HSE Professional with 12+ Years Experience

DEAN MILLER

Calgary, AB T*X *R* • 403-***-**** • *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional with 12+ years of experience across oil & gas, construction, wind energy, and industrial sectors. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing safety management systems, conducting audits, leading incident investigations, and delivering training programs. Recognized for building a culture of safety excellence, achieving zero-incident project goals, and ensuring full regulatory compliance. CORE COMPETENCIES

Safety Management Systems

Incident Investigation (SCAT)

Hazard Assessment & Risk Mitigation

Regulatory Compliance (OHS/WCB)

Auditing & Inspections

Emergency Response Planning

Behavior-Based Safety

Confined Space Entry & Rescue

Air Quality Testing (NORMS, Benzene, Mercury)

New Worker Orientations

SAP & Enablon

Microsoft Office Suite

JSA / FLRA / JHA Development

Modified Work Program Administration

Class 5 Driver’s License (Clean Abstract)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Safety Electrical Coordinator Trotter & Morton – Calgary, AB April 2025 – February 2026

• Provided HSE guidance and support to 180 operations-based staff, overseeing incident reporting and implementation of client-approved corrective actions.

• Managed end-to-end incident response, including hazard assessment, first response, flash reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.

• Audited and inspected operations to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable legislation.

• Maintained and updated emergency response programs in alignment with legislative and company requirements.

• Identified equipment and structural defects, determined root causes, and implemented corrective measures.

• Delivered new worker orientations, identified training gaps, and facilitated targeted safety training programs.

• Created and revised safety training materials; maintained comprehensive safety training records.

• Monitored and directed safe start-up and shutdown of projects. Safety Coordinator Aerotech / Orica Canada – Carseland, AB April 2024 – Feb 2025

• Updated hearing conservation program and company policies in accordance with OHS legislative amendments.

• Conducted facility hazard assessments, field inspections, and gap analyses to identify and remediate safety deficiencies.

• Facilitated weekly safety meetings and distributed safety bulletins to promote hazard awareness.

• Entered and tracked safety data in SAP and Enablon systems.

• Assisted with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and recognized, documented, and advised on hazard elimination.

• Developed and delivered safety training programs for site staff.

• Provided ongoing coaching and resources to supervisors, fostering departmental accountability for safety performance.

• Gathered information, prepared incident reports, and drafted safety correspondence. Senior Health & Safety Advisor Smithco / Ledcor – Valmont, BC April 2023 – March 2024

• Supported HSE oversight for Ledcor staff and multiple sub-trades totaling over 1,000 workers across critical operations including step-slope excavation, brush removal, and final excavation.

• Attended and facilitated weekly HSEQ/Operations meetings, recording and distributing meeting minutes.

• Assisted project managers with incident investigations and field safety concerns.

• Conducted and participated in safety audits, inspections, toolbox talks, and field-level hazard assessments.

• Performed pre-acceptance equipment inspections when required. HSE Coordinator Skyflo Consulting – Drumheller, AB April 2022 – February 2023

• Achieved 0 TRIF goal throughout assembly of 20 wind turbines by establishing and sustaining a strong safety culture.

• Conducted orientations for all new contractors and oversaw all civil field activities to ensure safe, compliant operations.

• Performed site inspections and audits.

• Updated and maintained Emergency Response Plan and Safe Work Plan.

• Assisted the construction manager with all safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Lead Health & Safety Advisor Skyway Canada – Fort Saskatchewan, AB November 2021 – Feb 2022

• Led a team supporting 120 employees through scaffold erection and disassembly operations, achieving zero major incidents.

• Conducted daily and monthly safety meetings and coached workers on JSA and FLRA completion.

• Performed incident investigations and ensured corrective actions were tracked and implemented.

• Collaborated closely with the client to ensure site and OHS policies were understood and followed. Safety Coordinator ESS Support Services – Fort McMurray, AB April 2020 – November 2021

• Built strong relationships with camp staff and workers, creating an environment where safety concerns were raised openly.

• Produced and disseminated daily HSEQ notices and toolbox materials.

• Conducted daily checks of AEDs and eyewash stations and generated CMO Daily Action Reports for Operations.

• Delivered training, mentoring, and orientations for new hires.

• Coordinated monthly footwear safety checks with supervisors and managers. Western Canada Safety Coordinator TransCanada Pipeline Integrity Group – Calgary, AB May 2019 – March 2020

• Supported 6 field safety consultants and 19 project engineers to ensure contract safety requirements were met.

• Led emergency response drills, preparing staff for fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.

• Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine root causes and issued corrective action recommendations.

• Evaluated incident reports and implemented preventive measures to reduce recurrence. Assistant Safety Manager Iberdrola Energy – Fort St. James, BC June 2017 – July 2019

• Educated and mentored Iberdrola engineering staff to achieve consistent adherence to Canadian safety standards.

• Supported start-up excavation and civil works, including oversight of heavy crane lifts.

• Conducted site safety orientations and inspected job sites to detect potential hazards, implementing corrective measures immediately.

• Collaborated with the Site Project Manager to resolve health and safety issues in a timely manner.

• Attended contractor coordination meetings and joint health and safety committee meetings.

• Supervised security and first aid personnel; updated and communicated weekly and monthly safety reports.

• Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance. EARLIER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Project Safety Supervisor Visser Consulting / Alliance Pipeline – Tioga, ND, USA June 2015 – July 2016 Field Health & Safety Lead Husky Sunrise Project – Fort McMurray, AB April 2014 – May 2015 Field Health & Safety Lead Nexen (Visser Consulting) – Fort McMurray, AB January 2014 – March 2015 Field Safety Advisor SNC-Lavalin T&D – Brooks & Pincher Creek, AB June 2013 – November 2013 Project HSE Coordinator Suncor Main Plant / South Tailings Pond – Fort McMurray, AB March 2010 – March 2013 EDUCATION

Occupational Health & Safety Certificate University of New Brunswick 2012 National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) Alberta Construction Safety Association – Calgary, AB 1998 CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NCSO

First Aid Level C

Fall Protection

WHMIS

OSSA Orientation

Petroleum Safety Training

Basic Fire Extinguisher Training

Leadership for Safety Excellence

Effective Workplace Communication

ExxonMobil Fundamentals

Advanced Food Safety

MED A3

Lock out and Tag out

Wildlife Awareness

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