Graham Arvidson
Frankston,NSW
Summary
Strategic leader in HSEQ management, driving compliance and continuous improvement across projects. Proven ability to enhance safety outcomes through effective incident investigations and tailored consultancy services, fostering a culture of safety within teams and client organizations. Accomplished HSEQ advisor with extensive experience in compliance and risk management for diverse industries. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative safety strategies, enhancing project outcomes, and cultivating client relationships to promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
GRACO Consulting P/L
01.2001 - 12.2024
- Directed HSE programs and provided strategic leadership, ensuring adherence to industry standards and compliance.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, aligning HSE strategies with corporate aims and industry best practices.
- Led teams of up to 10 engineering personnel in incident investigations, utilizing risk management principles to ensure compliance with engineering standards and achieve significant improvements in safety statistics.
- Highlighted the action required for Major Accident Events (MAE) where an accident event impacted a risk to workers or the structure of the plant and equipment in the production cycle.
- Worked on the offshore safety case using Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA).
- Implemented safety protocols for commercial building construction projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Cultivated client relationships, delivering tailored consultancy services that enhanced project outcomes.
- Instigated work/life arrangements and schedules for construction workers, incorporating fatigue management requirements for personnel across Victoria and interstate/international assignments.
- Qualified Lead auditor ISO9001 in Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 45001 Health and Safety and business systems carried out field and head office audits to scheduled audit protocols.
Engineering and Technical Advisor/ HSE Site Engineer
Enercon
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Coordinated with project teams during the FEED stage to find and mitigate potential risks, fostering a culture of safety and initiative-taking incident prevention.
- Updated construction systems through comprehensive trials, enhancing safety for fifty-five workers and contractors.
- Formulated and implemented an emergency response plan, incorporating a new safety alarm system to enhance site safety protocols.
- Established and integrated a communication alarm system, enabling rapid response for field activities.
- Ensured the lifting team conducted critical lifts in ideal weather conditions.
- Upgraded firefighting equipment and systems during construction phase, bolstering site's preparedness for potential emergency situations identified during FEED phase.
HSEQ Advisor under Graco Consulting P/L
AGR Australia Pacific
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Administered health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) advisory services, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal standards for offshore drilling activities.
- Devised comprehensive HSEQ strategies and programs tailored to the specific needs of the oil and gas industry, both onshore and offshore.
- Developed regulatory and legal registers for offshore drilling activities, ensuring compliance for twenty clients of AGR with Australian offshore regulations.
- Created detailed matrix outlining marine directives for offshore operations, ensuring compliance and streamlining operational processes.
- Fostered a culture of safety and continuous improvement across projects, resulting in enhanced employee well-being.
- Provided expert guidance to clients on implementing best practices, contributing to improved operational efficiency within their organizations.
- Pursued initiatives for colleagues to gain a work/life balance at work and highlighted issues of fatigue in long hours worked or traveling to the work site.
HSE Advisor
Woodside Energy Ltd.
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Advised commissioning team during design phase of North Ranken Compression Platform in North West offshore location of Western Australia.
- Provided HSE guidance to completion team, developed training registers for 20 team members, and conducted Bow Tie risk evaluations for safety concerns during construction and transportation from Korea to North West Shelf.
- Participated in all risk management initiatives throughout the detailed engineering stage of the project.
- Contributed to human factor engineering for plant and work area layout in platform design.
- Developed Skilled procedure matrix for all personnel of the personnel who were to be sent to the platform construction site in Korea.
- Trained as Noise Technician and at the Certificate IV surface Technician Certificate level.
Education
Noise Testing Technician Certificate -
Western Australian Mining Industry
Western Australia01-2012
Certificate IV - Surface Technician Certificate
Western Australia Institute of Technology
Western Australia01-2011
Certificate IV in Assessment and Testing -
Dandenong Institute of Technology
01-2004
Diploma of OHS - Occupational Health and Safety Technology
HBA Learning Centre
01-2000
Post Graduate Diploma - Risk Management
Swinburne University of Technology
01-1996
Diploma of Education -
Hawthorn State College
Victoria01-1986
Master’s degree - engineering
University of Aston in Birmingham
UK01-1980
Bachelor - Applied Science
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
01-1974
Skills
- HSEQ management
- HSEQ processes
- Safety Assessment
- Health and safety auditing
- Site Audits and Inspections
- Regulatory inspections
- ISO HSEQ Standards
- HSEQ Governance in the workforce
- Risk Management utilization
- Incident investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Bow-Tie Risk Evaluations
- Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Construction Commissioning
- Due diligence within
- Regulatory adherence
- Chemical management
- MSDS documentation
- Manifest preparation
- Operational Oversight
- Strong Communication Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic advisory
- Presentation on subjects
- Microsoft applications
- Problem-solving Skills
- Process analysis
- Multi-plant experience
- Emergency planning
- Company Reputation Management
- Welding Engineering
Technical Educational Awards And Sponsorships
- National Student Australian Welding Institute (AWI) Essay winner 1970
- Repco Bursary winner 1969 – Study at RMIT for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Metallurgy
- Rotary International Scholarship 1979-80 – Study a master’s degree at University of Aston in Birmingham England
- State Public Service award – 1986 - Victorian Premier (John Caine) Letter of introduction for 1 year work in Norway
- Welding Technology Institute of Australia National Award 1996 - Florence Taylor Award for contribution to fabrication Technology and education
References
References available on request.
Positions Held Prior To2000
- Auditor & HSE Consultant Senior Field HSSE Advisor, FIF Swift International, Queensland Gas Company.
- HSE Advisor Enterprise Risk Management Systems, Adelaide, South Australia.
- Business Systems Manager McFee Sydney NSW in Construction.
- Hatch/Technic Joint Venture for nickel mine in New Caledonia – Koniamba Nickel Project, Brisbane Design Office.
- Site HSEQ Manager KBR @ Esso Australia Pty. Ltd. – Long Island Point Plant, Hastings, Victoria.
- Safety Champion Leader/Quality Management Consultant to Sinclair Knights & Merz, Armadale Victoria leading to the position of Health, Safety and Quality Advisor.
- Senior Project Engineer international Roles Norwegian Petroleum Consultants, Asker, Norway.
- Quality Manager KBR Melbourne (Recruited by Longford Restoration Team as Site Quality Manager) Longford.
- Petroleum and Pipelines Engineer at Department of Minerals and Industry, Victorian Public Service [Oil & Gas Regulator for offshore and onshore petroleum services].
- Foundation Head of the School of Apprentice & Post Trade Studies Hedland College Port Hedland, WA.
- Lead Training Instructor/Lecturer Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Technical College) Melbourne.
- Foundry Metallurgist MB John Valves Ballarat.
- Plant Metallurgist with Brenco Services in the Welding and Hard facing applications and sales Department.
- Apprentice with Brenco Services. Top apprentice of the 3rd Year of the Repco Limited - awarded a Repco Bursary to Study at RMIT University for a Bachelor of Applied Science (Metallurgy).
Temporary Career Change
01/01/25, 03/30/26, I undertook a carers role following my wife’s accident in a fall that resulted in operations to her shoulder, back and neck. After a long rehabilitation she has now been able to return to a active life and able to be released by her doctor and surgeons to undertake unsupported activities.
Timeline
Engineering and Technical Advisor/ HSE Site Engineer
Enercon
01.2014 - 12.2016
HSEQ Advisor under Graco Consulting P/L
AGR Australia Pacific
01.2012 - 12.2013
HSE Advisor
Woodside Energy Ltd.
01.2009 - 12.2012
Director
GRACO Consulting P/L
01.2001 - 12.2024
Noise Testing Technician Certificate -
Western Australian Mining Industry
Certificate IV - Surface Technician Certificate
Western Australia Institute of Technology
Certificate IV in Assessment and Testing -
Dandenong Institute of Technology
Diploma of OHS - Occupational Health and Safety Technology
HBA Learning Centre
Post Graduate Diploma - Risk Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Diploma of Education -
Hawthorn State College
Master’s degree - engineering
University of Aston in Birmingham
Bachelor - Applied Science
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University