Contracted to Spectra Energy/Enbridge as a Health and Safety Specialist for past five years. Providing support to contractors during pipeline and NG compressor station installations and maintenance.

Syncrude UE-1 Project, Fort McMurray AlbertaCo-op Heavy Oil Upgrader/Refinery Expansion, Regina, Saskatchewan Monitor daily efforts of all trades and staff to achieve zero harm Coach and mentor field safety advisors as well as trades people and supervisionDeveloping and promoting strategies for enforcing safety standards and regulations on siteEstablishing a consistent approach to safety with both construction personnel and contractorsRaising awareness of safety issues and compliance standards by constantly providing advice and safety coaching to employeesPerforming workplace inspections and audits Monitor daily efforts of all trades and staff to achieve zero incidents for duration of projectDevelop confined space permit procedures and issue permitsDevelop tagging, blinding and lockout proceduresArrange and facilitate site orientations for staff, direct hires and subcontractors.Develop, implement and monitor a consistent training program for all staff and tradesDevelop and facilitate weekly safety meetingsAdvise management, supervision and craft personnel on requirements of the BC Mines Act and Workplace, BC RegulationsAssisted company (Commonwealth Veco) in achieving Presidents Award for Safety (while working in adverse conditions) by Syncrude Canada Ltd.

Installed process piping and equipment with constant adherence to safety rules and regulations. Oversaw efforts of tradesmen and apprentices, participated in major rigging and lifting procedures, and served as integral player in the construction and refitting of oil and gas plants/refineries, buildings such as hospitals, hotels, prisons, apartment and office facilities. Key projects:Queen Elizabeth II Power Station, Saskatoon, SaskatchewanShell Tar Sands Project, Muskeg River Contractors, Muskeg River, AlbertaSuncor Tar Sands, Millennium Construction Contractors, Fort McMurray, AlbertaWeyerhaeuser OSB Plant, Eugene Forest Systems, Hudson Bay, SaskatchewanBoundary Dam Power Station, Estevan, Saskatchewan, Lloydminster Maintenance, Lloydminster, AlbertaMcArthur River Uranium Mine, McArthur River, Saskatchewan, Tron Power Inc., Saskatoon, Sask.RCMP Training Academy, Steamfitter/Plumbing Supervisor, Regina Saskatchewan.Key tasks and accomplishments:Removed, repaired, or replaced valves, controls and equipment, and maintained and repaired coal-crushing machinery with unwavering commitment to safety.Followed blueprints and isometric piping plans, and navigated the installation and pre-fabrication of all process piping and associated equipment and controls.

Ensure security of establishment.Oversee day to day activities of inmates.Investigation of incidents.Member, Establishment Fire Brigade.Member, Establishment Riot Squad.Member, Establishment First Responder Team.

Various industrial, commercial and residential construction projects throughout UK and West Germany.Installation and maintenance of steam and hot water heating systems. Installation and maintenance of chilled water cooling. Installation and maintenance of natural gas, coal and oil fired boilers.