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Attention: Human Resources
To Whom It May Concern:
A high performing, strong leader in all aspects of health and safety, I am ready for a challenging senior role. I have extensive experience on delivering safety performance on multiple capital projects around the world, across a broad range of projects.
The ability to effectively interface with client, contractors, regulatory agencies and community stakeholders further enhances my contribution to play a key role in successful project delivery.
I have excellent skills in building high performing safety teams that deliver the associated results while supporting the goals of senior project management.
This broad range of skills allows me to be innovative, adaptable and provides the tools to work in a fast paced, demanding environment, while maintaining a high level of morale and cohesiveness.
I am confident that I can bring significant value to the most challenging of environments in developing and maintaining a world class safety culture.
Bob Gallant
30 Quarry Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta
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SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
BSc in Occupational Health & Safety Construction Safety Officer OSHA Construction Safety & Health Professional Experienced and versatile senior safety leader with over 20 years in broad range of industry Have worked extensively globally on oil & gas, mining, data center construction, hydro-electric mega projects, capital projects Excellent understanding of all aspects of safety management systems, program development, implementation and continuous improvement Works well at both strategic and tactical / field level
CORE SKILLS
Leadership
High Performing Team Building
Contractor Management
Interface with Stakeholders & Regulatory Agencies
Strategic & Tactical Planning / Execution
Delivering Results
Contractor Bid Evaluations
Auditing & Continuous Improvement
Innovation
Safety Management Systems
Health & Safety Program Development
Budget Management
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science – Occupational Health & Safety
OSHA Construction Safety & Health Professional
Construction Safety Officer (CSO)
Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC)
OSHA Certified Safety Professional
OSHA Certified Health & Safety Manager - Construction
Completed Course Work: Health and Safety Program Fundamentals, Occupational Hygiene, Legislative Compliance and Corporate Responsibility, Management of Health and Safety Systems, Management, Leadership, and Organizational Behaviour. Risk Management and Risk Communication, Accident Causation Theory and Incident Investigation, Fundamentals of Environmental Management, Fire Prevention and Protection, Ergonomics, Auditing OHS Management
Systems
Other Training Completed / Special Qualifications: Innu and Haisla First Nations Cultural Awareness, Cyber Security, OSHA Certified Train the Trainer, Safety Essentials for Managers, Violence and Harassment in the Workplace, Diversity & Workplace Culture, Behavioural Leadership Training, Accredited Safety Systems Auditor, Incident Prevention. ExxonMobil Fundamentals of Safety, Leadership for Safety Excellence, DNV Modern Safety Management, DNV Safety Program Auditing, Dupont “STOP” Train the Trainer program, Latin America Kidnap and Extortion Course. Cross Cultural Training. Leadership in Loss Control Management, HAZWOPER / Spill Response (Texas A&M) Attended Canadian Military Command and Staff College. Member of Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
CAREER HISTORY
Health Safety and Security Director- Gordie Howe International Bridge project between Canada and the US. Role includes all aspects of Health, Safety, Security, emergency response and medical support. Peak workforce is approximately 3000. Interface with multiple partners, client and regulatory agencies.
2019
HSE Director Canada Assignment is Senior Site HSE Manager Joint Venture LNG project in Kitimat, British Columbia Canada-Project value $40B. Workforce peak is approximately 5000.
2018-2019
Health, Safety, Security, and Emergency Response Manager Lower Churchill Project
2017 – 2018
Responsible for the management and delivery of all aspects of Health, Safety, Security, and Emergency Response for Hydro-Electric Project (dams, powerhouse, transmission line, and sub-sea cable) ($12B)
Senior Health & Safety Advisor Bellatrix Exploration
2017
Development & Implementation of Safety Management Systems
Contractor management
Coaching, mentoring, and supporting senior management and supervision
Field Auditing
Interface with regulatory agencies
Acted as cross-shift for HSE Manager, assuming all duties during turnarounds
Strategic Consultant ISG-PLC (US)
2017
Provided strategic and tactical consulting support for five large projects scheduled for 2017/18 start in the US
Included, but was not limited to: Health, Safety, Security & Environment strategy, logistics, vendor and contractor selection, regulatory compliance, staffing requirements
Global Environmental Health & Safety Manager (Construction) Google (US)
2015-2016
Managed construction and major refit projects for Google globally, on all continents.
Managed a staff of 26 plus Safety Professionals
Improved Total Recordable Incident Frequency from 2.8 to 0.6
Lead Safety Advisor Cenovus Energy
2014-2016
Led a team of 24 plus Safety professionals on various construction / oil & gas capital projects
Improved Total Recordable Incident Frequency from 3.2 to 0.4
Managed multiple contractors, and significantly enhanced contractor management program
Director of Environment, Health, and Safety Fluor
2014
Developed HSE plan for multi-billion dollar Kitimat LNG project
Presented plan to client (Chevron) as part of Fluor Senior Management Team. Plan was accepted by client, but project did not advance at that time
Senior Safety Manager IOL / Exxon Mobile
2010-2014
Managed a staff of 24 safety professionals on back-to-back projects in Fort McMurray, Alberta
Managed subcontractors
Reported directly to Exxon Mobile senior executive
Completed projects with world class Total Recordable Incident Frequency of 0.35
Safety Manager Xstrata (Tanzania)
2008-2010
Managed staff and safety program for greenfield nickel mining project in Tanzania
Safety Lead CNRL Horizon
2006-2008
Responsible in for managing staff and HS related duties on project north of Fort McMurray ($8B)
Approximately 10,000 workers and 300 contractors / vendors under the scope of responsibility for this project
Safety Consultant Various Locations / Employers (South America)
2000-2005
Lived and worked across South America as a senior safety consultant
Owned and operated First Safety International
Worked with various clients, including: Newmont, Barrick, BHP, and several smaller mining, construction, and transport groups
Worked with the Ministry of Energy and Mines in developing safety regulations for the mining industry in Peru
Developed framework for Newmont contractor management program
Provided the safety systems and staffing for pipeline construction across Peru
Global Environmental Health & Safety Manager-Capital Projects Western Mining Corporation (Australia) &
Newmont Mining Corp.
1996-2000
Developed global contractor management strategy as part of overall safety management system
Delivered extensive specialized training on survival, helicopter safety, security, communications, and logistics support in remote areas around the world
Consultant Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association
1993-1995
Contracted by NSCSA as a Senior Safety Auditor and trainer for the construction industry in the province
Other Canadian Armed Forces
Served in the Canadian Armed Forces, achieving rank of Infantry Major
SILAS (BOB) ROBERT GALLANT
SILAS (BOB) ROBERT GALLANT