Justin Vohland
Ooralea,Australia
Summary
Reliable Health, Safety, Training, Environment and Community manager with a proven track record in health, safety and environmental management. Experienced in environmental compliance, I successfully developed site SHMS and EMS, ensuring adherence to Queensland legislation. Passionate about driving initiatives that enhance safety and environmental standards while fostering strong community relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSECT Manager
Yancoal
Yarrabee Mine
03.2024 - Current
- Oversee health, safety, training, environment, and community departments at Yarrabee Mine.
- Ensured compliance with Queensland Coal Mining legislation and environmental standards through development of site SHMS and EMS.
- Develop health and safety initiatives based on data analysis and incident trending
- Maintain site training needs analysis including RS22 requirements.
- Prepare operational and capital budgets for managed departments.
- Facilitate contractor management and auditing.
- Develop and execute annual rehabilitation plans
- Lead site support of PRCP development and environmental approvals
- Manage interactions with stakeholders including traditional owners, landholders, council, DETSI, DNRM, and community groups.
Director
SGM Environmental
Mackay
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Preparation and management of technical environmental reports, including PRC plans, rehabilitation monitoring and management plans, mine closure, stakeholder engagement, and environmental approvals.
- Coordinated efforts between governmental agencies and private companies on joint projects.
- Prepared project proposals outlining scope of work, timeline, budget requirements, and resources needed.
- Conducted environmental compliance audits of sites in Australia and the U.S.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Environmental Manager and Site Senior Executive
Peabody
Burton Mine, Qld
03.2018 - 08.2020
- SSE and accountable person for the site SHMS.
- Transition the operational safety, health management system to the Care, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation phase.
- Develop and implement management plans, SOPs, SWIs, and training documentation.
- Facilitate risk assessments, and audit the implementation and effectiveness of controls.
- Planning and execution of civil projects, including levee construction and rehabilitation.
- Environmental reporting and compliance management.
Environmental Superintendent
Peabody
Burton Mine
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed and executed a site closure and rehabilitation plan in accordance with regulations.
- Engaged with principal contractor to ensure project alignment and communication.
- Oversaw environmental compliance, reporting, and approvals.
- Effectively transitioned site from operations to a care and maintenance phase.
- Maintained comprehensive records of inspections, testing results, and permits for regulatory compliance.
Acting Environmental Superintendent
Peabody
Moorvale Mine
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Co-ordinate water, dust, soil and other environmental monitoring, as required by the site EA.
- Preparation of environmental reports, including NPI, Annual Returns, REMP, and other monitoring reports.
- Preparation of financial assurance and other internal closure costings.
- Planning and execution of rehabilitation and rehabilitation maintenance.
- Facilitate and assist in cultural heritage surveys with Traditional Owners.
- Prepare budget and cost allocation on an annual basis.
Environmental Officer
Peabody
Moorvale Mine
10.2011 - 10.2015
- Water, dust, soil and other environmental monitoring, as required by the site EA.
- Assisted in the preparation of environmental reports, including NPI, Annual Returns, REMP, and other monitoring reports.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial assurance calculations.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of rehabilitation.
- Facilitate and assist in cultural heritage surveys with Traditional Owners.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Mining
Federation University
01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environment
University of Southern Queensland
01.2013
Skills
- Health and safety management
- Environmental compliance and management
- Risk management
- Project management
- Budget preparation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Contractor management
- Regulatory reporting
References
References available on request
Certification
- Site Senior Executive appointment (BOE-SSE-17-009)
- RIIWHS601D (Establish and maintain the WHS management system)
- RIIRIS601D (Establish and maintain the risk management system)
- BSBWHS505 (Investigate WHS incidents)
- RIIPRM501E (implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts)
- MRES24/25 (Monitoring respirable dust)
- RIIWHS301D (Conduct safety and health investigations)
- RIIRIS301E (Apply risk management process)
- RIICOM301E (Communicate information)
- RIIWHS301E (Conduct safety and health investigations)
- AHCCHM304 and 307 (Transport, store and apply agricultural chemicals)
- Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor
Timeline
HSECT Manager
Yancoal
03.2024 - Current
Director
SGM Environmental
08.2020 - 02.2024
Environmental Manager and Site Senior Executive
Peabody
03.2018 - 08.2020
Environmental Superintendent
Peabody
06.2016 - 03.2018
Acting Environmental Superintendent
Peabody
10.2015 - 06.2016
Environmental Officer
Peabody
10.2011 - 10.2015
Graduate Diploma - Mining
Federation University
Bachelor of Science - Environment
University of Southern Queensland
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