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Brian Olsen

Stockleigh,QLD

Summary

Proactive and enthusiastic Group Safety Manager with a proven track record of leading, championing and prioritising the ‘Best Practice” of Health and Safety. Over 24 years experience in all aspect of safety management practices in Construction industry (being undertaken in either civil, mechanical / electrical or mining environments), with the last 17 years being in either a Regional or Group Management position. Familiar with all federal, state, and local regulations. Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills, also with a proven ability of build relationship and influencing all key stakeholder (both internal and external parties).

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Safety Manager

BMD Constructions
07.2017 - Current
  • Manage the change management, development and implementation of new HSE system platform and currently 3-5 years Group Safety Strategy
  • Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external stakeholders on safety/regulatory compliance best practices and effective control.
  • Advised Board and Business leaders of regulatory and worker compensation risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Statistical planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures and training package for the improvement of Safety at Regional and Corporate levels
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
  • Delivered and tracked program training for all associates and supervisors in order to safeguard continuing business
  • Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
  • Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit and incident findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
  • Collaborated with the operational team to review client contracts safety requirements and facilitate personnel compliance training.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.

Nth Region/ Group Functional Lead Safety Manager

BMD Constructions
03.2011 - 07.2017
  • Manage the change management, development and implementation of Qld/NT/WA Safety Strategy and improvement plan
  • Provide subject matter expertise for internal and external stakeholders on safety/regulatory compliance best practices and effective control.
  • Advised Regional leaders of regulatory and worker compensation risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Statistical planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures and training package for the improvement of Safety at Regional and supporting Corporate levels
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to Regional management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
  • Delivered and tracked program training for all associates and supervisors in order to safeguard continuing business
  • Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
  • Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit and incident findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
  • Collaborated with the Regional operational team to review client contracts safety requirements and facilitate personnel compliance training.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
  • Evaluated workplace conformance with WHS standards and regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
  • Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviours, and procedures.
  • Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.

Project HSET Manager

Thiess Pty Ltd
07.2010 - 03.2011
  • Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices.
  • Collaborated with contract team to review client contracts and facilitate personnel compliance training.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients (Bechtel & QGC).
  • Review and approve safe work method statement and job safety analysis for conformity to project safety and personal protective equipment requirements/procedures.
  • Collaborated with client and regulatory agencies to discuss regulatory concerns, incident, and serious safety breaches to discuss corrective action plans.
  • Conducted incident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
  • Managed health and safety programs aligned with industry and client standards.
  • Identified workforce serious safety deviations and hazards, implementation of effective control measures to maintain integrity of safety program.
  • Review and approve required certifications, licenses, and permits for compliance with WHS licensing requirements.
  • Developed health and safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards, client, and organizational guidelines.
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance.

Group Manager Safety and Risk

Queensland Rail (QR) Limited
03.2010 - 07.2010
  • Lead, manage the co-ordination and implementation HSE, sustainability and quality management plans, strategies and initiatives
  • Lead the audit and inspection process for all IP Group's HSE and quality systems, processes and procedures
  • Implementation and management of the Human Factors and Hazard management programs
  • Management of IPG's HSE and quality resources
  • Lead and implement QR Service's Safety and Risk initiatives to achieve accreditation and transformations to become world class ail organisation
  • Implement, monitor and modify IPG's HSE performance and reporting requirements
  • Lead and co-ordinate the implementation of the operational HSE system and interface co-ordinations processes
  • Lead the implementation of effective OR Service management HSE and Quality systems
  • Participate and facilitate HSE investigation process, assuming a support role in major incidents
  • Ensure the development and maintenance of relationship with key internal and external stakeholders

HSE Service Manager

Thiess Pty Ltd
11.2007 - 03.2010
  • Support Business Unit HSE manager, work in Interim HSE Manager role as required
  • Manage all aspects HSE from a Head Office regional management position
  • Statistical planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures and training package for the improvement of HSE on sites and across the Business unit
  • Conduct corporate Safety, Environment and Thiess Core System of Work audits of site on a scheduled basis
  • Conduct informal HSE reviews and assist project to develop improvement plan
  • Promoting harmonious working relationship with Client, Thiess site and other Thiess business units
  • Sharing and adopting information, policies and procedures for the best for Thiess Group
  • Managing HSE&T corporate governance across Thiess Process projects
  • Managing site HSET managers at a regional functional levels
  • Managing client relationship in regards to any HSET issue from a corporate level
  • Managed all HSE&T standards, time frames and budgets while satisfying all client and Legislative requirements
  • Continually mentored, coached, trained and implemented change of safety legislation to all relevant managers.
  • Reviewed, updated and implement ongoing changes to Thiess Process safety management system and procedures
  • Effectively manage, resolve and honestly communicate all HSET issue with team members, client and other companies
  • Lead and participate during incident investigation process, developing of reports and implementation of corrective actions

Thiess Sedgman JV - HSE Manager

Thiess Pty Ltd
01.2007 - 11.2007
  • Managing HSE&T corporate governance across TSJV projects
  • Managing site HSET managers at a functional levels
  • Statistical planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures and training package for the improvement of HSE on sites and across TSJV
  • Conduct Safety, Environment audits of site on a scheduled basis
  • Conduct informal HSE reviews and assist project to develop improvement plan
  • Promoting harmonious working relationship with Client and Thiess internal business
  • Sharing and adopting information, policies and procedures from Thiess
  • Managing client relationship in regard to any HSET issue from a TSJV functional support level
  • Managed all HSE&T standards, time frames and budgets while satisfying all client and Legislative requirements
  • Continually mentored, coached, trained and implemented change of safety legislation to all relevant managers.
  • Reviewed, updated and implement ongoing changes to safety management system and procedures
  • Effectively manage, resolve and honestly communicate all HSET issue with team members, client and other companies
  • Lead and participate during incident investigation process, developing of reports and implementation of corrective actions

HSE Manager/Coordinator - Various Projects

Thiess Pty Ltd
05.2002 - 12.2006

All aspects of Health, Safety and Training management at project levels across the following:

  • Dawson Alliance Project - Moura mine - Qld (Feb 2006 - Dec 2006)
  • Darwin LNG Rough Grading & Marine Works - NT (Jan 2005 - Dec 2006)
  • Curragh Project - Curragh North mine - Qld (Oct 2004 - Jan 2005)
  • Comalco Alumina Refinery - Gladstone Qld (Jul 2002 - Oct 2024)
  • Awoonga Dam - Gladstone Qld - (May 2002 - Jul 2002)

Education

Graduate Diploma - Occupation Health And Safety

Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health And Safety
Queensland University Of Technology
12.2011

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Safety Program Development
  • Risk analysis
  • Audit Support
  • Risk Identification
  • Change Management Management
  • Workplace Health and Safety Regulations
  • Implementing Policies
  • Workers Compensation Regulations
  • Performance Management
  • Report Preparation
  • Policy Development
  • Compliance Management
  • Meeting Oversight and Participation
  • Incident Investigation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Construction, Mechanical /Electrical and Mining Industry
  • Safety & Environmental Inspections
  • Safety & Environmental Audits
  • Psychosocial legislation
  • Team Oversight

Certification

Chartered Professional Member - Australian Institute of Health & Safety

Graduate Diploma of OHS – QUT

Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

Advanced Safety Professional Practice - SafetyFutures

Cert IV Environmental Management

Certificate IV Business – BSB 41004

Certificate IV Assessment & Workplace Training (TAE40110)

Incident Lead Investigator (ICAM)

Tap Root Investigation Analysis

Lead OH&S Auditor

Timeline

Group Safety Manager

BMD Constructions
07.2017 - Current

Nth Region/ Group Functional Lead Safety Manager

BMD Constructions
03.2011 - 07.2017

Project HSET Manager

Thiess Pty Ltd
07.2010 - 03.2011

Group Manager Safety and Risk

Queensland Rail (QR) Limited
03.2010 - 07.2010

HSE Service Manager

Thiess Pty Ltd
11.2007 - 03.2010

Thiess Sedgman JV - HSE Manager

Thiess Pty Ltd
01.2007 - 11.2007

HSE Manager/Coordinator - Various Projects

Thiess Pty Ltd
05.2002 - 12.2006

Graduate Diploma - Occupation Health And Safety

Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health And Safety
Brian Olsen