Safety Officer Manager
Resume:
Kelvin van den Heever
** ***** **** ****, *********, 7780 Cape Town
Cell: 078*******/082*******
e-mail:******************@*****.***
Acquired Skills
My career to date has equipped me with the following skills:
Consult with contracting companies regarding HSEQ Safety Files
Oil & Gas + Construction experience (5years)
Pre-Qualification audits on new Contractors
Company Representative for HSEQ Auditing on Contracting companies
Completing Monthly KPI’s, risk assessments(HIRA’s) and themes of the month
Involve in monthly safety meetings
Completing HSEQ Safety Files for Technicians
Incident and accident investigations
Implementation of IMS for third party Audit
Knowledge of ISO 9001,ISO14001, OSHAS18001 & ISO 45001
Supervise site when Project Manager was absent
Conduct Daily Toolbox talks before work commences
Monitoring OHS legislative requirements for the subcontractors on site
Reviewing Safety Reports and Inspections
Follow up on non-conformances
Identifying and implementing Safety training
To define objectives and develop organizational processes including detailed plans of action and work programmes;
To operate as a team player, able to build rapport with colleagues and clients, yet able to be independent and self-sufficient in “getting on with projects”;
To deliver within the framework to tight goals and time-scales;
Employment History
01 May 2020-current(Permanent)
Safety & Security Officer
Teraco Data Environments
IT & Telecoms
Key responsibilities
Responsible for the day to day management of the teams ensuring that Security Standard Operating Procedures are followed, administering the contract to ensure the smooth running of the operation. They will ensure that all new staff receive adequate training and induction and coach, mentor and motivate teams to ensure contract efficiency at all times.
Leading physical security risk management activities to enhance the value of the company.
Command and control of the day to day management of all security guards on site
Oversee, coordinate and lead security requirements with vendors who safeguard the company's assets, intellectual property and technology as well as the physical safety of employees and visitors.
Physical protection responsibilities include asset protection, workplace violence prevention, access control systems, video surveillance, network and access control access, employee education and awareness, and more.
Maintaining relationships with local, national and law enforcement agencies and other related government agencies.
Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary.
Work with outside consultants as appropriate for independent security audits.
Perform daily, weekly, quarterly and annual audits and reviews to validate that security is deployed as expected.
Assist the Operations Security Administrators in maintenance and repair of the security system.
Adherence to standard operating procedures and to IT Security governance and policies.
Take initiative to improve IT Security and better fulfill the needs of the user-base.
Comply with client specific security procedures, including incident and change control procedures.
Assist after hours with all client related queries (Monday to Sunday)
Do daily CCTV/Access Control checks and report any discrepancies.
Conduct a complete patrol throughout the premises daily to ensure everything is still in order and report any discrepancies.
Conduct daily checks on all key registers and escalate immediately if any keys are missing.
Conduct daily camera reviews to ensure all cameras are fully operational.
Assist or escalate with all unexpected incidents that might occur after hours.
Support the national security team, as requested from time to time.
Ensure that all required appointments are done and the communication of the responsibilities to the appointee is explained, where additional appointments are required over and above the existing H&S appointments made for operational environment.
Provide Teraco Management guidance of H&S legal and compliance matters.
Receives complaints, investigates, takes immediate action to remediate and reports on safety concerns
Ensure all safety files are submitted for contractors/ subcontractors and are complete, and filed. Compile a site safety file for the Teraco and ensure all legislative documentation is communicated to employees on an on-going basis. Ensure no sub-contractors is permitted to work on site without being in possession of a safety file. Contractors must then be advised by the safety officer to compile the correct documentation based on their scope of work.
Investigates reports on dangerous working conditions.
Coordinates actions to remove any dangerous appliances or chemicals
Receives reports on workplace injuries, investigates the causes. Where there is a workplace injury at a construction site, ensures the necessary documentation is completed.
Visits construction sites to ensure implementation of the correct safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety inspections on site and report deviations to Head of Security for redress. Document decisions for correction, with responsibilities and timeframes. Ensure all deviations are addressed with the agreed timeframe.
Management of sub contractors, as it relates to Health and Safety.
Issuing of documents to supervisors e.g. toolbox talks, DSTI`s and checklist
Ensures there is no danger to the health or safety of workers or site visitors. Accompany site visitors on tours as arranged with the Teraco Project Manager or EXCO.
Liaises with agencies for regular updates on legal regulations and program initiatives on workplace safety and environmental issues.
Ensure all employees are inducted prior to be permitted to work on site. The induction will inform all employees pertaining to the hazards prevalent on site, and training in the use of a safety harness and the use of a fire extinguisher will be communicated to all employees.
Review contractor method statement on an on-going basis identify and evaluate the risks to which employees may be exposed to, evaluate and analyse the risks identified and ensure that these risk assessments are then communicated to the workforce. Ensure at daily stand-up meetings, potential H&S Risks are discussed based on the project programme.
Responsible to prepare the site emergency evacuation plan (where the site or the site area is not part of an existing operational site with a plan) and ensure all supervisors and contractors are supplied with a copy of the plan.
Compile monthly H&S reports Head of Security for ESG and Board reporting.
Inspect the following high risk activities: Excavations, Scaffold, Form work and Support work, All lifting machinery and lifting tackle, Portable electrical tools and immediately bring to management’s attention any serious deviations that may have being noted.
Ensure all registers and checklists are updated on a weekly and monthly basis.
Ensure all safety signs and notices are prominently displayed on site.
Maintain good housekeeping principles.
Ensure all health & safety reps conduct a monthly H&S rep inspection of their work areas.
Ensure that all teams conduct a toolbox talk.
Ensure that any person who is suspected to be under the influence of intoxicating substances is tested and the appropriate action is taken to remove the person from site and escalate to the Head of Security for further action.
Participate in all H&S audits, conducted either by third parties or clients. Action any External or Client initiated H&S audit findings within the timeline and to the required quality.
Prepare reports and feedback as required by clients in respect of H&S reporting.
Monitor machine or equipment changes, ensuring that health and safety precautions are being taken into account.
Identify potentially hazardous situations and take proactive measures to correct them.
01 April2019-1 May 2020(Contract)
Safety Officer
Efficient-Trotech (Astron Energy Cape Town Refinery)
Oil & Gas
Construction of Crude Oil Tanks(x3)
Key responsibilities
Liaise with Astron Energy & Client (Megchem) HSE Department, Astron Fire Department, Astron Clinic & Astron Operations
Manages all HSE- Team of 120 employees
Manages Sub Contractors on Site
Ensure that Permit to work is in place before work starts and also ensure that all permit rules all enforced on site
Ensuring Hazard ID’s is done with Management & Client Management to prior work
Compiling HSE File for R220 000 000 Crude Project
Enforces Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures for Compliance with OSH Act and HSE systems and best practice communication to Workforce. Liaises with local officials on HSE matter.
Ensures that required PPE is in stock and issued to employees prior to work.
Handling all HSE disciplinary
Conducts or arranges HSE training and HSE induction for new employees, visitors and contractors.
Identify HSE training requirements for personnel (including sub-contractors).
Chairing regular HSE meetings.
Implementation of HSE plans & programs including but not limited to Hazard Communication, Fire Prevention, Hot Work, Personal Protective Equipment, Confined Space Entry, Respirator Protection, Office Safety, Electrical Safety, Hand Tools & Equipment, Job Safety Plans, Suspended Loads and Security.
Provide Health, Safety and Environmental expertise and advice for all project works at other operational sites, as required.
Compilation of report preparation of statistical trend analysis to assess safe performances in Management meetings
Conducting Accident Investigation and contribute to make corrective actions and mitigations.
Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented. .
Undertake RAMS prior to start of each activity
01 August 2018-August 2019 (Contract)
Safety Officer
Efficient-Trotech(Transnet Port-Cape Town)
Oil & Gas
Construction of Oil Tanks(x5)
Key responsibilities
Liaise with Transnet Port Authority-HSE Department, Fire Department & Property Department
Manages Sub Contractors on Site
Enforces Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures for Compliance with OSH Act and HSE systems and best practice communication to Workforce. Liaises with local officials on HSE matter.
Ensures that required PPE is in stock and issued to employees prior to work.
Conducts or arranges HSE training and HSE induction for new employees, visitors and contractors.
Identify HSE training requirements for personnel (including sub-contractors).
Chairing regular HSE meetings.
Implementation of HSE plans & programs including but not limited to Hazard Communication, Fire Prevention, Hot Work, Personal Protective Equipment, Confined Space Entry, Respirator Protection, Office Safety, Electrical Safety, Hand Tools & Equipment, Job Safety Plans, Suspended Loads and Security.
Provide Health, Safety and Environmental expertise and advice for all project works at other operational sites, as required.
Compilation of construction safety files, specific site files, report preparation of statistical trend analysis to assess safe performances.
Conducting Accident Investigation and contribute to make corrective actions and mitigations.
Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
Maintains in-company Emergency Response Plans to cover oil spills, fires, medical, operational incidents, along with other safety and security plans, as necessary.
Undertake Risk Analysis study and suggest / implement mitigation measure
Employment History
May 2018-July 2018(Contract)
HSE Officer
LGA Electrical Services
Electrical Contractor
Key responsibilities
Managing HSE on BP,Engen,Total and Shell Projects
Internal Quality Management
Document Control
Procedure & Policies
Manage NOSA ISOMATRIX for LGA Electrical Services
Managing Comply Works
Conducting Daily Risk Assessments
Managing Training Register
Incident Investigator
Managing Safety Files for Projects
Auditing Electrical Technicians Documentations
Audits on Sub Contractors Safety Files
Conducting Weekly Site Audits
Daily inspections on machinery & equipment
Review and Update Health and Safety Plans
Establish Safe Work Procedures
Conducting weekly safety meetings
Record Keeping of All Legislative Registers
Employment History
31 October 2017-12 February 2018(Contract)
Safety Officer
ACMS(African Construction Maintenance Services)
Crawford Collage(Construction)
Key responsibilities
Updating Risk Assessments day-to-day
Inductions to new employees
First Aider to assist injured employees
Managing All Subcontractors on site with regards to HSEQ
Audits on Sub Contractors Safety Files
Incident and Accident Investigator with regards to Injuries on site
Managing All HR documentation on site
Assisting Site Foreman with Managing Projects
Planning and Coordinating HSEQ training
Training Safety Rep with Managing All HSEQ documentation in my absence
Daily inspections on machinery & equipment
Review and Update Health and Safety Plans
Establish Safe Work Procedures
Conducted weekly toolbox talks
Maintain and Compile HSEQ Files on site
Record Keeping of All Legislative Registers
Assist Site Foreman with site inspections
Employment History
June 2016- August 2017(Contract)
Totalgaz SA
ICC Coordinator
Oil & Gas
Key responsibilities
HSEQ(Health,Safety,Environmental and Quality) improvement of Contractors
Assist Contractors in completing and submitting Safety Files
Regular follow up with Contractors
Assist and prepare contractors for ICC(Inspection of Conformity of Contractors) Audits
Schedule Audits
Maintain and update spreadsheets
Maintain monthly KPI’s
Assist with SHEQ duties when required
Monitor implementation and compliance with the requirements of Total in SA
Assisting Contracting Companies with complying with Total HSEQ Standards
Effective monitoring and advice on Contracting Companies Safety Files
Employment History
2014/02/15 – 2015/11/01(Contract)
NMC NORTH
Safety Officer
Namaqua Mall phase 1
Construction
Key responsibilities
Identify potential hazards and potential major incidents in the work place
Review effectiveness of health and safety measures
Examine causes of incidents at the work place with employer
Investigate complaints relating employees health and safety at the work place
Daily inspections on machinery & equipment
Conducted daily toolbox talks
Induction to new employees
Participate with consultations with inspectors at the work place
Visit site of an incident at all reasonable times
Assist Project manager with site inspections
Education and Training
Cert Attended
SACPMC-Application: Construction Safety Officer
NEBOSH
International Diploma in Health and Safety
(currently busy)
NOSA
SAMTRAC
Introduction to SAMTRAC
PHD Safety Consultants
Health and Safety Representative
Basic Risk Assessment Course
Northlink Collage
N1 Electrical
N2 Electrical
PULSE
Fire Marshal
First Aid Level one
TOTALGAZ In-house Training
LPG Properties & Characteristics
Accident Investigation
NMC In-house Training
Legal liability for Supervision
Basic Fire Fighting
Killarney Driving School
Defensive Driving
References
Mr Jason Elliot
HSE Manager (066-***-****)
MEGCHEM
Cape Town
Mr Cyril de Wet
Construction Manager (074-***-****)
Efficient-Trotech
Cape Town
Mr Theodore Thyssen
Site Foreman (078-***-****)
ACMS
Cape Town
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