Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive stakeholder experiences to promote safe and efficient operational outcomes. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. EHS leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
GM Environment, Health & Safety
Stahmann Webster
05.2023
Developed and implement appropriate governance frameworks and reporting requirements to meet legislative and internal requirements, specifically the development and implementation of Environmental and Sustainability Plans and Safety Management Plans
Engage and coach the board, executives, senior management team and operational managers in complex industrial and / or commercial environments in executing their WHS Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Initiated and executed innovative EHS programs improving EHS culture across the company, reducing non-compliance issue by 25% by creating a comprehensive EHS audit program
Improved internal EHS communication strategy, leading to increased awareness and interaction of senior management.
HST Superintendent
Boggabri Coal
11.2022 - 05.2023
Responsible for the management of HST budget, staff, review, development and implementation of HST strategy, aligned systems to meet compliance with WHS and Mining legislation and company policy
Lead and motivate cross-functional expert teams capable of analysing all areas of operations and implementing dynamic improvements, development and implementation of Critical Risk Management strategies
Developed site risk register and implemented risk management system that included Bowtie assessment for all catastrophic risk and development of Preventative and Mitigating Critical Control Management plans
Developed and implemented a HS improvement leadership program to foster cultural change and improve engagement by coaching and influencing executive management team around their visible leadership
Recommend, design, develop and oversee the implementations of safety and technical training programs aligned with RII mining competencies.
Group HSET Manager
Manuka Resources
02.2021 - 10.2022
Development and implementation of 5 year three tired HSET strategy to focus on three key priorities to build a positive culture to actively manage HSET risk to enable a leader-led culture, proactive risk management and a focus on education, training, and continuous improvement
Developed a contractor management framework to ensure contractor compliance to site authority to work process, implemented an audit and inspection schedule to measure contractor compliance to sites requirements
Manage the Major Hazard program, this included development and maintenance of Principal Hazard and Principal Control Plans, Specific Management plans, Policies and Procedures
Developed and implemented a Pandemic Management Plan (PMP) and Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) to ensure mechanisms are in place to mitigate the risk to the organisation associated with a Pandemic
The implementation resulted in minimal operational or commercial impact when tested in response to a COVID-19 events
Company led liaison with regulatory authorities Resources Regulator, EPA, Dams Safety NSW, and Cobar Council
Preparation and publication of annual reporting requirements for regulatory authorities, including EPL Annual Returns, Annual Environmental Management Reports (AMER), Rehabilitation Management Plans and Annual Rehabilitation Report and Forward Program (Form and Way).
Safety & Training Manager
JBS Australia
06.2020 - 01.2021
Development and implementation of WHS strategy and safety management plan, overseeing compliance and providing hands on support and advice
Development of new initiatives to embed a preventative risk-based approach to safety across the broad risk profile of feedlot operations
Drive cultural change through embedding JBS WHS management system and processes
Provided support to management and employees in the development and implementation of minimum standards and protocols.
Deputy Director FMS Operations
University Of New England
07.2017 - 04.2020
Providing leadership and strategic direction for delivery of operational, trade and campus security and safety services across University of New England
Promoting proactive management of operational hazards and risks
Development of new initiatives to embed a preventative risk-based approach to asset management across the broad risk profile of the University of New England
Develop and manage CAPEX and OPEX contracts for construction, operations, and maintenance
Manage CAPEX and OPEX projects up to $25m
Development and implementation of FMS strategic framework for Operations and Campus Services, overseeing compliance, providing hands on support and advice for University Executive, Faculty, Directorial & Operational Staff and Student Colleges
Deployment of Asset Management System after extensive asset lifecycle review
Development of new initiatives to embed a preventative risk-based approach to safety and injury prevention across the broad risk profile of the University of New England
Development and implementation of UNE’s WHS Management System Framework, overseeing compliance, providing hands on support and advice for University Executive, Faculty, Directorial & Operational Staff and Student Colleges.
Pacific HSE Leader
Honeywell Australia Ltd
01.2016 - 06.2017
Provided leadership within the business and for the HSE improvement programs and agenda
Delivered cultural change through the leadership of a behavioural safety program and through engaging, coaching and influencing the Pacific regional executive management team around their felt visible leadership and WHS due diligence obligations
Development and implementation of HBS WHS Contractor Management Framework, Procedures, Guidelines and Forms, overseeing compliance, providing hands on support and advice for HBS and Honeywell APAC
Initiate, develop and maintain a safe work environment by applying specialist skills and knowledge of the WHS evidence base to develop, implement, and evaluate WHS strategy and programs across a national and international scope
Engage and coach the board, executives, senior management team and operational managers in complex industrial and / or commercial environments in executing their WHS Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Develop and gain commitment at all levels to the HSE strategic direction for the business
Ensure that the organisations’ HSE expectations are understood by the executive and management teams
Build key external stakeholder relationships including authorities and regulatory bodies for nationwide or cross-border HSE issues
Lead, coach, and mentor regional HSE Managers and the senior HSE team
Oversee internal and external audit and compliance with all legal, regulatory requirements and those set down by the Office of the Federal Safety Commission (OFSC) and third-party accreditations
Prioritised and aligned resource allocation to key risk mitigation, claims liability and return to work strategies
Plan and deliver the health, safety, and workers compensation strategy across the Pacific region
Provide strategic advice and technical support on workers compensation to the executive team, corporate safety team, and senior managers within the Pacific region.
Regional HSE Manager (NSW/ACT)
Boral Construction Materials
03.2013 - 01.2016
Provide leadership to a team of 12 HSE professionals to ensure the CM&C executive leadership team, line managers, supervisors and frontline employees and contractors received adequate health, safety and environment support, advice, coaching to influence sustainable safety culture
Developed and implemented executive leadership initiatives resulting in positive culture step change holistically across all business streams
Facilitated a successful transition of HSE responsibility to line management to drive operational accountability
Provided positive leadership to the HSE team after an organisational restructure, successfully integrating OHS and E functions to deliver HSE support to all the CMC business and influence a positive culture
Lead and/or facilitate the investigation process of major incidents, developing strategies to effectively resolve workplace hazards, and implementing measures to proactively reduce injuries within the workplace resulting in a 53% percent reduction in serious harm injuries in the region and zero lost time injuries across Quarries, logistics and Asphalt business verticals in 2013, 2014 and 2015
Developed, implemented, and lead the HSE&Q minimum standards and corporate audit across National Quarries portfolio, providing strategic HSE&Q advice and direction within the business to ensure alignment with Regional, National and industry initiatives
Developed and implement appropriate governance frameworks and reporting requirements to meet legislative and internal requirements, specifically the development and implementation of Logistics Chain of Responsibility, Environmental and Sustainability Plans and Mine Safety Management Plans
Manage the interface between the business and regulators
Successfully gained accreditation in AS 4801 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, ISO 14001 Environmental management, and ISO 9001 Quality management systems
Facilitated and successfully gained accreditation into the NSW Workcover Retro Paid Loss Scheme resulting in $4m saving in premiums and internal worker compensation costs annually.
Education
Grad Cert OHS&E Management -
ACU
01.2017
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
Forsythes
01.2021
Certificate IV Surface Operations -
Group314
01.2022
Executive Leadership Program -
ASAM
01.2018
Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management (Mining/Quarrying) -
Mine Resilience
01.2014
Cert IV Environmental Management -
Absorb Training
01.2013
Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety -
HBA
01.2013
Skills
Business analysis
Staff training and development
Operations management
Process improvement
Conflict resolution
Team leadership
Regulatory compliance
Risk management
Strategic planning
Human resources management
Accreditation And Certification
2023, Quarry Manager Practicing Certificate (Restricted), WA DMIRS
IQA Golden Hard Hat Site Safety Award – Autonomous Inspection Unit 2015
CCAA Health & Safety Innovation Award - Autonomous Inspection Unit 2015
CCAA Health & Safety Best Performance Award – Safety Management Plan
IQA Safety Innovation – Monorail Design 2014
Workcover NSW - Innovation Award - Concrete Agitator Stability System 2013
CCAA Safety Innovation – Concrete Agitator Stability System 2013
Onesteel Whyalla Safety Contractor Leader of the Year Award 2010
Fenner PLC Chairman’s award for safety excellence 2008
Professional Overview
A professional and results oriented executive HSE leader with over 20 years in the construction, mining, extractive, and heavy engineering industries in executive and operational roles, an enviable reputation acquired in multi-national environments. I am focussed on leading teams and ensuring delivery of superior HSE and Risk Management strategies that ensure optimum safety, environmental and quality best practice outputs, standards, and performance.
Timeline
GM Environment, Health & Safety
Stahmann Webster
05.2023
HST Superintendent
Boggabri Coal
11.2022 - 05.2023
Group HSET Manager
Manuka Resources
02.2021 - 10.2022
Safety & Training Manager
JBS Australia
06.2020 - 01.2021
Deputy Director FMS Operations
University Of New England
07.2017 - 04.2020
Pacific HSE Leader
Honeywell Australia Ltd
01.2016 - 06.2017
Regional HSE Manager (NSW/ACT)
Boral Construction Materials
03.2013 - 01.2016
Grad Cert OHS&E Management -
ACU
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
Forsythes
Certificate IV Surface Operations -
Group314
Executive Leadership Program -
ASAM
Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management (Mining/Quarrying) -
Mine Resilience
Cert IV Environmental Management -
Absorb Training
Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety -
HBA
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