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Christian Jenner

Kyabram,Vic

Summary

Reliable Safety Officer with background in ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. Experience includes conducting risk assessment, enforcing preventative measures, and setting up safety protocols that prepare for emergencies. Strengths include strong communication skills, familiarity with reporting procedures, and ability to educate employees on preventive measures against accidents. In previous roles, contributed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment while improving overall staff awareness of potential hazards.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Advisor / Plant Manager

Acciona (Coleman Rail)
Northern Victoria Operations, Victoria
03.2023 - Current
  • Overseeing Civil and Rail Construction.
  • Management of Plant On-site.
  • Prepared written reports summarizing investigations into accidents and incidents involving injury or illness.
  • Investigated accidents or incidents to determine root causes, contributing factors and corrective actions.
  • Coordinated activities related to emergency preparedness such as fire drills, evacuation plans.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
  • Performed regular facility walkthrough to assess conditions which may affect employee health or safety.
  • Provided technical guidance on matters related to occupational health and safety legislation.
  • Assisted in the development of emergency response plans for various scenarios.
  • Assisted in developing risk assessment programs for identifying workplace hazards.
  • Reviewed contractor documentation prior to start of work regarding their safety management system.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections of worksites to identify potential hazards and develop corrective action plans.

OH&S Coordinator

Department of Justice
Dhurringile, Victoria
03.2020 - 02.2023
  • Manage OH&S database.
  • OH&S compliance, Environmental scan of work sites.
  • Develop and Implement SOPs.
  • Complete Contractor/Visitor Inductions.
  • Oversee compliance of policy and procedures.
  • Conduct compliance audits.
  • Conduct JSA's and risk assessments.
  • Incident investigation and reporting.
  • Toolbox meetings.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.

Fleet Coordinator/Community Work

Department of Justice.
Dhurringile, Victoria
02.2016 - 03.2020
  • Manage fleet database.
  • Manage Community Work teams.
  • Coordinate maintenance, procurement, and disposal.
  • Coordinate multiple stakeholders.
  • Prepared invoices, bills, purchase orders and other financial documents pertaining to fleets operations.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends in fleet operations.
  • Reviewed fleet documents and records to ensure accuracy of information.

Parole Coordinator

Department of Justice
Dhurringile, Victoria
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Implementation of the parole reform.
  • Coordination of major stakeholders.
  • Training, mentoring of staff and prisoners.
  • Scheduling, data entry, and planning.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.

Secondment With Consumer Affairs Victoria

Department of Justice
Shepparton, Victoria
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Consumer Affairs Site Visits.
  • Retail Trader Compliance Visits.
  • Real Estate, Pawn Broker, and Travel Agent Compliance.
  • Researched and responded to consumer inquiries, complaints, and requests for information.
  • Facilitated communication between customers, management, and other stakeholders regarding consumer issues.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Site Liaison Field Officer

DOJ, Shepparton Office
08.2013 - 10.2014
  • Leading a Work Team for Community Work
  • Scheduling and Organizing Community Work for multiple teams
  • OH&S Inspections of Work Sites
  • Visiting Work Sites for Individual Placement.

Owner/Operator Mechanical Repair Business

Self Employed
Tongala, Victoria
01.2004 - 06.2013
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  • Provided leadership support for team members through coaching and mentorship programs.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members to ensure efficiency and productivity goals were met.
  • Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the facility.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.

Workshop Leading Hand

McColls Transport/Nestle
Tongala, Victoria
01.1996 - 01.2004
  • OH&S representative.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, stock movements and personnel shifts.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth workflow processes.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Provided technical advice on machinery repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Ensured compliance with workplace health and safety regulations by conducting safety audits regularly.
  • Monitored the progress of work against set objectives, taking corrective action where necessary.
  • Supervised staff to ensure efficient performance of tasks, providing guidance and support when needed.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organization.

Skills

  • Managerial Background
  • Goal Orientated
  • Negotiation skills
  • Reliable
  • Strong PR Background
  • Organized
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decisive
  • Hazard Identification
  • Accident investigation
  • Incident Reporting
  • Safety Auditing

References

  • Annabel Reynolds, Project Safety Manager, Acciona / Coleman Rail, 0400 228 721, Annabel.reynolds@acciona.com
  • Peter Milne, Industry Manager, Dhurringile Prison, (03) 58 24 8862, 0428 262 503, peter.milne@justice.vic.gov.au

Qualifications / licenses

  • Diploma BSBWHS520- Manage Implementation of Emergency Procedures
  • Certificate IV Work Health Safety
  • ICAM Investigation Training
  • Certificate III Heavy Transport / Plant Mechanic
  • Certificate III Correctional Practice
  • MSMPER300 - Issue work permits
  • MSMWHS201 - Conduct hazard analysis
  • HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
  • Crane Lift Coordinator
  • Custodial Officer Training
  • Field Officer Training
  • Parole Coordinator Training
  • Health Safety Representative Training
  • Chief Fire Warden Training
  • Breathing Apparatus Fire Training
  • Confined Spaces Training
  • Infection Control Training
  • Bomb Threat Training
  • Level 2 First Aid
  • Electrical Test & Tag
  • Fire Equipment Test & Tag
  • Forklift License
  • MC Truck License
  • Car & Motorcycle License

Timeline

Safety Advisor / Plant Manager

Acciona (Coleman Rail)
03.2023 - Current

OH&S Coordinator

Department of Justice
03.2020 - 02.2023

Fleet Coordinator/Community Work

Department of Justice.
02.2016 - 03.2020

Parole Coordinator

Department of Justice
02.2015 - 02.2016

Secondment With Consumer Affairs Victoria

Department of Justice
10.2014 - 01.2015

Site Liaison Field Officer

DOJ, Shepparton Office
08.2013 - 10.2014

Owner/Operator Mechanical Repair Business

Self Employed
01.2004 - 06.2013

Workshop Leading Hand

McColls Transport/Nestle
01.1996 - 01.2004
Christian Jenner