Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
prospecting and treasure hunting
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Lee Dawson

Lee Dawson

Mango Hill,Qld

Summary

As a highly skilled and experienced HSE professional, I am known for being results-driven and committed to making significant improvements in HSE performance. I possess a deep understanding of the importance of HSE management and am always on the lookout for areas that require improvement. With my keen attention to detail and analytical skills, I am able to develop and implement effective strategies that deliver measurable improvements in HSE performance. My track record of success speaks for itself, and I am always looking for new challenges to take on.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant HSE contractor

Self employed
11.2023 - Current
  • I made myself available as a senior HSE consultant to various companies on a short term contractor, this allowed me to catch up on all personal projects like house renovation travel and various other duties

Health and Safety Co-Ordinator

JUWI Renewables
03.2022 - 10.2024
  • As an HSE coordinator, my duties involve overseeing the safety of two solar farms and a BESS plant for 2 BHP Nickel mines in the Northern Gold Fields Western Australia
  • This role is quite demanding, as it requires me to manage three sites spread over an area of approximately 150 kilometers within the Northern Goldfield district of Western Australia
  • However, I take pride in the fact that I have successfully brought this project from Green Field to completion without any injuries, with very little HSE field support during development.

Project Health and Safety Manager

Gran Solar
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • As an HSE manager for field activities, my responsibility was to ensure the accurate and timely reporting of all statistics, and to ensure compliance on all health and safety fronts
  • It was a challenging role, as I had to demand results from a multitude of subcontractors, who often had different views on meeting compliance and difficulty grasping Gran Solar's expectations on a daily basis
  • However, I successfully achieved my goals with a hands-on, direct approach, gaining consultative and acceptable ways forward, always with a win-win vision through agreement.

Health, Safety and Environmental Supervisor

GCO Solar
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • As an HSE Supervisor for a solar farm near Miles, QLD, on a drive-in drive-out basis
  • My duties include safety training, risk assessments, investigating processes, and overseeing maintenance and disposal
  • During construction, I ensured the safety of 350 employees
  • Completed project in Feb 2022
  • I prioritize safety and commit to maintaining a secure work environment for all employees.

Health, Safety and Risk Manager

WAFI-GOLPU JV
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • As the head of safety management for the Wafi-Golpu PNG project, I ensured the health, training, and wellbeing of all contractors, nationals, and visitors
  • Despite challenges from the unstable PNG Government, corruption accusations, landowner disputes, and permitting delays, we remained committed to delivering a safe and healthy construction program plan
  • Though the contract was put on hold indefinitely, this experience taught me the value of resilience, adaptability, and prioritizing safety.

Health and Safety Co-Ordinator

GOLDWIND AUSTRALIA
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Coordinating with numerous contractors to ensure the safe construction of 105 giant wind turbines in Eastern Victoria involved overseeing civil and electrical works, tower construction, traffic management, permitting, and environmental controls across multiple work fronts
  • The project required extensive oversight of operations in a vast area.

Consulting Safety Specialist (BHP OLYMPIC DAM AND SONOMA COAL)

ASTRA GROUP SERVICES
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • As a multi-talented EHS specialist, I was on call to provide my expertise to various companies for their projects
  • Two of the companies I worked with had projects that required a full hands-on approach to multiple safety issues
  • My duties included overseeing extensive maintenance shut downs, plant upgrades, and heavy engineering refurbishments
  • Additionally, I provided support to existing safety management structures to ensure that all safety protocols were being followed.

National HSE Manager

HUAWEI
05.2015 - 03.2017
  • I managed all HSE requirements throughout New Zealand for a 2-year contract, with the aim of introducing and rolling out health and safety harmonization requirements similar to those in Australia
  • My role involved continuous monitoring of numerous contractors across the country, as well as ensuring governance of the many small contractors who were used for the first time in remote areas during the construction of communication towers.

HSSE Manager (Health and Safety Security and Environment Manager)

QGC
01.2011 - 08.2013
  • My job involves managing all aspects of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) in the upstream oil and gas gathering and production industry
  • This includes overseeing the massive civil works, pipelines, treatment plants, gas gathering, communication systems, camp construction, sub stations, and dealing with tier one contractors
  • I am responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and performing all associated duties across central Queensland.

HSSE Superintendent

ARROW ENERGY
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Managing HSSE aspects for upstream oil and gas production
  • I ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risks, and promote sustainable practices.

HSSE Manager

KBR
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • As an HSSE Manager in Australia and PNG, managing safety, health, environment, and security in various industries such as road and rail construction, mine development and construction, oil and gas development, general construction, water and sewerage treatment facilities, camp construction, wind farm development, port development and construction, bridge construction, pipeline and dam construction
  • Our team is equipped to ensure the highest safety standards are met while delivering quality results.

HSSE Manager QLD, PNG AND NT

MONODELPHOUS
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • As a Managing HSSE and leading major construction projects and shutdown works in the mining, power, chemical, and refining industries across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, I am committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety, health, security, and environmental compliance are upheld at all times
  • With a proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and on budget, managing complex operations, mitigate risks, and exceed stakeholders' expectations.

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Client Relationships
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • MS Office
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Issue Resolution
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Client Engagement
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Client rapport
  • Project Implementation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Analysis & Evaluation
  • Best Practices Implementation

Accomplishments

4-time winner of Best Practice global awards for safety 2 international and 2 Australia.


Developed a teenager driver training safety program, turned this into a charity and this is currently being rolled out across Qld high schools.


Developed 3 significant inventions during my work career


1 used water spray (fog) in both the heavy engineering and manufacturing industries.


Additional Information

  • Over the course of my last 15-year career as a HSSE Manager, I have developed a reputation for building strong relationships with customers and clients. I am deeply committed to being a hands-on professional, and I believe in dedicating as much time as possible to working one-on-one with the team members who are doing the work. With more than 35 years of experience in the HSSE industry, I have been able to achieve the ultimate goal of zero injuries on multiple occasions. My expertise has helped me to turn around poor safety performance and lead my team to award-winning success on numerous projects. With my wealth of experience in safety culture change and cognitive-based safety programs, I have the expertise to effectively manage safety programs and deliver desired results. As a knowledgeable client representative and consultant/contractor, I possess a deep understanding of human performance factors, risk management, hazard awareness, auditing, and safety concepts as they apply to real-world situations. With my expertise, I can ensure that safety is a top priority in any project, minimizing risks and maximizing results. Completed s1 s2 s3 and G3 along with G7 all RII competencies for EHS Management Australia Possess:
  • WHSO Construction Certificate.
  • WHSO Manufacturing Certificate
  • WHSO Services/Hospitality Certificate
  • Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation certification
  • Licensed Root Cause Analysis Investigations (TapRoot)
  • Senior First Aid Certificate
  • Safety Management Certificate (England)
  • Safety Achievement Certificate (England)
  • Workplace Train the Trainer
  • Du Pont Operation Managers Safety
  • Du Pont S.T.O.P. Safety Management
  • ZIP cognitive safety management
  • Advanced negotiation skills
  • Working at Heights Certificate Risk Management certification.

prospecting and treasure hunting

I love the peace and quiet of the remote outdoors and have developed my hobby to support this

Timeline

Consultant HSE contractor

Self employed
11.2023 - Current

Project Health and Safety Manager

Gran Solar
11.2022 - 11.2023

Health and Safety Co-Ordinator

JUWI Renewables
03.2022 - 10.2024

Health, Safety and Environmental Supervisor

GCO Solar
11.2021 - 03.2022

Health, Safety and Risk Manager

WAFI-GOLPU JV
02.2019 - 08.2019

Health and Safety Co-Ordinator

GOLDWIND AUSTRALIA
03.2018 - 02.2019

Consulting Safety Specialist (BHP OLYMPIC DAM AND SONOMA COAL)

ASTRA GROUP SERVICES
03.2017 - 03.2018

National HSE Manager

HUAWEI
05.2015 - 03.2017

HSSE Manager (Health and Safety Security and Environment Manager)

QGC
01.2011 - 08.2013

HSSE Superintendent

ARROW ENERGY
01.2009 - 01.2011

HSSE Manager

KBR
01.2005 - 01.2009

HSSE Manager QLD, PNG AND NT

MONODELPHOUS
01.2003 - 01.2005
Lee Dawson