HSE Manager in a major natural gas, petroleum or petrochemical operation
Professional Experience
2009- today Health, Safety, environment and community Sr Advisor Assist the Manager HSE&C in the implementation and roll out of the complete Health and Safety Management System Creation and implementation of the H&S Communication plan Creation and implementation of the department training plan Assisting training department in sourcing training consultants for H&S critical risks training. Supervise the Environment Coordinator and assistant Supervise Community Coordinator and community officer Active role in community relations (negotiations to reopen roads, village’s Chiefs meetings, etc.) Project management on relocation of Bandamakro village Supervise the Medical clinic (1 doctor, 3 nurses) Risk Assessment for the entire operation (Mining, process, maintenance fix and mobile) Responsible for the implementation of the HSE policy and procedure for the expats camp Conducting investigations, inspections, audits Contractor management (mainly pit area, drilling, earth moving) Managing special permits (hot work, enclosed spaces, heights, etc.) Maintenance, calibration of the HCN monitors Training of the next HSE coordinator (local candidate) PPE management (choosing, buying, evaluation) H&S reporting to Corporate office
2008-2009 H&S Manager: Katanga Mining, Kolwezi (KZC Concentrator, DCP) - Managing a team of 12 safety officers serving about 1200 persons in different departments of open pit, crusher and offices - Preparing the plant for NOSA audits and follow-up, conducting HAZOP studies - Review and upgrade of the MSDS system and follow-up - Training of safety officers - Put in place the SSH committee and sub-committees structure - Develop synergy between the on-site medical clinic and SSH department - Implementation of statistic reports regarding incidents, accidents, clinic consultations (depersonalized) - Development and implementation of site specific safe work procedure (crusher) 2001 – 2007 H&S Specialist and manager: Offshore platforms, oil fields, refineries, liquid natural gas plants. - Development of H&S procedures, guidelines, administration and policies - Project management in implementation of safe work procedure - Implementation of emergency evacuation plans - Industrial hygiene assessment (noise, dust, sprays, heat) - Equipment choosing and buying - On site training programs (workers, contractors)
Eductation
1990: Bachelor Degree: Health and safety, ergonomic and industrial hygiene 1991: Certificate: Management 1996: Master Degree: Health and Safety and Ergonomics
HSE related trainings: CURA risk management system Cintellate Risk management system ICAM incident investigation
Community relations trainings: Resettlement Guidelines (IFC) Rapid impact projects management
Standards applied: NOSA 5 Stars ISO 18001, ISO 14 001 BS 8555 (IEMA Acorn Scheme)
Practical classes: RSO (Radioactive sources safety officer) H2S detection 4 X 4 Off road driving Performance Evaluation
Certification
Certification: Safety officer on construction sites ( Canada regulation)
Additional Information
Skills: More than 10 years experience in H&S in different environments (gas, petroleum and mines) Team management Computer skills (Microsoft bundle, Microsoft Project) Communications and negotiations Problem solving, analysis and reporting Self starter, can work under pressure, team player
Achievements: Reduce accident rate (-15%) and gravity (-9%) in a natural gas plant Wrote complete Safe Work Procedures (SWP) for an oil plant Put in place a complete “non conformity” tracking and follow-up procedure for a mine plant Put in place a complete safety technical inspection program for a crusher plant (rolling bridges, elevators, acetylene generators, etc.) Development and management of pedestrians and vehicles circulation plan and procedures in a mining environment Development and management of a HSE Management System for a gold mine operation Set up an international H&S and Ergonomics exchange project between a Canadian and Cuban University
