Ryan de Munk
Thornbury,Victoria
Summary
Dynamic HSE leader with a proven track record at Quantem, driving significant improvements in safety performance and regulatory compliance. Expert in risk assessment and strategic planning, I successfully reduced incidents through innovative training programs and strong safety leadership, fostering a culture of proactive safety across diverse teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager HSE
Quantem
Melbourne, Australia
01.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Quantem is the leading independent provider of bulk liquid storage terminals across Australia & New Zealand. Providing bulk liquid storage solutions at 12 key locations across Australia and New Zealand, including multiple MHF terminals.
- Reporting directly to the CEO, and indirectly to the Board of Directors, this role leads the organization in all facets of HSE.
- The full redevelopment of the HSE management system, HSE leadership and behavioral programs, implementation of HSE software and the leading of the nationwide HSE team of managers, advisors and training coordinators.
- Three MHF’s across the network with approved licenses, a reduction in recorded significant incidents and HSE being the way we do business all highlights in the role thus far.
- Significant interaction with all regulators, in both the management of the sites, incident reporting and relationship building.
- Quantem is the leading independent provider of bulk liquid storage terminals across Australia & New Zealand. Providing bulk liquid storage solutions at 12 key locations across Australia and New Zealand, including multiple MHF terminals.
- Getting HSE onto the business agenda / HSE Strategy planning
- Redevelopment & implementation of the Safety Management System
- Development and implementation of HSE training matrix
- The rebuilding of relationships with relevant regulator stakeholders
- Permit to work, incident investigations, inspection & audits, risk management, compliance management and management of change processes all reviewed and improved.
- Full license duration for multiple MHFs
- Returning injury and incident reporting to the agenda, then the reduction of injuries through HSE initiatives.
- Mental health and RUOK day profile
- Behavioral based Safety programs
- The management of the HSE team, consisting of HSE Advisors, Process Safety Managers, Training Coordinator and HSE Compliance Manager across Australia and New Zealand.
ANZ HSE Manager
Nufarm Australia
Melbourne, Australia
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Nufarm is the largest manufacturer of crop protection substances in Australia with a wide range of chemical manufactured products at multiple Major Hazards Facilities across Australia.
- In a newly created position after an extended period of neglect in the HSE area, the remit includes returning HSE back on the agenda within the business.
- To build rapport with the regulator, and implement the appropriate systems to ensure multiple MHF licenses were granted to the relevant sites within Australia.
- This position sits on the Senior Management Team and reports to the General Manager of Operations, ANZ.
- Specific focus on Safety Leadership for managers, Permit to Work, Process Safety Management, Management of Change, Incident and Emergency Management elements of the HSE management system.
- An overhaul of the relevant risk assessments (Bowties), raising the profile and management of the Environmental aspects and impacts of the organization, as well as assistance in field and system audits and conducting ICAM investigations.
- Leading a team of HSE professionals across Australia of 11 personnel – the HSE team with Nufarm is seen as a change agent and a leader within the industry.
- Nufarm is the largest manufacturer of crop protection substances in Australia with a wide range of chemical manufactured products at multiple Major Hazards Facilities across Australia.
HSE Manager
Citipower & Powercor
Melbourne, Australia
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: An electricity distribution company that operates, maintains and owns powerlines, substations and street lights and also manages one of the largest electrical networks across Australia.
- Employed to lead the implementation of a comprehensive redevelopment of the HSEMS.
- Specific focus on Safety Leadership, Risk Management, Incident Management, Health & Hygiene and Contractor Management elements.
- This remit has included an overhaul of the multiple HSE committees of the organization, assistance in field and system audits, conduct ICAM investigations, manage numerous HSE initiatives that have been dormant for a significant period, as well work in a team environment under difficult circumstances.
- An accomplishment of leading a road safety program across all sites of Victoria, which included an interactive road show resulting in a reduction in vehicle related incidents and the management of fatigue on the road.
- An electricity distribution company that operates, maintains and owns powerlines, substations and street lights and also manages one of the largest electrical networks across Australia.
National HSE Manager
Wesfarmers Chemical, Energy & Fertilisers
Melbourne, Australia
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Multimillion-dollar company manufacturing and distributing LPG and LNG across Australia.
- Reporting to the General Manager, and sitting on the Senior Management Team, this role required the management of the HSE management system across Australia and parts of Asia Pacific.
- Responsible for the development and leadership of a team of HSE professionals.
- Whilst obtaining self insurance across Australia, the organisation strived for zero harm.
- Providing risk management protocols and training for process safety, bowtie development, specialist advice, analysing safety related data to develop business sound solutions.
- Providing advice and support to the business, a role of significant leadership within the organisation.
- Multimillion-dollar company manufacturing and distributing LPG and LNG across Australia.
HSE Manager New Zealand & Australia
Chubb Fire & Security, UTC
Melbourne, Australia
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Full security service from electronic services and asset protection to fire prevention and cash management.
- An autonomous role, reporting to the Aus / NZ Safety Manager based in NSW, key responsibilities include the facilitating of risk management training, conducting ICAM incident investigations, return to work programs and workers compensation management, as well as field site inspections and internal system audits.
- The development and implementation of safety behavioral systems across the region; resulting in HSE empowerment of field personnel and team leaders.
- Auckland based role reporting to the Chubb General Manager, full national HSE responsibilities.
- Full security service from electronic services and asset protection to fire prevention and cash management.
HSE Manager
Lend Lease
Melbourne, Australia
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Leading contracting company in the high risk industry - electrical maintenance of overhead power lines, electrical asset management and communications.
- A newly created role after the business recognised a need to improve.
- An objective of focusing on shifting the business from a reactive approach to safety, to it being treated as the number one priority.
- Implementation of key risk management tools to assist the business in identifying the hazards within the industry and empowering the field workers with the skills to implement the appropriate controls.
- Leading contracting company in the high risk industry - electrical maintenance of overhead power lines, electrical asset management and communications.
HSE Graduate
Goodman Fielder
Wahgunyah, Australia
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: A leading food company across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific.
- Reporting directing to the site HSE Manager, a general all-round HSE role.
- Working in alignment with line managers assisting with risk management protocols, permit to work implementation, noise management, environmental pollution management and incident investigation.
- A leading food company across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Applied Science (HSE) -
RMIT
Skills
- HSE performance improvement
- Risk assessment
- Process safety management
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory alignment
- Incident investigation
- Risk management
- Audit and inspection
- Training development
- Procedure development
- Knowledge of AS4801
- Knowledge of NAT
- Knowledge of MHF
- Knowledge of self-insurance requirements
- HSE management
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety leadership
- Process safety
- Behavioral safety
- Communication skills
References
Multiple personal and professional references available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager HSE
Quantem
01.2018 - Current
ANZ HSE Manager
Nufarm Australia
01.2017 - 01.2018
HSE Manager
Citipower & Powercor
01.2014 - 01.2017
National HSE Manager
Wesfarmers Chemical, Energy & Fertilisers
01.2009 - 01.2014
HSE Manager New Zealand & Australia
Chubb Fire & Security, UTC
01.2005 - 01.2009
HSE Manager
Lend Lease
01.2002 - 01.2005
HSE Graduate
Goodman Fielder
01.2001 - 01.2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Applied Science (HSE) -
RMIT
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