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Whitby, Gb

Whitby, Gb

Teesside - Wilton International

Project: £4 Billion Woodsmith Mine Construction ProjectProvided leadership in auditing activities, ensuring that key risks were identified early and effectively managed. Facilitated ownership of critical Health & Safety (H&S) risks, supporting leadership in understanding their potential impact on project delivery and ensuring accountability at all operational levels.Led the refinement of the operational risk management framework, aligning it with both organisational goals and regulatory requirements. Collaborated with stakeholders to embed proactive risk mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring the successful management of operational H&S risks.Ensured the effective use of HAZOP, HAZID, and Bowtie Analysis at all project stages. Provided support and training to embed these methodologies within daily operations, promoting a risk-aware culture that enhanced decision-making.Developed and maintained a comprehensive inventory of enduring H&S risks. Regularly communicated these risks to senior leadership for prioritisation and action, ensuring risks were continuously monitored and reviewed to guarantee effective management.Guided the identification and categorisation of long-term risks, ensuring clear assignment of ownership and control measures. Developed a robust system to monitor, assess, and report on the performance of H&S risk controls. Provided regular updates to senior management, ensuring that risk controls were functioning as intended and informed strategic decision-making.Evaluated risk mitigation strategies across the organisation’s three lines of defence, ensuring controls were rigorously tested and refined. Acted as the primary interface with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies like the UK Health and Safety Executive (Mines Inspectorate).

Teesside - Wilton International

Led the implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS), H&S Risk Management, Compliance & Assurance, and Mines Rescue Emergency Response for a 37-kilometre TBM mineral transport tunnel, materials handling facility, 3.5-kilometre conveyor, harbour facilities, ship berth, and five deep mine shafts. Ensured project-wide integration of corporate H&S processes during planning and construction phases.Duties and Responsibilities:Spearheaded the implementation of the company's H&S Risk Management process, aligned with project-specific major accident hazards. Applied advanced tools like HAZID, HAZOP, Bowtie, and Management of Change (MOC) to manage and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.Directed the ongoing maintenance and assurance of the SMS, ensuring alignment with project H&S risks and regulatory requirements. Promoted consistent application of safety standards to enhance operational performance.Ensured accurate and timely H&S reporting at both project and corporate levels, providing insights into safety performance, risk status, and compliance across all phases. Maintained thorough documentation for decision-making and regulatory submissions.Acted as the key liaison for integrating Anglo American's corporate H&S standards into the project, ensuring alignment with corporate safety objectives and the highest benchmarks for H&S practices.Served as the primary interface with the UK HSE Mines Inspectorate, facilitating hazard intervention planning, ensuring regulatory compliance, and addressing safety risks proactively.Developed Emergency Preparedness & Response arrangements, managing a 70-employee Mines Rescue team.Led investigations into major accidents and high-potential incidents, applying root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and sharing lessons learned to strengthen the H&S framework.

Teesside - Wilton International

Seal Sands - Teesside

• Provided safety leadership and support for projects and maintenance activities in a live operating facility.• Managed HSE deliverables, implementing systems and identifying project risks.• Ensured compliance with legal and corporate HSE standards.• Set contractor HSE KPIs, monitored performance, and led audits.• Led hazard identification, incident reporting, and TapRoot investigations.• Enhanced the ISSOW Permit to Work process and behavioral safety programs.• Prepared emergency response exercises and participated in the Silver Response Incident Management Team.

Mesaieed, Al Wakrah, Qatar

$2B Q Chem II Ethylene Derivatives Construction Project, Led HSE for the QP 132kV Power Supply and Q Chem II Ethylene Derivatives projects during construction and commissioning.• Managed HSE deliverables, ensuring alignment with company and Qatar Petroleum standards.• Monitored EPC Contractor HSE plans and risk assessment processes.• Conducted audits and tracked contractor HSE compliance and performance.• Led the selection and training of the multinational HSE team.• Interfaced with construction, commissioning, and operational groups to ensure seamless HSE integration.

Wilton, Redcar And Cleveland, United Kingdom