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Pennie Blanch-Eckel

Caboolture,QLD

Summary

Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safe work method statements, identify hazards, conduct inspections deliver training and verify competencies. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting. Committed Health and Safety Business Partner with strong working knowledge of OHS regulations as well as Cleanaway policies and processes. Well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to safety and key performance indicators and needs. Manages multiple complex assignments with direct implications to business. Self-driven and excels autonomously and in teams to develop and implement health and safety solutions to support many individual sites across multiple divisions if required.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Advisor HSEQ NE

Toxfree Australia Pty.Ltd Now Cleanaway
05.2014 - Current
  • Operate autonomously to support multiple sites with HSEQ expertise and technical advice, Implement and build up SharePoint and Myosh systems, Follow through with sites corporate HSEQ strategies and work with site managers to improve HSEQ outcomes and reduce risk, Hazop and bowtie experienced, Manage site incidents, investigation, and return to work plans, Support sites through accreditation or Regulatory/licensing audits

SHEQ Manager

Resources Camp Hire Pty.Ltd
09.2012 - 01.2014
  • Implementation of a National Work Health and Safety Management System, Prepare and develop construction Safe Work Method Statements and other project specific Safety documentation as required by Resources Camp Hire, clients and/or regulatory requirements, Compile weekly, monthly and annual safety statistical reports, Audit remote site projects/operations, clients and contractor systems/documents/processes to ensure compliance with legislation, All aspects of incident investigation, injury management and return to work programs, Implemented and delivered company and client induction programs as well as hazard and risk identification programs, Maintained and validated supplier and contractor pre qualifications along with VOC's, All aspects of warehousing and logistics, NVAS, CoR, fit for work (fatigue management and DA), Potable water and septic waste management along with all aspects of food licencing and safety

Safety Advisor - QLD

Aurecon Pty.Ltd
04.2012 - 09.2012
  • Coordination and implementation of Safety strategies and initiatives, Prepare and develop safety management plans and other project specific Safety documentation as required by Aurecon, clients and/or legislation, Coordinate the collection and review of safety information to the HSE Manager as required, Audit Aurecon, clients and contractor systems/documents/processes to ensure compliance with legislation, Ensure sites work towards Zero Harm policies and procedures in line with life saver rules

Regional SHECQ Manager - QLD and NSW (8 sites)

Ridley Agriproducts Pty.Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Contribute to the management review and continuous improvement process of the Safety, Environmental and Quality issues on each site, Facilitate the implementation of new or revised Safety, Environmental and Quality processes or initiatives at sites and throughout the business, Undertake and complete specific tasks, projects or initiatives in accordance with National Quality and Safety Action Plans, Co-ordinate and/or provide Safety, Environmental and Quality, Quality Control, HACCP/Food Safety, OHS or environmental training as required to sites and relevant parts of the business, Carry out internal audits in accordance with the National Audit Schedule, Provide guidance/advice as necessary in relation to NCR, complaint and incident investigations in determining root causes and suitable recommendations for corrective/preventative actions, Assist sites with projects and plant alterations in compliance with regulatory standards, Liaise with third party auditors as necessary in relation to the external audit program activity, Liaise with regulatory bodies as necessary in relation to OHS, environmental or product issues, Actively promote a positive quality, safety and an environmental sustainability minded approach throughout the business, Assist sites with maintaining effective safe behaviour programs, Compile and prepare National Packaging Covenant (NPC) and National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) reports each year for submission, Monitor and provide a regular (monthly) report on Safety, Environmental and Quality issues/incidents and progress status on current initiatives, Design and implement Standard Operating Procedures/Workbooks for all sectors of the production process at all sites, Design, co-ordinate and provide relevant staff training and assessment across the sites, Deal with all injury management and rehabilitation and any claims processing, Compile and submit annual Fire Safety Audits

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Central Queensland University Rockhampton
Rockhampton

Skills

  • Diploma Occupational Health and Safety
  • Diploma Project Management
  • Diploma Front Line Management
  • Return to Work Coordinator
  • Dangerous Goods Awareness_Chemalert trained
  • Cert IV Trainer and Assessor
  • Auditor
  • Fire Safety Advisor
  • Skid Steer, Forklift and Excavator ticketed
  • Senior First Aid
  • Work @ Heights and Crane/load lifting certified
  • Tap root and ICAM trained
  • 5S, Hazop and Bow tie experienced
  • Odour Assessor
  • Experience in construction, mining, manufacturing and related industries with Workplace OHS&E Management Systems
  • Microsoft office skilled
  • Organisational and planning skills to assist multiple sites in my care
  • Innovative with the ability to implement system change within the workplace
  • Developmental, design and implementation of accredited training packages (paper/electronic)
  • Problem solving, with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels
  • Team orientated and results focused
  • Sound computer literacy
  • Building database and SharePoint programs a talent
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
  • Highly developed organisational, and time management skills with the ability to manage several tasks at once and think outside the square where necessary to achieve required outcomes
  • Extensive experience with the triple certification for Quality, Safety and Environment (ISO9000, AS480, ISO45001 and ISO14000)
  • Extensive knowledge of Risk Management, training, and documentation
  • Extensive experience with workplace injuries and rehabilitation, investigation, documentation and workers compensation
  • Ten years with Cleanaway

References

Can be supplied when required

Timeline

Advisor HSEQ NE

Toxfree Australia Pty.Ltd Now Cleanaway
05.2014 - Current

SHEQ Manager

Resources Camp Hire Pty.Ltd
09.2012 - 01.2014

Safety Advisor - QLD

Aurecon Pty.Ltd
04.2012 - 09.2012

Regional SHECQ Manager - QLD and NSW (8 sites)

Ridley Agriproducts Pty.Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Central Queensland University Rockhampton
Pennie Blanch-Eckel