Shane Fuson CRSP, CSP, NCSO

Sturgeon County, AB 780-***-**** adzwh5@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

Executive Summary

A results-driven Health and Safety Leader with extensive experience implementing HSE management systems and risk management strategies with a proven track record of success within the Mining, Oil and Gas, Construction and Marine industries.

Recognized for a collaborative leadership style with the capacity to develop a natural rapport with stakeholders, clients and regulators.

Strong leadership capabilities with effective change management experience and demonstrated ability to lead and influence cultural and organizational transformation

Core Competencies

Team leadership and team development experience

Delivering presenting before large audiences

Capable of working autonomously and as part of a team

Expert in conducting incident investigations

Skilled in developing & delivering accredited training

Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities

Proven organisational and multitasking skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Relationship management with senior leaders and agencies

Confident to anticipate and manage change

Key Career Achievements

Received the Top Performer Award in Health and Safety for a large Oil and Gas employer for developing and implementing proactive intitiatives.

Significantly reduced the TRIF (total recordable incident frequency rate) for an employer from 7.0 to 3.0 over a two year period during a time of growth by implementing behavior based observations, pre-job planning strategy, modified work duty program and a pro-active communication process

Developed and implemented several planning checklists for supervisors to alleviate production delays and facilitate a proactive culture while enhancing the health and safety at the workplace.

Successfully developed and delivered Train the Trainer safety courses for several leading oil and gas and construction companies – resulting in enhanced behavior and safety within their organizations.

Developed several accredited and industry recognized safety training programs for numerous training centers and companies across Canada.

Created and instructed various in-house courses which saved thousands of dollars in external training fees.

Guest speaker at Safety Conferences in Canada and Europe.

Obtained an O1 Visa and H1B Visa to live and work in the United States as an HSEC lead for a two billion dollar project.

Employment History

SAFETY CONSULTANT, AB & BC 2014-2020 / 2021 to Current

Provided on site safety consulting services for Oil and Gas, Mining, Pipeline and Construction projects

Developed Incident Management and Contractor Management Programs for clients

Developened Health and Safety Programs for clients to obtain their COR

Conducted several COR Audits in Alberta

Provided return to operation compliance plans for clients that received Stop Work Orders from OHS

Support clients existing operations and growth opportunities and champion innovation, continuous improvement, and practical solutions to enhance the HSE culture

Conducted site safety inspections and developed hazard assessments for large construction projects

Conducted gap analysis of HSE Programs and management system elements for clients

Developed OSSA accredited courses for Confined Space, Fall Protection, Firewatch and EWP

Developed Mobile Equipment Courses (Safe Equipment Operator, Skid Steer, Telehandler, Forklift)

Developed site specific training for several clients (Cenovus, Pembina, Westshore Coal Terminals etc.)

Provided instructor training to over 500 contract instructors across Canada

Managed all aspects of business operations (budgeting, invoicing, book keeping, records etc.)

Guest speaker at industry conferences in Canada and Europe

COUNTY OF ST.PAUL, St Paul, AB 2020 to 2021

Regional Director of Occupational Health and Safety

Reported to the CAO’s of St. Paul County, Town of St. Paul and Town of Elk Point

Worked collaboratively with the regional leadership teams and staff to proactively enhance the safety culture

Coaching and mentoring supervisors and managers within each municipality to improve local responses to OH&S related issues and risks

Implementated and sustained HSE Management System while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and legislative requirements

Improved compliance by supporting the region through health and safety audits, inspections, corrective action plans, pre-job meetings and implementing project checklists

Enhanced the management system by implementing corrective actions as a result of thorough incident investigations

Received the highest performance evaluation as part of the annual employee review process

BHP BILLITON, Vancouver, WA 2012 to 2014

HSEC Superintendent

Reported to the Project Manager Port Development of a $2 billion project

Held a lead role in identifying and managing HSEC risk associated with constructing and operating the Potash Port Project

Participated as part of the Potash Port Project leadership team in establishing the tactical direction and led functional support in relation to the ongoing HSEC performance

Provided HSEC updates to the Port of Vancouver Executive Leadership Team at monthly meetings

Established and maintained relationships with regulators in Vancouver, Washington.

Facilitated compliance with the standards set by the Asset and any statutory HSEC requirements

Accepted custodianship for the implementation and improvement of HSEC systems and procedures across the operation

Coached and mentored line management with regards to HSEC issues

Contributed to the planning and design of the Potash Port Project that had a double rail loop, rail car dumper, ship loaders, storage shed, conveyor systems on a 50 acre site

Developed key relationships and supported the External Affairs team, supporting the Company’s license to operate

WALTER ENERGY, Tumbler Ridge, BC 2011 to 2012

Regional Health & Safety Manager

Reported directly to the Vice-President Canadian Operations

Led Health and Safety initiatives and HSE personnel at three Coal Mines (1200 employees and contractors) with responsibility for coordinating activities with other organizational departments and business units

Worked with all levels of the organization to inspire participation, cohesiveness and synergy to the H&S program for three separate mine sites and the Projects Group

Successfully led the development and implementation of H&S programs, meeting all Federal and Provincial regulatory requirements and WEWC requirements in collaboration with the site management team, operations, exploration, projects and corporate office

Prepared H&S risk assessments, maintained risk register and ensured follow on actions were carried through

Effectively maintained H&S documentation and records including policies, procedures and work instructions and site/corporate standards

Participated and contributed to corporate global initiatives

Consistently ensured training, awareness and orientation programs were in place for personnel and contractors with regards to corporate and project H&S Management System policies and procedures

Held duties of Taproot Instructor (Root Cause Analysis) and Confined Space Instructor

HUSKY ENERGY, Calgary, AB 2008 to 2011

Senior Safety Advisor, Engineering and Project Management

Reported directly to the Vice President of Engineering and Project Management for Canadian Operations

Successfully managed all aspects of HSE for Western Canadian Conventional Construction Projects

Supervised a team of 11 Safety Advisors and an Administrative Assistant

Member of the E&PM Business Unit Management team

Participated in gate reviews for multi-billion-dollar projects such as Sunrise

Delivered monthly man-hour and incident statistic reports for all of construction

Developed safety management plans for projects

Served as Contractor Management Chair and Incident Management Steward for Corporate

Led incident investigations (root cause analysis) and managed all actions to closure

Developed the HSE Program Manual for E&PM in alignment with Corporate Performance Standards

Education & Certifications

2001: Diploma--Occupational Health & Safety (BCIT)

2005: CRSP--Canadian Registered Safety Professional (BCRSP)

2009: CRM--Canadian Risk Management (Global Risk Management Institute-GRMI)

2009: CSP--Certified Safety Professional (BCSP)

2013: CESCL (Certified Erosion Sediment Control Lead), Department of Ecology Washington State

2014: CIT--Certified Instructional Trainer (BCSP)

2020: NCSO--National Construction Safety Officer

Training

2023: Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C (Valid until May 25, 2026 / Blended AB and BC)

2021: Supervisor Level 11-Surface Certificate (NWT Mine Health and Safety Acts and Regulations)

2020: 13 courses for NCSO designation (ACSA)

2016: Ground Disturbance Level 11 Instructor course (Global)

2015: Enform Auditor Course

2013: OSHA 30-Hour Construction

2011: SEFSAM (Safety Essentials for Supervisors and Managers)

2009: LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis) Training

2009: PSM (Process Safety Management) Training

2009: P&ID Engineering Drawing Interpretation

2008: Mine Supervisor Education Program

2008: Reason Pro Training (root cause analysis)

2006: HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) Training

2005: Safe Work Permit Issuer (Hot Work, Confined Space Entry)

2005: Gas Detection Specialist (Multi-Rae Plus, BW, Industrial Scientific, Aim)

2005: Confined Space Rescue Lead

2005: Level 1 Incident Command System Certificate

2005: Shipyard Competent Certificate (Hot Work, Gas Detection and Confined Space Entry)

Courses Instructed

Developed and Instructed

OSSA Confined Space Entry/Monitor

OSSA Fall Protection

OSSA Fire Watch

OSSA Elevated Work Platform

Silica Awareness

Incident Management

Overhead Crane and Basic Rigging

Asbestos Worker

Mobile Equipment (Skid Steer, Forklift, Telehandler, EWP, Safe Equipment Operator, Utility Trailer)

Instructed

Taproot (2-day course)

OSSA Basic Safety Orientation (4-hour course)

Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C (2-day course)

Technical Skills

MS Office; Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint

SAP, LMS, Root Cause Analysis, Omnisafe, ISNetworld

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