Education/Qualifications:

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO Designation) - SAIT 2011

University of Kentucky 2.5 years - Occupational Health, Safety (OSHA) & Environmental Studies

ISO/IRCA Systems Base Auditor

OFA 2 Certified

Fall Protection Certified

Confined Space Certified

Professional Profile:

Hardworking individual with the ability to adapt to new work environments, team player.

Safety Coordinator/Advisor and Customer/Client Relations Specialist with 20+ years’ experience and training.

Areas of skill include emergency procedures/drills, excavation, pipeline construction, wildfire protocols, maintenance of traffic, creation of documents and reports, effective toolbox meetings, job hazard assessments, safe work practices, safe job procedures.

Oil and Gas, pipeline, mining, heavy civil construction, forestry, and highway maintenance industry experience.

Experienced professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.

Meticulous, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure.

Areas of expertise include management, safety, security, and consumer/customer service including ability to lead by example and with professionalism.

Experienced safety professional dealing in several provinces and states that easily adapts to provincial, local and OSHA regulations.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with senior management.

Strong verbal and written communication.

Proven leadership and relationship building abilities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook Express.

Conflict resolution and training.

Ability to adapt to new situations, tasks and locations.

Relevant Experience:

2023 – Present SR HSE Coordinator – AGF Rebar

Aiding with safety needs for a new rebar company to BC.

Building a safety program for the company and training supervisors in their roles and responsibilities of health and safety,

Responsible for the instruction, and compliance of AGF’s Health and Safety Program.

Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly audits, focus inspections and mentoring.

Investigation leader/trainer, using root cause analysis.

Managed daily field operations of subcontractors.

Preparing the company for a COR Audit.

2022 - 2023 SR HSE Specialist – Ram Engineering (YVR Fuel Facility Expansion)

Aiding with safety needs for pipeline, tank farm, marine fuel receiving facility, civil, and support of excavation crews.

Responsible for the instruction, and compliance of RAM’s Health and Safety Program.

Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly audits, focus inspections and mentoring.

Investigation leader/trainer, using root cause analysis.

Managed daily field operations of subcontractors.

2021 - 2022 Safety Coordinator – KLTP (Kiewit Ledcor Transmountain Partnership)

Aiding with safety needs for pipeline, civil, and support of excavation crews.

Responsible for the instruction, and compliance of KLTP’s Health and Safety Program.

Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly audits, focus inspections and mentoring.

Conducted supervisors training monthly on diverse topics.

Trained superintendents, supervisors and workers on various safety reporting platforms.

Investigation leader using Taproot and root cause analysis.

Managed daily field operations of subcontractors.

Liaised with Client on betterment of policies, procedures, and communication.

2018 – 2021 Safety Advisor – Mainroad Group

Aiding with safety needs for road, bridge, sign and electrical crews.

Responsible for the implementation and continuance of Mainroad’s leading Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Programs.

Internal safety and quality trainer.

Investigation leader and trainer.

Maintained documents and databases.

Monthly review of stats, key performance indicators and incidents with management.

2016 – 2018 Safety Manager and Indigenous Coordinator – Brinkman Forest Ltd

Set up and organization of the safety department.

Responsible for the implementation and continuance of BFL's policy and procedures.

Advised a set safety standard of policies and procedures for logging.

Maintained documents and databases.

Set up and supported the Prime Contractor/Subcontractor database and protocols.

Trained and oversaw subcontractor safety programs and personnel.

Investigation trainer and coach.

2013 - 2016 Safety Coordinator & CSO – Jim Dent Construction Ltd

Advising Jim Dent Construction’s set of safety standards for the Design Build (EPC) Construction of 23 Megawatt run of the river hydro power plant.

Advised a set safety standard of policies and procedures for run of the river activities.

Maintained documents and databases.

Set up and supported the Prime Contractor/Subcontractor database and protocols.

Trained and oversaw subcontractor safety programs and personnel.

2012 - 2013 Safety Advisor – Valard Construction

Advised Valard Construction’s safety standards, policies, and procedures for logging, right of way and construction of the Northwest Transmission Line construction.

Worked with senior management and contractors to develop and introduce a safe work environment through monthly, weekly and daily safety training.

Set up and organization of the safety departments on various remote work sites.

Wrote safety procedures and Emergency Response programs for both the field and camp settings.

2006 - 2012 Safety Leader & Security - Western Protection Alliance

Developed health and safety policies and procedures for each of the sites.

Maintained documents and databases and provided most onsite training.

Worked with senior management to achieve a procedure and policy-based Camp.

Daily/Weekly/Monthly safety meetings, scheduled contractor meetings.

Maintained a professional security program.

2002 - 2006 Security and Safety Manager /JOSH Co-Chair – Shoppers Wholesale

Successfully managed a watch project which resulted in a decrease in theft rate.

Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventories.

Planned and executed management and security program.

Advised all forepersons and management and employees on loss prevention.

1991 - 2002 Labourer / JOSH Chair / Safety Administrator – Homestake Canada

Administration within the Health and Safety Department.

JOSH Committee Chair.

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