Blake Michael Fabling
Perth,WA
Summary
Results-driven Health and Safety Professional with expertise in incident management and risk assessment. Developed and implemented innovative safety protocols and training programs, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Coordinated between teams, vendors, and design professionals to translate project directives into actionable tasks, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project completion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent Health, Safety & Medical
PLS (Formally Pilbara Minerals)
Pilgangoora, Western Australia
2024.02 - Current
- Prepared & Implements Incident Management & Investigation Procedure & Training
- Rolled out PLS Field Leadership Program and training, incorporating critical risk verifications, planned task observations, and field interactions to elevate interaction quality across the business.
- Facilitated medical emergency response planning to strengthen crisis preparedness and effectiveness.
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Developed & implemented Permit to Work (PTW) Process include digital permit to work system
- Introduced management of change process and digital management system using Cority Med gate to streamline operational transitions.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure project timelines were met consistently.
- Implemented quality control procedures to maintain high operational standards.
Senior Critical Risk Management Advisor
PLS (Formally Pilbara Minerals)
Pilgangoora Operation
2023.10 - 2024.01
- Introduced and rolled out new critical risk management framework, developing training packages and providing infield coaching for operational leaders.
- Defined and assessed principal mining hazard (PMH) management plans to enhance safety protocols.
- Coordinated comprehensive risk profile review, identifying modifications to business risk profile.
- Create Power BI dashboard for tracking and reporting of Lead indicator, Actions, and investigation targets.
- Communicated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Senior Health, Safety, Environment & Training Advisor
Catalyst Metals
Plutonic Gold Mine, Kumarina WA, Western Australia
2023.01 - 2023.10
- Health, Safety, Environment & Training Advisor Duties and responsibilities.
- Review, execute, and oversee site's safety programs and policies in compliance with WHS regulations and industry standards.
- Monitor safety performance and recommend improvements to enhance overall safety culture.
- Developed and implemented investigation procedures that strengthened safety protocols and fostered a proactive safety culture.
- Direct ICAM investigations into safety incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine root causes and devise corrective actions.
- Created and delivered safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors, reinforcing awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
- Led teams through changes in safety regulations, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with updated safety standards and procedures.
- Collaborated with consultants and stakeholders to define critical risk and principal mining hazard risk assessments, enhancing risk management strategies.
Safety & Occupational Hygiene Specialist
BHP Nickel West
Cliffs Underground, Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter, Leinster mining/processing & Mt Keith Mining/Processing
2020.12 - 2023.01
- Delivered on additional monitoring programs for production to identify a risk profile for workers' exposures to respirable dust and crystalline Silica.
- Defined risk profile for a newly commissioned ore sorting project by identifying present agents and determining levels of exposure for all workers and tasks in area and determined effectiveness of controls.
- Performed risk assessments, identifying and implementing workable solutions to mitigate risk.
- Conducted workplace inspections and audits to monitor compliance to legislation, internal procedures and best practice.
- Directed audits on various tasks and compliance with site procedures including permit to work, hot works, working at height, confined space entry and isolation and tag out procedures.
- Prepared and collated data on HSE performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement and presenting to management teams.
- Verification of Occupational Hygiene Statistical Data Analysis submitted to DEMIRS for compliance.
COVID Support Supervisor (Secondment)
BHP Nickel West
BHP Perth Office
2021.11 - 2022.01
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health, Safety and Environment
Curtin University
Perth, WA12.2023
Skills
- Incident management
- Incident response
- Permit to work process
- Safety management
- Permit to work process
- Compliance monitoring
- Project coordination and team leadership
- Data analysis and regulatory communication
- Risk assessment
References
Available Upon Request
Additional Competencies
- INX InControl & InTuition
- Cority (Medgate)
- 1SAP
- Forwood CCV
- Pronto
- MS 365 Product Suit (INC. PBI)
- TABCO Spotfire Data Analytics platform
Relevant Certificates And Qualifications
- Middle Rigid Driver's License (Manual)
- Construction White Card
- Advanced First Aid
- Occupational Ventilation (iFAP)
- Spirometry (spirometry training company)
- Occupational Noise Officer (NVMS)
- Working at Heights
- ICAM Investigation Lead Training
- Essential Factors - InterSafe 8step
- InterSafe Hazard Awareness & Damaging Energies
- Experienced ERT member
Timeline
Superintendent Health, Safety & Medical
PLS (Formally Pilbara Minerals)
2024.02 - Current
Senior Critical Risk Management Advisor
PLS (Formally Pilbara Minerals)
2023.10 - 2024.01
Senior Health, Safety, Environment & Training Advisor
Catalyst Metals
2023.01 - 2023.10
COVID Support Supervisor (Secondment)
BHP Nickel West
2021.11 - 2022.01
Safety & Occupational Hygiene Specialist
BHP Nickel West
2020.12 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Science - Health, Safety and Environment
Curtin University