PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A highly skilled and qualified Safety Management Specialist, leveraging capabilities gained over the course 18-years in the Safety Coordination Space. Leon Wessels presently fulfils the role of HSSE Manager on behalf of an international organization leading the arena of Mining. He has developed value adding acumen in both, the legal requirements, standards and best practices, coupled with real-world scenarios for practical implementation of HSE.

Having worked within numerous industries across his career, Leon is fluent in isolating diverse problems or concerns effecting each unique setting, whilst developing and leading implementation of the most suitable solutions. He additionally remains cognizant regarding the cost implications of HSE decisions, recognising practical yet cost effective solutions that are of benefit to both the individual and company.

Cementing practical ability, Leon has attained academic specialisation via formal qualification in Safety Management and completion of numerous additional courses. He is presently holding a Bachelor of Science Honours In Occupational Safety, Health and Environment.

Presently open to a new suitable opportunity in the direction of Safety Leadership, Leon is a valuable addition to the Management Team; consistently relied upon to deliver cost efficient strategies for effective control of the workplace.

Industry Involvement: Oil & Gas TOTAL Large Building Construction & Engineering Marine Construction Civil Construction & Road Works Drilling Mining (Shaft and Open Cast) Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing & Plants

Career Progression: Site Assistant Safety Officer SHEQ Officer / Manager HSE Coordinator Senior HSE Manager/ SHEQ Co-Ordinator and HSSE Manager

Professional Affiliations: Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

Career Objectives: Specialised HSE Manager National Safety Manager

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Development & Implementation of Safety Policies & Processes

Safety & Environment Management Systems

Safety and Quality Audits [Internal, Site, External, Contractor]

Site Inspection & Reporting

Incident Investigation & Reporting [Incl. Statistics]

HAZOP, HAZID, and Management of Effect

Risk Management

Regulatory / Legislative Compliance

Safety Standards Enhancement

Safety Induction

Training Programs [

Emergency Response

Planning / Drills

Equipment Forecasting & Purchasing

Budget / Cost Management

Quality Assurance / Control

Firearm Act

Document Control

Computer Literacy

Barge Inspection

Jetty Construction

Management Advisory

Stakeholder Engagement

Professional Industry Representation

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Labour Relations

Permit to Work Systems

Job Safety Analysis

Administrative / Document Control

Management Reporting & Presentation

ISO 45001 Implementation and Certification

OSHAS

COIDA

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science Honours In Occupational Safety, Health and Environment; University of Pretoria,

Subjects: Project Management for OSH Professionals EHS Management Systems and Auditing English Communication Training and Development Financial Management Fundamentals of Information Systems Human Resources - Personnel Management ICDL Course - Microsoft Office & Windows Occupational Health & Safety Enquiry Based Learning 1-8 and Law 1 to 3 Hazard and Risk Management Safety Management Safety Principles & Practice 1 & 2

Senior Certificate / Matric; Suidelig High School, 1994

COURSES & TRAINING

Modern Sheq Risk Management

Samtrac

Fall Protection Planner

AICAT and ICAM (Incident and Accident investigator)

Working at Heights

First Aid Level 2

Scaffold Erector and Inspector

Fire Equipment Inspector

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CURRENT)

GMB SARL Glencore Mine in Congo (Shaft and Open Cast) May2019 to Date

Multiple Sites – 200 Million

HSSE Manager

Responsible for performing and providing relevant feedback on daily, weekly and monthly HSE inspection.

Closing of Mine documentation and Reports

Conducts site safety inductions for various stakeholders and contractors.

Conduct regular inspections of the work areas in order to determine compliance with safety regulations

Design, develop and maintain all plans - B.C.P, Q.M.S and S.M.S.

Compiles budgets and forecasting for safety equipment and services.

Leads general and specialised site safety training [and support] for areas.

Coordinates Safety Training competency and awareness requirements with French candidates as well.

Performs specialised weekly Safety and Quality monthly internal and audits.

Follows up and signs off on broader client and external audit findings [as performed by Safety Officers].

Compiles and submits / presents relevant and value adding weekly and monthly reporting.

Drafts and implements comprehensive emergency response planning in-line with requirements.

Plans and conducts emergency drills, maintaining emergency response standards.

Reviews Job Safety Analysis and Permit to Work Systems.

Leads incident investigations and drafts related feedback / required reporting.

Ensures optimal compliance with all HSE related company policies and procedures.

Reviews HIRA [Hazard Identification Risk Assessment] levels, ensuring optimal achievement of safety and risk management standards.

Geomechanics for TOTAL ( Drilling and Marine Construction) May 2018 to May 2019

Uganda and Mombasa

EACOP Pipeline and Marine Construction Upgrade - $400 Million

HSEQ Manager

Responsible for identifying, following-up on and implementing improvements to HSE Systems.

Scheduled and conducted internal audits and reviews, hazard identification and risk assessments.

highlighting potential opportunities and threats.

Worked alongside the QC Department to detect quality concerns and secure the maintenance of a first-class quality environment.

Provide support to ensure all HSE plans and procedures are adhered to.

Conducted and Lead Incident investigations with TOTAL Safety Teams.

Ensure all construction activities carried out by client and contractors is in accordance with the Client HSE requirements and applicable local and International legislation and standards.

Inspection of all barges and jetties.

Conducted routine daily site tours and inspections in-line with HSE requirements.

Implemented enhancements towards creating optimal cost effectiveness within the HSE Department.

Provide support on all diving activities.

Departments; professionally resolving all queries.

Member of the HR Committee, advising recruitment and labour relations activities.

Attended meetings with Shop Stewards, Union Representatives and Management.

Trained and mentored an HSE Assistants.

Assist Management in Risk Management Processes (HAZOP, HAZID, and Management of Effect)

Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports

Aveng Grinaker LTA

Kyalami Castle Revamp - R180 Million March 2016 to May 2018

Senior SHEQ Co- Ordinator

Maintained compliance with all SHEQ standards, routinely updating related HSE documentation.

Performed contractual safety management activities across a variety of operational locations.

Conducted HSE internal auditing and site safety visits / audits, identifying HSE gaps and implementing appropriate solutions.

Maintained hazard identification and risk analysis requirements and conducted relevant business impact assessments.

Responsible for the comprehensive design and implementation of IMS in-line with ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001

Coordinated and led staff and contractor risk induction and safety training on various HSE related topics

/ compliance matters.

Supported the implementation of complex safety requirements on all new contracts / projects Further audited contractor safety standards.

Drafted business continuity management on new projects and implemented BCM simulations.

Completed incident investigations on site occurrences and road collisions, reporting on findings [with incident management statistics] and making recommendations.

Compiled emergency assessments and led emergency drills based on relevant planning / procedures.

Attended stakeholder meetings and drafted / presented weekly and monthly reporting as required.

Assisted various Depots in the processing of COIDA claims.

Upheld strictest compliance with HSE Service Level Agreements, employing various control systems including; DriveSmart, DriveCam, Credit360 and Isometrix.

ZPC Hospitality Renovations Specialists September 2015 to March 2016

Contracts - Sun City Entertainment Revamp - R140 Million

Togo Hotel De 2 Vivre Renovation - $180 Million

Group Safety Manager (South Africa and Africa)

Updated and maintained HSE systems in-line with contractual safety requirements.

Performed site safety management / supervision for various sites across the South Africa, Togo and Gabon.

Responsible for the comprehensive design and implementation of IMS in-line with ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001

Drafted site safety procedures plan and specifications.

Conducted site inspections and audits, as well as contractor safety audits.

Led staff safety training on general HSE requirements.

Investigated incidents and compiled statistics.

Assembled and maintained requisite site safety files.

Managed / processed COIDA and African claims.

Mentored an HSE Interns.

Managed 9 Sites across South Africa and Africa

EARLIER EMPLOYMENT SYNOPSIS

Alstom / Kusile Power Station April 2014 to December 2014

Senior Safety Consultant: Advisor to the Safety Committee Responsible for the comprehensive design and implementation of IMS in-line with ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Led overall HSE management for a site consisting of 350+ staff members Managed a Site Services Department consisting of 14 team members and 3 contracting companies Compiled and achieved monthly KPIs Maintained optimal industrial relations Developed and motivated staff, maintaining staff labour relations and disciplinary functions Conducted safety and quality inspections, including food safety, as well as safety and environmental audits and inspections Generated aspect and impact registers Maintained documentation for all safety, sanitation, pest control, calibration and chemical monitoring Coordinated and performed induction and general HSE training for staff and contractors Implemented and upheld safety programs and targets in-line with the overall food safety management system Conducted incident investigations and generated related reporting Compiled emergency planning and response procedures Oversaw additional waste and security management, ensuring proper housekeeping of facilities in liaison with the Maintenance Department Maintained alignment with monthly and annual budgets Conducted project costing analysis and planning for various safety and environmental projects Led HACCP audits, food safety compliance audits and inspections Upheld general office management, including the ordering and distribution of supplies Monitored departmental staff time sheets and staff leave requirements.

SENIOR SHEQ OFFICER at ABB, August 2013 to April 2014

SHEQ Officer / Manager: Chairman of the Safety Committee Advised management regarding required safety improvements Responsible for on-site and contractor safety management Compiled safety policies, plans, documents and procedures Performed safety audits and inspections Drafted requisite risk assessments and reporting Planned and managed emergency procedures and fall protection specifics Investigated incidents and developed accident reports Devised and implemented cost effective training strategies for staff training in; safety, first aid, scaffold erection, firefighting, working at heights, rigging & slinging, forklift & crane operation, and ISO Maintained budgeting and purchasing activities for safety equipment Ensured full compliance with all safety legislation, regulations and standards Designed and implemented a OHSAS 18001 System integrated with the ISO 9001:2008 System Upheld ISO 9001:2008 quality assurance and performed ISO internal auditing, promptly resolving non-conformances Assisted various clients with site inspections and investigations Compiled safety files for national and international clients Advised clients regarding work area layouts, project safety and on-site safety supervision requirements

SENIORSAFETY AN RISK OFFICER at Wartsila (S.A and Mozambique), August 2011 to July 2013

Senior Safety Officer: Responsible for broad-spectrum support of on-site construction safety management Led site safety meetings and disseminated information Compiled and maintained site safety files for clients Developed and implemented fall protection planning Conducted safety audits and developed risk assessments Performed site, scaffold and equipment safety inspections Conducted safety training and toolbox talks for relevant stakeholders Performed evacuation planning and testing / drills Led incident investigations and created applicable responses Consulted with clients regarding potential risks and safety requirements Acted as Assistant Foreman in the absence of the Site Supervisor.

Mota Engil May 2011 to August 2011

Safety Manager

Clyde Bergemann November 2010 to May 2011

Foreman / Driver

Kentz January 2010 to November 2010

Safety Officer

Harrison and White March 2009 to January 2010

Safety Officer

Bombela CJV Gautrein August 2008 to March 2009

Safety Manager

Wade Walker ( Tenke Fungurume DRC) July 2006 to August 2008

Safety Manager

Lurgi SA, July January 1999 to June 2006

Safety Manager

AWARDS

2013

Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service and Dedication towards HSE.

2012

HSE Co-Ordinator of the year.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth, Nationality 9 May 1977, South African [with Passport]

Languages English Afrikaans

Driver’s License Code B [08]

References Walter vd Berg - +27-84-588-****

Deon Van Tonder - +27-71-672-****

Availability 1 Month Notice Period

KEY STRENGTHS (SOFT SKILLS)

Adept Communicator With Conflict Resolution Skills

Analytical & Critical Thinker

Results / Outcomes Driven

Level-Headed & Resourceful Crisis Manager

High degree of attention to detail

Focused & Organised Leader

Strategic Planner & Decision- Maker

Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, SAP

Proactive & Responsive Problem Solver

Team-Player & Natural Motivator

Diligent, Accountable & Trusted [Professional Integrity]

Swift & Adaptable Learner

Works Productively Under Pressure

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