Manager Safety
Resume:
Brian K Laing
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MANAGEMENT PROFILE HIGHLIGHTS
A well-recognized leader and experienced manager who has led multi-billion dollar projects across multiple Canadian and international locations
Nearly twenty years of environmental and operational health and safety leadership experience directing strategic large scale industrial projects worldwide
Negotiations, Policy and Strategy Planning
Achieved more than 120m man-hours with zero time lost to injury.
Expert in identifying key people and processes to successfully complete of the world’s largest construction projects.
A solutions-focused consultant, change manager and problem-solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a reputation for integrity, perseverance, and work ethic. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
REGIONAL EHS ADVISOR ONTARIO/MANITOBA
WAJAX
2015-Present
Auditing worksites, Accident investigation, Developing and implementing policies and programs. Delivering training, Managing Worker's Compensation claims. Coach and mentor Branch Managers. SAFETY CONSULTANT (Ontario, British Columbia, New Jersey, New York) Self Employed
2014-2015
Responsible for contractual procurement, project management, operational goals and targeting, staffing, equipment allocation, environmental, health and safety, accounting, regulatory compliance, WSIB and WCB management, worker supervision and training
DIRECTOR, GROUP SAFETY (Montreal, Quebec)
CSL Group
2013-2014
Develop and support initiatives and support systems to ensure a consistent and effective program across our operating divisions: Canada steamship lines, CSL Americas, CSL Australia, CSL Asia, CSL Europe and CSL trans-shipment .
Implement, coach and mentor company to establish safety culture across all divisions
Develop better investigation, reporting and communication tools
Develop group wide understanding and culture of top quality safety management and performance HSSEC GLOBAL DIRECTOR, SULPHURIC ACID AND SUSTAINABLE MINE DEVELOPMENT (Serbia, Jordan, Mexico, USA, Morocco, Kazakhstan) (2012-2013) HSE MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION, LIBERIA AFRICA (2010)
HSE MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION, QATAR, MIDDLE EAST (2009) HSE MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION, PRESCOTT, ONTARIO (2008) SNC Lavalin
International 2008-2013
Directed safety for 22,000 employees working on $7 billion construction site, building world’s largest aluminum
plant and port.
Established emergency response procedures for main workers village housing 18,000 employees and main work sites in harbor sites and pot lines.
Liaised with employees of various cultures during establishment of miles of pipeline, service buildings, twin pot lines and a harbor port.
Spearheaded programs and systems for training, induction, site safety observation and site permit.
Maintained positive safety relationship between Qatar petroleum, Norway hydro and SLI (partners).
Coached staff on safety culture through audits, training and communication. PROJECT SAFETY MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION - IRON ORE EXPANSION Black & McDonald Ltd - Atlantic Division, Labrador City, NL 2011 - 2012
Spearheaded induction program, behaviour based safety, site safety observation system, and site permit system.
Innovated and implemented safety and environmental trainings including site-specific awareness, OSHA, hazard communication, injury illness prevention, JLG safety, fire watch, confined space, hazardous energy control, personal protective equipment, and emergency response. DIRECTOR OF QUALITY, SAFETY and ENVIORNMENT, NORTH AMERICA (Oshawa, Ontario/Dallas, Texas) KR Wind
2009
Commanded safety initiatives for transportation, erection/construction and maintenance for wind power turbines, across Canada, United States and Denmark.
Established emergency response plans and trained supervisors on effective procedures
Conducted audits for safety and management systems.
Assisted in attaining ISO certification for corporate office in Canada.
Presented safety budgets directly to board of directors. SAFETY MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION- RAVENSVIEW WATER TREATMENT UPGRADE Pomerleau, Kingston, ON
2006-2008
Developed reports on safety awareness and safety training levels for more than 350 employees.
Conducted thorough inspection of large-scale construction site, identified gaps in emergency response plans and implement necessary updates or alterations.
Facilitated training for confined space, lock-out/tag-out, fall arrest and elevated work platform.
Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA.
Introduced work site power point inspections.
Attained LEED accreditation
DISTRICT OPERATIONS MANAGER/MARKET AREA SAFETY MANAGER Waste Management of Canada Corporation, GTA
2002-2006
Maintained multi-million dollar contracts
Generating in excess of $60 million in monthly revenue by effectively managing operations of 17 waste transfer/landfill, recycle facilities throughout the GTA.
Implemented corporate health and safety program across GTA
Assisted in commissioning process of converting waste to energy process.
Negotiated collective agreements with Canadian Auto Workers and Teamsters unions.
Was promoted from Safety Professional to Market Area Safety Manger after one year and District Operations Manager after two.
Additional experience information is available upon request. EDUCATION
Clarke Business College - business administration/materials management - Belleville, ON
IAPA-practical loss control leadership-correspondence- Ontario Kingston General Contractors Association- Ontario building code- Kingston, ON Ontario Business School- Pharmacy Technician- Belleville-ON
TRAINING
OSHA ( 30 hour), scaffolding, confined space, crane & rigging, first aid/ CPR, respirator protection awareness & fit testing, aerial lift, powered industrial truck, powder-actuated & pneumatic air Construction safety training system auditor and proctor Member greater safety communities
Internal responsibility
system facilitator
Common core
underground/surface
Mining,
Disability and Conflict
Resolution,
Strike and Security
Measures
Health, Safety and the
Law,
Observation
Behavioural
Assessment,
Job task/risk analysis and management
Workplace safety and insurance board certified member since 1998 INTERESTS
Motocross, fishing, auto mechanics, music, guitar, world history and culture.
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