Vanda Merle Email and Phone Number
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.
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Group Manager Growth & DevelopmentGec - Geographe Electrical & Communications May 2023 - PresentPerth, Western Australia, Australia -
General ManagerIsh24 Sep 2020 - Jul 2022Western Australia, Australia -
Operations ManagerIsh24 Jan 2016 - Jul 2022Perth, AustraliaEnsuring 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 -
Ohs Trainer/ConsultantSaferight Jan 2016 - Jul 2016Perth, AustraliaOHS 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 Ohs Co-OrdinationAcid Plant Management Services Jan 2010 - Jan 2016AustraliaVarious 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 -
Training And DevelopmentMinara Resources Jan 2011 - Dec 2015Murrin MurrinTraining 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
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Ohs Various Safety/Training And Emergency Response CapabilitiesPaull & Warner Resources Jan 2005 - Jan 2011AustraliaVARIOUS 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 -
Emergency Response, Safety & TrainingReceo May 2003 - May 2009Perth, AustraliaVARIOUS 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
Vanda Merle Education Details
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Coolum Beach State High SchoolOhs/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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