Luke A. Email & Phone Number

Hartlepool, Gb

Billingham, England, United Kingdom

In my current role as HSE Advisor on a new pharmaceutical construction site, I oversee the health, safety, and environmental protocols for over 150 operatives and multiple subcontractors. The project is set to transition into a highly regulated cleanroom environment, requiring strict adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance throughout each phase of construction.- Responsible for ensuring safe execution of critical tasks, including pipefitting, ducting, electrical installations, and lifting operations, while maintaining high safety standards across the site.- Provide strategic HSE guidance to operatives and subcontractors, ensuring that safety protocols are integrated into everyday operations and long-term planning as the project progresses towards cleanroom construction.- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures to ensure safe working conditions, particularly in preparation for cleanroom environments.- Collaborate closely with the Client, Principal Contractor, and various subcontractors to align on safety objectives and drive continuous improvement in site safety performance.- Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and training sessions focused on high-risk activities, including lifting operations and heavy machinery use, to foster a culture of safety and compliance.- Manage accident and near-miss investigations, ensuring incidents are thoroughly reviewed and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.- Enforce compliance with HSE policies, ensuring all operatives and subcontractors follow best practices in safety management as the site prepares for the transition to cleanroom conditions.- Work with key stakeholders, including senior management and clients, to report on safety performance through KPIs, providing insights on incident rates, risk reduction strategies, and overall HSE compliance to meet project targets and ensure continuous improvement.

Billingham, England, United Kingdom

As HSE Lead, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of health, safety, and environmental management on the LSME project as it progressed from construction to cleanroom, leading a safety team with responsibility for over 12 subcontractors and 100 operatives. My role involved strategic oversight, driving safety performance, and ensuring compliance across a large-scale, highly regulated biotechnological project. - Managed HSE performance across multiple trades, including mechanical and electrical, overseeing the work of 12 subcontractors and 100 operatives to ensure compliance with strict safety standards and project goals.- Regularly engaged in high-level meetings with clients and the Principal Contractor, providing expert HSE input to ensure the integration of safety initiatives into project planning and execution.- Led the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, driving continuous improvement in incident reduction, risk management, and compliance with regulatory and industry standards.- Collaborated with clients and key stakeholders to address safety concerns, develop risk mitigation strategies, and align on project safety goals.- Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures across all subcontractors, ensuring full adherence to HSE regulations and fostering a culture of safety.- Conducted regular audits and inspections, identifying potential hazards and driving corrective actions to mitigate risks in line with safety KPIs.- Played a critical role in accident investigation and near-miss reporting, ensuring lessons learned were integrated into ongoing safety practices.- Provided safety performance reports to senior management and key stakeholders, highlighting achievements against KPIs and proposing strategies for continuous improvement.

Billingham, England, United Kingdom

I supported the HSE Manager on the LSME project, overseeing safety protocols in a high-complexity biotechnological expansion (Pharma) with a focus on cleanroom environments. My role ensured full compliance with safety standards across both mechanical and electrical trades, crucial for maintaining contamination control and regulatory adherence.- Managed safety protocols for mechanical and electrical trades, overseeing tasks such as electrical installations, pipefitting, and high-pressure testing, ensuring compliance with cleanroom standards.- Developed and implemented risk assessments and method statements for various high-risk activities, ensuring safety in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom areas.- Coordinated with clients, principal contractors, and subcontractors to ensure the safe integration of mechanical and electrical works, adhering to strict pharmaceutical safety protocols.- Conducted competency assessments for trades, ensuring personnel met safety, technical, and cleanroom requirements.- Led toolbox talks, safety briefings, and training sessions, addressing specific risks related to cleanroom environments and contamination control.- Investigated accidents and near-miss incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and mitigate contamination risks.- Performed regular safety inspections and cleanroom audits, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and permit-to-work processes.- Supported the permit-to-work system, verifying accurate documentation and adherence to contamination control measures.

Fujifilm Diosynth, Billingham, United Kingdom

As part of the LSME project, I supported the HSE Manager in overseeing safety protocols for a high-complexity biotechnological expansion (Pharma), ensuring that all activities complied with safety standards while facilitating the electrical installation tasks for the client.- Managed safety protocols for both mechanical and electrical trades, ensuring safe completion of tasks such as electrical installations, pipefitting, and high-pressure testing.- Developed and implemented risk assessments and method statements for a variety of activities, providing clear guidance for both mechanical and electrical teams.- Coordinated with the Client, Principal Contractor, and various subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electrical works while maintaining strict safety practices.- Conducted competency assessments for a wide range of trades, including Electricians, Pipefitters, and Cable Pullers, ensuring all personnel met the required safety and technical standards.- Delivered toolbox talks and safety briefings tailored to the specific needs of both mechanical and electrical teams, ensuring clear communication of risks and procedures.- Investigated accidents and near-miss incidents involving both trades, analyzing root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.- Performed regular safety inspections and audits, focusing on both mechanical and electrical activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and permit-to-work processes.- Monitored the implementation of the permit-to-work system across both mechanical and electrical teams, ensuring all documentation was completed accurately and safely.

Sar (Sulphuric Acid Recovery) Project

As part of a top-tier COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) site at Mitsubishi Chemical in Teesside, I played a critical role in ensuring compliance with stringent safety regulations designed to prevent major industrial accidents, particularly in high-risk environments such as chemical processing. My responsibilities included comprehensive risk management and overseeing safety practices in a complex and hazardous work environment.- Conducted detailed risk assessments and developed method statements for a wide range of tasks, from routine use of power tools and ladders to complex, high-pressure testing of systems involved in sulphuric acid recovery.- Led the creation and management of risk assessments, method statements, and quality control documentation for both the Client and Principal Contractor, overseeing the manufacturing of a sophisticated new off-site module.- Collaborated and negotiated with clients, principal contractors, and secondary contractors to ensure safe work conditions while managing the completion of electrical installations.- Delivered regular toolbox talks to both new and existing contractors, fostering a safety-conscious culture across the site.- Assessed the competencies of multiple trades, including Electricians, Pipefitters, and Cable Pullers, ensuring all personnel met safety and operational standards.- Investigated and reported on accidents and near-miss incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.- Identified and coordinated necessary training programs to maintain and improve safety standards, ensuring a consistently safe working environment.- Conducted comprehensive site safety inspections and internal behavioural safety audits, including unannounced spot checks to maintain high safety performance.- Ensured strict adherence to the permit-to-work system, verifying that all documentation was complete and compliant with safety regulations.

- Successfully completed trade training at the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering, RAF Cosford, and earned a promotion upon posting to RAF Brize Norton, specializing in the Airbus A400M.- Integral part of a high-performing maintenance team, working alongside Airbus-certified civilian engineers and RAF personnel to ensure first-line maintenance and servicing of a fleet valued in the multi-million-pound range.- Held an A+ Company Approval Stamp, authorizing me to supervise, verify, and certify maintenance tasks in line with regulatory and procedural requirements.- Skilled in fault diagnosis and repair of advanced avionics systems, including navigation and radar, ensuring optimal aircraft functionality.- Served as an onboard engineer, collaborating closely with aircrew on operations and flights, conducting preventive and corrective maintenance to support mission-critical objectives.- Entrusted with auditing responsibilities for military engineering facilities, conducting risk assessments, and contributing to accident investigations to uphold operational safety and compliance.- Provided mentorship and on-the-job training to new and less experienced team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.- Deployed to the Middle East in 2017 and 2021, supporting key military operations, including the evacuation of personnel from Afghanistan.

Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom

General labourer on Heerema Site, Hartlepool