Safety Officer Manager
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
SAMANTHA WRIGHT (SA)
MAIN AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
My main areas of experience are the following:
Current Position: Principle Practitioner Occupational Safety
Industry: Petro Chemical
Qualifications: BTech degree in Safety Management
Age: 34
Experience: 11 Years
CHARACTER QUALITIES
I have good leadership skills
I am able to relate with any individual.
I am very confident and dynamic doing what is expected of me in the best possible way I can.
I am always willing to help anyone in any situation.
I have a firm sense of loyalty, which result in devotion to my job or team, self-disciplined, hardworking, and always ready to learn new things.
I have a pleasant personality that makes it easy to communicate with other people.
I can work without supervision
I can also work under authority and handle pressure.
I am a logical thinker and responsible.
Although I have a strong ability to work independently, I pride myself in being a good team player.
If given the opportunity, I believe I could add value to your team
Thank you for taking the time reading my CV. I would like to be a part of a successful team
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
MARITAL STATUS : Unmarried
RESIDENTIAL/POSTAL ADDRESS : 14 Bosbok Street
SECUNDA,
SOUTH AFRICA
CONTACT NUMBER : 084-****-*** / 082-***-****
NATIONALITY : South African
AGE : 34 Years old
ID NUMBER : 860-***-**** 087
HOME LANGUAGE : Afrikaans
OTHER LANGUAGE(S) : English (Bilingual)
DRIVERS LICENSE : Yes
E-MAIL : adibb7@r.postjobfree.com / adibb7@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION / TERTIARY EDUCATION
SCHOOL ATTENDED : Hoërskool Secunda
Grade 12 (2004)
SUBJECTS: Afrikaans
English
Mathematics
Science
Technical Drawing
Biology
NAME OF INSTITUTION : Technical College Evander
STUDIES : N3 Maths (68%) Exam – July 2006
N3 Science (65%) Exam – July 2007
NAME OF INSTITUTION : Vaal University of Technology (B-Tech Electrical Eng Studies)
(Not completed)
STUDIES : S1 – Physics 1
S1 – Basic Electrical Engineering 1
S1 – Process Instrumentation 1
S1 – Mathematics 1
S1 – Computer skills
NAME OF INSTITUTION : UNISA (University of South Africa) (National Diploma - Safety management)
(Completed) (June 2015)
STUDIES : Statistics 1(October 2011)
English (Nov 2011)
Business Management 1A (Nov 2011)
Business Management 1B (2012)
Occupational Health and safety 1 (2012)
Risk Management 1 (2012)
Safety Practices and Principles 1 (2012)
End – User Computing 1 Theory (2013)
Occupational Health and Safety 2A (2013)
Occupational Health and Safety 2B (2013)
Safety Practices and Principles 2 (2013)
Personnel Function (2014)
Safety Management 3 (2014)
Financial Management (Jan 2015)
NAME OF INSTITUTION : UNISA (University of South Africa) (Btech Degree in Safety management)
(Final Year) Anticipated completion date: October 2020
STUDIES : Strategic Planning III A (May 2016)
Research Methodology (Jan 2017)
Risk Management II (Oct 2017)
Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management (May 2019)
Safety Management IV (Oct 2020)
TRAINING
NAME OF INSTATUTION : Sasol Secunda Training Centre (2007-2009)
QUALIFICATION : Electrical Artisan
CHIETA Level 2 Institutional training, Plant training and summative assessment
CHIETA Level 3 Institutional training, Plant training and summative assessment
CHIETA Level 4 Institutional training, Plant training and Summative assessment passed on 12 August 2009
NAME OF INSTITUTION : Mine Safety Training (2009)
STUDIES : Safety Officer Certificate and Diploma (COMSOC 1 & 2) HIRA (Hazardous Identification and Risk Assessment)
NAME OF INSTITUTION : NOSA
STUDIES : OSHAS 18001 – Implementation Training Course
NAME OF INSTITUTION : NOSA
STUDIES : ISO 14001 – Implementation Training Course
NAME OF INSTITUTION : NOSA
STUDIES : ISO 14001 – Internal Auditor Training Course
NAME OF INSTITUTION : NOSA
STUDIES : Train the trainer Course
NAME OF INSTITUTION : PRISMA TRAINING SOLUTIONS
STUDIES : Competent A Certificate – Oct 2013
Declaring an area safe to working – Open Cast Mining
NAME OF INSTITUTION : GSI (Gas safety international)
STUDIES : Gas safety training (Oct 2014)
NAME OF INSTITUTION : Mine Qualifications Authority (Prisma)
STUDIES : Gasses and Gas Testing for fiery (coal) mines
ON HAND PC EXPERIENCE
1. MS Word 2. Excel 3. PowerPoint 4. Outlook 5. SAP
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY from latest
NAME OF COMPANY : Sasol Synfuels Operations
POSITIONS HELD : Principle Practitioner – Occupational Safety
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : 1 February 2020 – Current
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Management of the Safety Section, Conduct accident investigations,
Implement Hazard Identification and Risk assessment programmes
Implement the Behavior Based Safety System
-Develops and manages Safety Systems and Risk Management programmes and systems to ensure achievement of objectives, by establishing and implementing approved medium and long-term plans, aligned to the company’s strategic business goals.
-Provides specialist technical knowledge and advice to all levels of management and resolves a wide range of Safety and Risk Management related challenges and related interfacing issues, requiring solutions for new projects, unusual conditions and corrective measures.
-Manages the company’s Safety and Risk Management programmes to maintain and exceed the mine’s OHSAS18001 and corporate standards
REFERENCES : Mr. Jaco Nieuwenhuis – Safety Manager
079-***-**** / adibb7@r.postjobfree.com
Mr. Kobus Botha – Safety Specialist
082-***-**** / adibb7@r.postjobfree.com
NAME OF COMPANY : Rockwell Automation (Australia)
POSITIONS HELD : Safety Representative and Electrical Fitter
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : October 2018 – November 2019
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Management of the Safety Section, Conduct accident investigations,
Implement Hazard Identification and Risk assessment programmes
Implement the mines’ Behavior Based Safety System
Develops and manages Safety Systems and Risk Management programmes and systems to ensure achievement of objectives, by establishing and implementing approved medium and long-term plans, aligned to the company’s strategic business goals.
-Provides specialist technical knowledge and advice to all levels of management and resolves a wide range of Safety and Risk Management related challenges and related interfacing issues, requiring solutions for new projects, unusual conditions and corrective measures.
-Manages the company’s Safety and Risk Management programmes to maintain and exceed the mine’s OHSAS18001 and corporate standards
REAON FOR LEAVING : Visa was only for 18 month and had to move back to South Africa
NAME OF COMPANY : Exxaro Matla Coal – Central Engineering
POSITIONS HELD : Acting Chief Safety Officer (Plant and Engineering Workshops)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : 1 May 2018 – 30 September 2018
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Same as mentioned above (Principle practitioner)
REFERENCES : Me. Celeste Wilson – Chief Safety Officer
adibb7@r.postjobfree.com
Mr. Jeffrey Mchavi – Head of Safety
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REAON FOR LEAVING : I was given the opportunity to live and work in Australia for 18 months.
NAME OF COMPANY : Exxaro Matla Coal – Mine 2
POSITIONS HELD : Safety Officer (Underground Mining)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : 1 February 2017 – 30 April 2018
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Implementation and Maintenance of the OSHAS 18001 system
-Promote good health, safety and environmental practices throughout all facilities, activities, products and services.
-Ensure that policy statements, emergency plans and risk assessments are produced and assured
-Consult with senior managers and other line managers and give appropriate advice on formulating best practice operational controls
-Provide or where necessary source, training for staff in relation to Health, Safety and Environmental policies, practice and procedures
-Monitoring performance
-Propose, implement and monitor measures necessary to comply with HS & E legislation and codes of practice
-Carry out or arrange workplace SHE audits and ensure the remedial recommendations are implemented
-Maintain incident statistics, analyze trends and propose and take remedial action where necessary
-Investigate and arrange for all accidents and near – misses be investigated, prepare reports of findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement approved course of action
-Assist and support in the preparation of risk assessments
-Monitor the availability and appropriateness of the risk assessment and where necessary safe working practices and procedures
-Maintain a register of all necessary legal appointments and ensure the adequate provision of facilities and ensure all appointments are appropriately trained
-Liaise as necessary with other organizations and relevant authorities, provide assistance and co – operate concerning audits and remedial actions
-Develop procedures to ensure that contractors, suppliers, consultants and other visitors to the site comply with relevant legislation and safety health and environmental policies
-Meet and co – ordinate with visiting health safety and environmental officers as required
-Manage and maintain the SHE database, ensuring MSDS sheets and procedures are available on all hazardous materials ant the effective risk assessment is in place to manage the handling and use of such substances, all assessments to be reviewed annually
-To undertake safety inspection in conjunction with appointed health and safety representatives and members of the HS & E committee
-Ensure the implementation of the emergency evacuation procedure and monitor its effectiveness by undertaking evacuation drills on site.
-Endure at minimum, legal compliance and reduce risk of non – compliance
-Assist the company to perform more efficiently and therefore more competitively, which in turn promotes environmental and social improvement
REFERENCES : Mr R van Rooi – Chief Safety Officer
Mr Jeffrey Mchavi – Head of Safety
Mr M Geduld – Sustainability Manager
NAME OF COMPANY : Exxaro Coal Central (Previously Total Coal South Africa)
POSITIONS HELD : Safety Officer (Open Cast & Underground Mining)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : 23 February 2011 – 31 January 2017
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Same as mentioned above
REFERENCES : Mr JC Mouton – General Manager
Mrs L van der Merwe – Metallurgical Engineer
Mr AH Krog – Safety Superintendent
Mr Hannes Wessels – Chief Safety Officer
REAON FOR LEAVING : Due to previous restructuring at ECC opportunities for personal growth was better at Exxaro Matla.
NAME OF COMPANY : Total Coal South Africa
POSITIONS HELD : Chief Safety Officer (Underground Mining)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : 18 Nov 2013 – 30 July 2014
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Oversee and help with implementation of actions as stated above
REFERENCES : Mr JC Mouton – General Manager
Mr AH Krog – Safety Superintendent
Mr C Botha – Mine Manager
Mr L de Bruyn – Chief Safety Officer
Mrs L van der Merwe – Metallurgical Engineer
Mr Hannes Wessels – Chief Safety Officer
REAON FOR LEAVING : Company was restructuring and I had the most knowledge and experience of the opencast mine, therefore I was moved back to my old position as safety officer.
NAME OF COMPANY : Total Coal South Africa
POSITIONS HELD : Acting Chief Safety Officer (Open Cast Mining)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : 18 weeks throughout the years (2012 & 2013)
NAME OF COMPANY : Tshemo Mining Services
POSITIONS HELD : Safety Officer (Underground Mining)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT : 1 November 2009 – Feb 2011
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : - Same as mentioned above
REFERENCES : Mr Gideon Odendaal – Contracts Manager
Mr Hannes Wessels – Chief Safety Officer
REAON FOR LEAVING : I was offered a permanent position with the client company Total Coal
NAME OF COMPANY : Sasol (2007 – 2009)
POSITIONS HELD : Learnership (Electrical Artisan)
Completed CHIETA Level 2 Institutional training, Plant training and summative assessment
Completed CHIETA Level 3 Institutional training, Plant training and summative assessment
Completed CHIETA Level 4 Institutional training, Plant training Summative assessment passed on 12 August 2009
REFERENCES : Mr DJ Du Plooy – HR Education & Training
Mr D Swanepoel – Gas Prod Maint. Electrical
Mr E Bach – Facilitator Electrical Training, Fluor Training Centre
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