CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
AVASHNEE HARILAL
PERSONAL
DETAILS
Name : Avashnee
Surname : Harilal
I identity No : 821***-****-***
Date of birth : 24th November 1982
Home Address : ** ******* ****, ****ebosch, Cape Town Telephone : (Cell) 083-****-***
Email Add : admbxo@r.postjobfree.com
Nationality : South African
Sex : Female
Marital Status : Single
Dependants : None
Driver’s Licence : Code 08
Language : English
Health : Good
Criminal Offence : None
SECONDARY
EDUCATION
Last School Attended : Stanger Manor Secondary (96-00) Highest Standard Passed : Matric
Course Chosen : S17
Subjects Passed:
English (First Language)
Afrikaans (Second Language)
Mathematics
Computer Studies
Biology
Physical Science
Achievements and Leadership Roles:
Received Special Award (2000)
Head Prefect (1999)
Prefect (1999-2000)
Vice President of Matric Farewell (1999)
Learner Representative Council (LRC)
Official in the Debs Ball Committee (1999-2000)
Did Voluntary work at Stanger Provincial Hospital (99) COMMUNITY
INVOLVMENT
- Assisted TADA with their workshops during wkends
- Assisted with Street Collections to raise funds for the Child Welfare and FOSA in Stanger
- Assisted in Community Project (Stanger Child Welfare Environmental Cleanup)
- Assisted the Child Welfare during the Winter Fair (1998-2000) ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL BODY
SAIOSH – Membership Number: 53520759
TERTIARY
EDUCATION
CURRENT INSTITUTION
- SHEILDS (UK BASED)
Diploma/Course of Study: International Degree– NEBOSH Academic Year: 1st year
UNISA
Diploma/Course of Study:
Student No: 3700 2112
COMPLETED COURSE
Diploma/Course of Study: Human Resource Management (UNISA) NQF 6 Diploma/Course of Study: Safety Management NQF 6
Courses Passed:
Business Management 1, 2, 3 Occupational Health and safety Law 1,2 3 Industrial Relations 1, 2 Risk Management 1
Personnel Management 1, 2, 3
Communication in English
Labour Law
Management of Training 1, 2
Collective Labour Law
Financial Accounting
Safety Management 1,2,3
COMPLETED COURSE
Diploma/Course of Study: SAMTRAC (NOSA)
Academic Year: 2010
Name of Institution: Durban Institute of Technology (DIT) Diploma/Course of Study: Information Technology
Academic Year: (Incomplete)
Student No: 20250 929
Courses Passed:
- Operating Systems
- Information Systems (Excel, MS Word, Power Point)
- Introduction to Java
- Introduction to Visual Basics
- Networking
- IT Skills (Management, Accounting, Law, - Communication Skills) OTHER TRAINING
- Defensive Driving, Hijacking Training – Master Drive 2018
- Fall Arrest + Rescue Training – Gravitek 2018
- OHS Act –Management’s Responsibility – SA Labour Guide – 2013
- First Aid L 2 _ Nosa 2013Contract Management HR Training – Chairing Disciplinary Enquiries, Handling Conflict and Grievances, Managing Poor Performance & Incapacity, Initiating Disciplinary Enquiries, Handling Conflict & Grieviences, Disciplines & Dismissals / Labour Relations Act, Chairing Disciplinary Enquiries.
- Underwent Bassnet Traning – Bassnet 2012
- Underwent ISM Training – DNV 2011
- Underwent ISO 9001 QMS Auditor – DNV 2011
- Underwent ISO 14001 EMS – SABS 2011Underwent First Aid Training L1
- Underwent Airside Induction (KSIA) 2010
- Underwent Registered Internal and Supplier Auditor Course (Wynleigh International)
- Underwent ISO 9001 Implementation & Development (QMS) – (Wynleigh International)
- Attended Klass Looch Workshop – 2009 – OHS Act
- Underwent HIRA (Hazard Identification Risk Assessment) NOSA Training – 2009
- Attended Skills Development, Employment Equity, BBBEE Workshop (DRG Outsourcing) - 2009
- Attending OHSAS 18001 Implementation (2009)
- Underwent KBC Managerial Level Training (2009)
- Attended FRC (Frequent Risk Control) (2008)
- Underwent Power Point Course (Mega Training 2008)
- Attended Incident Cause Analysis Method Training (ICAM) (2008)
- Went for VIP skills Workshop (2008)
- Underwent JSA (Job Safety Analysis) / Risk Assessment Training – 2008
- Obtained SHE INDUCTION certificate (NOSA) (2006)
- Underwent for SAP training through Bayside (April)
- Underwent Blitz (no name, no blame observations) training
- Underwent Contractor Management Training– Bayside (April)
- Did a short A+ course at the Durban Institute of Technology (DUT) – 2000 CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Name of Company: Axess Africa Offshore (Pty) Ltd (oil & gas) Position Held: HSSEQC Manager - Africa
Responsibilities:
o Custodian of the HSSEQC system for Africa
o Manage HSEQ teams in Ghana, Angola, Nigeria
o Liaise with Offshore Client wrt HSEQ matters (Transocean, Maersk, Yinson, Total) o Work with project managers making sure technicians mobilising and de- mobilising done as per standard
o Contractor Management
o Implementation of ISO Systems (9001, 14001 & 45001) o Work with Project Managers wrt offshore transit to vessel. o Mitigate and Manager risk, shore and offshore.
o Pandemic Manager – COVID-19, Implemented and drove processes that affected business and people. Prepared Emergency Procedures for “emergency dis-embarkment”. Provided strategic and leadership abilities through this crisis. Staff support, Senior Management decisions regarding the business and client
o Conducted cross divisional audits (UK, Norway, Ghana) o Assist the Rope Access Manager with Irata Audit
o Focal point for ISOS international, Chubb and TIC insurance o Conduct Pre-Mob and De-Mob with offshore technicians (HSEQ matters) o Drive and empower the HSSEQC process from senior management through to all staff. o Liaise with relevant stakeholders, making sure they abide by SLA o Conduct Risk Assessment and roll out training with the offshore technicians o Assisted Executive Management is the business Process flow o Custodian of incident investigations.
o Monthly executive reporting which is being sent to head office in Norway. o Motivate and create HSEQ awareness with all staff o Keep up do date with legislation in and around Africa and liaise with Angola and Ghana government if any changed are adopted.
o Ensure an effective resource for other departments o Manage certain HR issues, like training, employee wellness o Mitigate security issues shore and offshore
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Name of Company: Electrowave (Pty) (March ’18 – Nov ’18) Position Held: HSEQ Advisor
Responsibilities:
Work with Client, Vodacom and Nokia on client specific site projects
Prepare, monitor and manage all Health and Safety and Quality checklist, Journey Management Plans, Equipment checklists
Assist in obtaining relevant working at heights gear for field technicians
Prepare monthly Dashboard reports, Training Matrix, Incident/ Accident, 360 Vehicle reports, High Risk Activity Reports. Maintain Document Control and daily NCR from client and place corrective action
Site Surveys/ Audits
Equipment Maintenance and ordering of specialised gear
Chairperson of HSEQ Meetings
Liaison for client for HSEQ issues
Provides motivation and familiarization with client specific HSEQ requirements to
operational staff
Conducts safety and quality audits
Apart of the Incident investigation team
Provides technical support to Senior Management related to HSEQ
Prepares, with team members, Risk Assessments
Prepares and Implements Plans and Procedures in accordance to ISO 9001 and
ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001.
Liaising with stakeholders
Safety Audits are being done on Sub-Contractors
Contractor Management Maintenance and Improvement
Co-ordinate waste removal
Identify Occupational field hazards and communicate to Operational Teams. Key Achievements
- More attention to client HSE requirements
- Site visits enforced and up to date
- Maintained Contractor compliance and maintained SLA
- Roll out of HSE processes and procedures to operational staff.
- Client HSE training / awareness done on a regular basis
- obtained 99% for Vodacom Audit.
- Risk Assessments were done with teams, giving them more awareness.
- Regular HSE meetings conducted with Operational Team
- Correct PPE and equipment allocated and maintained with proper registers used
- HSE Reports to Client and Senior Management submitted in a timeous manner
- SOP were revised / amended as per operational and business requirements. Trained and distributed to Operational teams
Reference: Richard Khaled (Operations / Project Manager) – 082-***-**** PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Name of Company: Liquid Petroleum Logistics Company (HEAD HUNTED) Position Held: HSSEQ Manager (Dbn & Jhb Depots)
Responsibilities:
Implementation of legislative requirements, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, reviewing, and managing the ISO 9001 system.
Manage all Fleets wrt Road Regulation compliance
Creating a HSE culture that reflects our commitment towards safety by adhering to customer and legislative requirements
Sustain a relationship with our customers hence mitigating discrepancies and maintaining future business by maintaining HSE standards at a high level. Customers are: TOTAL, BP, ENGEN, SASOL
Create a culture that allows the wardens team to be part of the HSE Management system
Making sure that Drivers are fully aware of risks and have them trained and create awareness.
Manage Security contractors on site
Conduct Rout Risk Assessments
Close out Audit findings with the team
Compile monthly HSEQ Dashboard reports
Engaging with Customers at a high level and closing out site non-conformances Manage compliance reviews, general risk assessments, and other safety assessments to support Health, Safety, and Environmental and Quality management. Assist HR in the development and presentation of relevant HSE training Leading and Facilitate in detailed Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analysis Conduct Management Review meetings
Maintain and Monitor quality management systems. Report and place corrective actions for customer complaints.
Manage all contractors, having regular feedback sessions, Maintaining a positive and proactive relation with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.
Establish an emergency action plan in preparation of an accident occurrence. Conduct Emergency safety drills
Participated in formal and informal communication to increase and enhance the understanding and awareness of HSE issues.
Creating Environmental awareness initiating saving initiatives Engaging with relevant industry bodies, internal HSE forums etc. to maintain a level of contemporary knowledge and best practice approaches. Achievements
Achieved a pass on client Audit. Brought Audit percentage from 28% to 94%
Achieved better communications with Operational Teams regarding HSEQ
Reporting of Near Miss and Incidents started to be done
There was a proper method of distributing of PPE and maintaining. Saving Cost.
Client Audits and Root Cause investigations were done promptly and executed efficiently with clients such as, Total, Sasol, Engen
Staff and Management meetings improved.
Review and managing of safe work procedures/processes. Amendments made with the necessary teams, Approved by CEO, training done and distributed to the operational teams
Meetings with service providers and frequent engaging with clients occurred.
Site Security issues were being dealt with accordingly and maintained.
Zero contractor management processes in place. Created formal procedures were implemented and maintained. Contractor Management were being evaluated and meetings being held against SLA.
ISO 9001 Management review meetings conducted promptly with the Management of Change discussed with executive management. Documented and minuted.
Risk Assessments reviewed and done.
More HSE Awareness with Drivers’ and staff created and maintained. A strong HSE presence was noticed upon my appointment
Emergency Response Drill (mock) were conducted (planned, unplanned)
SOP and Risk Assessments were reviewed and amended.
Created and Updated Medical Training, Skills, PPE Matrix EMPLOYMENT
Name of Company: Sturrock Grindrod Maritime (Grindrod Group) Position Held: SGM HSE Manager (Oct’14-Oct’16)
Responsibilities:
Developing and Implementing ISO standards throughout Sub-Saharan Africa countries.
Identify Risks at the port wrt handling of vessels and place risk controls Prepare of annual Internal and External Audits
Manage facility issues within the SGM offices
Set HSE objectives and method to manage
Conduct necessary Site/Office Audits
Prepare sustainability reports, eg: consolidate water, electricity and fuel usage monthly
Maintain and Develop HSE Systems, Policies and Procedures Chair Management Meetings with Senior Management
Apart of the Exco Board Meetings
Maintain HSE standards for all Business Units throughout national and International Offices
Manage and Maintain Legal Appointments
Liaise with external stakeholder and Sub-contractors Identify hazardous workplace conditions and placing corrective actions in place Maintain Record Keeping for Meetings, Inspections, Audits, Training, and Inductions. Lead / Co-ordinate Training Needs regarding OHS for Staff Implement and Maintain Contractor Compliance.
Participate in external HSE forums
Assisit with Document Control (ISO 9001)
Implement Emergency plans onsite and off-site
Lead investigations with the investigation teams
Created an investigation methodology
Ensure the offices and sites are environmentally compliant Manage and outsource all relevant legal training and hse training for all levels Identify Risks by compiling risk assessments with the teams Reduced incident / accident rate
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Achievements at SGM Grindrod
First HSE position within the division, creating a huge awareness campaign
Training was done from all levels creating a better understanding and participation wrt HSE
Employees and Management were involved in HSE
Reporting of incidents were now done correctly
Reduction of incidents and accidents.
Attended contractor forums with Grndrod Group. Strong HSE presence was developed
Reporting of non-conformances was done and corrective action placed
PPE and Training facilitation / Matrix was done correctly hence saving of cost
Introduced Management of Change and Implementation as discussions at the Exco meetings.
Sustainability was being managed correctly and given to group
Contractors were being audited against procurements standards and HSE requirements. Better monitoring done.
Engaging and managing with external suppliers and contractors
Auditing suppliers and contractors
Manager: Maglen Govender (Group SHEQ Manager) – 083-***-**** PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Name of Company: Apollo Tyres (Dunlop)
Position Held: HSEQ Advisor (March ’14 – Oct ‘14)
Responsibilities:
Managing & Auditing all Contractor Compliance on Site Implementing and Enforcing all HSE Rules & Regulations Overlook and Supervise Facilities and Security Issues within the plant. Conduct HSE Monthly meetings with relevant Managers (16.2) Providing Monthly HSE Statistics to Senior Management Controlling and Managing Sustainability Reports (Global Reporting Initiatives) which get sent to India (HO)
Assist with the quality audits within the company. Review all customer and client complaints and place corrective action in a timeous manner
Custodian of the HSE intranet
Monitor and Manage close off of Investigations and NCR Conduct Audits (Contractors, Site)
Implement and Roll Out of Emergency Response Plan
• Assist Supervisors and Foreman’s in conducting Risk Assessments within the area Assist training dept. with Modifying of Induction
Monitor Facilities and Cleaning Services on Site
Implementing Reporting Initiatives
Custodian of Document Control
Liaise with Union Members (Numsa) on HSE issues
Monitor and manage PPE Compliance
Manage all HSE Legal Appointments
Achievements at Apollo Tyres South Africa
Implemented and Maintained HSE Awareness on site
Implemented and Maintained HSE Suggestions/Reporting Initiatives on site
Implemented Maintained Full PPE Compliance on Site
Implemented Maintained Planned Job Observations as per tasks done by Operators
78% Significant Reduction in Incidents / Accidents
Implemented Full 5 why’s Root Cause Analysis (Incidents and Accidents)
84% Reduction in NCR’s
Controlling and Managing Global Sustainability Reports
Implemented and maintained a strong Contractor Control on site as there was not any.
Reference: Kubendri Govender (HR Manager) – 083-***-**** Reason for Leaving: Retrenchment
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Name of Company: UNITRANS
Position Held: Regional SHEQ Manager (August 2012 – October 2013) Responsibilities:
MANAGING - BP HUB SITE (RIVERHORSE VALLEY)
TOTAL SITE (NANDI DRIVE)
DULUX SITE – (UMBUQUTWINI)
GLODINA (DANA TEXTILES – HAMMERSDALE)
Managing and Implementing SHEQ issues on all sites (OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001)
Reporting and Closing off all Incidents/ customer complaints and placing Corrective Actions in place in a timely manner.
Fleet Management
Providing Monthly Statistics to Unitrans and Client Management Reviewing of Policies
• Manage and Conduct all Site Audits, (vehicle, Customer Site Audit, Sub-Contrator, Cross Dock Audit – Polokwane, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Island View – Total, BP contractors)
Liaise with Sub-Contractors Management Team monthly Implement Correct and necessary Training for Warehouse and Operational Staff Implement and Drive Safety Campaigns/Awareness
Apart of the Monthly Management Committee and Strike Contingency Team Manage Legal Appointments
Custodian of the business SHE system – Entropy
Manage all related customer and client inquiries/ complaints. Document and Roll out of Safe Working Procedures
Providing Contractor statistics
Manage/ Drive Safety Initiatives
Drives, assists with and collates SHEQ risk assessments Manage Operational and Warehouse Projects
Follow up and close all non-conformances, management of work and monitor PPE compliance
Compile and implement corrective action plans for occupational hygiene surveys Liaise with Clients SHEQ Management Team to improve on system. Custodian of Document Control
Place Emergency Plans in place.
Liaise with recruitment agencies on managing contractor staff. Manage Site and Maintenance Issues
Manages and coordinates security and access control at sites Manager: Anesh Algooram – 083-***-**** (BP HUB Manager) Reason for Leaving: Retrenchment
Achievements at Unitrans
- 98% reduction of Sites Incidents & Accidents (savings of R 100 000 monthly)
- Zero LTIFR since inception of contract
- High Level Reporting to Clients and Exco, discussion loss, MOC and improvements
- Site Inspections/checklists implemented and followed
- Reduction of supplier costs
- NO minor or major findings in Audits done by Clients on sites – only suggestions
- On site Health & Safety Awareness to all warehouse staff – campaigns and safety drives done
- All Training requirements adhered too
- Introduction and discussions with implementation of MOC to senior management was done at exco meetings.
- Contractor Control was minimal on the sites. Strict policies and procedures were set up to obtain controls in place. This achieved focused commitment from the contractors as regular meetings were being held to discuss performance and change in SLA.
- Implementation of Site Emergency plans
- New Safety Supplies appointed – Reduction in Cost
- Initiated Site Surveys to be conducted
- Improved overall Site Moral, performance from workers _
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Name of Company: Unicornshipping, a division of Grindrod Pty, Ltd Position Held: Assist SHEQ Manager (April 2011 – August 2012) Responsibilities:
Involved with compiling and updating the management systems. Monitor and analyse the results of Oil Company vetting Inspections. Ensure that Company policies, procedures and work practices meet Customers' agreed requirements and expectations.
Prepare SHEQ reports for management review.
Maintenance and Management of Unicorn's International Safety Management (ISM) and ISO 9001:2008 systems.
Disseminate Safety information to vessels, maintain and control Company Safety documentation onboard and ashore to ensure continuous improvement to policies and procedures within the company.
Conducting internal ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISM audits both in the office and onboard ships. Monitoring environmental emissions from the fleet of ships and the shore based activities. Compiling Safety Reports.
Monitor and analyse the results of Oil Company vetting inspections
• Monitoring and Managing the “Close Out” status of all action items arising from vetting inspections, safety management meetings, accident/incident reports, near misses, environmental reports and non-conformance reports and maintaining statistics.
• Liaising closely with ship’s captains to ensure that the vessels details are kept up to date.
• Liaising and developing good working relationships with the Oil Major’s such as TOTAL, SHELL, ENGEN.
• Visiting and doing Audit onboard ships (2011 trip, Dbn – Walvis Bay – Cape Town)
• Maintaining Bassnet System (SAFIR)
Manager: Rennie Govender – Fleet Manager - 083-***-**** Captain Tim Kelly - DPA/ CSO MANAGER - 083-***-**** Reason for Leaving: Would have had to go to sea for 2 years for progression PREVIOUS
EMPLOYMENT – Contract Position
Name of Company: ACSA (Airports Company South Africa- La Mercy) Position Held: Senior SHEQ Officer (May 2010 – October 2010) Responsibilities:
• Making sure all stakeholders at the airport are complying with SHEQ legislation.
• Ensuring that contractors have proper risk assessments and Safe Working Procedures when starting with any type of work.
• Issuing of warnings to anyone being negligent at the airport.
• Monitoring waste disposal and oil spillages on apron
• Identifying risks and placing immediate control measures within the airside and landside of the airport.
• Compiling Incident reports and liaising with management.
• Making sure equipment used in any part of the airport is working accordingly and safety and legislation compliant
• Conducting Safety Awareness.
Manager: Nicola Smith (HOD Safety) 063-***-****
Availability: Immediate
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Name of Company: BHP Billiton
Position Held: Senior SHEQ Specialist
Experience also in HR
Responsibilities:
• Handling, Controlling, and Updating all the SHERQ Policies and Procedures for our Portside, Hillside and Bayside facilities and sites.
• With over 2000 contractors on site. Adherence to contractor procedures needed to be continuously maintained. Zero Tolerance
• Involved in becoming aligned with the Road Traffic Management System and getting accredited (RTMS)
• Take the necessary steps to identify and measure the potential hazards or risks in the working environment from health, safety and environmental aspects.
• Involved in the Audit for obtaining the SABS ISO 9001 accreditation.
• Involved in the obtaining SABS OHSAS 18001 accreditation.
• Correlate electronic SHEQ information and make it available to necessary management
• Development of QA and procedures and reviewing of policy and keeping it aligned with company structure
• Tracking and Monitoring process statistics, reporting feedback to management and compiling corrective measures at the company
• Controlled SHE REPS, Managed their KPA Performance on a monthly basis
• Controlled and maintained documentation for calibrations and verification of alcohol blowers and equipment
• Documenting Employees suggestions in improving and correcting working procedures
• Continuously providing Long- & Short-term continuous improvement towards any aspect of the quality system
• Update medicals and induction records, and other training records, e.g. operator licences
• Controlled and Managed all Driver / Contractor HSE issues for three departments
• Setup VIP personnel records and capturing data (training, medicals…etc)
• Conduct Health & Safety Meetings / SHE REP meetings
• Attending to customer complaints, keeping track of these complaints by means of documentation, reports and corrective action by facilitating meetings with necessary personnel and taking corrective action
• Deal with all Workman’s compensation and Letter of Good standing issues
• Conduct Toolbox Talk
• Conducting Hazchem Training – was a Hazchem coordinator
• Maintaining and Controlling all IOD claims
• In charge of Safety around the fuel depot, maintained Safety Standards
• Conducted training on chemicals and safety related issues
• Conduct Inductions on a regular basis
• Co-ordinating Health & Safety Walkabouts on site
• Renewing and Updating of appointments.
• Handling and Dealing with Incidents at our 3 sites (hillside, bayside [bhpbilliton], portside), leading right up to the investigations
• Reviewing and compiling of Risk Assessments
• Reviewing and compiling of Job Observations
• Obtain and Maintain Stats …i.e. Man-hours, CIFR + DIFR, Total man-hours without injury etc monthly for management.
• Prepare and Update Safety/SHE Orgonograms + Safe Working Procedures
• Communicating Risks and training on Safe working Procedures (SWP)
• Training and Awareness to employees on Safety
• Determining, Interviewing Suppliers and their quality of products being purchased. Managing Safety Budget
• Ordering and maintaining records of necessary Safety Equipment
• Training and Awareness to employees on Safety
- Controlling and handling of Timesheets for employees at the bayside, hillside and portside Offices. Solving and controlling all contractor queries.
- Maintaining and safe keeping of employees record/ training certificates
- Capturing of hours on a weekly basis of permanent / contractor employees
- Sitting in Disciplinary / Grievance hearings (Internal)
- Conducted training on HR and safety related issues
- Assisting in handling IR Issues (when necessary)
- Conduct Inductions on a regular basis
- Apart of the Skills Development Committee, Compiled Skills Training Matrix
- Liaise with employees with regards to HR matter on a daily basis
- Work on the VIP training system
- Deal with counseling and employee welfare
- Work on SAP
- Identifying HR issues and bringing it to the managers attention Duration of Employment: November 2005 – May 2010
Reason for leaving: Relocate back to Durban
Operations Manager: Mr Johan Meyer - 082-***-****