Robert J. Ritchie

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Health & Safety

Success providing health and safety consultancy and construction advisory services to engineering firms

A qualified Construction and Safety professional with extensive experience guiding construction project execution and delivery in line with instituted strategic goals and objectives. Highly skilled in project pre-commissioning and commissioning, hydro testing, civil work, piping, electrical, ducting, complete installations and demolitions, rigging, contract negotiation and estimation, project schedule and budget management, and machinery repair, maintenance, and modifications. Proven history working on projects worth over a billion dollars within power generation (nuclear, hydro, gas, coal), utility, chemical, compressors, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, F&B, automotive, steel, mining, and light/heavy manufacturing industries.

Highlights of Expertise

Workflow Planning & Prioritization

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Communications & Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Acumen & Customer Service

Root Cause Analysis & Risk Management

Safety & Quality Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership & Development

Complete Installations & Demolitions

Construction Project management

Training, Coaching & Mentorship

Machinery Moving

Budget & Cost Control

Documentation & Reporting

Specialized Rigging & Crane Lifts

Working on Hazardous Conditions

Contract Negotiation & Estimation

Career Experience

AEC Safety Solutions, Ontario

Organize and officiate regular review meetings with clients to resolve any arising safety issues and challenges.

SAFETY CONSULTANT (Jan 2018 to Present)

Developed active communication avenues with all project teams, leadership, and Engineers for effective clarification of uncertain tasks to ensure all site operations proceeded safely and efficiently.

Oversee the successful completion of planned and ad hoc safety inspections at all sites and expedite resolution of any identified safety concerns.

Coordinate period safety training, coaching, and mentorship programs in accordance with instituted standard procedures. Create safety packages for distributing to the team after completion of each training session.

Prepare and deliver prompt reports to clients for all encountered safety issues to highlight effected mitigation and resolution plans implemented to ensure compliance.

PCL Industrial, Edmonton, AB

Managed delivery of diverse projects in close liaison with various contractors, including Suncor in Fort Hills, AB from December 2016 to December 2017, NWR Refinery in Redwater, AB from May 2015 to November 2016, and Agrium Vault project contractor in Vanscoy, SK from April 2011 to February 2015.

SUPERINTENDENT / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / SAFETY OFFICER (Dec 2015 to Dec 2017)

Orchestrated the efficient execution of all operations as per the plans delivered by the Engineer, promoted a safe work culture, and fostered strong relationships with PCL employees and sub-contractors to ensure all work directives were clearly communicated and implemented.

Attended regular meetings to address raised inquiries and also requested the client to assist in resolving encountered challenges that were under the client’s direct control.

Liaised with the HR department to source and lay-off staff based on project demand and also administered disciplinary actions and coordinated drug test referrals for all project employees.

Completed thorough investigations of met incidents/accidents and initiated mitigation/corrective actions to avoid recurrence.

Attended toolbox/safety meetings with all employees as well as daily site meetings with supervisors.

Oversaw the balanced and prioritized mobilization of resources including labour and machinery to ensure project milestones were accomplished within set budgets and scheduled timelines.

Nurtured close relationships with the Safety team to safeguard compliance with all applicable safety rules for all sub-contractors, staff, management, clients, and diverse site visitors.

Spearheaded the completion of JHAs, emergency, and LOTO procedures review and liaised with JHSC representatives, Site Safety personnel, and relevant leaders to deliver reports regarding the finalized onsite safety inspections during meetings.

Ensured all team members undertook Suncor LOTO training to enhance familiarity with lock-out and tag-out procedures.

Supported team spirit amongst the LOTO crew and promoted freedom to communicate freely to protect workers when operations/systems were not compliant with regulatory requirements.

Interfaced effectively with Rigging Superintendent, Foreman, Rigging Crew, Crane Operators, and Engineers (custodian of lifting plans and drawings) to review all heavy and critical lifts to ensure compliance with established rigging regulations.

Attended multiple meetings as the subject matter expert to address inquiries raised regarding high-profile construction projects.

Led the successful execution of a mining project, including site review and preparation of constructability plan to ensure alignment between the Construction team and Engineering group.

Bruce Nuclear Power development - Stations A and B, Tiverton, ON

Ensured strict observance of safety policies via periodic reiteration on the importance of safety while working in a nuclear plant.

FOREMAN - Comstock - Bruce "A" Restart Project (Jun 2009 to Sep 2010)

Facilitated collaborative partnerships with various trade personnel to support the successful completion of assigned tasks within budgets and timeframes.

Managed a team of multi-disciplinary personnel, ensuring timely resolution of manpower, work packages, and schedule issues.

Developed an effective design plan for installing mono-rails to deliver equipment in areas that were hard to access.

Planned and allocated available resources in a prioritized manner, attended staff/supervisory meetings, and addressed various inquiries raised by employees and clients.

Various Multi-Trade Contractors in the Kitchener and Cambridge Area

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR (Jun 2000 to May 2009)

Oversaw the sourcing of labour, materials, tools, and required machinery to optimize project execution and delivery within budgets and strict deadlines.

Provided comprehensive risk assessments for each tender and ensured execution programs, phases, and standard procedures were accurately documented prior to the estimation process.

Partnered with various Estimators to prepare Bill of Quantities and also maintained accurate quantities and thorough take-offs from plans in addition to evaluating schedules, materials, and equipment required for job completion.

Visited project site and met the client daily to provide updates on the status of the project and to address client inquiries.

Ensured all documents sanctioning additional work were fully signed prior to authorizing the execution of the changes.

Conducted comprehensive post-delivery analysis to determine whether or not handed over projects were in accordance with agreed quality standards and clients’ specifications to drive improvements on future executions.

Liaised with on-site crews during assembly of large structural pieces and successfully designed massive supports for securing the pieces until welded, leading to significant savings on labour and equipment costs with cranes requirement being reduced to half.

Further Experience and References upon Request

Education & Credentials

Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON

CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION

Heavy Industrial, Canadian Construction Association

GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION

Grand Valley Construction Association

CONSTRUCTION LAW

GE Project Management, Princeton, NJ

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Sheridan College, Toronto, ON

PROJECT ESTIMATING

Infrastructure Health and Safety Association

COR Internal Auditor

St. Johns First Aid

Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

Professional Development:

Transportation of over-size/over-weight objects and directing rigging projects with unusual requirements and conditions.

Certified Safety Officer for provinces of BC, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta

Skills Path Time Management, Skills Path, Toronto, ON

Opti-Line Laser Alignment, York Technologies, Toronto, ON

Rigging and Hoisting, A.T.E.&C, Edmonton, AB

Balancing and Vibration Analysis, Syncrude Canada, Fort McMurray, AB

Technical Proficiency:

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).

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