Manager Safety Officer
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GRANT CECIL SANDOW
Dear Sir / Madam
Please receive my CV for consideration.
As my CV will indicate I am looking for employment in the Mining industry as a Safety, Health, and Environmental and Quality Manager or Production orientated mining in a Snr Manager role. I am open and very friendly. I am a Professional at what I do and take pride in myself and my work environment.
I am organized, patient, motivated and a hard worker who strives to proof myself.
I embrace all challenges and thrive on excellence
I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Grant Cecil Sandow
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Personal Details
Date of birth, Nationality 29 February 1976, South African Languages English/Afrikaans
Driver’s license Code 08
Marital status Married
Availability Immediate
Professional Profile
Strong leader with unique motivational style, continuously playing a valuable role of a SHEQ Manager or Mine Overseer, with confident and sound decision making ability, creating solution driven & problem solving environment, in the best interest of the company Proven career track record; In excess of 27 years of successful leadership experience within Surface, Shallow & Deep Mining Industry, with a prominent as well as respected reputation for meeting over and above exceeding challenging organizational goals and objectives.
Successfully accomplished fast-track promotions through series of increasingly responsible positions via distinct development of professional expertise; Performance Excellence / Productivity / Quality outputs / Timeline professionalism & Efficiency: Safety, Health and environmental Manager Mine Overseer / Relieving Mine Overseer / Production Supervisor / Instructor learner official / Learner official Consistently maintained excellent relations with superiors, colleagues as well as clients Successfully & consistently transcending targeted optimization goals
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Sufficiently skilled in structuring of solid clientele affiliations:
Experienced and pro-active networking acumen / Successful consultations and sharp negotiation skills
/ Ongoing identification and servicing of new and existing clientele Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company’s policies & applicable laws:
Interviewing / Hiring / Planning / Assigning & directing work / Appraising performance / Rewarding & disciplining / Addressing complaints & resolving problems / Handling employee issues / Public Relations undertakings
Mine Overseer Operations:
Effective management of the operational mining sectors to the agreed business plan
Liaison with in-stope Shift Supervisors, productively ensuring that stope capital assets are well maintained
Professional liaison with Human Resources pertaining to HR / Labour planning
carrying out the prescribed procedural requirements for the investigation and completion of accident/incident reports
Provide valuable facilitation in relation to the training and development requirements of employees
Absolute co-ordination of the Shift Supervisors
Accurate monitoring of the long terms production forecast compared to the achieved
initiating the implementation of applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practice and standards
Shafts planning process facilitation, achieving optimum and integrated plans
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Provide industrious and dependable standby support
Carry out all operations in accordance with the safety analyses, hazard identification and management, along with maintenance and good housekeeping, ensuring progression of tasks in a consistent and effective manner to maximize overall production and maintenance Education Details
Qualifications; Production Supervisors, 1997 / Mine Overseers, 2006 Senior Certificate / Matric; Randfontein High, 1993 Certificates
Blasting Ticket / Onsetters Ticket / Production Supervisor / Mine Overseer / COMSOC Safety Officer Certificate / Radiation protection Monitor / Integrated internal systems/ Control room management certificate
All certificates presented upon request
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Professional Expertise
Strong Management Acumen
predominantly Specialize in: Vertical Mining / High speed Development / Logistic Tramming / Stoping
Proficient Labour & Staff Supervision
Effective Communication & Excellent Teams Motivation Skills
Successful Adhering to Health & Safety act (OSH)
Solid Time Management and Labour Cost Schedules in Correlation with Tight Budgets
Responsible for Staff / Workforce Recruitment
Identification of Staff Training Requirements & Arrangement of Appropriate Training Interventions to Upgrade Labour Skill Levels
Procurement Operations: Stock Taking / Ordering of all Material & Equipment / Stock Deliveries Management
Continuous Liaison with Suppliers Ensuring Smooth Deliverables Upon Requirements
Customer Relationship Management
Expertise
Absolute Customer Satisfaction Focus
Outstanding Communication &
Interpersonal Expertise
Energetic with High Level of
Performance
Negotiation & Persuasion Talent
Successful Career Track Record
Excellent Organizational Skills
Planning & Execution of Noteworthy Projects
Effectual Follow Through on Commitments
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Significant Attention to Detail & Deadline Orientated
High Integrity, Consistent, Reliable & Committed
Focused & Incisive
Solution Enthused Problem Solving
Consistent Productivity & Impressive Efficiency Enhancements
Embrace Technical, Analytical & Entrepreneurial Intellect Work Experience
Former Employment
Name of firm: Goldfields
Designation: Mine Overseer, Driefontein; Stoping
Former promotions: Relieving Mine Overseer; Stoping, 2002 / Relieving Mine Overseer; Night Shift, 2001 / Production Supervisor, 1997 / Instructor learner Official, 1996 / Learner Official, 1994
Period of work: March 1994 to March 2009
Reason for leaving: Retrenchment
References
All references presented upon request
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Work Experience
Former Employment
Name of firm: Goldfields
Designation: Chief Safety Officer
Former promotions: Relieving Mine Overseer; Stoping, 2002 / Relieving Mine Overseer. Night Shift, 2001 / Production Supervisor, 1997 / Instructor learner Official, 1996 / Learner Official, 1994
Period of work: 2009 to 2012
Reason for leaving: Better opportunity
Work Experience
Former Employment
Name of firm: Gold One Group Limited
Designation: Safety Health and Environmental Manager Period of work: 2012 to Jan 2019
Reason: Retrenchment
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Professional Expertise Safety Health and Environmental Manager TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Reporting structure – organogram reflecting the job titles and number of staff reporting (directly and indirectly into the position)
2. Principles accountabilities – key responsibilities 3. Impact of the decisions made by the position
4. Technical functional level of proficiency
5. Qualification and years’ experience in the position 6. Major Achievements
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1. Reporting structure – organogram reflecting the job titles and number of staff reporting (directly and indirectly into the position)
SHE Manager
Chief Safety
Officer
Safety Officer
Mining
Safety Officer
Eng
Safety Officer
Mining
FULL Time
Health and
Safety Rep
Snr
Environmental
officer
Jnr
Environmental
Officer
Enviro Intern
Radiation
Protection
Officer
Radiation
Protection
Monitor
Doctors (OMP)
Clinic
PHC
Manager/Sister
Doctor (PHC)
Radiation
Protection
Specialist
Snr SHE Admin
SHE Admin
Patient
Transporter
Patient
Transporter
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2. Principles accountabilities – key responsibilities
Directs the resources and activities of the Division to support the HSE programs by providing Advice and guidance to the Company Senior Management.
Continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the Division to create a culture that prioritizes effective HSE and balances overall associated costs.
Review internal SHE policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate; conduct Hazard and risk assessments and change existing or develop new recommendations from these Assessments.
Serve as the Division expert within the field of SHE when called upon to address regulatory agency compliance issues, third party safety & liability consultants and subcontractor representatives
Responsible for the staffing and directing the Divisions SHE Department, including the management of all staff
Responsible for the development of an annual budget recommendations and implementation.
Provide regular written reports, as well as other production-related results and updates to the Senior Management Team
Assist the team in investigation of all incidents (Recordable Incidents, Near Miss and First Aid) and ensure proper records are completed and submitted. Assist in implementation of corrective actions as CV GRANT SANDOW
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it relates to the incident and ensure “lessons learned” are communicated throughout the Company and are incorporated into the program, if necessary
Devise, supervise, and coordinate training programs or media which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote SHE consciousness
Actively participate in the scheduling of safety meetings across Company locations to review SHE performance and policies
Address specific reporting and record keeping requirements of MHSA and OSHA, EPA, etc., as well as other pertinent safety/regulatory compliance matters and to ensure sites are in compliance
Oversight of Division’s SHE incentive programs and periodically reviews them to ensure they are accomplishing the desired results. Make necessary changes to the program to maximize effect.
Stay abreast of current and emerging technical and professional aspects of this position
Conduct site visits/audits
Participate /attend industry related conferences when requested to do so.
Management Responsibilities - manages subordinates and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of employees and required to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company’s Policies & Procedures and any applicable MHSA responsibilities CV GRANT SANDOW
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3. Impact of the decisions made by the position
The SHE Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, communication and coordination of all environmental, health, and safety programs for the operation. This position is developed and provides technical and administrative direction on all SHE decisions, which bear critical importance to overall Division objectives, operations, and profitability in accordance to the Mine Health and Safety Act. Works to insure a safe workplace for all employees. Assists employees, supervisors and managers with daily safety concerns. Develops and monitors safety practices at the mine. Assists in the development and implementation of an on- going safety and health program. Reports unsafe conditions and makes recommendations for correction. Investigates and maintains records of accidents as required by law. Conducts or ensures that all MSHA required training is conducted to reduce time loss and accident. Serves as the primary contact with MSHA inspectors and Works with Workman Compensation and local health providers. CV GRANT SANDOW
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4. Technical functional level of proficiency
Score
Proficiency
Level
Description
4
Advanced
(applied
theory)
Can perform the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Can certainly recognized within your immediate organization as "a person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding this skill.
• Focus is on broad organizational/professional issues.
• You have consistently provided practical/relevant ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements which may easily be implemented.
• You are capable of coaching others in the application of this competency by translating complex nuances relating to this competency into easy to understand terms.
• You participate in senior level discussions regarding this competency.
• You assist in the development of reference and resource materials in this competency.
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5. Qualification and years’ experience required for the position SHEQ
MANAGER II
Safety, Health,
Environment
and Quality
Manager
Plans, directs, and implements
organizational safety, health,
environmental and quality
programmes. Plans and
implements safety policies and
procedures in compliance with
Occupational Safety and Health
rules and regulations. Plans and
implements programmes to train
managers and employees in work
site safety practices, fire
prevention and correct handling
techniques for chemicals, toxins,
equipment and other materials.
Prepares studies and analyses of
industrial accident causes and
hazards to health for use by
company personnel and outside
agencies.
27 Years of
Experience
Mining/Safety
MOC Cert of Comp
RACT
Comsoc
14001/18001 Lead
Auditor
IRCA Certified
E Lower
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6. Major Achievement’s
Five (5) years Fatality Free (4000 000 FFS)
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Work Experience
Current Employment
Name of firm: Middelvlei Minerals (PTY) Ltd Surface Mining Operations. Designation: Safety and Health Manager
Period of work: 2019 to current
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