Curriculum Vitae
of
Coenie van den Berg
National Environment, Emergency, Health and Safety Manager (EEHS) at Swift Holding Group of Companies
Summary
10+ years’ experience in Oil and Gas
8+ year HSE Lead Experience
Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC NQF 5) Accredited by IIRSM, NEBOSH equivalent*
Oil and Gas Safety *Disaster Management, Fire and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Process Safety, Trainer and Consultant, Environmental Disaster Management
Contact
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www.linkedin.com/in/coenie-van- den-berg-76833846 (LinkedIn)
Top Skills & Experience
Quality, Health, Safety, and
Environment (QHSE) Risk Assessment Workplace Safety
Power Plants
Renewable Energy
Offshore
Onshore
International Experience
Construction
HSE Manager
Languages
English Afrikaans
Certifications
ISO 45001
Oil and Gas Safety Professional
Full Member - SAIOSH
Oil and Gas Safety and Health Manager
Experience
Swift Holding Group (Pty) Ltd
Health, Safety, Environmental and Emergency Group Manager - Permanent
January 2018 - Present
Mossel Bay, South Africa
Established streamlined safety program in this company, reflecting strategic safety content, global/national regulatory requirements and initiated modernized governance process. Working with business, operations and corporate disciplines, providing resolutions for compliance issues and those of clients for employees and contractors. Advocated for core values both within company and with external businesses and regulators. Reporting of 12 Safety Representatives directly to me and managing the Safety Representatives. Managing incident and accidents. Advancing occupational safety and health capabilities of 3500 internal and external employees. Managing the health and safety of 8 divisions within the group of companies. Developing appropriate companywide standards, audit protocols, managing systems and delivering zero injuries for 2018 and 2019. Provide training as per local and international standards. This includes
Audits
Inspections
Incident/Accident Investigations
Injury on duty claims
Implement Safety Management System - ISO 45001/ISO 14001/ISO 9001
Managing the group’s disaster and emergency management program. Liaising and managing EEHS Representatives under my control to implement evacuation, disaster and emergency program across national branches.
Training employees and clients on Construction Regulations, Working on Heights, Confined Space, First Aid, Firefighting, Evacuation Procedures, HSE Representative, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment and other various HSE courses.
Swift Engineering Ltd Pty
Lead Environment, Health and Safety Officer August 2017 - December 2017 (5 months) Engen Petronas Plant - Bloemfontein, South Africa
Engen/Petronas Fire System Upgrade. Forming part of a team on the refurbishment of the fuel tank fire system on this project I was the lead health and safety professional ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. Facilitated and coordinated effective training programs for contractors and the project team. Effective, monitoring and environmental approaches used by the team in compliance with best practicable standards. Zero injuries or time lost was obtained during this project.
Reason for Leaving: Contract Expired
Siemens
Health and Safety Officer (Construction) Lead HSE
September 2016 - September 2017 (1 year 1 month) Mossel Bay, South Africa - OCGT Major Outage Overhaul
Part of a health and safety team whereby the project involved major outage of 5 turbines. Optimizing and implementing new policies and procedures improving on-site performance by 50% allowing in decrease in project expenses by 75%. Conduct Baseline risk assessments, Induction to new employees, creating environmental impact and aspect register, setting up safety systems, create HIRA, conduct toolbox talk, site establishment, updating safety registers, site inspections, attend SHE meetings, consult on various procedures. Assist with various construction activities on site with regards to HSE procedures
Reason for Leaving – Contract Expired
Baker Hughes International
Field Specialist & SHE Representative - Permanent
February 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 4 months) Mossel Bay, South Africa
Offshore Oil and Gas Project / Drilling Offshore Redress completion tools – Packers, plugs etc. Complete inspection sheets on all equipment. Pressure testing of various Baker Hughes Incorporated products Perform completion duties offshore during the completion phase Perform TCP gun (tubing conveyed perforating) operations. Complete JSA before performing work activities.
Completed courses:
Ethics and Compliance FCPA Laws and procedures Business
Expense reporting Coaching skills Equipment and hand tool safety
Explosive safety
Hand protection safety HSE observation safety Incident reporting
Introduction to cased hole completions
Cash flow improvement Leading Teams Management systems Production technology
Reason for Leaving: Retrenched due to low oil price.
Frank's International N.V.
HSE Representative & Operator - Contract
March 2013 - February 2014 (1 year) Mossel Bay - PetroSA
Servicing of equipment, assisting with TRS operations offshore. Inspections of facility. Complete Risk Assessment before jobs. Offshore inspection of equipment and facilities. ALARP program. Comply to permit to work system. PPE checks. Ensure compliance with local and international statutory requirements.
Reason for Leaving: Left to join Baker Hughes.
Dietsmann International Energy Services
SHEQ Engineer – Contract
April 2012 – August 2012
SHEQ Supervisor - Contract
September 2012 - January 2013
Libya – WAFA Eni Refinery
Designing Risk Assessment for Jobs, HAZOPS, creating Emergency Response Plan for Refinery during Shutdown, Toolbox Talk, Induction, Implementing OSH and ISO Standards, inspection on worksite and stand by on Potential Hazardous jobs. Liaising with client HSE Department. Near miss reports, near miss investigations, Introduced stop card system to employees on refinery. Implementing ALARP/HAZID and SIMOPS systems. Safety Auditing, checklists for accident statistics. Analyze Permit to Work system, environmental inspection, testing and auditing. Training of employees on PPE and other safety topics. Engineering new safety procedures for employees and technicians. Writing & Upgrading Procedure as well as Rescue Plan for Confined Space Entry, Permit to Work,
Lock out Tag Out, Material (Dangerous Goods) transportation Procedures and new Regulations. Updating & Upgrading HSE Management System & Yearly
Plan for Dietsmann and Clients:
Staff Mobilization, PPE, Client Procedures, HSE Communication, Driving Vehicles, Isolations Procedure, Nonconforming / Anomaly Management, Working in Enclosed Non-Ventilated Areas, Working in
Hazardous Areas, Dangerous Machinery, Welding & Cutting, Scaffolding, Spray Painting, Fire Prevention, Compliance with Safety Regulations, HSE Audit & Inspections on site & Water Transportation, Accident /Incident Investigation Procedure, Risk Assessment Procedure, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health. Implement HSE system for plant airport. Inspection of airport facilities. Passenger safety systems.
Manual Handling and Lifting, Unsafe Act Auditing, Design, N.D.T. Operations,
Pressure Testing, Portable Grinding & Cutting Machines, Civil Works, working at heights, Grit Blasting, Working with Chemicals, Medical Evacuation Plan, Management of Change
Reason for Leaving: Contract expired
Weatherford International
Jnr Field Engineer - Contract May 2010 - April 2012 (2 years) Sub Sahara Africa
Installing of completion equipment, designing and implementing equipment according to client specifications, liaising with client before installations, document control, preparing equipment before installation, completing company safety techniques before jobs, reporting to regional office in Johannesburg, South Africa directly to OPS Manager.
Reason for Leaving: Contract expired
PetroSA
Electrical Technician - Contract
February 2007 - November 2009 (2 years 10 months) Mossel Bay
Repaired and maintained Electrical motors and plant Equipment, tested cathodic Protection on pipes, worked on Turbines, 6.6 kV motors, Electrical inspections of satellite and sub stations of Offsite and Utilities, Fault finding and repair of circuits and motors. Inspection of equipment
Reason for Leaving: Contract expired
Lesedi Nuclear Services
HSE Representative (RSR)
April 2006 – January 2007 (10 months)
Eskom OGCT Turbine Power Plant Construction Mossel bay
Annual review of the radiation safety program for adherence to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) concepts. Recommend and approving corrective actions. Compliance with regulations. Inspection on plant facilities. Incident and accident investigations. Serve on health and safety committee. Report to local government institutes pertaining health and safety matters. Toolbox talks.
Reason for leaving: Contract ended
OSH Consultants – Part Time
HSE Consultants
April 2003 - January 2006 (2 years 10 months) Mossel Bay, South Africa
Assist and manage risk assessments, Inspection on site during operations. Inspections on all safety equipment and high-risk activities, manage toolbox talks, inspect JSA’s. Control of substance hazardous to health, report on journey manage plans as per company policy, introduce stop card system to plant employees. Inspect scaffolding, working at heights, and confined space activities, Safety auditing.
Reason for leaving: Went on to start full time studies
Education
NEBOSH
Phoenix Health and Safety
Nebosh · 2019 – Expected end date December 2019
NOSA
Introduction to SAMTRAC 2018
NOSA (IOSH & IIRSM Approved)
Safety, Health and Environmental Management 2018
SAMTRAC
British Standards Institute - BSI
ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management
Workplace Safety & Security
OSHA Academy USA
Oil and Gas Health & Safety Manager
Oil and Gas Health & Safety Professional
Oil and Gas Health & Safety Specialist
Oil and Gas Health & Safety Supervisor
Oil and Gas Health & Safety Train the Trainer
Oil and Gas Offshore Safety I & II
Develop and implement OHS training course
PetroSA – Centre of Excellence
Electrical Engineering NVQ 4 2007 – 2009
South Cape College
Instrument Engineering NVQ 3 2003 - 2006