HSEQ Manager

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full Name: Selogen Govender

Sex: Male

Nationality: South African

Marital Status: Single

Languages: English, Afrikaans, Basic Isi-Zulu

Current Address: Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Contact Number: +971-***-***-*** / +971-*-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selogen-govender-03b74346/

SKILLS:

WORK EXPERIENCE

Name of Company: dnata / Emirates Group

Address: Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Position: Safety Specialist

October 2017 – August 2020

Reason for Leaving: Redundancy (due to Covid-19)

Responsibilities:

●Implementation of the HSE Policy, Plan & Procedures (Integrated Management System) within Airside Operations, Cargo division & Technical Services.

●Facilitate and support all relevant personnel (Department Officers, Operation staff, Contractors, etc.) and departments (Operations, Technical, etc.) to achieve HSE compliance

●Investigate accidents & incidents & develop and implement HSE initiatives to prevent reoccurrence & safeguard employees & company assets.

●Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments on all sites, new equipment and new processes & implement safe work procedures as per hazards identified.

●Conduct HSE inspections and observations

●Develop weekly reports and statistics

●Ensure safety performance, assessment, training and development. Ensure management training is conducted to educate & empower employees to work safely & productively

●Work with other members of the team to share learning and initiatives to foster the awareness of HSE. Managed 3 Safety Advisors.

●Develop, Review and provide feedback on Emergency Response Plans and attend airport evacuation drills.

●Liaises with the Safety Manager and Head of Safety on safety performance issues to align with targets

●Acts as an interim Safety Manager during external absences in country

●Supports in the development of safety performance objectives and targets

●Develops with businesses safety improvement plans to meet dnata IMS targets

●Leads the business in implementation of Safe Place + Safe Person observation programs

●Designs and prepares specific procedures to support with the implementation of the IMS

●Planned and implemented safety campaigns within the organisation.

●Plans and prepares for internal HSE audits against the dnata IMS and external audits by regulatory bodies.

●Coaches and mentoring safety advisors (trainee) in their professional and operational development.

●Audit and advise external business units within the group.

●Prepare and coordinate monthly safety management meetings with senior management members.

●Managed or member of various working groups within the organisation.

Name of Company: Rural Areas Electricity Company

Address: Al-Khuwair, Muscat

SULTANATE OF OMAN

Position: Senior H.S.E Officer

February 2010 – September 2017

Reason for Leaving: Opportunity to work in new industry (i.e. Aviation)

Responsibilities:

●Develop and Implementation of the HSE Policy, Plan & Procedures (Safety Management System) on all Sites as well as achieve legislation compliance

●Define HSE specifications and parameters for each project during tender phase and on tender documentation.

●Contractor Management on HSEQ related issues on all projects (above $100k) within the company project department

●Authorising and approving contractors HSE plans and policies for each project.

●Facilitate and support all relevant personnel (Engineers, Operation staff, Contractors, etc.) and departments (Projects, Operations, Technical, etc.) to achieve HSE compliance

●Investigate accidents & incidents & develop and implement HSE initiatives to prevent reoccurrence & safeguard employees & company assets.

●Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments on all sites & implement safe work procedures as per hazards identified.

●Coordinate and monitor all high-risk activities i.e. heavy lift, Non-destructive testing, etc.

●Provide advice, strategies and problem solving to management and project personnel on all HSE matters

●Conduct HSE audits, site inspections and project reviews as required for both project and sub-contractors

●Coordination of incident statistics and reporting for individual projects

●Define local statutory and regulatory requirements and communicate throughout all projects.

●Measure compliance with HSE Plans and Management systems.

●Ensure safety performance, assessment, training and development. Ensure management training is conducted to educate & empower employees to work safely & productively.

●Recruitment and training of key HSE personnel.

●Establishing & conducting HSE Committee meetings.

●Work with other members of the Health and Safety Practice to share learning and initiatives to foster the awareness of HSE

●Assign staff to work and contribute to workforce planning initiatives.

●Implement permit systems and isolations on locked out areas to safeguard personnel working in or near high hazard zones.

●Prepare/Review Emergency Response Plans and conduct basic training in firefighting, first aid and evacuation drills.

●Managed HSEQ in the Musandam Region of Oman for the Electrical Sector (8 power stations, 1 desalination plant, electrical network distribution)

●Managed HSEQ on Musandam Electricity project ($100m) in Oman – managed Consultants and Contractors (approx. 9 safety professionals)

Name of Company: EIGENBAU (Pty) Ltd

Address: Johannesburg

SOUTH AFRICA

Position: H.S.E Manager

June 2008 – November 2009

Reason for Leaving: Opportunity to work internationally

Responsibilities:

●Implementation of the HSE Policy, Plan & Procedures on all Sites

●Facilitate and support the preparation of all Health & Safety sections for proposals

●Investigate accidents & incidents & develop/implement HSE initiatives to prevent reoccurrence & safeguard employees & company assets.

●Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments on all sites & implement safe work procedures as per hazards identified

●Provide advice, strategies and problem solving to management and project personnel on all HSE matters

●Facilitate Site establishment on all work sites

●Conduct HSE audits and project reviews as required for both project and sub-contractors

●Aid in all pre-contract, tender assessment and contract administration for projects

●Coordination of incident statistics and reporting for individual projects

●Define local statutory and regulatory requirements and facilitate throughout the projects/sites

●Measure project compliance with Health & Safety Management Plans

●Ensure employee training is conducted to educate & empower employees to work safely & productively.

●Ensure appointment of key HSE staff as per South African legislation

●Manage staff to achieve business target

●Provide Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation support and advice

●Prepare/Review offices Emergency Response Plans

●Work with other members to share learning and initiatives to foster the awareness of Health and Safety

●Establishing & conducting Health & Safety Committee meetings. Advise office and legislative Health and Safety committees.

Name of Company: ALSTOM JOHN THOMPSON (Pty) Ltd

Address: Durban

SOUTH AFRICA

Position: H.S.E Officer

January 2003 – May 2008

Reason for Leaving: Opportunity to be in a Permanent Job position

Responsibilities:

●Employee site safety induction

●Establishing & maintaining safety documentation & file

●Establishing & maintaining safety standards, risk analysis, safe work procedures, etc

●Conduct planned task observations

●Conduct Accident / Incident Investigations

●Safety audits / inspections & maintaining inspection registers

●Safety weekly & monthly reports & statistics

●Coordination of monthly safety committee meetings

●Chairing of disciplinary hearings & warnings

●Safety liaison between client & company

●Purchasing & site administration

Name of Company: ENDEAVOUR PROTECTION SERVICES

Address: Durban

South Africa

Position: Manager

March 2002 – January 2003

Reason for Leaving: Opportunity to work in new industry (i.e. Construction)

Responsibilities:

●Personnel rostering & timesheet recons

●Employee recruitment, induction and training

●Establishing & maintaining company systems & procedures

●Oversee all financial functions

●Company – Client liaison

●Monitoring & evaluating employee work practices

●Purchasing & recon. of consumables & uniforms, etc.

Name of Company: INTERNATIONAL ASSETS IN TRANSIT /

SECURITY INTERNATIONAL

Address: Durban

SOUTH AFRICA

Position: Logistics Manager

September 2000 – February 2002

Reason for Leaving: Redundancy (Company sold)

Responsibilities:

●Auditing & maintaining company systems & procedures

●Managing all administration functions

●Monitoring of work procedures in the field

●Purchasing

●Vehicle Management

PERSONAL ABILITIES

●Excellent communication skills

●Has the ability to solve complex problems and apply practical solutions

●Works well under pressure

●Team player but can also work unsupervised

●High attention to detail and ensures the organisation achieves high quality standards

●Possession of a valid South African and UAE drivers’ licence

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

TERTIARY EDUCATION:

1. Institution: SHEild UK (Pty) Ltd

Address: United Kingdom

Qualification Achieved: NEBOSH International Diploma

Year: 2020 (postponed due to Covid-19)

2. Institution: University of South Africa (UNISA)

Address: DURBAN

Qualification Achieved: National Diploma in Safety Management

Year: 2009

3. Institution: NOSA MICRO-MEGA

Address: DURBAN

Qualification Achieved: SAMTRAC

Year: 2006

AFFILIATES:

●Institute of Safety Management (South Africa)

●Health Safety Environment Professional Advisors – Membership No.: HSEPA1211

●IOSH – Membership No.: 214190

Teamwork / Team Management

Documentation – Development & Implementation

Computer Literate - MS Office

Excellent Communication Skills

Advanced First Aid

Advanced Fire Fighting

Lead Auditor

Lead Investigator, Incident Response & Reporting

Hazard/Risk Analysis/Assessment

HSE Analytical Skills

Training & Development

Conflict Management

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