JORDAN HICKS
Summary
A self-motivated, focused individual who methodically operates to achieve goals and targets to a high standard. Taking pride and ownership in all aspects professionally with a down to earth personality and well-developed people skills. On the job I am a proactive fast learner who can operate well autonomously or in a team environment, with a passion for health, safety and wellness, I strive continue to better myself, up-skill and progress further in my career with the ultimate intention of training, supporting and empowering others within the work force.
Currently, I work for Safety Direct Solutions as the WA Manager - Critical Risk and Industrial Services. Overseeing 100+ staff providing Critical Risk Management and Emergency Response & Rescue support to various clients in the Defence, Maritime, Industrial, Mining and Energy sector.
In my past employment I gained life experience working in a variety of different jobs and roles before completing an apprenticeship in Roof Plumbing. My objective moving forward is to continue to pursue a career in management or move further into the Emergency Services sector. I am passionate about working and building operations within a team environment and I am constantly looking to improve and better myself as a person.
I am currently working on completing my Cert IV in Health Care and Leadership & Management to further upskill and broaden my knowledge in industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WA Manager Critical Risk and Industrial Services
Safety Direct Solutions (SDS)
11.2021 - Current
- Overseeing 100+ staff providing Critical Risk Management and Emergency Response & Rescue support to various clients in the Defence, Maritime, Industrial, Mining and Energy sector.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organised, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximise team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximise productivity and profitability.
Critical Risk Management Team Leader
Safety Direct Solutions (SDS)
01.2021 - 11.2021
Critical Risk Management Team Member
Safety Direct Solutions (SDS)
07.2019 - 01.2021
Performing the following roles; Emergency Response Team Leader, Emergency Response Technician, Emergency Service Officer, Project Supervisor, Work Health Safety Advisor, Permit Coordinator, Permit Controller, Ventilation Technician, Atmospheric Tester, Confined Space Sentry, COVID Marshall, Site Access Controller
- Experience working in the Defence and Maritime Sector.
- Experience in the Mining Industry working on RIO Tinto sites.
- Experience in the industrial and Energy sector.
- Creating rescue plans and risk assessments for high-risk tasks.
- Project managing IRATA Rope Access tasks.
- Creating Procedures and SOP's.
- Leading teams on site providing emergency response for any high risk tasks being conducted during shutdowns and maintenance periods.
- Responsible for running training drills and mentoring inexperienced team members onsite.
- Experienced industry permit to work issuer.
- Training other team members in the running of ventilation, atmospheric testing and the issuing of high risk permits - Confined Space, Hot Works & Working at Heights.
- Servicing, Managing and Mobilising emergency response gear and equipment to site for upcoming work.
- Liaising with Clients, Contractors to ensure deadlines are met.
Roof Plumber
TPH Precision Roofing
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Completed a 4 Year Apprenticeship and sub-contracted as a qualified Roof plumber for various companies in the building industry
- Maintenance work on industrial and commercial buildings
- Leading and working in a team environment
- Operating tools and machinery
- Reading and designing plans for upcoming jobs.
Labourer
SKILLED
01.2013 - 08.2014
Accensi
- Formulating and packaging of chemicals
SupaFert
- Operating machinery and unloading of trucks
Maxam
- Crimping and preparation of detonators for mine sites
WACO Kwikform
- Servicing and maintaining scaffold equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Kolbe Catholic College
Rockingham, WA2012
Skills
- Staff Development
- Team Work
- Initiative
- Policy Implementation
- Operations Management
- Contract Management
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Budget Control
- Staff Management
- Project Management
Certification
- C & RN Class – Western Australian Driver's License
- White Card - Western Australia
- TLILIC2005A – License to Operate a Boom Type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More)
- BSB41419 – Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety
- CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
- RII30719 – Certificate III in Mines Emergency Response and Rescue
- UEESS00098 - Restricted – Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord
- HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid
- PUASAR025A - Undertake Confined Space Rescue
- PUASAR032A - Undertake Vertical Rescue
- PUAFIR207B - Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit
- PUAFIR308B - Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident
- HLTPAT005 - Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
- PUAFIR316 - Identify, Detect and Monitor Hazardous Materials at an Incident
- PUAFIR320 - Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe
- PUAEQU001B - Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment
- MSMWHS201 - Conduct Hazard Analysis
- MSMWHS217 - Gas Test Atmospheres
- MSMPER200 - Work in Accordance with an Issued Work Permit
- MSMPER202 - Observe Permit Work
- MSMPER300 - Issue Work Permits
- RIIWHS202D - Enter & Work in a Confined Space
- RIIWHS204D - Work Safely at Heights
- RIIERR201A - Conduct Fire Team Operations
- TLID307D - HAZMAT
- PUAFER005 - Fire Warden - Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
- PUAFER006 - Chief Warden - Lead an Emergency Control Organisation
Clearances
- Defence Clearance - DCAC Pass
- Fremantle Ports Clearance - MSIC Pass
- Rio Tinto – Lock Holder
- Working with Childrens Check
References
Roy O’Reilly
National Operations Manager
Safety Direct Solutions
roy@sdsaus.com.au
0458 110 344
Martin Paton
Critical Risk Specialist
Safety Direct Solutions
marty.paton@hotmail.com
0447 899 168
Travis Hill
Director
TPH Precision Roofing
travish@westnet.com.au
0417 822 327
Timeline
WA Manager Critical Risk and Industrial Services
Safety Direct Solutions (SDS)
11.2021 - Current
Critical Risk Management Team Leader
Safety Direct Solutions (SDS)
01.2021 - 11.2021
Critical Risk Management Team Member
Safety Direct Solutions (SDS)
07.2019 - 01.2021
Roof Plumber
TPH Precision Roofing
08.2014 - 07.2019
Labourer
SKILLED
01.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Kolbe Catholic College
- C & RN Class – Western Australian Driver's License
- White Card - Western Australia
- TLILIC2005A – License to Operate a Boom Type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More)
- BSB41419 – Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety
- CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
- RII30719 – Certificate III in Mines Emergency Response and Rescue
- UEESS00098 - Restricted – Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord
- HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid
- PUASAR025A - Undertake Confined Space Rescue
- PUASAR032A - Undertake Vertical Rescue
- PUAFIR207B - Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit
- PUAFIR308B - Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident
- HLTPAT005 - Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
- PUAFIR316 - Identify, Detect and Monitor Hazardous Materials at an Incident
- PUAFIR320 - Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe
- PUAEQU001B - Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment
- MSMWHS201 - Conduct Hazard Analysis
- MSMWHS217 - Gas Test Atmospheres
- MSMPER200 - Work in Accordance with an Issued Work Permit
- MSMPER202 - Observe Permit Work
- MSMPER300 - Issue Work Permits
- RIIWHS202D - Enter & Work in a Confined Space
- RIIWHS204D - Work Safely at Heights
- RIIERR201A - Conduct Fire Team Operations
- TLID307D - HAZMAT
- PUAFER005 - Fire Warden - Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
- PUAFER006 - Chief Warden - Lead an Emergency Control Organisation
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