ANDREW STAY
Scarborough,Australia
Summary
I am an experienced Emergency Services Professional with over 20 years industry experience.
Currently full time employed by Northern Star Resources as their ER Coordinator and more recently RIO TINTO Paraburdoo operations as their Regional Emergency Services Officer.
I have an extensive career within this industry including 10 years as an instructor and training assessor for Emergency Services.
My client base during my time as a training consultant also extended outside of Australia. Sites serviced include Northern Star, Newmont, Barrick, EMR, Goldfields,FMG, Sandfire Resources and St Barbara limited. International site locations include Papa New Guinea, Africa and Indonesia.
I have the ability to adapt training techniques to suit all levels of knowledge and experience to site and student’s requirements. I have extensive knowledge of all Emergency Services disciplines.
My career is extensive within both surface and underground mining.
I have solid understanding of operational and strategic plans and objectives, successfully developing and implementing Safety and Emergency services procedures to sites including Mount Gibson Iron, RIO TINTO, NSR and FMG. I am a professional from the boots up.
Not afraid to make decisions and I ensure things happen in the most safe,efficient and effective way.
My judgement is excellent, supported by experience, knowledge and my attention to detail.
Please see attached USI transcript Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Response Coordinator
Northern Star Resources
Leinster, WA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance on safety protocols to emergency responders.
- Developed, tested and implemented emergency response plans for multiple sites.
- Created communication plans for disseminating information regarding emergencies or disaster situations.
- Assisted in creating policies and guidelines for responding to emergencies quickly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop a comprehensive approach to emergency management operations.
- Facilitated meetings between public safety personnel, government officials, community members, first responders. as needed during an emergency response situation.
- Prepared reports detailing findings from investigations into incidents requiring an emergency response effort.
- Participated in regional conferences related to disaster planning and preparedness initiatives.
- Identified potential hazards and developed risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to ensure staff were prepared for real-life scenarios.
- Conducted post-incident reviews with all stakeholders involved in the response process.
- Provided technical advice on how best to mitigate risks associated with hazardous materials or natural disasters.
- Established procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to emergency management operations.
- Managed resources during an emergency such as personnel, equipment, supplies.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinated efforts between agencies in order to provide effective assistance during an incident.
- Maintained detailed records of all training, drills, and incidents involving emergency responses.
- Monitored emergency responder activities during exercises and actual events.
- Evaluated existing systems used by first responders before recommending changes or upgrades.
- Devised and implemented improved care models to increase throughput, patient experiences and staff onboarding.
- Stayed up to date on federal, state and local regulations governing emergency response plans.
- Enforced standards of care and developed structures to track and evaluate compliance with frameworks.
- Inspected emergency facilities and equipment to maintain optimal functional capabilities in emergency situations.
Regional Emergency Services
RIO TINTO
Paraburdoo, WA
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Provide support and education to Emergency Services officers and ERT members
- Provide Emergency Services on and off site
- VFRS Officer Paraburdoo DFES
- RCR
- Structural Fire
- Bush fire deployments
- Coordination and management of contractors and service providers
- Equipment maintenance
- Medical treatments
- Supporting other departments
Emergency Response Training Consultant
West Rescue Australia
01.2012 - 11.2021
- Deliver Nationally accredited training in all disciplines of Emergency Response including Road Crash Rescue,
- Rope Rescue, Underground search and Rescue, Hazchem Response, Confined Space Rescue
- Closed and Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus, Underground Search and Firefighting, Safe working at heights, Confined Space
- Structural Fire Fighting
- Rescue and Gas monitoring
- Plan and deliver Emergency Response maintenance-training days based off of site specific needs assessment
- Conduct site-specific Emergency Response audits and deliver detailed reports
- Develop and implement Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedures
- Construct site-specific Emergency Response training plans and manuals
- Provide Emergency Response relief. Coordinator roles.
- Training and Development of Emergency Response members and teams to the highest standards.
Emergency Response Training Consultant
PWR Australia
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Deliver Nationally accredited training in all disciplines of Emergency Response including Road Crash Rescue,
- Rope Rescue, Underground search and Rescue, Hazchem Response, Confined Space Rescue, Open and Closed
- Circuit Breathing Apparatus, Underground and Surface Firefighting, Safe working at heights, Confined Space
- Rescue and Gas monitoring
- Relief Work Emergency Response Managers
Safety and Training Advisor
Barrick Lawlers Gold Mine
Kalgoorlie, WA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided support to Line Managers on OH&S related issues
- Co-ordinates development of Safe Work Procedures for surface, underground and exploration departments
- Provided advice on safety meetings/Issues/Equipment
- Monitored safety performance – compilation of statistics/reports
- Lead accident / incident investigations
- Reviewed development of Job Safety Analysis in all roles
- Assisted in the evaluation and minimisation of workplace hazards
- Conducted Hazard Inspections of the workplace
Underground Miner, Mine Rescue Captain
Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mine Barrick/Newmont
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Charge up Underground leading hand
- Mine Rescue Captain
- Underground Medic
- Training, Assessing and Inductions
- Heavy Machinery Experience 2900 Loaders 1700 Loaders
- Charge up systems
- Twin Boom Jumbo assist
- Integrated Tool, Mt 5000 793 Trucks
- Maintained fast-paced schedules by loading materials onto vehicles using loading machine.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
Skills
- Emergency Managment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Training and Assessment
- Underground Mining
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Work Well Under Pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Incident Management
- Decision Making
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Active Lister and solution based
- Problem-Solving
- Good Judgment
- Pre Hospital care
- Cross-Departmental Teamwork
- Prioritizing Situations
Certification
- Certificate IV Healthcare (HLT41120)
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
- Certificate III Emergency Response and Rescue (RII30719)
- DFES Qualifications for VFRS role
References
Leith Evans
Emergency Services Superintendent Kalgoorlie Region
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430
M 0439 672 948
Greg Hesketh
Superintendent - Emergency Services, Security & Health
Fortescue Metals Group I Hedland Operations
Locked Bag 7, South Hedland WA 6722
M: 0448 783 031
Timeline
Emergency Response Coordinator
Northern Star Resources
05.2024 - Current
Regional Emergency Services
RIO TINTO
01.2022 - 04.2024
Emergency Response Training Consultant
West Rescue Australia
01.2012 - 11.2021
Emergency Response Training Consultant
PWR Australia
01.2011 - 01.2012
Safety and Training Advisor
Barrick Lawlers Gold Mine
01.2010 - 01.2011
Underground Miner, Mine Rescue Captain
Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mine Barrick/Newmont
01.2003 - 01.2010
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