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Canberra, Australia

Canberra, Australia

Evolution QSE is a Workplace Health and Safety Consultancy firm dedicated to providing practical and effective solutions for businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Evolution QSE prides itself on its professional and diligent service delivery and works in a wide range of industries including government, education, construction, manufacturing, transport, infrastructure, cleaning and communications.In my role as a Senior Workplace Consultant, I am responsible for developing:• Work Health and Safety risk registers at corporate, project and task-based levels for clients.• Work Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental business systems and processes to increase efficiency and compliance.• Task specific safe work method statements for clients and ensure legal compliance.• Strategies to improve uptake, adherence and compliance to policies and processes and to increase positive engagement.Furthermore, my role is responsible for:• Reviewing business systems for increased corporate governance and performance.• Conducting Inspections on education, transportation, retail, hospitality, civil, mining and construction projects on behalf of clients.• Conducting incident investigations for clients.• Corrective actions.• Establishing and encourage consultation programmes for clients.• Auditing Management Systems to ensure compliance to international, national, state and territory requirements.• Auditing WHS Management Systems for the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (WHS Accreditation Scheme).

Greenway Canberra

ActewAGL was Australia’s first multi-utility to offer electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services in a single organisation, and comprised two partnerships; ActewAGL Distribution & ActewAGL Retail. ActewAGL Distribution owns and operates the electricity network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT, Queanbeyan and Shoalhaven. The organisation also previously operated and maintained the ACT’s water and sewerage networks under contract to ACTEW Corporation prior to its re-absorption back into ACTEW Corporation. In my role as a Work Practices Manager, I was responsible for:• Management of ActewAGL’s field work practice and electrical safety function; including ActewAGL’s Vegetation Contractor Accreditation Scheme and associated compliance/assurance programs. • Management of cost centre and operational budgets.• Development, review and implement documentation, with the responsibility for driving a consistent approach to electrical safety and continuous improvement.• Set and agree on program of works with the team and ensure targets are achieved and implement.• Consult with the relevant stakeholders to ensure agreement is achieved when required.• Provide support to the ActewAGL Networks General Manager.• Maintain field safety and training requirements.• Audit Internal Systems to ensure compliance national and state requirements.

New South Wales, Australia

Zinfra is a leading service provider to the utility infrastructure sectors delivering a comprehensive range of engineering, operations, maintenance and construction services nationally. Its services include engineering and design, project management, construction, civil, maintenance and asset operations. Zinfra’s specialist capability is focused on the utility sectors power, gas, water, telecommunications and infrastructure. The business employs approximately 1,500 people and has a strong national footprint which is backed by the vast strength and resources of the parent company Jemena.In my roles as a Project Engineer, I was responsible for:• Delivering of construction projects across the water, sewer, gas and power construction sectors of the business.• Implementing and managing project specific plans, safe method statements, inspection test plans and contracts.• Following and promoting safe work practices including risk assessments and hazard reporting.• Overseeing on site operations, maintaining a program of works and continually managing slippage.• Modelling and promoting positive team and workplace/worksite behaviour in respect of safety, quality and work culture.• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with project team, crew, suppliers, contractors and clients.• Managing and maintaining the required work documentation to good standard and within required timeframes.• Initiating and providing input into continuous improvement opportunities.

Melbourne, Australia

Shower Co is a specialist in showers, shower systems and waterproof shower bases which are manufactured in Australia.Shower Co have a long history of designing, manufacturing and wholesaling Shower Systems in Australia nationwide. In my roles as a Territory Manager, I was responsible for:• Developing effective relationships with stakeholder groups across different states ranging from medium to large organisations. • Devising a sales strategy and processes for growing sales with each state.• Managing clients – from discussions, consultation to finalisation of new contracts.• Maintaining and install suitable displays in client showrooms.• Providing support and training to showroom personal.• Dealing with irate customers and managing the issue on behalf of the client.• Working in a safe manner, following all related work procedures at all times.

Jubilee Line Extension Project Summary:The 16 km Jubilee Line Extension from Westminster to Stratford was built to serve the expanding business and leisure zones springing up around Canary Wharf and North Greenwich.Opened in May 1999, the 12-station extension includes 17 underground platforms fitted with 476 sliding doorways manufactured in aluminum, trimmed with stainless steel on the platform side and bonded to toughened glass.In my role as a Site Supervisor, I was responsible for:• Supervising an efficient working team who was responsible for the installation of electronic doors along all new platforms on the new Jubilee Line Extension railway. • Co-ordinating of subcontractors, reporting on job development and progress. • Purchasing materials in accordance with the specifications and drawings. • Continuing managing works, checking to ensure that calculations, drawing and quantities were accurate and correct to the scope work. • Ensuring the compliance of health, safety and administration duties were dealt with and correct on a nightly basis.

Auditing, Certified Lead Auditor In Whs, Quality & Environmental Management Systems

Work Health And Safety, Advanced Diploma In Work Health And Safety

Auditing, Lead Auditor In Whs, Quality & Environmental Management Systems (Cur Standards)

Work Health And Safety, Diploma In Work Health And Safety

Work Health And Safety, Certificate Iv In Work Health And Safety

Project Management, Diploma In Project Management

Project Management, Certificate Iv In Project Management

Glass And Glazing, Certified Iii In Glass And Glazing

Cad/Cadd Drafting And/Or Design Technology/Technician, Diploma In Draftsmanship

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