Vanda Merle

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Group Manager - Growth & Development @ GEC - Geographe Electrical & Communications
Vanda Merle's Location
Western Australia, Australia, Australia
About Vanda Merle

I am a highly motivated professional with over 15 years’ experience in the resources sector. Most of my experience has been within the Operations, Health & Safety, Training & Development, Shutdown and Maintenance disciplines. During more recent roles held, I have had the opportunity to develop my skills in coaching, mentoring, influencing positive safety behaviour and performance, and change management.

Vanda Merle's Current Company Details
GEC - Geographe Electrical & Communications

Gec - Geographe Electrical & Communications

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Group Manager - Growth & Development
Vanda Merle Work Experience Details
  • Gec - Geographe Electrical & Communications
    Group Manager Growth & Development
    Gec - Geographe Electrical & Communications May 2023 - Present
    Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Ish24
    General Manager
    Ish24 Sep 2020 - Jul 2022
    Western Australia, Australia
  • Ish24
    Operations Manager
    Ish24 Jan 2016 - Jul 2022
    Perth, Australia
    Ensuring effective and quality personnel placement for shutdowns and safety specialists through the Mining, Construction, Marine and Resources Industries. Management along side a highly skilled team to deliver the following services:- Safety Consultancy and Advising- Emergency Response Personnel and Equipment- Gas Testing and Confined Space Management- SafeAir (Supplied Air Systems)- National Registered Training Provider- High Risk Work Specialists in Safety… Show more Ensuring effective and quality personnel placement for shutdowns and safety specialists through the Mining, Construction, Marine and Resources Industries. Management along side a highly skilled team to deliver the following services:- Safety Consultancy and Advising- Emergency Response Personnel and Equipment- Gas Testing and Confined Space Management- SafeAir (Supplied Air Systems)- National Registered Training Provider- High Risk Work Specialists in Safety Management- MSA Equipment Service and supplier (Hire and Sales) Show less
  • Saferight
    Ohs Trainer/Consultant
    Saferight Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
    Perth, Australia
    OHS Training in National Recognised and Duty of Care- Work safely at heights- Enter and work in confined spaces- Gas test atmospheres- Confined space rescue- Advanced working at heights
  • Acid Plant Management Services
    Acid Plant Ohs Co-Ordination
    Acid Plant Management Services Jan 2010 - Jan 2016
    Australia
    Various High Risk Shutdown work contracted to BHP Billiton across Australia (Strong Acid Plants)- Set up and teaching of Fully Encapsulated suits and Breathing Apparatus- Review scope of work and tasks associated with the shutdown.- Review and or implement Safety Systems and procedures. - Ensure all project staff are fully aware of safety systems and procedures for scope of work and task at hand - Coordinate the completion and approval of THA / JSA’s with work crew… Show more Various High Risk Shutdown work contracted to BHP Billiton across Australia (Strong Acid Plants)- Set up and teaching of Fully Encapsulated suits and Breathing Apparatus- Review scope of work and tasks associated with the shutdown.- Review and or implement Safety Systems and procedures. - Ensure all project staff are fully aware of safety systems and procedures for scope of work and task at hand - Coordinate the completion and approval of THA / JSA’s with work crew member’s including identifying any hazards and implementing risk minimization controls - Complete ongoing review of Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) as scope of works change - Complete initial vessel entry gas testing for permit requirements including calibration of gas testing equipment - Coordinate ongoing Sentry control and duties for multiple vessels entries. - Ensure rescue plans are in place prior to vessel entry - Liaise with client ERO personnel as required. - Set up and control dust monitoring equipment to ensure compliance Show less
  • Minara Resources
    Training And Development
    Minara Resources Jan 2011 - Dec 2015
    Murrin Murrin
    Training and Development in Safety and High Risk WorkDuties and Responsibilities include:•Training and assessing employees and contractors in OHS duty of care and nationally accredited training to comply with legislation and site policy and procedures.•Safe Work at Heights•Safe Work in Confined Spaces•Conduct Local Risk Assessment•Follow OHS Policy and Procedures•Self Contained and Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus•Fire Extinguisher Operation•Authorised… Show more Training and Development in Safety and High Risk WorkDuties and Responsibilities include:•Training and assessing employees and contractors in OHS duty of care and nationally accredited training to comply with legislation and site policy and procedures.•Safe Work at Heights•Safe Work in Confined Spaces•Conduct Local Risk Assessment•Follow OHS Policy and Procedures•Self Contained and Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus•Fire Extinguisher Operation•Authorised Gas Testing•Hazardous Materials•Permit Procedures•Hazardous Facility/Area Inductions•Job Safety Environment Analysis•Evacuation Procedures•Area Warden Duties•Site Inductions•Front End Loader Operation•Skid-steer Loader Operation (Bobcat)•Bridge and Gantry Awareness•Non-slewing Mini Skat Crane Awareness (under 3 tonne)•Developing/reviewing online training (Adobe Captivate/Powerpoint) to reflect procedures, site requirements and legislation.•Developing and maintaining employee learning paths.•Employee safety related queries and advice.•Updating training matrixes and developing training needs analysis.•Liaising with external RTO's and training providers for accredited training.•Development of department training newsletters.•Various department administration duties including ordering of safety equipment for training purposes. Show less
  • Paull & Warner Resources
    Ohs Various Safety/Training And Emergency Response Capabilities
    Paull & Warner Resources Jan 2005 - Jan 2011
    Australia
    VARIOUS ROLES CONTRACTED TO MINING/CONTRUCTION INDUSTRYSPECIALIST/CONSULTANT POSITIONS•Working at heights technician (install fall restraint/arrest systems for high risk work)•Coordinate Confined Space Sentry personnel for plant shutdowns including, gas testing, ventilation, permits and emergency rescue procedures are in place •Implement decontamination procedures for Acid Plant work•Set up and supervise high risk activity including, vessel entry, encapsulated suits,… Show more VARIOUS ROLES CONTRACTED TO MINING/CONTRUCTION INDUSTRYSPECIALIST/CONSULTANT POSITIONS•Working at heights technician (install fall restraint/arrest systems for high risk work)•Coordinate Confined Space Sentry personnel for plant shutdowns including, gas testing, ventilation, permits and emergency rescue procedures are in place •Implement decontamination procedures for Acid Plant work•Set up and supervise high risk activity including, vessel entry, encapsulated suits, breathing apparatus, and communication to perform inspections, cleaning and weld repairs within confined spaces•Client/contractor liaising to confirm procedures and legislation are in place and followed EMERGENCY RESPONSE​•Emergency response team training (Breathing Apparatus, Rope Rescue, Fire)•Daily running of site medical centre•Medical centre equipment and supply ordering•FFW duties (drug and alcohol testing)•Responding to site incidents and emergencies•Developing confined space and working at height rescue plans•Coordinating emergency evacuation drills•Development of emergency response capabilitiesOHS AND WORKPLACE TRAININGDuties and Responsibilities Included :(Nationally Accredited Training)•Safe Working at Heights•Enter and Work in Confined Spaces•Breathing Apparatus (Self Contained and Supplied Air)•Authorised Gas Testing•Conduct Local Risk Assessment•Work Safely and Follow OHS Policy and Procedures•CPR - High Voltage Electrical Rescue•Portable Fire Fighting Equipment (Fire Extinguisher)•Isolation and Tagging Procedures•Hazardous Materials and Decontamination•Rope Access Line Rescue(Site Specific Training)•Open Cut Pit Permits•Hazardous Material•Process Plant Inductions•Risk Assessment (JSEA, THA, JSA)•Full Encapsulated Suit Training (High Risk Work)•Emergency Response Team Rescue Training Show less
  • Receo
    Emergency Response, Safety & Training
    Receo May 2003 - May 2009
    Perth, Australia
    VARIOUS ROLES CONTRACTED TO MINING/CONTRUCTION INDUSTRYSPECIALIST/CONSULTANT POSITIONS•Working at heights technician (install fall restraint/arrest systems for high risk work)•Coordinate Confined Space Sentry personnel for plant shutdowns including, gas testing, ventilation, permits and emergency rescue procedures are in place •Implement decontamination procedures for Acid Plant work•Set up and supervise high risk activity including, vessel entry, encapsulated suits,… Show more VARIOUS ROLES CONTRACTED TO MINING/CONTRUCTION INDUSTRYSPECIALIST/CONSULTANT POSITIONS•Working at heights technician (install fall restraint/arrest systems for high risk work)•Coordinate Confined Space Sentry personnel for plant shutdowns including, gas testing, ventilation, permits and emergency rescue procedures are in place •Implement decontamination procedures for Acid Plant work•Set up and supervise high risk activity including, vessel entry, encapsulated suits, breathing apparatus, and communication to perform inspections, cleaning and weld repairs within confined spaces•Client/contractor liaising to confirm procedures and legislation are in place and followed EMERGENCY RESPONSE​•Emergency response team training (Breathing Apparatus, Rope Rescue, Fire)•Daily running of site medical centre•Medical centre equipment and supply ordering•FFW duties (drug and alcohol testing)•Responding to site incidents and emergencies•Developing confined space and working at height rescue plans•Coordinating emergency evacuation drills•Development of emergency response capabilitiesOHS AND WORKPLACE TRAININGDuties and Responsibilities Included :(Nationally Accredited Training)•Safe Working at Heights•Enter and Work in Confined Spaces•Breathing Apparatus (Self Contained and Supplied Air)•Authorised Gas Testing•Conduct Local Risk Assessment•Work Safely and Follow OHS Policy and Procedures•CPR - High Voltage Electrical Rescue•Portable Fire Fighting Equipment (Fire Extinguisher)•Isolation and Tagging Procedures•Hazardous Materials and Decontamination•Rope Access Line Rescue(Site Specific Training)•Open Cut Pit Permits•Hazardous Material•Process Plant Inductions•Risk Assessment (JSEA, THA, JSA)•Full Encapsulated Suit Training (High Risk Work)•Emergency Response Team Rescue Training Show less

Vanda Merle Skills

Safety Management Systems Training Training And Development Fire Breathing Emergency Services Mining Emergency Management Ohs Process Operations Working At Height Confined Space Rescue Oil And Gas Construction Construction Safety Industrial Safety Technical Rescue Management Labour Hire Scba

Vanda Merle Education Details

  • Coolum Beach State High School
    Coolum Beach State High School
    Ohs/Certificate Iii Contruction/Cert Iii Process Plant Technology

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanda Merle

What company does Vanda Merle work for?

Vanda Merle works for Gec - Geographe Electrical & Communications

What is Vanda Merle's role at the current company?

Vanda Merle's current role is Group Manager - Growth & Development.

What schools did Vanda Merle attend?

Vanda Merle attended Coolum Beach State High School.

What skills is Vanda Merle known for?

Vanda Merle has skills like Safety Management Systems, Training, Training And Development, Fire Breathing, Emergency Services, Mining, Emergency Management, Ohs, Process Operations, Working At Height, Confined Space Rescue, Oil And Gas.

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