Wind Farm Hse Officer
Resume:
David Hollows
adpoe1@r.postjobfree.com +** (0-796*-***-***
Address: * ******** *****
Woodstone Village,
Co. Durham, UK
Nationality: British Citizen
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dhollows1
PROFILE
A personable and dependable Offshore worker with proven expertise in safety and training onboard offshore oil, gas and windfarm rigs and platforms. Considered a dynamic leader who can work autonomously or as part of a team, with a flair for developing personnel, achieving major results by mentoring management teams and crews accustomed to performing tasks in an unsupervised manner and motivated by challenging roles, gaining great satisfaction and self-fulfilment from achieving both practical and personal goals. I am regarded as a solid leader who works well under pressure and within time driven constraints without compromising on quality output who manages work groups by inspiring and advising and training team members, facilitating goal accomplishment, effective time management and ability to prioritise projects and evaluating performance of self and others to ensure quality outcomes and success. KEY PERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
• A loyal, hardworking and conscientious individual, able to adapt to new situations quickly and enjoys supporting and helping others when they need a hand.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a positive attitude and level-headed approach to any task I undertake, enjoy variety and diversity and take pride in my work.
• An articulate and confident communicator with sound listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly and concisely to others. Able to accept feedback positively and contribute suggestions to improve work situations or solve problems.
• Expertly skilled in Project management and Permits/Risk Assessments, communicating and delegating effectively to aid timely, quality completion of Offshore projects.
• Practically minded, experienced at multi-tasking and working in busy environments and always prioritise and plan tasks to ensure that deadlines and targets are met.
• Leading motivated, dependable teams of up to 30 in Emergency response settings
• Solid project control through proactive and assertive progress review of individual project components, appropriate use of contingencies and task delegation maximizing use of resources.
• Working flexibly to accommodate the changing needs of the business, working long hours and taking on additional responsibilities. Able and willing to mobilise and provide cover at short notice. TECHNICAL / OPERATIONAL SKILLS
• Hazard Identifications
• Safety Supervision
• Accident / Incident Investigations
• Emergency Response / Planning
• Offshore Training and Presentation
• First Aid / Rescue / Medic
• Working at Heights
• Dynamic Risk Assessments
• Toolbox Talks
• Fire Fighting
• Rescue Plan Creation
• Method Statements
• Confined Space
• Permit to Work Co-ordination
• Auditing and Compliance
• Report Writing
• Safety Inspections
• Lock Our / Tag Out (LOTO)
NOTABLE PROJECTS
• Galloper Windfarm - In charge of 30 Emergency Response Team members in Construction phase. Organising training, PPE, Accommodation, Work Routine, Shifts etc.
• Dolwin Gamma Offshore Wind Convertor Platform-Germany. Permit Coordinator on large multi-National platform. Organising permits and HSE officer working closely with commissioning team. CAREER HISTORY
DHJ Resources (Self Employed)
Rescue / Safety / Medical Professional
Duties & Responsibilities
• Provide primary Rescue, Medical and Safety services to client teams to develop and implement project-wide safety culture that emphasises leading measures and drives toward zero incidents.
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
• Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of rescue and fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
• Maintain and update emergency response plans / procedures and assist in the delivery of emergency drills.
• Manage the equipment, medication, and supplies, including maintenance, ordering, and disbursement.
• Conduct Risk Assessments, establish root causes of incidents to prevent re-occurrence, ensuring that corrective actions are adequate, ensuring that investigations and reporting are implemented according to company procedures.
• Take appropriate and robust action for any failings and non-compliance with Company Standards and expectations.
• Develop and maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.
• Work in partnership with other health professionals and within the client organisation, as applicable, to deliver a quality service and demonstrate and personal commitment.
• Responsible for the operational effectiveness of all rescue equipment (confined space included and appliances on the projects.
• Establish and deliver training needs and offer standard and behavioural based coaching and mentoring to all levels of management, contractors and employees.
• Support the development of a strong Health and Safety focused culture across the sites and promote good safety behaviours.
• Implementation and day to day operation of the project Permit to Work system for all activities.
• Facilitation of permit meetings; ensuring all permits are completed and issued with required supporting documentation; tracking of permits from creation to close out.
• Ensures that the PTW system is utilised effectively and is fully populated with all data required for safety compliance.
• Planning and organization for SIMOPS so operations do not conflict.
• Taking part in safety meetings, signing out permits and carrying out toolbox talks.
• Support the development of measurement systems to ensure that Health and Safety performance are accurately monitored.
• Management of subcontractors to ensure product is supplied to order and fulfil overall project objectives. Clients / Projects Include
• Egger UK, Fawley Refinery Southampton, Heysham Power Station Morecambe, Dungeness Power Station Kent, Kamira Chemicals Bradford, Ferrybridge Power Station, London Array Windfarm Aug 2018 July 2019, SearEnergy
Permit Co Ordinator/ HSE Officer - North Sea German Sector, Germany Duties & Responsibilities
• Developed and led the implementation of permit control procedures, identifying safe work practices and potential hazards in the work environment.
• Monitor and report on HSE performance and progress against HSE objectives to local and regional leadership teams. Routinely present findings at meetings and steering groups to increase HSE awareness and engagement to strengthen communication channels.
• Compiling, analysing, and interpreting statistical data related to incidents and environmental concerns. Ensuring maintenance of work-related incident and illness records and other records as required by law.
• Plan, generate, implement and monitor HSE plans and procedures in accordance with company and client HSE management system requirements.
• Identify and carry out various development needs through schedule analysis and provide regular consultation with Managers and staff with a focus on behavioural safety adding to an ongoing recognisably improved risk culture.
• Develop & ensure the competency of personnel in the identification and control of hazards & risks on location by actively engaging, influencing and persuade all operational and support functions to deliver an integrated, pragmatic approach to safety.
• Generate and monitor the application of HSE inspection routines and targets, monitoring reporting routines, targets and inspection activities.
• Review/audit and monitor sub-contractors’ activities, operations and HSE performance and liaise with sub- contractors regarding compliance with company HSE requirements. Reviewing/approving sub-contractors’ procedures, risk assessments prior to work activities.
• Drive and support comprehensive programmes for the continuous improvement of Safety that are KPI led, proactive, data based, and prioritised according to risk assessment and incident reduction potential.
• Take an active part in emergency situations, implement emergency scenarios to test effectiveness of emergency response services, equipment and provisions are maintained.
• Part of platform Emergency Response Team(ERT)
• Carried out thorough and detailed risk assessments ensuring the prevention and reduced risk of harm to employees health and wellbeing.
• Competent on Epic POB mustering system and Offshore Manager System.
• Fully accountable for all permits including LOTO (lock out/tag out)
• Attend SIMOPS meetings to allow safe and positive working environment Oct 2016 May 2018, James Fisher Services Marine Lowestoft, Suffolk Project Manager
Duties & Responsibilities
• Effectively managing 30 Emergency response team members on Galloper wind farm.
• Maintaining high levels of performance and quality on each task.
• Responding promptly and effectively to changing circumstances, planning for contingencies, and managing conflicting priorities in a team leadership capacity.
• Compiling risk assessments, method statements and permits.
• Planning weekly reports and DPR's procuring kits.
• Attending SIMOPS meetings to ensure safe working environment.
• Produced effective, analytical reports for senior management, communicating department's improvements and successes.
• Used expert management techniques, maintaining excellent competence and expertise in teams.
• Acted as central point of contact for all development requests.
• Communicated progress of projects throughout the project's lifecycle to all relevant parties, using the most appropriate method.
May 2016 Sep 2016, SeaREnergy Offshore Holding Gmbh.e - North Sea German Sector Rigger/Emergency Response Team
• Complying, understanding and participating in safety culture.
• Adhering to all company policies and procedures.
• Properly aligned the rigging machinery in place, levelling it accurately, and anchoring ensuring little to no movement during the move.
• Undertook extensive risk assessments prior to the start of work to protect workers from hazards and faults.
• Prepared loads for moving, including dismantling machinery and clearing workspace for a safe and protected move.
• Carried out rigorous Emergency Response Training with meticulous attention to accuracy. Jan 2016 May 2016, Maersk Training North Shields, UK Offshore Training Instructor
• Instructing delegates on Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height, Sea Survival and Confined Space Rescue.
• Supported timely delivery of Offshore Training courses, ensuring outstanding quality and standards.
• Used expert teaching techniques, maintaining excellent pass rates and feedback from delegates Feb 2013 Sep 2015, Hughes Sub Surface Engineering Liverpool Emergency Response Team Member/Leader and Maintenance Technician
• Providing Emergency Response Offshore to workers and contractors working on Gwnt-Y-Mor wind Farm in Liverpool Bay 10 miles from the North Wales coast.
• Safe extrication of casualties from hazardous situations and transferring them to land by boat or helicopter.
• Highly trained in Immediate Emergency care, Irata rope access and High Risk confined space rescue procedures.
• Acting as a maintenance team repairing fault arrest devices/refuelling/rigging etc. Oct 1990 Oct 2004, Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Firefighter/Fire Officer
• I attended a 16-week course to qualify as a Firefighter and then 2 years' probation.
• Attending RTA's and any type of fire, administering first aid, maintaining and testing breathing apparatus, hydraulic equipment and machinery/portable extinguishers.
• Visiting premises including schools, industry and general public buildings advising on fire safety.
• Checking and testing fire hydrants for efficient use.
• After 8 years I was promoted to Leading Firefighter and after another 2 years Sub-Officer and gained the relevant skills of supervisory management.
EDUCATION, COURSES & TRAINING COMPLETE
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• BTEC level 2 Diploma in Business management
• 8 GCSEs
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
• Football, Golf, Cycling, Property Investment
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