Manager HSE & Emergency Services

Curriculum Vitae

Vandré Nel

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MEMO

My work philosophy has always been to be diligent and professional, seeking perfection and continuous growth in any working environment. I believe that having the right academic knowledge, experience and qualifications, allows me to be competent and confident to meet the demands I will be challenged with. I am a highly competitive and ambitious team player and my integrity and passion the trademark of my character. I have over 17 years experience in Health, Safety, Environmental, Risk, Construction, Emergency-Medical, Fire, Disaster, Rescue and Civil Protection Management.

DEMOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Nationality: South African

Date of Birth: 21 January 1976

Residency: United Arab Emirates – Resident and Employment Visa

Marital Status: Married

Dependants: None

Languages: English, Afrikaans

Drivers Licence: U.A.E. & South African

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management (University of Leicester)(In Progress)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Intec College)

Project Management – Methods and Mechanics (PMI)

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

IOSH – Managing Safely

ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor Course (IRCA)

ISO 14001:2004 Lead Auditor Course (BSI)

Certificate in Fire Technology: Fire Engineering Science, Fire Safety, Fire Technology

Preliminary Certificate in Fire Technology: Fire Safety, Fire Technology, Fire Engineering Science

Preliminary Certificate in Fire Technology: Module 1 - 52

Advanced Life Support Course (CCA) Paramedic (EMT-P) HPCSA Registration No. ANT 6505

Aviation Health Care Providers Course (AHCP)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)

Intermediate Life Support Course (AEA)

Basic Life Support Course (BAA)

Collapse Rescue

Confined Space Rescue

Trench Rescue

Vehicle Rescue

High Angle Rescue

Swift-Water Rescue Technician

Advanced Vehicle Extrication Course

Course in Instructional Techniques

Microsoft Office 2003

AFFILIATIONS

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

International Register of Certified Auditors

Health Professions Council of South Africa

South African Emergency Services Institute

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE

• Research and design standards and procedures to ensure compliance with the HSE Management System and Government Regulations.

• Conduct Board Room information and statistical presentation sessions on HSE matters and brief senior management on government legislation.

• Adjudication and procuring of contracts.

• Schedule training programmes for all levels of staff.

• Facilitate and support Hazard Analysis, HAZOP Studies, Risk Assessments, Emergency Contingency Plans, Audit Protocols and to provide advice on strategic safety risk management.

• Foster a strong HSE culture within the organisation, always looking for opportunities to raise the level of the HSE awareness.

• Outline an Accident / Incident procedure with leading investigating techniques.

• Pro-active management techniques actively followed and implemented with a high degree of insight and information sharing.

• Able to select, train and motivate a team of committed Safety Specialists, providing firm leadership and management.

• Strong persuasive abilities in convincing companies about the need for installing or improving safety procedures.

• Seeking practical solutions and cost effective measures to enhance profitability of the organization.

• Extremely proficient in compiling statistics and converting it to easy understandable presentations to all levels of staff.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• I designed, tested and succeeded with a concept that is providing all workers on a construction site with a self-sustaining, free primary health care and emergency medical treatment.

• I was involved with Centurion Fire, Rescue, Disaster and Emergency Medical Services from 1992 and in 2001 became the youngest person ever in Tswhane (Pretoria) metropolitan council to be promoted to the position of Station Commander.

• I received National (Springbok) Colours in 2004 for Karate.

• I received the highest award in the South African version of scouts (Voortrekkers) – President Scout Award

EXPERIENCE PROFILE:

May 10 – Present Burkan Munitions Systems LLC

Position: Safety & Emergency Services Manager

Burkan Munitions Systems LLC is the first ammunition factory in the United Arab Emirates, located on a dedicated area in Zayed Military City, Abu Dhabi. The factory manufactures, tests and assembles various types of ammunition, including aircraft bombs, artillery rockets, artillery, mortar, infantry and naval rounds. The company will also encompass an integrated demilitarisation plant for the environmentally friendly disposal of explosives and ammunition using the latest technology of thermal disposal.

Vandré is responsible for development and implementation of an Environmental, Safety and Health Management System and also the management, maintenance and improvement of the fire station, clinic, ambulances, fire engines, equipment and training of personnel in health and safety, fire fighting, rescue and emergency medical care of the critically injured or ill. He has several functions in the operation and management of the test range and testing of ammunition.

Sept 09 – Apr 10 Al Jaber L.E.G.T Engineering and Contracting (ALEC)

Dubai International Airport Expansion – Phase II (AX 124 – Concourse 3)

Position: Senior Construction Risk Advisor – Emergency Response Management

The third concourse was included in the Dubai Airport extension programme to accommodate the increased number of passengers from the new A380 superjumbo. It will have 20 contact gates, of which 18 will be for the A380. It is a fully airside structure and is connected to Terminal 3 via an automated people mover in addition to vehicular and baggage handling systems utility tunnels.

In its elliptical shape are 2 rectangular volumes that hold both 4 and 5 star hotels. The first and business class lounges are located on 2 separate levels below the hotel, including arrival and departure floors and a duty free area.

Contract Value: AED 4-300-***-***

Area: 580 000 m

Contract Period: 29 months

Vandré is responsible for the overall implementation and setup of the Rapid Response Protocols and Plans, which includes any medical, trauma, rescue and fire related emergencies. Vandré will be supported by the Emergency Response Team. His specific responsibilities are to:

• Receive updates of the emergency plan drawn up by the CRM Advisor or committee, and approve the use of all emergency-related resources.

• Assess the situation during an emergency and direct actions to prevent loss of life and minimize damage.

• Maintain contact with Senior Management.

• Establish communications with civil authorities when required during the inspection and investigations.

• Oversee work stoppage, evacuation, and recovery efforts.

• Decide and communicate when an emergency is under control and authorize the “all clear” signal.

Dec 07 – Jul 09 Al Jaber L.E.G.T Engineering and Contracting (ALEC)

Dubai Marina Mall, Hotel & Apartments

Position – Section Manager

Vandré was responsible for all production aspects of contract specific to an area/section of a project – ensure profitable completion of production aspects of contract according to specifications as well as quality and safety standards within the specified time schedule. Areas include: Tenant coordination of 161 retail units, 12 level parking area, All back of house areas including main kitchen and laundry, Tower Leg offices, Gourmet Tower and all external areas.

Aug 07 – Dec 07 Al Jaber L.E.G.T Engineering and Contracting (ALEC)

Marina Plaza (Plot 3F) – Dubai

Position – Safety Advisor

The 41 floor shell and core commercial office tower Marina Plaza is part of the Dubai Marina Mall complex, overlooking the Marina.

Contract Value: AED 535 000 000

Area: 160 000m2

Contract Period: 22 months

Apr 06 – Aug 09 Al Jaber L.E.G.T Engineering and Contracting (ALEC)

Dubai Marina Mall, Hotel & Apartments

Position – Project HSE Manager

42 level hotel/service apartment tower combined with 120,000 m2 retail mall, 7 level themed gourmet restaurant tower, associated parking garages and marine works.

Contract Value: AED 1,424,400,000

Contract Duration: 27 months

Area: 360,000 m

• Formulates and directs the Safety Management System to protect employees against harm and to maintain safe working conditions.

• Advises senior managers on regulatory and strategic safety issues in relation to the Safety Management System (SMS)

• Develops and or assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organisation to ensure the efficient operation of the SMS

• Develops, Implements and maintain safety policies, objectives and projects, short and long term, to assist the company in accomplishing its safety goals.

• Analyze all site incidents, injuries and hazard identification statistic’s determining common items and making recommendations for correcting trends.

• Procurement of the newest technology, analysing thereof, determining financial viability and time saving.

• Design and implement a functional Emergency Management System.

• Adequate recruitment, selection, management and development of health and safety staff.

• Surveillance, auditing and reporting on site health, safety and environmental practices and systems.

• Liaise as necessary with other organizations and relevant authorities, and assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.

• Produce organisational strategy and plans to meet safety training needs, manages the safety training delivery, measurement and follow up training where necessary.

• Design and deliver personally safety training courses and programs necessary to meet the company training needs.

• Identify, select and manage external training and accreditation bodies, agencies and providers necessary to deliver the required safety training to appropriate standards.

• Assist site management in the investigating and analyzing of major incidents and recommending solutions to prevent recurrences.

• Determine the appropriate local authorities to call in case of an emergency, making initial contact to determine the extent of services that can be provided, and that such information is known to all.

• Implement and control the incident reporting and Investigation system, investigating and analyzing all incidents with a major severity potential and or high probability and recommending solutions to prevent a recurrence.

• Introduce, monitor and attend project HSE Meetings ensuring an effective up and down communications system.

• Compile monthly sites safety statistic and supply a written reports to the Corporate Safety Manager.

• Measure and evaluate all environmental related exposures and hazards, keeping records and analyze such data to determine if corrective action is required.

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OSHAS 18000 accredited.

Dec 05 – Apr 06 Netcare 911: Uganda – Hardman Petroleum Africa / D’Afora Oil Rig

Position – HSE Coordinator & Paramedic

• Implement HSE policies & procedures covering the drilling project, including HSE risk assessment plan, goals and objectives.

• Provides a service and act as an advisor to management, supervision, work force ensuring that all personnel, including subcontractors are informed of the safety procedures, legislation and conditions existing and that they are instructed in required safety techniques.

• Collaborates with engineers in charge of plant & equipment to institute control systems and remedial measures for hazardous and potential hazardous conditions, safe movement and regularly inspecting all plant and equipment on site to meet statutory and safety standards (certification) of equipment and plant is maintained in a good condition.

• Prepare reports including observations, analysis of contaminants, and recommendations for control and correction of hazards.

• Design and deliver personally safety training courses and programs necessary to meet the site training needs.

Aug 05 – Dec 05 Netcare 911: Malawi - Royal British Army’s SAS recruits during training and live fire exercises.

Position – HSE Coordinator & Paramedic

• Measure and evaluate all environmental related exposures and hazards, keeping records and analyse such data to determine if corrective action is required.

• Checking and ensuring that an adequate supply of safety equipment is provided and requisition all non-standard and special items.

• Establish that the medical and welfare facilities as laid down in statutory regulations are supplied.

• Continuously develop new proposals to improve safety and coordinates the implementation and effectiveness thereof.

• Provision of aero-medical transfers to an appropriate medical facility in South Africa for the critically ill or injured.

July 04 – Aug 05 Jumeirah: Madinat Jumeirah

Position – Paramedic

• Provided primary healthcare and assistance in emergencies to guests and staff members and to establish manage and monitor the provisions of the emergency procedures, drills and communication of information, setting up procedures for emergency communications in the hotel and for muster points and emergency evacuations.

• Advisor to the General Manager on Emergency and Disaster Management

• ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 accredited

Jul 03 – Jul 04 Jumeirah International: Burj Al Arab

Position - Paramedic

• Provided primary healthcare and assistance in emergencies to guests and staff members.

• Incidents where investigated and reported and a plan actioned for improvement of health and safety.

• Advisor to the General Manager on Emergency and Disaster Management.

• ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 accredited

Jul 02 – Jul 03 Group Five Angola

Position – HSE Coordinator & Clinic Manager

• Analyse all site incidents, injuries and hazard identification statistics determining common items and making recommendations for correcting trends and to managing, monitoring and training of employees to satisfy the health, safety and welfare requirements for the workplace.

• The nature of the construction was apartment buildings of 27 floors and government housing.

• Managed a Clinic on a Construction Site serving more than 3000 people.

• Calculated all the finances as well as ordering and keeping of the stocks.

• Responded to primary response calls, took care of primary health and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, AIDS education and dealt with most of the tropical diseases known to man on a regular basis.

• Worked closely with the department of Occupational Safety and Health in South Africa.

• ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 accredited

Jan 95 – Jul 02 Emergency Service of Tswhane Metropolitan Council

Position – Station Commander & Paramedic

• Supervised all operational matters, maintenance of fire / ambulance and rescue appliances and equipment.

• Fire prevention inspections on all construction sites and commercial buildings in the area.

• Management of all large incidents and disasters.

• Ordering of equipment and vehicles, environmental and health surveys on the community and implementing systems to minimise health and environmental impact on the community.

• Organised Community Awareness campaigns.

• Responded on primary emergency-medical rescue and fire incidents.

Nov 96 – Jul 02 Flight for Life: Aero-Medical Service

STAR (Specialised Trauma Air Response)

Position: Senior Fight Paramedic

Vandré was responsible for the rescue, treatment and transport of critically ill or injured patients to suitable medical facilities covering the greater Southern Africa region on a part time basis. He has accumulated more than 4000 flying hours on rotary wing aircraft, and more than 8000 hours on fixed wing aircraft in a medical or rescue capacity.

REFFERENCES: Will be supplied on request.

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