Carey Dobbs Email & Phone Number

Karratha Western Australia

Flight paramedic on the WARAME AME aircraft based in Karratha providing medical retrieval service to the gas and oil industry in north west WA

Aspen Medical Karratha Oil and Gas Industry Medical support-Rotor wing AME-Fixed wing AME-Emergency response Woodside Petroleum Karratha Gas Plant and off shore facilities -Primary Health Care-Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety-Diploma of Security and Risk Management Operation RAMSI Solomon Islands- Flight Paramedic- AME support for Australian Defence Force(Rotary Wing: BK117 & Bell 412)Operation Astute, Timor Leste - Flight Paramedic- AME support for Australian Defence Force(Rotary Wing: Blackhawk & Iroquois)Medical training consultant to police specialist groups including Seach and Rescue and Specialist Tactics GroupTactical and remote medicineMedical consultant Chemical Biological and Radiological Response trainingOperational Medic with New Zealand USAR team Taskforce 3-deployed to Christchurch in February 2011 in response to earthquake.-deployed to Japan as part of New Zealand’s response to the Tsunami in March 2011.

Solomon Islands, East Timor

An ongoing role, where I deliver flight paramedic services and AME support for the Australian Defence Force in difficult and challenging environments. This role focuses my team work and communication skills where I need to work quickly and collaboratively with Defence and other medical personnel to execute core activities efficiently. Key challenges and rewards in this position include training the Vietnamese Police Special Forces to support a regional anti-terrorism program, assisting in Japan in response to the tsunami disaster and contributing to the management of the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake in 2011.

Papua New Guinea

In-country manager responsible for project development supporting gas and oil industry in the gulf region of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Projects for companies Total Exploration [France] and CGG Seismic [France] in providing medical support for various remote PNG environments.

Manus Island Papua New Guinea

Lead health team in the management of all health requirements of refugees and detention staff in a remote and volatile situation. This include emergency response, aeromedical retrieval and staff safety

Karratha Western Australia

Providing occupational heath support to the major shutdown at the Karratha Gas Plant throughout May 2014

Karratha, Wa

As OHS Health Advisor, I providing specialist workplace health and safety support and advice to over 2500 staff for the LNG2 Train shutdown operation of the Karratha Plant. This includes running return to work programs, completing chemical assessments and delivering training and support to staff to drive compliance. Working together within a team of 20 professionals, I proactively seek opportunities for continuous improvements in the health and safety model.I also have responsibility for delivering and maintaining all types of training (including fatigue management) and other education programs to educate staff in best practice behaviours and sustain compliance with quality and safety systems. I routinely investigate workplace incidents, devise response plans and put in place risk mitigation strategies to deter recurrence of incidents. A key aspect of success in this area is the promotion of injury prevention behaviors and activities to drive a culture of zero tolerance for workplace health and safety risk.We completed over 600 fatigue assessments.

Karratha Wa, Solomon Islands And East Timor

Covering a vast range of oil and gas organisations, I was accountable for the provision of specialist onshore and offshore medical support and emergency response coordination and retrieval operations. On an operational level, I maintained critical emergency Aeromedical Evacuation Management (AME) responses using different several types of transport. During my time here, I redesigned and upgraded the on-site medical facility to improve conditions for patients and medical staff.My interest in workplace health and safety was enhanced in this role. I supported local health and safety programs and offered my support to the emergency management team. I was responsible for managing the medical facility and delivering primary health care to staff. This included drug and alcohol testing and first aid as well as return to work program and rehabilitation plans. As a result of my technical knowledge I developed and implemented the Emergency Response Plan and drove a business plan to replace the existing ambulance with a site tailored vehicle.

Auckland Nz

In this role I was responsible for recruiting, equipping and training paramedics in the effective operations of a warm zone CBR event. I was instrumental in the production of national interagency standard operating procedures (SOP) on CBR in medical hot/warm zone operations and developing CBR awareness material training programs. My expertise meant that I project managed the joint St John National Office and Ministry of Health national transport plan for mass casualty incident management in preparation for the Rugby World Cup.

Auckland, New Zealand

I directed tactical and rescue responses with allied emergency services which required and in-depth understanding of their operations. Following this, I would then train and manage medics and search and rescue paramedics to support police in special activities and remote environments. In this role, I was fortunate to be an operational medic with the NZ USAR Team Taskforce 3 – an elite squad that specifically responded to the earthquake in Christchurch.

New Zealand

Operational Paramedic in Auckland and Nelson New ZealandFlight paramedic in both fixed and rotor winged aircraft.Operational manager of all medical marine operation for Americas Cup Developed and implemented a tactical medical response capability in New Zealand in conjunction with New Zealand Police

Taranaki Nz

A highly operational role, I was responsible for conducting all on-site medical responses for staff. My technical capabilities were honed through organising helicopter landings and supplies for the offshore facility as well as testing and maintaining safety equipment. I was a proactive contributor to the activities of the Emergency Response team. This allowed me the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of oil industry medical and emergency responses, in particular the difference between offshore and onshore needs.

Diploma In Occupational Health And Safety, Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician

Activities and Societies: Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

Diploma Paramedic Course, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic)

Diploma In Security And Risk Management, Security And Risk Management

Advanced Intensive Care Paramedic Course, Intensive Care Paramedic

Certificate Iv In Training And Assessment Tae40110