Yoganapavan
Adelaide
Summary
Health and Safety Advisor with 4 years of experience in leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance across diverse projects. Proven track record in conducting audits, developing emergency response plans, and implementing safety training programs. Skilled in operational team coordination, HIRARC, and industrial hygiene. Recognized for achieving zero accidents within a short time frame and maintaining high safety performance. Ready to leverage expertise in Health and Safety Compliance, fire prevention, and exceptional communication skills to drive safety excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
QSE Advisor
Delta Group
Adelaide
02.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented QHSE policies and procedures across various departments.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Facilitated training sessions on health, safety, and environmental practices for employees.
- Drive QSE compliance and risk mitigation across two high-risk demolition projects valued at over $55 million, ensuring full alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.
- Conduct comprehensive site inspections, audits, and incident investigations—contributing to a 38% reduction in high-potential near misses over a six-month period.
- Develop and implement SWMS, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems, directly enhancing operational safety and minimizing disruption across complex, high-risk work zones.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to uphold environmental, legislative, and internal compliance, reinforcing a culture of accountability.
- Deliver site-specific inductions and weekly toolbox talks, increasing workforce safety engagement and awareness by 27%, as measured through feedback surveys and behavioural observations.
- Support behavioural safety initiatives that improved audit pass rates from 82% to 95%, strengthening Delta Group’s commitment to zero-harm operations.
QHSE Officer
Acciona Australia
Adelaide
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinate and worked across various projects from the southern expressway lane expansion and bridge projects
- Conducted and part of ISO, OFSC and other external audits for the safety side of the project
- Prepare and document all emergency response plans under each activity conducted at site
- Coordinate with subcontractors on monthly risk reviews in aspects of work operations
- Plant and machinery induction for safe work operations
- Develop, review and evaluate Safe work method statements for internal and external groups within project.
- Conduct weekly inspections/audits at site to analyse hazards during job
- Ensure SDS and first aid kits are well organised and appropriate signages are kept across the site areas
- Conducting toolbox and prestarts to raise workers awareness at site
- Ensure regulatory requirements, quality standards and industry best practices are met across projects
- Maintain and report fortnightly stats of the MTI, LTI and work hours to client
- Develop and review Safety work method statements for each activity conducted for subcontractors on site
- Control, review and monitor safety management systems
- Develop and prepare emergency plans such as evacuation maps and drills in case of emergency
- Incident notification and reporting if required on site
- Review project risk register and update every 3 months to ensure no hidden risk and to meet regulatory compliance
- Project adherence to timeline, budget and cost where taking safety aspects into consideration
Health, Safety & Environment Engineer
Hartalega NGC
Sepang
01.2019 - 12.2021
- To report, collect & conduct data analysis based on statistical data of accidents in line with OSHA 1994, FMA 1967 & EQA 1974
- Achieved zero accidents within 4 months of new plant commissioning.
- Elected Safety Ambassador for 3 major production plants.
- Managed CAPEX/OPEX forecasts and reporting.
- Implemented and maintained an 85% compliance rate for the 'Zero Tolerance' safety campaign.
- Coordinated CIMAH, CHRA, Noise Mapping, LEV, and Lighting Assessments with external consultants.
- Conducted internal safety and 5S audits; assisted in multiple external audits (SMETA, BSCI, HACCP, etc.).
- Led employee safety training, toolbox sessions, and emergency drills (fire and chemical).
- Supported ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 document reviews and updates.
- Audited Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP/IETS) and ensured Schedule Waste Management compliance.
- COVID-19 risk management and prevention control lead, conducting risk analysis.
Education
Diploma in Business Management -
University of Comisillas
Adelaide11.2024
Masters Degree - Project Management
UNISA
Adelaide12.2023
Bachelors - Occupational Safety and Health (Hons)
University Of Cyberjaya
Cyberjaya09.2020
South Australian Matriculation -
INTI International University
Nilai11.2015
Skills
- ICAM
- Safety Audit
- Safety Management Systems
- Project management
- HIRARC
- Fire Prevention
- Industrial hygiene
References
References available upon request
Projects
Majors Road Interchange, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 09/01/23, Present, Widening of Majors Road from the Southern Expressway to Lonsdale Highway / Ocean Boulevard to provide two through lanes in both directions; tree planting along the Shared Use Path next to Majors Road to improve amenity and achieve 50% shade coverage (upon maturity); putting the powerlines underground along this section of Majors Road; and realignment of the Patrick Jonker Veloway to improve the path orientation and sightlines. Various Bridge Project, Adelaide, SA, Australia, Present, This work forms part of the $40 million Australian Government and State Government funded Regional Bridges Upgrade Program, which will improve road safety and increase freight efficiency by upgrading a number of bridges across South Australia's regional road network.
Certifications Courses
- White Card, CITC, 10/01/24, 10/31/23
- Chief Fire Warden, Fire & Safety Australia, 02/01/24, 02/29/24
- Working at Heights, Civil Train, 04/01/24, 04/30/24
- Trench Awareness training, Civil Train, 06/01/24, 06/30/24
- Lead an Emergency control Organisation, Civil Train, 07/01/24, 07/31/24
- Connector Training, MATES in Construction
Timeline
QSE Advisor
Delta Group
02.2025 - Current
QHSE Officer
Acciona Australia
09.2023 - 02.2025
Health, Safety & Environment Engineer
Hartalega NGC
01.2019 - 12.2021
Diploma in Business Management -
University of Comisillas
Masters Degree - Project Management
UNISA
Bachelors - Occupational Safety and Health (Hons)
University Of Cyberjaya
South Australian Matriculation -
INTI International University