Steve Paul Gulyas
P.O. Box ***** Southland Crossing RPO, S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T2J-7A6, Canada
Mob: +1-403-***-**** Email: adpk7o@r.postjobfree.com / adpk7o@r.postjobfree.com CSO Construction Safety Officer /CSS Certified Safety Specialist/ OH&S Certified/OSSA Instructor Certified/OSHA Certified/Incident Command Certified 16 years Certification as a Construction Safety Officer (CSO) ~ Certified Trade background – Boilermaker/ “B” Welder Local 146
Offering over 35 years of dynamic experience in the Heavy Industrial Sector/Civil /Mining/Oil & Gas & Residential, health and safety programs creation and management for Industry standards. Extensively managed and compiled risk assessments, method statements and procedures related to safety management at all levels. Adapt at defining work processes/procedures and maintaining a safe working environment, with proven ability to identify and resolve field onsite problems. B Pressure Red Seal Journeyman Welder with International experience as a Welder, certification in both Canada and the United States.
Major Skills:
Managerial Skills:
Employee Safety Committees & Programs Health & Safety Policies/ Programs Third Party Inspections
Advisement of Employees/ Management Emergency Response Management Training & Development
Inspect Premises/ Fire-Fighting Equipment Safety & Security Management Materials Resource Planning
Personnel Management
Functional Skills:
Evaluate Work Procedures Safety Standards & Regulations Regulatory Compliance
Instruct Safety Courses Accident Investigations Safety Audits
Risk Assessments Injury/Incident Prevention Activities Hazard Identification
Loss Prevention Liaison & Networking Client Relationship
Documentation/ Record Keeping Environmental Protection Employee Safety Measures
Current Laws & Legislation Awareness Preventive Maintenance Evaluation/ Recommendation Major Accomplishments
Managed projects as follows –
− Refinery Turnarounds & Shutdowns in both Canada and the United States.
− Pulp and Sawmill Maintenance Turnarounds/Powerhouse Shutdowns.
− New Industrial /Mining & civil / Commercial/ Oil & Gas and Residential construction.
− Under contract with Federal Government of Canada with various shop and fabrication projects in Calgary.
Handled all department issues, ensured that policies and procedures are employee-supportive and their smooth operations.
Served as a key decision maker in selecting the latest and required systems and tools.
Analysed and approved the work plan developed by the supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational units.
Managed responsibility for the recruitment of high calibre professionals and ensured they are fully trained and qualified.
Built long-term client relationships to efficiently and effectively meet business objectives.
Monitor SCBA & SABA with inspection in confined space activities. Monitor compliance in civil excavation & trenching activity for pipeline work. Career Snapshots
PCL Industrial-Inter Pipeline Fort Saskachewan Mar 2021- June 2021 Aluma Safway—2020 Husky Upgrader
Lloydminister Saskachewan (Shut down) Sept 2020–Oct 2020 RHI Magnaseta---2019 Imperial Oil Nanticoke (Temp Shutdown ) Sept. 2019-Nov 2019
Conducting orientations/ training to ensure all employees are competently trained for assigned tasks and arranging pre-employment requirements.
Communicate H&S material and topics as required
Participating in meetings in which HSE related topics are discussed;
Monitor compliance
Management meetings. Making improvement suggestions Husky Energy Sunrise—2019 Shut down (Temporary position) April 2019-June 2019
Engage with functional areas/on-site support personnel to promote Health & Safety initiatives and drive safety culture
Provide deep subject matter expertise in areas of H&S, such as; lifting/rigging, ground disturbance, energy isolation, working at heights, permit to work, exposure control and/or confined space
Monitor site conditions and performance, identifying opportunities to improve work site processes, practices and procedures, monitoring changes in health and safety industry best practices and regulatory requirements, and providing input into the development of work plans, standards, procedures, and work practices
Support key stakeholders with onboarding and training of new workers and employees and assurance HSE requirements are delivered by contractors
Actively lead and or participate in risk assessments with key stakeholders
Lead incident investigation teams and investigation processes
Develop and communicate H&S material and topics as required
Attend Area Safety meetings and actively advise and lead workers on various H&S topics including work planning processes
Monitor HSE performance across the business areas, analyze trends, and support business management in the development of corrective action plans to improve performance to meet and exceed goals
Assist with local support of project sites as required developing and promoting H&S initiatives and culture for construction, facilities and drilling/completion projects
Available on call as needed to support emergency response, incident investigations, incident management and ongoing operations
Coordinate H&S activities in support of projects for key stakeholders including but not limited to turnarounds, shutdowns, drilling, completions, construction
Suncor @ Fort Hills (New Construction) May 2015-April 2018 17 Billion Dollar Project
Lead, guide and operationalize the development and implementation of the site’s safety, environment
& community relations and security culture, strategy systems, and policies.
Liaise with all required regulatory agencies to stay apprised of regulatory laws. Ensures that all Suncor operational activities are in accordance with the safety, health and (environmental standards) and regulations set forth by the Company and federal, provincial and local regulatory agencies.
Ensure that incident and near-miss investigations are conducted on a timely basis, and that effective assessment and analysis, identification of corrective action, and desired follow-up are achieved.
Provide support and expertise in identifying site risks and hazards and provide recommendations on appropriate actions to mitigate risks. Personally lead/conduct investigations of major incidents, making recommendations for corrective action and following up to ensure that proactive steps are implemented. Work with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with incident reporting and develop and monitor behavior-based safety process and systems.
Develop and maintain relevant external partnerships related to workplace health and safety, environment and community to share best practices information.
Oversee internal audits and inspections of operations, ensuring strict compliance with company and regulatory requirements, provide recommendations and mitigate gaps in compliance, and follow up to make sure that non-compliance issues are corrected in timely fashion.
Responsibilities include reviewing contractors training policy & Procedures of safety employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Develop and implement a community relations strategy that develops relationships with local First Nations communities.
Liaise and coordinate best practices with other on-site contractors for the project SK Engineering @ Fort Hills Sept 2014-Dec 2014
17 Billion Dollar Project
Mock drills with Incident Command Scenarios
monitoring compliance to applicable HSE regulations, codes and standards;
keeping current on HSE developments and trends (e.g., regulatory changes, prosecution outcomes, training resources and techniques, HSE programming ideas and resources, new developments in personal protective equipment and clothing, etc.);
participating in the development of risk assessments, including review and maintenance of records;
providing reference materials, technical advice, training and support to management and employees as required;
monitoring training competencies and qualifications;
assisting in the identification and interpretation of applicable HSE regulations, codes and standards;
assisting management with ongoing workplace and program monitoring;
taking action to stop work where an imminent threat to employee safety and/or health is observed;
conducting routine inspections and audits of work activities to ensure overall compliance with the HSE management system (policies, standards, safe work practices and safe work procedures) and issue formal reports;
working with the management team in a coaching and guiding role to increase field level safety knowledge and presence.
ensuring Contractors attend all HSE related training and have competent resources;
conducting incident investigation / root cause analysis and follow-up on corrective actions;
maintaining all applicable HSE program records;
participating in meetings in which HSE related topics are discussed;
supporting the implementation of the Positive Safety Incentive Program. PipeWorx @ Bruderheim pipeline project for Canexus June 2014-Sept 2014 Estimated 26 Million Dollar Project
Actively participating and engaging others in a culture of safety Implementing and monitoring adherence to HSE program and assisting in the revision and updates of policies, procedures and practices Inspecting earthworks and support operations to ensure compliance with HSE and Clients HSE programs.
Ensuring sites and equipment satisfy Occupational HSE standards for compliance, audits and protocols.
Undertaking risk assessments, including but not limited to the development of safe work plans, and following up with mitigation.
Conducting orientations/ training to ensure all employees are competently trained for assigned tasks and arranging pre-employment requirements.
Collaborating with Supervision to host daily toolbox meetings and other safety meetings.
Investigating, tracking and reporting all near misses, accidents/ incidents, injuries and/ o r unsafe acts or conditions as required.
Communicating information clearly and effectively to all co-workers, foreman and Superintendents.
Listening and carrying out instructions diligently, and speaking up when instructions are unclear, not understood or the hazards are not identified or mitigated.
Working cooperatively with client and client representatives, this includes but is not limited to preparing reports and participating in weekly progress meetings.
Willingness to travel between jobsites and work overtime when required. JV Driver @ Imperial Oil Nabiye Project Cold Lake (New Construction) July 2013-Jan 2014 Estimated 2-Billion-dollar project
Night shift lead advisor
Daily head count; inspections & audits
Reporting to upper management with worker activity
Problem solving with work activity or obstructions
Incident investigations
Mock drills with Incident Command scenarios
URS Flint @ Conoco Philips Surmont 2 Project (New Construction) Nov 2012-Jan 2013 Estimated 1.5 Billion Dollar Project
Daily bump testing/documentation & air sampling of trench activities
Completing incident investigations
Conduct Daily New Hire Orientations
Teach spotter training
Reporting to upper management.
Mentoring workers and review FLHA’s
80% field presence.
Reporting to OHS of any noncompliance.
Suncor Energy @ Base Plant (Expansion Project) Aug 2011- Mar 2012
Coach and support management, line management and contract personnel in fulfilling their safety leadership expectations
Establish and maintain effective relationships with field personnel through pro-active involvement in field activities and a regular presence in the field
Conduct, participate in and review safety inspections and observations; quality reviews, trend and analyze data, and assist in the completion of corrective actions as required
Conduct and participate in safety program assessments, relaying concerns and issues appropriate parties
Support, monitor and review implementation of the hazard assessment program to ensure its effectiveness
Oversee or support that the industrial hygiene and process safety management functions are in place to eliminate the risk to the operation
Assume the role of safety officer or a safety support role within the Incident Command System during emergencies and emergency response exercises
Work closely with Safety Analyst to collect data, identify safety trends and report recommendations to Management
Cameron Construction @ Kearl Lake (Temporary position) Dec 2010 -- Dec 2010 Estimated 28 Billion Dollar Project
Lead HSE Advisor
Compose daily tool box talks
Weekly safety meetings
Daily report to client & upper management of daily activities
Monitor worker activity & coach workers in proper work procedures Kellogg Brown & Root (Suncor Base Plant Shut Down) Apr 2010 – Oct. 2010
Lead HSE Advisor
Orientation Training of New Hires
Compose daily & weekly tool Box talks & Safety Meetings
Rewrite safe work procedures. Authorize Variance work activity
Write daily work permits
Incident investigations
Organise confined space activities inside Hydrogen Furnace
Work with Suncor Fire Hall staff with confined space activity SCBA & SABA where required.
Monitor worker compliance & activity
Review FLHA’s & mentor & coach
Working with upper management & operations to resolve & mitigate hazards Edmonton Exchanger @ Lloydminster (Shutdown & Expansion) Mar 2009 – May 2009
New Hire Orientation
Compose daily toolbox Talks & review FLHA documentation
Working with Management & client with Permits
Monitor Confined Space activity
mask & Full-face mask fit testing.
Record keeping & documentation of craft safety certifications & tickets
Reporting to client & upper management
Incident investigations
Lockerbie & Hole (Fort Hills, Water Intake Project), Ft. McMurray Alta May 2008 –Dec 2008 Estimated 25 million Dollar Project
Nightly head count of all contractors on site
Attend contractor toolbox talks & inspections
Oversee civil work activity for site project with environmental compliance
75% field presence.
Assist in contractor permitting
Reporting to upper management and to client
Mitigate & identify hazardous.
Jacobs @ Syncrude, (Maintenance take over from Reppsco) Feb 2008 – May 2008
Assist with Permitting for night shift activity
Attend daily toolbox meetings & weekly safety meetings
Assist with rewriting safe work procedures because of contractor take over
Nightly audits and inspections
Incident investigations
New Hire orientation & documentation
Jacobs @ Suncor Major Projects, Ft. McMurray Alta Feb 2007 – Jul 2007
3M Fit Testing
Orientation for New Hires
80% Field activity
Monitor worker compliance
Review FLHA’s & permits
Report daily activity to upper management
Assist operation personnel with confined space work activity Edmonton Exchanger @ Syncrude, (shut down activity) Jan 2007 – Feb 2007
Field advisor
Review FLHA’s & Permits
Monitor compliance
Monad Industrial Contractors (PCL Company) MacKay River Sep 2006 – Nov 2006 SAGD well Pad Project
Temporary fill in position 90% field presence
Edmonton Exchanger, Albian Sands, Ft. McMurray Alberta May 2006 – Jun 2006 Phoenix Industrial Maintenance Ltd, Grand Prairie Alberta Apr 2006 – May 2006 Edmonton Exchanger, Syncrude UE-1 project Plant 18-1 Jan 2005 – Apr 2006 Estimated 8.4-Billion-dollar Project
Lead HSE advisor night shift
Compose daily toolbox talks & safety meeting material
Conduct daily toolbox talks & stretching activity
Monitor worker compliance
Prep workers for confined space work in Reactors
Work with upper management & Incident investigations
Daily contractor meetings
Field presence
Review worker documentation; FLHA’s; Permits
Phoenix Industrial Maintenance Ltd. Weldwood Pulp Mill Hinton Alberta Apr 2004 – May 2004 Canspec Group, Syncrude--UE-l-Project Jan 2005 – Mar 2005 Estimated 8.4-Billion-dollar Project
Prepare daily tool box talks
Prepare permits for daily x-Ray activity
Scope out work area for hazard awareness for following day x-ray shots
Work with Client & contractors to coordinate X-Ray activity in confined space and piping.
Coordinate with operations to shut down fire eyes during x-rays
Coordinate contractor assistance with barrier watch during x-rays Edmonton Exchanger, Syncrude--UE-l-Project. Jul 2004 – Dec 2004 Estimated 8.4-Billion-dollar Project
Night shift lead advisor
Compose daily toolbox talks & safety meeting material
Conduct daily toolbox talks & stretching activity
Prepare work activity inside Reactor Project. SCBA & SABA with gas testing
Work with upper management & Incident investigations
Daily contractor meetings
Field presence
Review worker documentation; FLHA’s; Permits
Coach and Mentor workers
Revise safe work procedures & permits when needed Educational Qualifications
“B” Pressure Welder 1st Class Feb 1982 – Feb 1985
SAIT, Calgary Alberta
Grade 12 Sep 1975 – Jun 1978
St Mary's High School, Calgary, AB
NEBOSH-General Certification --Currently studying. CRSP designation-currently studying towards
OSSA Certified Instructor in Fall Protection & Confined Space Jan. 2014 OSHA Certified in Manager/Supervisor/Professional---OSHA Academy Oct 2014-Dec2014 Certification
Worker Health & Safety 5Steps - Ontario Sept 2019
Worker Health & Safety 4 Steps - Ontario Sept 2019 Working at Heights --Ontario Sept. 2019
Elevated Work Platform Apr 2017
Confined Space Entry May 2017
Fall Protection certified Feb 2017
Confined Space monitor May 2017
CSTS Jan 2007
OSSA Safe Work Permits Mar 2017
3M Respiratory Protection & Fit Testing instructor Mar 2018 Red Seal Journeyman Certification, SAIT, Calgary, AB Feb 1985 NCSO- Construction Safety Officer, Alberta Construction Safety Association Canada Oct 2003 Leadership for Safety Excellence Alberta Construction Safety Association Canada Mar 2003 B Pressure Welder Certification-Carbon, Stainless Steel and Heavy Wall Dec 1997 OHS Certification University of New Brunswick Aug 2013 Government Incident Command ICS-1-100;
Exercise Design 100;
Emergency Social Services (ESS)
& Laboratory Bio Safety – Bio Security Government of Canada Agency Nov 2013 OSSA Instructor thru CICT in Fall Protection & Confined Space Jan 2014 OSHA Certified Professional Certificate Program Dec 2014 Professional Affiliations
Member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers- CSSE World Safety organization