Proven leader in HSE management, adept at implementing robust HSE auditing processes and mentoring teams for excellence. At Enel Green Power, spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced safety compliance and training effectiveness. Excels in leadership development and risk mitigation strategies, driving operational improvements and fostering team development.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
HSEQ Supervisor
Enel Green Power
, United States
01.2017 - Current
Assigned to various projects for new build construction of wind farms and solar sites
Managed direct reports on daily basis, as well as contracted direct reports
Performed annual evaluation of assigned personnel and managed their training at assigned work sites
Mentored/coached associates in supervisory positions
Coordinates with HSEQ, Operations, Permitting and Development departments to comprehend, monitor, and maintain various environmental and production permits for wind projects
Conduct HSEQ inspections in alignment with EGPNA's Integrated Management System (IMS)
Maintain logs which include area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections
Maintain HSEQ deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution
Ensure organizational compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements, as well as environmental and permit requirements
Track contractor's HSE performance and adherence to site HSE policies and rules
Provide consolatory support to Contractors on EGPNA Projects in order to maintain continuity of values at the contract / subcontract level
Coordinate the investigation, documentation, and corrective action implementation for site HSEQ non-conformities, near misses or incidents
Supports the preparation of safety meeting agendas and provides support to mandatory safety meetings
Monitor site works through audits, inspections, and observations of work on multiple sites
Implementation and maintenance of the company HSE Management system (ISO 9001, 14001 & OHSAS 18001/45001) for the site
Safety Training Coordinator
Atwood Oceanics
01.2012 - 01.2017
Maintained standards to comply with management systems requirements on rigs
Compiled performance reports and accident reports and presented them to the coordinator
Made recommendations for improving standard safety policies
Coordinate, guide and monitor implementation of company programs
Audit of HSE compliance in accordance with company policy
Incident investigations to determine the cause and took measures to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future
Provide training, coaching and support for field personnel, supervisors, and management
Liaison between corporate office and field operations concerning HSE findings
Implemented emergency drill procedures and coach personnel on deficiencies
Followed and maintained company standards of quality in accordance with quality systems requirements
Contributed to the development of new and existing HSE policies
Managed and maintained Permit to Work systems
Gathered incident reports, near misses' reports, and hazard identifications to evaluate trends and implement corrective actions or lessons learned
Performed Root Cause Investigations of incidents on rigs
Monitored and oversaw hazardous material handling on rigs
Communicated and coordinated with other HSE personnel to provide appropriate coverage in the field for all shifts
Identified potential unsafe situations in the field and coach personnel
Managed safety meetings on rigs to ensure proper buy-in of filed and management staff
Managed Safe Systems of Work to all site employees, including, risk assessments, Toolbox Talks, Lift Plans, Permit to Work, Working at Height Plans and Manual Handling arrangements
Supported site management with compliance to, Working at Height, Manual Handling and other applicable HSE procedures
Delivering in-house HSE training packages as developed by HSEQ department
Traveled across different sites to perform Audits
Safety Training Coordinator
Seadrill
01.2011 - 01.2012
Maintained standards to comply with management systems requirements on rigs
Compiled performance reports and accident reports and presented them to the coordinator
Made recommendations for improving standard safety policies
Coordinate, guide and monitor implementation of company programs
Audit of HSE compliance in accordance with company policy
Incident investigations to determine the cause and took measures to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future
Provide training, coaching and support for field personnel, supervisors, and management
Liaison between corporate office and field operations concerning HSE findings
Implemented emergency drill procedures and coach personnel on deficiencies
Followed and maintained company standards of quality in accordance with quality systems requirements
Contributed to the development of new and existing HSE policies
Managed and maintained Permit to Work systems
Gathered incident reports, near misses' reports, and hazard identifications to evaluate trends and implement corrective actions or lessons learned
Performed Root Cause Investigations of incidents on rigs
Monitored and oversaw hazardous material handling on rigs
Communicated and coordinated with other HSE personnel to provide appropriate coverage in the field for all shifts
Identified potential unsafe situations in the field and coach personnel
Managed safety meetings on rigs to ensure proper buy-in of filed and management staff
Safety Training Supervisor
Scorpion Offshore
01.2008 - 01.2011
Maintained standards to comply with management systems requirements on rigs
Compiled performance reports and accident reports and presented them to the coordinator
Made recommendations for improving standard safety policies
Coordinate, guide and monitor implementation of company programs
Audit of HSE compliance in accordance with company policy
Incident investigations to determine the cause and took measures to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future
Provide training, coaching and support for field personnel, supervisors, and management
Liaison between corporate office and field operations concerning HSE findings
Implemented emergency drill procedures and coach personnel on deficiencies
Followed and maintained company standards of quality in accordance with quality systems requirements
Contributed to the development of new and existing HSE policies
Managed and maintained Permit to Work systems
Gathered incident reports, near misses' reports, and hazard identifications to evaluate trends and implement corrective actions or lessons learned
Performed Root Cause Investigations of incidents on rigs
Monitored and oversaw hazardous material handling on rigs
Communicated and coordinated with other HSE personnel to provide appropriate coverage in the field for all shifts
Identified potential unsafe situations in the field and coach personnel
Managed safety meetings on rigs to ensure proper buy-in of filed and management staff
Managed Safe Systems of Work to all site employees, including, risk assessments, Toolbox Talks, Lift Plans, Permit to Work, Working at Height Plans and Manual Handling arrangements
Supported site management with compliance to, Working at Height, Manual Handling and other applicable HSE procedures
Delivering in-house HSE training packages as developed by HSEQ department
Traveled across different sites to perform Audits
Safety Training Supervisor
PARKER DRILLING OFFSHORE USA, L.L.C.
01.2005 - 01.2008
Maintained standards to comply with management systems requirements on rigs
Compiled performance reports and accident reports and presented them to the coordinator
Made recommendations for improving standard safety policies
Coordinate, guide and monitor implementation of company programs
Audit of HSE compliance in accordance with company policy
Incident investigations to determine the cause and took measures to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future
Provide training, coaching and support for field personnel, supervisors, and management
Liaison between corporate office and field operations concerning HSE findings
Implemented emergency drill procedures and coach personnel on deficiencies
Followed and maintained company standards of quality in accordance with quality systems requirements
Contributed to the development of new and existing HSE policies
Managed and maintained Permit to Work systems
Gathered incident reports, near misses' reports, and hazard identifications to evaluate trends and implement corrective actions or lessons learned
Performed Root Cause Investigations of incidents on rigs
Monitored and oversaw hazardous material handling on rigs
Communicated and coordinated with other HSE personnel to provide appropriate coverage in the field for all shifts
Identified potential unsafe situations in the field and coach personnel
Managed safety meetings on rigs to ensure proper buy-in of filed and management staff
Managed Safe Systems of Work to all site employees, including, risk assessments, Toolbox Talks, Lift Plans, Permit to Work, Working at Height Plans and Manual Handling arrangements
Supported site management with compliance to, Working at Height, Manual Handling and other applicable HSE procedures
Driller Derrickman
Chiles Offshore Inc
01.2000 - 01.2005
Supervised and ensured safety of drilling crew as well as efficient operations during tour of duty
Responsible for maintaining full work crew
Responded to emergency situations such as, wellbore influxes, hydrogen sulfide detection and major mechanical or structural failures
Ensured that crew members are properly trained and familiarized with standard operating procedures such as maintenance of the rig and drill string, including lubrication of equipment and housekeeping
Responsible for enforcement and clarification of Company policies and procedures with crew members
Responsible for promoting the Behavior Based Safety Program
Managed the drill floor and the control of all drilling and associated activities during assigned shift
Ensured well depth and depth of string is always known and that the pipe tally, drill string tally and BHA records are accurate and up to date
Ensured the BOPs and Choke Manifold are lined up to function as per agreed procedures
Perform regular kick and pit drills and maintain pre well kill information ensuring they are accurate and up to date
Monitored the well for possible deviations on a continuous basis
Ensured the drill floor and associated areas are maintained in a clean, tidy, and hazard free condition
Maintained accurate records of drill string ton miles
Responsible for slipping and cutting drill line
Assisted service personnel and coordinated drill crew during operations with service personnel
Managed Safety, Pre-Tour and Pre-Job meetings on tour and off tour as required
Responsible for timely and accurate submission of reports, such as: drilling report, preventive maintenance/equipment report, or any other required by Rig Manager or operator's representative
Managed close out of all work permits in a timely manner
Maintained adequate working knowledge of assigned station during BOP control
Medical Care Provider MARTPT-310(STCW)
Medical Person in Charge MARTPT -307 (STCW)
Merchant Mariner (USCG)
Ordinary Seaman
Crane Operator/ Derrickman
Hercules Offshore Drilling Co LLC
01.1994 - 01.1998
Responsible for maintaining safe crane operations as per company and manufacturers procedures/guidelines within the crane's capabilities
In conjunction with vessel engineering personnel, perform daily checklists on equipment's and reports faults to supervisor
Ensured adherence to company policies, and ensured direct reports followed policy as well
Familiar with all company procedures, including the safety management system on the rig
Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established safety standards and work practices
Participated in emergency and occupational onboard training such as the use of self-contained breathing apparatus, firefighting, man overboard exercises, lifeboat launching, security drills and/or other training as applicable for function
Worked in the derrick while tripping the drill string (i.e., pull out of hole, run in hole)
Monitored mud pumps, maintained and repaired mud pumps and related equipment
Operated, maintained and repaired gate valves associated with the mud system
Operated and maintained chemical mixing pumps and equipment
Operated, maintained and repaired mud conditioning and solids control equipment
Mixed drilling fluids and chemicals per specifications
Inspected and performed routine maintenance of derrick and connected equipment
Assisted in running and cementing of casing, mainly working at casing stabbing board
Assisted Driller on drill floor
Supervised Floor Hands as per Driller direction
Maintained daily log of drilling fluid properties
Calculated pit volumes
Fall Protection User (STCW)
Fall Protection Equipment Inspector (STCW)
Fall Protection Competent Rescue at Height (STCW)
Advanced Firefighting (STCW)
Forklift Operation (STCW)
Further Offshore Emergency Training (STCW)
Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness (STCW)
Hydrogen Sulfide Instructor (STCW)
Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (STCW)
Life boatman License (USCG)
Marine Compliance License (Marshall Islands)
Crane Operator
Danos & Curole Inc.
01.1988 - 01.1994
Organized and delegated work assignments to the Roustabout crews to ensure safe and efficient work practices
Ensured safe work practices and correct lifting procedures were being followed
Performed preventative maintenance change oil, lubricates, and change out cables and lines; maintain log of maintenance and repairs
Determined the items to be back-loaded and the sequence of back-loading, and organized material to be back-loaded; monitored equipment and procedures to ensure safe operation
Performed daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of the crane
Acted as helicopter loading officer and monitored the safe conduct of the helideck crew
Performed all duties in accordance with the Permit to Work System
Supervised the deck crew; coordinated and organized their work activities and priorities
Trained Roustabouts in hand signals, slinging, material handling, rigging, and safety
Evaluated Roustabouts for further training and possible promotion; provided input to performance appraisals and salary actions
Maintained effective communication with deck crew and keeps them informed of goals, policies, and practices
Oversaw the cleaning and maintenance of all deck areas; stores, cleans, maintains, and protects tools and equipment
Kept the rig floor supplied with all required equipment
Performed daily environmental inspection of facility & rig
Participated in the Safety Training Observation Program (S.T.O.P.) along with the weekly and pre-tour safety meeting, Stop Work Authority, and Permit to Work System
Developed and implemented Job Safety Analyses and prepared risk assessments as required
Acted as the leader of the deck crew emergency team in the event of a fire or other emergency or during training
Ensured safe work practices in all areas of the operations the employee was involved in
Working as an expat in different countries allowed me a unique perspective on the world. I have been able to gained a deep understanding of various cultures, languages, and ways of life that not many people get to experience. It also taught me adaptability and resilience in dealing with different challenges.
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