To provide strong leadership, unwavering support, and clear direction to dedicated teams of safety professionals at mining operations throughout North America.

Successfully led and managed teams of safety professionals at multiple mining sites across North America, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and achieving significant reductions in workplace accidents and injuries.Developed and implemented effective safety programs and protocols, utilizing best practices and industry standards to promote a culture of safety and a proactive approach to risk management.Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and engineering, to identify and address safety issues and implement sustainable solutions.Skills:Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals and objectives.Deep knowledge of safety regulations and best practices, with a proven track record of successfully implementing and managing safety programs.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex safety concepts to a variety of stakeholders, including senior executives, regulatory agencies, and front-line employees.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of safety issues and develop effective solutions.

Leading a dedicated team of safety professionals to develop and implement a strategic management plan and gain management commitment by identifying practical strategies to achieve HSE targets and objectives across both goldfields sites.Instrumental in the creation, arrangement and operation of the safety department at the start up phase of the Kundana and Gordon Sirdar Mine Sites.Identification and review of critical activities performed by the clients mining projects. Facilitate and promote high level risk assessment by project management and assist project leaders in developing site specific safe working methods.Coaching project leaders to achieve IMS compliance by providing a practical approach to HS management system components, such as:- Site specific inductions and training- Alcohol and drug procedures and breach management- Incident investigation and Injury management- One-on-one coaching for completion of effective task observations and workplace inspection- Mentor project base HSE team members during the development of their HSE capabilities such as injury management, incident investigation and auditing.- Implement corporate IMS standards and procedure and maintain HSE compliance with SAI Globalcertification AS4801, ISO9001, ISO14001.- Lead internal IMS audit and assist projects in preparation and implementation of corrective actions.- Lead and review incident investigation and monitor the implementation of identified corrective actions on the projects. - Ensure the dissemination of key learnings are passed on to other projects or business streams.

Competently fulfils numerous underground production and development roles, predominantly relied upon Airleg Miner Scraping duties.Integral member of mines rescue team, specialising in emergency management and emergency action plans with formal qualifications in open and closed circuit breathing apparatus rescue.Successfully provided a relief capability to Safety and Training department in lieu of absence, effectively filling the void on workload in all areas accountable to the department, including but not limited to –-Upkeep of hazard, certified plant, maintenance, training registers.-Researching and drafting of new training manuals and procedures.-Inductions and training of new employees including assessment and orientation.-Task observations and workplace area inspections, identifying areas for improvement and shortfalls in safety and production.-Refuge chamber maintenance and co-ordination.-Adequately disseminating safety information to all areas of the company.-Workers compensation claim management, injury management and return to work programs with direct liaison to company insurance provider and case management.-Quality and timely site based investigations and compilation of incident reports/briefings.-Health and Safety representative.

Responsible for operating heavy underground plant and haulage equipment including Atlas Copco 5010-5020 trucks, undertaking duties as directed.Underground loader operations (Toro 151 CATR1300)Handling and transporting explosives safely and in line with all regulations and requirements, tying explosives into charge plans.Conducting pre start vehicle checks and maintenance, all non-technical servicing, toolbox meetings and musters, light vehicle driving and hand scaling.Currently possess a Dangerous Good Security Card.Assists safety department with policy and procedure reviews/audits.Workplace inspections and hazard identification.Mines Rescue Operations and Training.

Certificate II and III in retail Operations.Specialised in Fast Moving Consumer Goods, (FMCG)