Philip Pulguma
Gatton,QLD
Summary
Professional health, safety, security and environmental expert with prior experience in fields such as Municipal Government, Oil and Gas Industries, Earths works & Construction, and Mining. Skilled in gathering and interpreting data related to the environmental health and safety-related impact of company’s daily functions. Excellent ability to strategize solutions and develop long-term plans for reduction of risk and improvement of overall safety. Effective in either a team or solitary setting, and successful in previously improving audit scores.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE Coordinator
Monadelphous PNG Limited
07.2023 - Current
- As a HSE Coordinator I provide support to the Senior Project Management on a number of projects to meet the requirements of the Health Safety Environment and Security Management systems. I also involve in assisting the site teams and managers by recognizing hazards and seeking to minimize risks whilst creating, maintaining and improving the health, safety, and security and environmental standards. I champion HSE initiatives in the workplace whilst ensuring that legislations are adhered to.
Safety Supervisor
Newcrest Mining Limited
Lihir, New Ireland Province
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Evaluated job sites for safety hazards and unsafe practices.
- Counseled management on areas of improvement.
- Permit Issuer – Issued Permit to Work to work groups.
- Drafted plans to minimize hazards and reduce accidents.
- Training staff one-on-one and in groups settings.
- Participated in industry trainings to maintain updated knowledge.
- Supervised three (3) Safety Advisors
- Provided information and topics for Pre -start and toolbox meetings
- Facilitated and conducted Investigations using - Incident Causes Analysis Methods – ICAM
- Developed and implemented specific task focused HSE Programs
- Provided advice and distributed material on legislative requirements, safety education, promotion
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits on company and business partners/contractors
- Enforced compliance of company OHS policies, OHS Laws and Regulations
- Conducted field risk identification, assessment and implemented risk controls
- Design and review Standard Operating Procedures with Subject Matter Experts
- Provided advice and assistance to Mining Department and Mobile Maintenance- on safety related matters
- Implemented HSE programs and site safety data base
- Worked in accordance with PNG Mine Safety Act, Newcrest Safety System, Safety Policies and procedures and departmental standard operating procedures.
Field Safety Supervisor
Erave – Sembirigi Road Project (Oil Search Tax Credit)
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed protocol for inspecting and assessing workplaces standards imposed by the Oil Search on the Contractor.
- Reviewed after inspections to provide company management with information regarding their performance.
- Recommended solutions to common safety violations and assisted company management in preventing such infractions.
- Reviewed existing safety systems and recommended upgrades to senior executives.
- Identified plans to reduce hazards, hazard exposures and hazardous activities that pose significant risk to the organization.
- Ensured that Oil Search safety policies, standards, and procedures are maintained.
- Developed and implemented an umbrella corporate H&S management system setting objectives for the entire organization.
- Provided expert advice on safety systems, trends, response actions, investigations.
- Provided strong mentoring, coaching and employee development support to field staff.
- Managed and supervised the implementation of all HSE intended functions including coordination of contractor HSE performance.
- Conducted monthly safety meetings with contractors and ESRP PMT personnel and attend contractor safety meetings.
- Compiled and submitted monthly HSE statistic to the Project manager.
- Assisted Project Manager to compile all statutory papers and reports for the relevant OILSEARCH entity requirements.
- Collated and reported to upper management with monthly HSE statistics and trends
- Provided leadership within the team on HSE matters
- Liaised with Sectional Supervisors to enforce safety standards and procedures
- Provided technical HSE advise to contractors and ensured they comply with company procedures
- Daily reviewed Job Hazard Analysis and SOPs
Safety Coordinator
WOODGROUP – HIDES
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Ensured project health, safety and environmental requirements are always maintained in accordance with Company, Project, and Client Policies.
- Conducted safety induction training program for project personnel.
- Carried out site audits, inspections at various project construction sites and reviews to ensure compliance with Project constructions standards
- Conducted pre-mobilization and workplace inspections
- Assisted HSE Manager in conducting incident/accident investigations
- Attended prestart meeting and reviewed Job Safety Analysis for site crew
- Assessed and identified training requirements for the project and when required conduct training for the national crew in their local PNG common language (Tok Pidgin)
Safety Advisor
ExxonMobil - Komo Airport Project
09.2010 - 07.2013
- Provided a resource of advice and information on legislative requirements and safety environment requirements to all level of project management.
- In consultation with the HSE Manager developed and conducted health safety and environment inductions for all personnel on the projects site.
- In consultation with Project HSE Manager ensured the project health safety and environmental procedures and manuals are fully complied with the project health, safety and environmental plans and procedures.
- Identified safety training requirements to meet the needs of the project workforce
- Conducted incident investigation and maintain all Accident/Incident, injury and property Damage reports and register.
- Ensured safety equipment is readily available at site and issued in accordance with Project, client and legal requirements.
- Prepared agendas for the site safety committees and review minutes of safety meetings and toolbox meetings as required.
- Assisted in the preparation of statutory reports required by the client and PNG Government Departments
- Helped and support to the Project HSE Manager in the smooth execution of his duties and cover for his role when he is out.
Mine Safety Officer
Lihir Gold Limited
12.2007 - 09.2010
- Ensured project health, safety and environmental requirements are always maintained in accordance with Company Policies.
- Conducted safety induction training program for project personnel.
- Carried out site audits, inspections at various project construction sites and reviews to ensure compliance with Company HSE standards
- Conducted workplace inspections
- Assisted Mine HSE Coordinator in conducting incident/accident investigations
- Attended prestart meeting and review Job Safety Analysis for site crew
- Required conduct training for the national crew in their local PNG common language (Tok Pidgin)
- Facilitated incident investigations using ICAM
Environmental Health Officer/Liquor Licensing Inspector
National Capital District Commission
10.1996 - 12.2006
- Conducted HSE inspections in all workplaces in the capital city of Port Moresby to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and regulations.
- Inspected and issued default notices to companies to rectify HSE issues and conditions
- Conducted inspections with building inspectors during building constructions to ensure compliance to NCDC Acts and Regulations.
- Conducted food safety compliance inspections into food processing plants and industries to monitor adherence to food safety practices and standards.
- Conducted environmental health and hygiene inspections in all public institutions and facilities in the city to gauge compliance.
- Promoted good health and hygiene practices
- Ensured domestic and industrial waste is disposed properly
- Inspected and recommended for liquor licensing outlets including hotels, lodges, restaurants, clubs, dealers and storekeeper’s licenses.
- Served and collected annual liquor license fees when due
- Served notices to close down on illegal sales
- Served notice to defaulters.
- Attended and prepared new applications for Licensing Board Determinations.
- Conducted inspections from Thursdays through to Saturdays on night clubs to ensure they operate within the approved operating hours.
Education
Bachelor of Business and Management -
University of Papua New Guinea
01.2004
Diploma of Health Inspection -
Royal Society of Health
MADANG01.1994
Grade 10 Certificate -
Kombolopa High School
01.1991
Bachelor of Laws -
UPNG
Diploma of Environmental Health Sciences -
PNG
Skills
- Exemplary attention to detail
- Skilled in meeting deadlines and multi-tasking
- Naturally organized and driven
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Innovative problem-solving abilities
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills – Word/PowerPoint/Excel
- Skilled in incident investigations – using ICAM and Tap Root methods
- Strong understanding of safety and security frameworks and industry best practices
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in diverse cultural and geographical contexts
- High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Safety auditing
- Permit issuing
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- HSE program development
- Compliance monitoring
- Training facilitation
- Safety management
- Standards enforcement
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Stakeholder engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Waste management
- Confined space entry
- Manual handling
References
- Noven, Giuna, Mine Technical Services Manager, +675 71549440, Newmont/Newcrest Mining
- Peter, Mikmik, HSE Manager, peter.mikmik@tiniga.com.pg, +675 71076206, Tiniga Limited
- Ray, Dujambi, Safety Coordinator, ray.dujambi@hgcp.com.pg, +675 73743553, Hides Gas Development Corporation, Hides
Training
- Certificate 4 – OHS
- Total Management & Training - Australia
- Certificate in OHS – Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
- Industrial Safety Consultants
- Training of Trainers – Lihir Gold Limited
- Supervisors Training – LGL
- Advanced First Aid – St John Ambulance
- Incident Causes Analysis Methods – ICAM Lead Investigator – Newcrest Mining
- Fire Warden Training
- Permit to Work
- Tap Root & Root Causes Analysis
- JSEA – Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
Timeline
HSE Coordinator
Monadelphous PNG Limited
07.2023 - Current
Safety Supervisor
Newcrest Mining Limited
08.2017 - 01.2023
Field Safety Supervisor
Erave – Sembirigi Road Project (Oil Search Tax Credit)
12.2015 - 08.2017
Safety Coordinator
WOODGROUP – HIDES
06.2014 - 08.2015
Safety Advisor
ExxonMobil - Komo Airport Project
09.2010 - 07.2013
Mine Safety Officer
Lihir Gold Limited
12.2007 - 09.2010
Environmental Health Officer/Liquor Licensing Inspector
National Capital District Commission
10.1996 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Business and Management -
University of Papua New Guinea
Diploma of Health Inspection -
Royal Society of Health
Grade 10 Certificate -
Kombolopa High School
Bachelor of Laws -
UPNG
Diploma of Environmental Health Sciences -
PNG
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