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Brisbane, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Industries - Resources, Aerospace, Defence, Public Infrastructure (Rail, Roads, Water, Waste Water).As the Head of Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Sustainability, I was pivotal in developing, overseeing, and directing initiatives and personnel in the areas of Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (HSSE). Working in close collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, my primary focus lay in formulating and executing our HSSE & Sustainability strategy, which was aimed at establishing industry-leading practices in promoting psychological and physical safety, aligned with our sustainable business model.

Brisbane

Colombia

Challenge: To establish an income stream in a developing country during a pandemic. I started this disinfecting business after the pandemic started and I was unable to return to Australia to pursue roles in my career path. This business is still operating but I returned to Australia on and expatriation flight.

Colombia

Challenge: To enable my partner to pursue her interest in Colombian politics. I did not actively pursue roles, studied a bit and dramatically improved my health and fitness (lost 15 kgs). Also more importantly, I was able to spend extensive quality time with my 4 month old daughter as the primary care giver.

Colombia & Bolivia

Challenge: To implement Glencore’s Safe Work program and ‘world class safety’ in mining operations within developing countries. Prodeco Group / Two Opencut Coal Mines, Rail & Port – Colombia, (7,500+ workers / ~ 17MT coal annually)Sinchi Wayra Group / Four Underground Zinc Mines – BoliviaLed major transformational projects. My role was to: - design and lead the project, - develop the HSE systems in dual languages, - implement Glencores’s Critical Control Management process, - establish a training department, - develop all training resources, - design leadership development and culture change program, - steer project communications program, - implement a professional information management system, - mentor asset functional support leadership, - guide the health and safety Manager - mentor health and safety project team members - provide technical input into all health and safety mattersBudget $16M US.

Colombia / South America

Challenge: Handpicked by BHP, following a catastrophic incident (multiple fatalities & multiple severe permanent injuries), to design and implement a fatality prevention program within a developing country. Cerrejon Coal Company - Colombia, South America (10,000+ workers)* Provide strategic direction and hands on management of key safety programs designed to reduce risk and injury rates* Design and implement the Cerrejon Fatal Risk Management System and processes* Developed Critical Control and Critical Task management program* Provide technical expertise as a subject matter expert for various topics contained within the H&S system* Design cultural change and leadership programs

Australia

Challenge: Handpicked to manage the health safety group during a time of significant business transition and upheaval.Temporary, transitional appointment during the separation of the freight division from the QLD government owned Queensland Rail.* Develop and implement the strategic framework and operating model for safety and health within QR National* Build safety Communities of Practice that have organizational capability in world class safety management techniques* Lead, develop and coach a large team of safety specialists towards the successful implementation of the safety strategy

Australia

Challenge: Handpicked to manage the health safety group during a time of significant business transition and upheaval.Temporary, transitional appointment during the separation of the freight division from the QLD government owned Queensland Rail.

Australia

Challenge: To provide organisations with better practice risk reduction solutions that will be sustainableDeveloped system improvement solutions for major infrastructure, construction and facilities management organisations. Develop system improvements for a large drilling contractor.

Australia

Challenge: Recruited to define and deploy strategies to increase the company’s HSE capability. Leverage national & international experience in health & safety with achievements in the manufacturing, mining and the electrical industry sectors to cultivate a more robust organization.Created a centralized HSE system across entire company and overhauled communication and reporting processes. Led the HSEQ function as a member of the executive leadership team for Downer EDI Engineering (~7,500 employees / Australia, New Zealand & Asia). This organisation was unique for its diverse capabilities and comprehensive engineering services delivered across a wide range of markets and geographies. Some of the core business activities included:- Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management - Civil Construction- Electrical and Communications Contracting - Transmission Lines- High Voltage Systems - Substations - Subscription TV- Technical Facilities Management - Shutdowns - Telecommunication Services- Renewable Energy

Australia

Challenge: To eliminate fatalities within BHP Billiton’s dispersed global operations which encompassed a multitude of cultures and were located in developed and developing countriesAssessed fatality management capability and provided improvement solutions for many assets within South, North & Central America, the United Kingdom, Africa and Australasian regions. Developed and implemented fatal risk reduction strategies within all the BHP Billiton Customer Sector Groups. - Oil & gas (offshore & land based), - Refineries, processing plants & smelters - (Aluminium, Manganese, Diamonds, Nickel, Cobalt, Minerals Sands, Silver, Copper, Uranium, Coal, Methane, Lead, Iron Ore…), - Open cut and underground mining, - Laboratories & test plants, - Ore transport facilities (including rail), - Marine facilities.

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Lead a team of health, safety, occupational hygiene, security and emergency response professionals. Prepared the organisation for certification of health and safety systems (AS4801).

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Worked in various business units within a complex Nickel Refinery as the lead Health and Safety person.

Graduate Certificate In Leadership And Strategy

Certificate Iv - Lead Auditor

Tradesperson - Electrical Fitter Mechanic

Post Graduate Degree, Occupational Hazard Management

Certificate Iv - Workplace Trainer & Assessor