Director Environment, Health, Safety Asia
United Technologies Corporation
Total years of experience :34 years, 4 Months
United Technologies - Building & Industrial Systems
A subsidiary of United Technologies, the Building & Industrial Systems division employees 118, 000 employees globally and includes; Otis Elevators & Escalators, Carrier Air Conditioning, Kidde and Chubb Fire & Security amongst its leading brands, it is the world’s largest provider of building technologies, automation, systems and services.
Director Environment, Health, Safety
Lead the corporate EHS function across the Asia region of 38, 000 direct employees and 10, 000 pool of subcontractors, operating across 2500 locations and 22 manufacturing plants. Lead a 250+ strong EHS team, deliver on core accountabilities; develop and implement EHS management System in line with corporate standards and country legislations, deliver EHS and Legal compliance Assurance Audits across all locations, lead and support fatality and serious incident root cause investigation, develop and deliver EHS training. Partner with the executive team and operation senior management to develop strategic and operational EHS plans aligned with business objectives and drive their effective implementation.
Report and advise senior management of regional and country performance, compliance and status of risk mitigation actions. Key achievements:
• Renew the EHS Audit program succeeding in heightened Leadership engagement, improved operational transparency and audit outcomes illustrative of the true state of Fatality and Serious Injury Risks and compliance with corporate policies and country legislation.
• Implement a Fatality and Serious Injury prevention actions delivering reductions of F/SI events.
• Establish F/SI incident review committee to drive a culture of root cause identification and systemic mistake proof mitigation actions are taken.
United Technologies - Climate, Controls & Security
A division of UTC Building & Industrial Systems delivering fire safety, security, building automation, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and services promote integrated, high-performance buildings that are safer, smarter and more sustainable.
General Manager Environment, Health, Safety
Lead EHS across Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands, of 4, 000 employees and subcontractors, operating across 80 branch locations and customer sites of various sectors including; mining, manufacturing, construction, utilities, retail and commercial offices, hospitals, prisons. Core accountabilities; develop and implement EHS programs and ensure legislative compliance, schedule and deliver EHS system and Legal compliance Assurance Audits across all locations. Engage with senior management to develop annual EHS plans aligned with business objectives and support the operations with effective implementation, lead and support incident investigations, identify root causes and implement systemic mistake proof preventative actions, develop and deliver EHS training to management, supervisors, employees and subcontractors. Oversee the workers compensation and insurance programs and maintain Licenses to Operate and financial viability. Report and advise senior management of country performance, compliance and status of risk mitigation actions. Key achievements:
• Simplify the EHS management system to improve operational implementation and effectiveness result in increased management and employee engagement scores and a reduction in Lost Time and Medical Treatment incident rates and a financial benefit from lower workers compensation insurance premiums.
• Establish EHS Oversight committees engaging senior leadership teams to actively participate in EHS programs, Risk management and approving budgets to support preventative programs and training.
• Recruited the Workers Compensation team to develop and implement the workers compensation programs resulting in improved medical outcomes and services to injured employees, operational management acceptance of program accountability and direct cost savings through lowered actuarial premium projections.
Endeavour Energy
A government owned enterprise supplying Electricity to commercial and domestic customers through a network of 170 major substations, 28, 000 smaller substations and 315, 000 poles & wires spanning 24, 500 square kilometers.
Health & Safety Compliance, Audit & Investigations
Lead the Compliance, Audit and Investigations program across all areas of the organization including contractors and public Safety. Provide advice and guidance to senior management to ensure safety accountabilities are part of Corporate and Business Unit plans. Accountable for the implementation of the Company Safety Audit Program including Government Self Insurance License to Operate in line with the Regulator’s Self Insurance audit Protocols. Manage and support the Safety team professional development to reach higher levels of skill and performance. Key achievements:
• Led a Serious Injury Incident investigation team of legal and technical experts, applying ICAM root cause methodology to identify organizational and management system improvements and take risk reduction actions to mitigate repeat incidents and legislative non-compliances and liability.
• Successfully renewed License to Operate in line with the Regulator’s Self Insurance audit Protocols conduct by government appointed 3rd party.
Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
A publicly listed company that engages in the manufacture, wholesale distribution and retail of pharmaceutical products across Australia and New Zealand markets through direct sales and franchise retail outlets.
Group Manager Safety, Health, Environment
A publicly listed company that engages in the manufacture, wholesale distribution and retail of pharmaceutical products across Australia and New Zealand markets through direct sales and franchise retail outlets. Design and document a corporate SHE Management System from start (Safety Transformation Program) and lead it’s implementation across the organization including, two Pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, 17 warehouse logistic centers and over 200 retail outlets and a workforce of 5000 employees and subcontractors. Engage the Executive leadership team, senior managers, supervisors and employees in health and safety solutions to raise awareness and change behaviors. Lead, develop and support SHE team deliver professional services, to coach & support the operations achieve their objectives. Manage the workers compensation policies and deliver sustainable insurance premium reductions. Key achievements:
• Develop and implement companywide SHE Management System in line with country legislative requirements and companywide ISO Quality program.
• Recruit professionals to establish the SHE and WC departments and drive program implementation.
• Implement a worker’s compensation program compliant with legislative requirements achieving financial savings and operational productivity through early return to work outcomes.
Coles Myer Ltd
A leading retailer with a workforce of over 200, 000 employees in its operations of procurement, warehouse logistics, and retail distribution through its vast chain of supermarkets and department stores.
Manager Safety Audits and Evaluations
Responsible for Leading the Safety function to deliver Safety Audits across the group of companies and maintain the government self-insurance licenses across 1000 stores with over 40, 000 employees.
Otis Elevators & Escalators
A global market leader in the design and engineering, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and repair of elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
Manager Environment, Health, Safety & Quality
Lead the EHS&Q functions develop and maintain the management systems and support senior management implement the programs across their operations. Develop and deliver training to all levels of management and supervisors, lead and support root cause incident investigations and conduct jobsite inspections and system audits to identify drive continuous improvement projects. Manage the workers compensation and injury rehabilitation cases in line with company policies and legal requirements. Maintain ISO 9001 certification.
Project Manager Construction
Accountable for the completion of construction projects in line with contractual obligations, on-time and within budget, meetings all financial controls, EHS and Quality expectations.
Quality Coordinator
Responsible for development and implementation of Quality management systems, policies and procedures to meet the ISO 9001 certification.
Site Engineer Construction
Support the project manager with the completion of construction projects in line with contractual obligations, on-time and within budget, meetings all financial controls, EHS and Quality expectations.