2011 BSBAUD501B, 402B, 504B, 503B Lead Auditor (AIM) 2010 Ventilation Officer’s Course – IFAP 2004

Certificate IV in OHS (Curtin University) 2002

Diploma in Frontline Management (Curtin University) 2001 Motor Transport Fitter (RAAF) 1974

Certificates: Safety, Training & Emergency Response CPP20511 Certificate II in Fire Protection, Inspection & Testing 2016 RIIWHS204D - Work safely at heights 2016

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the Construction Industry 2014 ICAM Incident Lead Investigator Training program 2014 RIIWHS301D Conduct Safety & Health Investigations 2014 HLTFA301C Apply First Aid 2013

TLIC107C Drive Vehicles in 4WD 2011

OH&S for Managers & Supervisors (AIM) 2010

Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe PUASAR306A) 2007 Operate in Self Contained Regenerative Oxygen Breathing Apparatus MNMRR303A 2006

Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit PUAFIR207A 2006 Prepare, Maintain & Test Response Equipment (NRT) 2006 Rope Rescue for Emergency Response Teams Intermediate(NRT) 2006 Working at Heights (NRT) 2005

Drager Authorised Maintenance Technician – BG4 2005 Drager Authorised Maintenance Technician – SCBA 2005 Undertake Road Accident Rescue PUASAR002A 2005

Ventilation Technician’s Course – IFAP 2004

Rope Rescue for Emergency Response Teams Intermediate(NRT) 2004 BG 4 Closed Circuit Breathing Apparatus Course 2004 Course in Aerodrome Reporting (NRT) 2003

Snake Awareness & Safe Catching Techniques 2003

St John Senior First Aid 2003

Internal Auditor’s Course – QACAS 2002

Job Hazard Analysis – NOSA 2001

Accident Investigation – NOSA 2001

SCBA Course – Institute of Emergency Response (NRT) 2001 Vehicle Extrication Course – Institute of Emergency Response 2001 Mine Rescue Training - Underground (KCGM) 2000

Safe Work at Heights – (NRT) 2000

Health and Safety Representatives Course – (IFAP) 1999 Team Leader & Trainer – Mines Rescue 1998

Occupational First Aid Certificate – St Johns 1998 Security Officer (NRT) 1998

Drug and Alcohol Testing 1998

Basic Industrial Rope Rescue Techniques (NRT) 1998 Team Leader – Emergency Fire Management (FESA) 1997 Land Search and Rescue Practices (NRT) 1997

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Certificates: Motor Vehicle Engineering

Plant Electrical 1 & 2 1997

Automotive Airconditioning 1996

Electrical Fundamentals Course 1996

Automotive L.P.G. Installers Course 1990

Bosch Engine Analyser Course 1990

Electronic Engine Management Systems Course 1988

GM 71 Series Engine Overhaul Course (GMH) 1981

Certificates: Management

Total Quality Management Facilitators Course (RAAF) 1991 Total Quality Management Team Leaders Course (RAAF) 1991 Awards: Mines Rescue

Chamber of Minerals & Energy -10 years Mines Rescue Service 2008 Personal Particulars

Postal Address: 24 Gray Road

Gooseberry Hill

WA 6076

Contacts: Mobile: 040*-***-***

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

Referees

Mr Ryan Schlam Managing Director

Schlam Group of Companies

Work: (08) 9733 0000

Mobile: 041*-***-***

Mr Brian Micke General Manager Operations (former) Central Norseman Gold Corporation

Mobile: 041*-***-***

Mr Nigel Driscoll Underground Manager (former)

Central Norseman Gold Corporation

Mobile: 041*-***-***

Mr Andy Tulloch Emergency Response Coordinator (retired) Newcrest Telfer Gold Mine

Mobile: 040*-***-***

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