CURRICULUM VITAE – GRAEME RAMM

Job Status: Health Safety and Environmental Manager / Advisor

Telephone: Mobile +44 (0-794*-***-***

E-Mail Address adxb89@r.postjobfree.com

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Covid 19 Vaccination Astra Zenica, two doses completed (21/03/21) Booster administered

21/10/21

Professional Summary:

An experienced reliable degree qualified HSE Manager / Advisor with a track record of managing HSE considerations for large UK / international engineering / exploration and construction projects demonstrating adaptability in all working situations. I am a highly motivated and trustworthy individual with areas of expertise including developing location specific HSE documentation; conducting effective accident / incident investigations and compiling appropriate reports with recommendations; identifying HSE hazards / risks and recommending measures for improvement; and the ability to develop robust HSE plans for multi-site organisations ensuring consistent delivery of HSE KPI reports to both site and corporate level with core skills including –

UK & OSHAS Safety Management Legislation.

Experienced in preparation, development & implementation of HSE Management Systems & procedures in line with ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001.

Auditing and Inspection both internally and 3rd Party.

Risk identification and assessment.

Developed knowledge of construction / engineering / exploration project disciplines.

Accident / Incident Investigation.

Preparing Reports including Statistical Data.

Managing Contractors

UK / International experience in managing multi-site, multi cultural multi-operational projects.

Waste / Chemical Management Procedures.

Assisting / advising project management teams in meeting continuous improvement HSE goals.

Experienced in PTW / SIMOPS Procedures.

Drilling, Workover, Completions and Wells Services

CAREER HISTORY

Dec 2021- Present Date Health and Safety Manager

Tyne Coast College

Ensuring that the environment at all Tyne Coast College (TCC) and Tyne Coast Academy Trust (TCAT) sites is safe and healthy, through the development, implementation and monitoring of health and safety policies, plans and practices.

Providing independent professional advice and technical information where appropriate to senior managers and all line managers to enable the college to discharge its statutory, common and moral obligations, keeping staff and managers abreast of changes in Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation and Codes of Practice.

Maintaining an accident database and ensure all accidents, near misses and incidents are investigated and actions as a result, are completed and the accident record closed.

Supporting all departments in the preparation of risk assessments. Monitor the availability and appropriateness of risk assessments and, where necessary, safe working practices by carrying out workplace safety audits covering each building annually.

Co-ordinate and, where necessary, carry out safety checks on work placement locations.

March 2020 – Dec 2021 Estates Workforce & HSE Supervisor

NTW Solutions (Part of the National Health Service)

Contracted to oversee HSE activities during the fitting out and construction of a 460 bed Nightingale Field Hospital (Covid 19) in North-East England. Then re-deployed to various locations supervising a multi-disciplinary team undertaking Planned Preventative and Reactive maintenance tasks to mechanical, electrical plant, equipment and services.

Monitoring activities taking place onsite included electrical / mechanical, scaffolding, transportation, working at heights etc.

Daily TBT’s, pre job safety meetings / method statements / risk assessments conducted and reviewed in line with Covid requirements.

Ensuring HSE / Covid 19 procedures and protocols in place and adhered to.

SIMOPS activities managed.

PTW system monitored and audited.

Updating and reviewing HSE documentation i.e. Risk Assessment’s, PTW System, COSHH etc,

Managing on-site contractor‘s activities including mechanical, electrical, civils etc.

January 2019 – March 2020 Career Break

From January 2019 I have been helping my Son set up a property development business with a view to returning to HSE work once the markets open up and opportunities become available.

April 2018 – November 2018 Consultant QHSE Manager

PST Technology (UK)

Advising on engineering / manufacturing Operations and HSE activities including chemical management / usage, fabrication, transportation, coordination of workplace resources including workplace activities etc.

Promoting a mature, interdependent HSE culture that delivers positive commitment to, and engaged of all employees in continuous performance improvement.

Liaising with Governmental Departments, HSE, and Environmental Agency etc.

Advising on a range of specialist areas of Health Safety & Environmental: e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases etc.

Organisation of audits, technical condition surveys for buildings, LEV systems, structures, equipment, and machines to be in line with legal requirements.

Advising Senior Management on the implications of current and emerging health, safety and welfare legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating action plans to ensure compliance across the organisation

Supporting section heads to maintain safe systems, providing specialist advice, coaching and practical support including mandatory preliminary and periodic medical examinations.

Developing and maintaining Risk Assessments & Hazard Summaries

Provide advice and guidance on all HSEQ matters across the business including budget plans.

Overall responsibility for both investigating and recording all accidents / incidents

Carrying out regular site observations audits with other departments.

January 2016 – February 2018 Senior Field HSE Construction Engineer

BP/Statoil (Algeria)

Managing HSE activities across 3 production sites in Algeria (KBA, REG, TEG). Covering engineering, electrical, construction, drilling and civil activities (Green Field).

Main duties include but not limited to managing a team of local HSE Advisors involving development of training programs also including controlling the documentation for training programs and maintaining all training records.

Advising supervisory personnel on all matters related to safety and industrial hygiene.

Development and implementation of Safety Rules and Procedures by Company and Contractor employees on site.

Development of project specific KPI reports, including accident incident reporting and investigation.

Interface with site and project team along with contractors and subcontractors during design reviews, SIMOPs planning, operability readiness reviews and risk assessments to ensure that HSE aspects of the process safety align with the Project HSE philosophy.

Provide HSE guidance for contractor evaluations / audits and contract execution of work scope.

Identify key Lessons Learned from past projects and share them within the Project, demonstrating leadership and commitment to continuous improvement of safety performance, including the use of safety culture initiatives.

Identifying gaps and needs for interface with other partner groups as required on HSE issues (government affairs, public relations, sustainable development, upstream / downstream HSE and corporate HSE) Supporting / developing emergency preparedness plan’s including implementation with appropriate stakeholders

September 2014 – December 2015 QHSE Superintendent

Oryx Petroleum (Kurdistan)

Employed in the above position during full Green field development projects at the Hawler production facilities at Demir Dagh with initial gross (100%) oil production capacity of 40,000 bbl/d. This consisted of onshore drilling (H2s Fields), civil construction / mechanical, electrical activities during construction and operation of production plant and camp facilities.

Supervising a team of Field / Office HSE Advisors during above activities. Time spilt 70/30% between field and office.

Other duties include but not limited to development and implementation of HSE Management System.

Assisting Field Management and Erbil Management in the development of risk based HSE plans for field with accompanying budgets.

Inputs to the definition of annual HSE KPIs and provision to Senior Management of on-going evidence of compliance.

Development and implementation of crisis management response abilities / plans to ensure readiness through regular drills and lessons learned.

Development and implementation of PTW system including appropriate safeguards and documentation required during construction / commissioning and operational phases (Safe Systems of Work etc.)

Guarantee all personnel have received appropriate HSE training for their appointed tasks with training programs and coaching for local crews in place.

Reviewing contractor pre-tender documentation bids.

Ensuring completion of all required reports in a timely manner i.e. weekly/monthly HSE reports, incident reports etc.

Guaranteeing incidents are reported and corrective actions closed out in a timely manner.

Liaising closely local governmental departments.

Project value +/- $600.

October 2013 – August 2014 Senior HSE Advisor, Various drilling / Civil Projects)

Talisman Energy (Kurdistan)

Assisting Drilling / Country Manager during various Drilling, Completions and Civil Works with H2S present, to ensure that no harm comes to people and the impact to the environment is minimized at all field locations.

Working from main Offices in Erbil (Kurdistan) with frequent field visits (50% office 50% field).

Managing a team of Civil / Drilling HSE Advisors.

Monitoring site(s) compliance on HSE protocols for HSE procedures adherence by all personnel.

Ensuring Risk Assessments are developed conducted and reviewed.

Emergency Response Procedures suitable and sufficient.

Relevant HSE documentation and contractor pre-tender selection processes conducted.

Advising Drilling and Completions Operations on safety, health, and environmental related issues.

PTW reviews / audits conducted. Knowledgeable in Drilling Operation activities.

Drilling Emergencies, and rig site-specific safety plans developed and reviewed.

Readiness reviews, Bridging documentation and Gap Analysis carried out.

Incident investigation and follow-up (Assisting with TapRoot investigations).

Audits and inspections are in place and exercised also including GAP Analysis and Contractor pre-selection processes.

Organisation of Environmental, Social Impact Assessments.

Development of various weekly / monthly KPI HSE reports.

June 2007 – Sept. 2013 Senior Field HSE Advisor / Coordinator (Various drilling / completion activities)

British Gas / Rashpetco J.V. (Egypt)

Employed as Senior HSE Advisor / Coordinator and coaching during various drilling / workover / completion activities (West Delta Deep Nile (Deep-water Project)) and construction programmes in Egypt (Working a 28x28 rotation), working locations included office, offshore / onshore, port, construction locations and supply vessels.

Duties include – Co-ordination and coaching of both Local and Expat Safety Advisors / workers activities.

Assisting in the updating and implementation of various company procedures related to safety, hygiene and environmental / chemical protection.

Development of location specific HSE documentation, ensuring that regular inspections of all work sites are conducted including PTW/ SIMOPS and deficiencies are reported to relevant supervisors, advising effective safety control and efficient operation of the MODU, vessels and port operations.

Ensure correct plans and procedures are in place prior to and during work-over and completion operations. Including the safe use and disposal of numerous drilling chemicals.

Reviewing the HSE input to Well Delivery process from planning to execution phase such as interface documents and ER documents, experience of and continually review Wells HSE Management System to ensure they comply with regulatory and corporate standards.

Monitoring all subcontractors on locations including ROV operations, Well Testing and Workovers.

Supported the development, maintenance and implementation of risk controls related to Well Engineering Operational Safety.

Certifying the correct procedures is in place for all cargo handling and dangerous goods and is being followed and implemented.

Ensure documentation and submission of all HSE related reports to the company management are completed in a timely manner.

Review and investigate any accident, incident / non-conformance reports to determine risk exposure.

Main challenges encountered being working with a multi-cultural workforce across a number of locations, though presently running at over five years LTI free. Project value (Per Year) - US $750m, project workforce - 800 personnel.

June 2005 – June 2007 Site Lead HES Adviser / Eng. (Gas plant construction)

Chevron Nigeria Ltd.

Initially Houston based during FEED stage to review contractor HSE procedures and documentation also the development of project specific HSE plans, procedures and documentation for the Escravos Gas Project then relocation to Nigeria (Working a 28x28 rotation), The EGP3 gas plant project consists of a two train green field facility which will enable up to 680 million scfd gas processing capacity. Including civil, engineering works with in excess of 1200 personnel on sites in Escravos and Warri.

Investigate all industrial and non-industrial incidents and accidents involving personnel, plant and equipment including dangerous occurrences.

Coordinate and participate in identifying and evaluating HSE hazards/risks and recommend measures to reduce them.

Other duties included coaching and mentoring contractor (HHI) at both sites, observing, monitoring on site activities including PTW / SIMOPS, ensure that all personnel are properly trained and competent for the tasks they are assigned to perform including IIF (Incident & Injury Free) behavioural based safety training.

Supported Engineering team and gave HSE advice during project construction, commissioning, and start-up phases through to production operations.

Review the safety, health and environment systems of the contractor and subcontractors to verify that they meet or exceed safety and training requirements.

Monitor adherence to site HES regulations, serving as joint project team coordinator working with contractor on safety matters related to design and construction and engineering of the workplace and implementation of Permit to Work systems.

Implementation of Behavioural Based safety programmes, JSA and TBT’s.

Monitor and report on KPI’s and other leading / trailing indicators and propose corrective action where necessary.

Training of local Safety Officers.

Development of weekly / monthly HES reports to Senior Management etc.

Main challenges encountered being working with a multi-cultural workforce across a number of locations. Main achievements being working with the culturally diverse personnel to achieve a uniform safe working environment across all sites. Project value - US $1.2 Billion, project workforce - 2000 personnel across a number of sites.

December 2003 - June 2005 EPC Client’s HSE Site Manager (Topside Construction)

Technip (France)

Employed as HSE Site Manager (EPC Client), overseeing all safety aspects of the construction of an accommodation Module being constructed in various parts of the UK / Europe for Exxon Mobile (East Area Project, Nigeria) with approximately 8-900 personnel on all sites.

Duties include but not limited to the following: - Implementation and development of project specific HSE documentation, plans and procedures.

Identification and assessment of the HSE risks and impacts associated with construction.

Monitoring and Auditing Contractors / Sub Contractors Safety Management Systems, weekly / monthly HSE statistics & reports,

Review onsite safety performances, observe simops, lifting operations (Working at Height), JSA’s,

Implementation of HSE improvement plans.

Monitor road transportation of modules,

Pre-Commissioning / Commissioning activities.

Provide recruitment, administration, and functional guidance of safety inspectors and safety advisors.etc.

Working to UK legislation (CDM, COSHH, etc.) & OSHA guidelines.

Main achievements being the project being completed free of any major safety incidents across all sites, main challenges being in managing a number of sites at geographically different locations. Project value - US $300m, project workforce - 400 personnel across a number of sites.

June 2003 – December 2003 Safety Engineer / Site HSE Manager

Client (Civil /Construction Project)

Agip Gas BV (Libyan Branch)

Employed as a Safety Engineer/Site Safety Manager on the Western Libyan Gas Project. This Project consists of an Oil & Gas gathering plant (green field desert location), pipelines to a costal treatment plant and Offshore Installation with Sub sea lines leading back to the costal plant with approximately 7500 multi cultural contractors on site. Tripoli and site based.

Development of project related HSE procedures and documentation.

Other activities include but not limited to the following - monitoring & auditing on site activities from all contractors giving advice / training on any discrepancies, composing / updating and implementing company policy / and auditing of PTW system etc.

Project value - US $1.5Billion, project workforce - 7,500 personnel.

January 2001 – June 2003 Safety Adviser (Oil & Gas Exploration)

Stena Drilling Ltd. (Aberdeen)

Working on a Deep Water Offshore Drilling Rig.

Duties include Permit to Work Training, all aspects of Health and Safety Training, all aspects of Safety Auditing, Site Inspections: COSHH/Risk Assessments: monitoring all Service Personnel etc.

Working to / implementation of Safety Management Systems.

Implementing STOP program.

Maintaining adequate stocks of Health, Safety and Environment equipment.

Gas testing and vessel entry procedures.

Riser less drilling procedures implemented including H2S and shallow gas awareness, including PM’s on fire detection systems and fire fighting systems.

Monitoring and Auditing Environmental and Waste management systems as per ISO 14001.

Training of trainee Safety Advisors.

July 2000 – January 2001 Safety Adviser (Offshore Construction/Shutdown)

Atlantic Resources (Aberdeen)

Contracted to BHP Petroleum, working on the Douglas Offshore Platform.

Duties include the safety supervision of general construction, Hook-up and offshore platform shutdown operations, also attending safety meetings.

Development and review of Risk Assessments.

Monitoring permit to work procedures are adhered to, implementing fire watching, H2S courses, induction training, monitoring ISO 14001 procedures, updating personnel safety records, also Du-Pont safety training observation programme – training for supervision.

Monitoring nitrogen leak testing and various contractors on site safety performances.

March 2000 – June 2000 Health & Safety Adviser (Ship Repair/Building)

Lloyd Werft (Grand Bahamas)

Employed by the above company, which is a ship repair company based in the Bahamas. I was contracted to work for them in Bremerhaven (Germany), in a ship repair facility. Lloyd Werft had a number of various trade trainees working in the German yard to gain experience. Due to the difficulties of language barriers with the on-site team it was my job to liaise with the Germans and Bahamians to ensure all safety procedures were adhered to.

May 1996 – March 2000 HSE Adviser (Civil / Construction Project)

Various Contracts in the UK & Egypt Continental Contracting Ltd

Working for the above Company in various locations in the UK & Egypt (remote desert location).

Duties included Management and implementation of Safety Systems.

Safety Training and Supervision of a Multi-national Workforce; also job safety analysis: risk identification, assessment and control: accident investigating: monitoring Permit to Work Systems and Hazard Control Systems, Site inspections, pre –commissioning / commissioning activities.

May 1994 – May 1996 Fire-fighter

Tyne & Wear Metropolitan Fire Brigade

Fully trained in all aspects of Fire fighting, fire prevention, fire risk assessments chemical

spillage and containment procedures, emergency response team training including use of

specialist equipment, rescue procedures, breathing apparatus etc. Maintenance and testing of Fire Service equipment.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Address: 17 Harton Grove, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6LT

Email: adxb89@r.postjobfree.com

Driving Licence: Full, Clean UK licence

Qualifications & Professional Development:

MA Degree - Health, Safety and Environmental Law, Salford University – Graduated 2010

Diploma - Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management – Graduated 2000

NEBOSH Certificate (Health and Safety) – Attained certificate 1998

City & Guilds - Marine Plumbing

Competence Assurance Certification

Training:

BOSIET (HUET) Offshore Survival - Expiry 06/2023

MIST (Minimum Industry Safety training) Expiry 12/2021

Offshore Medical – Expiry 09/2020

OSHA 18001 Internal Auditor Course - 2005

Emergency First-Aid at Work – May 2017

Gas Detection in Confined Space Awareness

LOLER Awareness

ECITB Safety Passport

Professional Membership:

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health - Chartered Status

Hobbies:

Running, mountain bike riding, swimming and reading

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