Michael Rondel
Rockingham,WA
Summary
Results-oriented Work Health and Safety professional with 17 years of experience in mining, defence, and heavy industry. Expertise in Work Health and Safety Act 2020, WHS Act 2022, and Dangerous Goods Act 2004, complemented by a strong technical background in electrical and mechanical systems. Proven track record in developing effective WHS systems, ensuring compliance, and enhancing safety culture through mentoring and engagement. Fully inducted for BHP and FMG operations, available for immediate FIFO deployment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician (FIFO)
Chubb Fire Suppression
01.2023 - Current
- Promote WHS leadership and ensure compliance with the WHS Act and Dangerous Goods regulations.
- Conduct JSAs, Take-5s, and hazard assessments before all service and installation tasks.
- Work closely with client HSE teams to coordinate isolations, access, and commissioning.
- Service, install, and maintain fire-suppression systems on heavy mobile and fixed plant.
- Support documentation accuracy and contribute to the ongoing improvement of safety reporting.
Mechanical Fitter
Wiluna Gold Mine
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Applied isolation, LOTO, and hazard control systems to ensure compliance with WHS legislation.
- Conducted pre-starts, safety inspections, and incident-prevention reviews.
- Assisted in developing safer maintenance practices and encouraging proactive hazard reporting.
- Performed corrective and preventive maintenance on heavy electrical and mechanical systems across multiple platforms, maintaining high reliability and operational safety.
Section Head / Engineering Supervisor
Royal Navy & Royal Australian Navy
01.2006 - 01.2023
- Led engineering teams across various platforms, managing both electrical and mechanical systems.
- Oversaw personnel training, competency verification, and WHS compliance.
- Delivered toolbox talks and hazard-awareness briefings for technicians and contractors.
- Conducted regular audits of SWMS, JHAs, and electrical tag-out documentation.
- Managed the SDS register for hazardous substances in full compliance with the Dangerous Goods Act 2004.
- Administered permit-to-work systems, confined-space entry, and working-at-heights operations to maintain zero-incident outcomes.
Education
Diploma - Work Health and Safety
Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma - Engineering Maintenance
Advanced Apprenticeship - Engineering Manufacturing
Certificate III & II - Maritime Operations
CMI Level 3 Certificate - First Line Management
CPP20521 Certificate II - Fire Protection, Inspection and Testing
Skills
- WHS leadership and compliance
- Audit readiness
- WHS Act and dangerous goods knowledge
- Risk assessment and hazard control
- ICAM and root-cause analysis
- Confined space and heights supervision
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO) systems
- Safety training and mentoring
- Technical proficiency in electrical and mechanical systems
- Stakeholder communication and coordination
Timeline
Service Technician (FIFO)
Chubb Fire Suppression
01.2023 - Current
Mechanical Fitter
Wiluna Gold Mine
01.2022 - 01.2023
Section Head / Engineering Supervisor
Royal Navy & Royal Australian Navy
01.2006 - 01.2023