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Resume:
James Macdonald
HSE Advisor and Permit Coordinator
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Alloa, CLK
Accomplished Simops Permit Coordinator and HSE Supervisor with experience in offshore and onshore environments, adept at enhancing safety and operational efficiency. Expert in managing complex permit systems, streamlining processes to improve permit issuance, and enforcing rigorous safety protocols. Proven history of fostering culture of safety through comprehensive coaching, leading to elevated safety compliance and operational continuity. Skilled in coordinating safe working activities across diverse teams, ensuring robust adherence to regulations and project specifications. Committed to continuous learning and application of industry specific. CDM Regulations/Procedures. knowledge and experience HSE knowledge, adapting swiftly to new systems of work to maintain clear risk profile.
Areas of Expertise
● Safety Audits and Inspections
● Safety Training and Coaching
● Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)
● Control of Work Systems Management
● Operational Risk Assessment
● Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
● Process Streamlining
● Construction Design Management (2015)
● Safety Protocols and Compliance
● Permit to Work (PTW) Systems
Accomplishments
Implemented improved scaffolding inspection standards as Permit to Work Coordinator on the Clair Ridge hook-up project.
Delivered ISSOW parts 1 and 2 training to new Performing Authorities, enhancing Health and Safety standards.
Enforced strict Health and Safety protocols as Scaffold Supervisor on Offshore Platforms through Toolbox Talks and Risk Assessments.
Reduced workplace accidents and enhanced Scaffolding Health and Safety as Focal Point and Permit to Work Coordinator.
Secured Operations buy-in for Scaffolding Health and Safety/Inspection, successfully implementing Risk Management procedures on Clair Ridge project.
Professional Experience
Spie Offshore Services- Qatar Offshore.
Simops Permit Coordinator HSE Supervisor-MP Project Feb 2023 — Present
Oversee electronic control of work tool, updating registers and closing out content promptly. Streamline permit approval process, coordinating issuance and facilitating daily Permit to Work (PTW) coordination meetings. Engage with work teams during toolbox talks, verifying quality and providing targeted feedback to enhance safety understanding among all personnel on the platform. Enforce safety protocols and best practices through consistent observation, checks, and coaching sessions, and maintain operational site-wide permit activities, ensuring swift intervention to resolve potential conflicts.
Coordinated work activities effectively, ensuring seamless operations and strict adherence to safety regulations.
Enhanced permit process, resulting in more efficient and timelier issuance, contributing to project continuity.
Fostered culture of safety through diligent coaching, leading to improved safety compliance on platform.
Conducted comprehensive toolbox talks, elevating quality of safety discussions and worker engagement.
Maintained up-to-date control of work registers, ensuring accurate tracking of permits and activities. Page 2 3
Altrad, Denmark
Control of work lead-Copsat Campaign offshore Denmark Oct 2021 — Feb 2023
Maintained up-to-date electronic control of work registers, ensuring timely closure of entries. Supervised approval and issuance process for work permits, coordinating activities to prevent simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) conflicts and maintain clear risk profile for offshore platform. Conducted regular site visits, collaborating with Performing Authorities to identify and mitigate site- specific hazards. Coordinated permit-to-work (PTW) audits, selected permits for auditing, and assigned auditors while addressing findings. Provided guidance and coaching to performing authorities on permit quality and work execution. Facilitated daily PTW coordination meetings and led toolbox talks to ensure thorough understanding and application of safety measures.
Ensured full compliance of permits with operational requirements, covering tasks, risks, and mitigations before issuance.
Facilitated daily coordination meetings to align platform activities and maintain operational safety.
Conducted comprehensive toolbox talks, enhancing safety awareness and performance across work teams.
Supported creation of template permits, streamlining permit process for recurring tasks.
Served as focal point for controlling safe working activities, effectively coordinating contractors and vendors. Chemoxy Chemical Plant Onshore.
Permit Coordinator AA
Aug 2019 — Sep 2021
Issued and monitored various permits including Hot Work, Spark Potential, Cold Work, Breaking Containment, Pressure Jetting, and Confined Space Entry to ensure safe work conditions within chemical plant. Ensured real-time tracking of Permit to Work statuses through diligent oversight of Permit Tracker system. Conducted comprehensive permit-related audits, including 90 Day Red Tag Master for Lockout/Tagout procedures, Life Critical Guard, and Permit to Work audits to maintain high safety standards. Provided technical guidance on Permit to Work system and associated standards, facilitating training and site orientation inductions, as necessary. Led validation and competency assessments for permit issuers in alignment with company's training system. Maintained Permit to Work documentation, ensuring availability and accuracy of necessary paperwork and checklists.
Conducted monthly permit assessments, coaching individuals on system improvements and circulated detailed reports on findings.
Updated and maintained Permit to Work policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with evolving safety regulations.
Coordinated permit activities during plant shutdowns and managed project engineering work to minimize downtime and enhance safety.
Played pivotal role in investigations and corrective actions following unplanned events, contributing to safer work environment.
Functioned as key participant in daily activity coordination meetings, optimizing site-wide operational safety and efficiency. BP Total Maersk Joint Venture,
COW-HSE Training Coordinator Permit coordinator
Mar 2019 — Jul 2019
Developed and executed Computer Based Training (CBT) programs tailored for diverse workforce, enhancing understanding of new Permit to Work (PTW) systems. Conducted comprehensive site visits and safety walkabouts, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards. Orchestrated creation and management of permits, diligently auditing processes to maintain compliance. Enhanced PTW quality control measures by spot checking and offering feedback, contributing to culture of continuous improvement. Fostered effective communication with PTW subcontractors to align activities with Platform Integrated Safe System of Work (ISSOW), ensuring seamless operations.
Led adoption of new PTW procedures, significantly improving operational safety and compliance.
Elevated safety standards by conducting rigorous audits and providing targeted feedback to personnel.
Strengthened team safety through firsthand coaching and leadership, promoting proactive safety culture.
Collaborated closely with subcontractors to integrate activities within Platform ISSOW, enhancing efficiency and safety.
Tailored CBT programs to multicultural staff, ensuring broad accessibility and comprehension of safety protocols. Page 3 3
Additional Experience
COW (Permit Coordinator), Project: Clair Ridge Hook-up-BP (2016-2019) Permit coordinator Onshore Focal Point, Cape Industrial Services (2012-2016) Scaffold Supervisor, Cape Industrial Service (2000-2012) Offshore Superintendent, Rig blast Energy Services (1992-2000) Offshore Scaffold Coordinator, Salamis Marine (1989-1992) Scaffolder Trainee Apprenticeship Charge hand, SGB Scaffolding (1984-1989) Licenses & Certifications
Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme
IOSH Managing Safely (Industry Occupational Safety & Health) Integrated Safe System of Work (ISSOW - parts 1 & 2) PA Competency AAD AA P-Vision PTW
Offshore Medical & Survival
Working at Heights SG4:10
Level 2 Risk Assessor
eCOW PTW
Nebosh Diploma Level 6 (ongoing)
ILM Level 7 Certificate for Executive Coaches & Mentors Diploma in International convention and Maritime Law
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