HSE Manager
HSE
Total years of experience :32 years, 2 Months
Safety Planning & Program Management Risk & Hazard Assessments -
Environmental Safeguards & Ergonomics Permit, Regulatory & Safety Compliance
Risk Analysis & Mitigation Plans KPI, Metrics, Lag/Lead, Project & Progress Reporting
Site Inspections, HSE Audits & Investigations Certifications & Safety Training
Root Cause Analysis Committee and Senior Management Representation
Client Relations & Communications. Subcontractor Negotiations, Contracts & Relations
Recruit, interview, select, hire, schedule and allocate safety projects to 10 direct reports (i.e. HSE Supervisor, Senior HSE Coordinators, HSE Coordinators, HSE Administrator, HSE Trainer)
Administer probationary, disciplinary and performance evaluations of all staff under leadership
Plan, organize, allocate resources (i.e. labor) and execute pre-construction safety programs (e.g. group risk assessments, project hazard assessments, project specific site safety plans and training)
Organize and coordinate training, employee orientations, certifications, audits, inspections and environmental assessments and risk mitigation strategies; staff, projects and sites
Lead and deliver training programs or seminars in Safety Documentation, Fall Awareness, Flagging, HSE MS, TDG, Incident Management, Substance Abuse and Claims Management
Oversee and control safety procedures, policies, plans and programs pertaining to PPE, JHA, TDG, Confined Space, Fall Arrest, Flagging and Spill Containment
Customize, develop, implement, track and update Driver Safety Fleet Management in Latin America Operations
Track performance and ensure site activities, environmental monitoring (local & state) and inspections comply fully with regulatory and company guidelines
Maintain and apply the entire HSE management system including standards, JHA, and development
Carry out comprehensive job/site HSE audits and inspections
Audit, pull and ensure proper permits are in place prior to and during projects
Carry out Root Cause, IRB (Incident Review Board) prepare and deliver final reports along with recommendations to senior management.
Co-chair monthly Five HSE Fundamentals meetings with VP and Product Line Managers from Operations,
Processes, HSE Management System, Solutions Management and Effective Claims Management
Chair monthly meetings with all members of the HSE Team to review site issues, upcoming HSE initiatives, training programs and areas of risk
Participate in monthly meetings with the Quality Committee to review issues, inspections compliance and areas of risk pertaining to the Southern Cone issues.
REPORTING & COST MANAGEMENT (1.5 USD M HSE Budget)
Create and distribute monthly, quarterly and annual reports to all Product Lines Managers (e.g. Safety Statistics, KPIs, Lead/Lag Indicators, Near Misses, Inspections, TRIs)
Results Obtained:
Reduced TRI 30% and severity of injuries (DAFWIC)
Meetings and quality toolbox meetings; introduced proper hazard/HRA/group risk assessments,
Improved inspections and achieved buy-in from Operations for the HSE MS; implemented claims management, HSE control
100 % Latin America fleet (1500 units) with new AVL - IMVS to reporting on line to VECTIO data base.
Raised safety standard significantly through multiple new initiatives which subsequently reduced LTIs from 15 to 6 incidents annually
Negotiated Operations buy-in and executed task specific PPE, substance abuse, discipline and recognition program
Member of board to develop a new Driving Safety Program - Program launched in 2014
Recognized by peers as a Leader in safety and received superior performance ratings four consecutive years based on communications, safety record, attendance and accountability
Worked with VP, HSE Program Manager and Regional Safety Director to design and implement the new HSE initiatives.
Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths, and feed rates and to position tool in relation to workplace.
Crank machine through cycle, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls, to ensure specified timing, clearance, and tolerances.
Install holding fixtures, cams, gears, and stops to control stock and tool movement, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
Observe operation and stop machine to inspect finished work piece and verify conformance with specifications of first-run, using measuring instruments.
Study blueprint, layout, or chart, to visualize work and determine materials needed sequence of operations, dimensions, and tooling instructions.
Replace worn tools and sharpen dull cutting tools and dies.
Compute unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties.
Mount attachments, such as relieving or tracing attachments, to perform operations, such as duplicating contours of template or trimming work piece.
Assembled, maintained and repaired submersible motors and pumps.
Prepared the documents for all the maintenance and repair work carried on the pumps.
Performed troubleshooting and the pumps, diagnosed the problem and resolved it accordingly.
Maintained the components of pumps such as boiler feed, end suction and various other rotating equipment’s.
Repaired and replaced the products according to the requirement.
Responsible for managing the company’s health, safety and environment compliance issues, and for delivering and maintaining a safe and secure working environment for all staff. The company worked inside on second biggest Oil Refinery of Argentina (YPF Refinery).
Identifying hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace.
Leading a small cross-functional team to establish standards and ensure that potential hazards are identified, understood and controlled.
Reviewing and overseeing safety, hygiene, environmental and health procedures.
Organizing health & safety training for managers and employees.
Carrying out site safety inspections.
Making changes to working practices.
Ensuring the safe installation of new equipment.
Identifying probable risks.
Giving advice on safety matter to company’s owner.
Ensuring that all safety activities are appropriately documented.
Promoting and developing a positive and proactive safety culture.
Providing training, assistance and mentoring to team members.
Giving high quality responses to regulatory queries.
Keeping abreast of Health & Safety legislation.
Responding quickly to any emergencies.
Advising on the purchase of safety equipment.
Writing up accident, injury and property damage reports.
Presenting information to top management and client.
Results Obtained:
Established entire