Jeremy McGrath CHSC, SET

Safety, Security and Compliance Manager at Oceanex Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
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Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, CA
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Credentials

  • CHSC (Certified Health & Safety Consultant)
    Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
    Jan, 2014
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Maritime Transportation
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Safety, Security and Compliance Manager
      • Sep 2018 - Present

      Safety, Security and Compliance Manager for intermodal transportation company. • Continuous improvement and implementation of the company HSSE program. • Compile and analyze HSSE performance metrics, identifying trends etc., and developing action plans to address trending focus areas; • Overseeing the operational requirements and development of policies and procedures related to health, safety, security, and environment in accordance with all pertinent regulations; • Providing leadership and technical expertise in a consultative and collaborative approach ensuring continuous improvement of the operations in a safety sensitive environment; • Conduct regular audits of the Company's programs, including emergency response and facility security plans. • Liaise with various governing bodies such as Transport Canada, Federal OHS & Department of Labor to ensure compliance with new legislation and protocols. • Manage disability management claims for workers compensation claims for NL. • Monitor and manage Oceanex Environmental compliance to facility and industry standards and legislation; • Successfully stewarded the “Green Marine” Certification process to have St. John’s Terminal GM Certified. • Manage facility and terminal security, fulfill regulatory obligations as Marine Facility Security Officer (MFSO) to comply with Marine Transportation Security Regulations. • Develop HSSE. & Compliance plans for all project work/3rd party contracts. • Maintain safety, environmental and compliance data and provide data in appropriate format to departments when required for EOI, project proposals & customer/client audits • Develop and department staff and direct reports. • Prepare annual HSSE budget and manage budget expenditures and identify areas for additional cost savings; • Providing guidance, support, and direction to operational departments and senior management on safety and security related matters and industry best practices. Show less

    • Consultant/ Owner
      • 2006 - 2018

      Consultant for various clients in the Oil and Gas Sector. • HSE Consultant for various clients in the Oil and Gas Sector. • Development of and roll out of HSE programs for various clients. • Auditing clients HSE programs and providing action plans to assist clients with addressing areas requiring improvement. • Evaluating the existing training and identifying additional training needs of clients. • Most recently providing HSE consulting services and oversight to Xodam Marine and its clients for emergency drills and for performance trials of offshore supply vessels. • Assist with facilitating and monitoring performance trials of offshore supply vessels, in accordance with the required criteria set out in the Atlantic Canada Standby Vessel Guidelines (AC-SBV), jointly developed by the CNLOPB and the CNSOPB. • Observation, evaluation and documentation of crews demonstrating their ability and the skills required to proficiently launch, operate and recover casualties from the water using the SBV's Fast Rescue Craft and Dacon Scoop in the event of a man overboard or platform evacuation offshore • Observation and evaluation and documentation of SBV crews ability to effectively demonstrate the ability to deploy and use of other rescue equipment (e.g. rescue hooks, scramble nets, spine boards, communication equipment, triage tags and degreasers for decontamination etc.). • Audit crews for compliance OHS safety legislation and industry best practices. • Offer HSE feedback to clients outlining areas of strengths and weakness and suggestions for areas of improvement. Show less

    • Canada
    • Construction
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • SHES Advisor
      • 2016 - 2017

      SUMMARY: SHES Advisor with Wood Group – Cahill Partnership Hebron Project on the installation, hook-up and commissioning of the topsides on the Hebron GBS platform. In line with the WGC core values and personal commitment to the core values, ensuring the delivery of the service in a safe, timely and cost effective manner, in line with contractual requirements, to the satisfaction of customers and to WGC. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • Implementation of the Wood Group Cahill Project HSE Plan. • Maintenance of Serious about Safety (SAZ) database, reviewing HSE performance metrics, including all leading and lagging indicators, identifying trends etc. • Develop, maintain, and deliver HSE Orientations for new hires, contractors, project management team members, and visitors. • Develop, maintain, and deliver general Health & Safety knowledge and industry best practices to assist in project work activities. • Encouraged a high level of Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness amongst all personnel. • Promoting the review and change of working methods to enhance HSE performance. • Development and implementation of Safety and Environmental Promotions and Campaigns. • Facilitated incident investigations, ensuring root cause determination and communicating lessons learned. • Participate with the Occupational Health & Safety Committee addressing and following up on any issues. • Communicate Safety Alerts and other relevant external HSE materials to project teams. • Ensuring compliance with HSE policies, procedures and practices and execution against HSE Plan. • Actively participating in the permit to work process. Facilitating risk review meetings when required. • Continuous auditing of the HSE program to ensure compliance on the project. • Coordination of emergency evacuation and muster drills for Hebron Platform. • Supporting senior management and supervision as a HSE subject matter expert. • Stewarding the project’s behaviour based safety program (SAZ). Show less

    • Canada
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HSE Advisor
      • 2016 - 2016

      SUMMARY: HSE Advisor on Phase 2 construction of Building 226, Nickel - Cobalt Electrowinning Area at VALE Processing Plant, Long Harbour, NL SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • Promoting a proactive & positive safety culture. Promotion and support of the HSE Recognition Program with all staff • Development and promotion of all corporate and site/project HSE policies, procedures and safe work practices • Coordinating & facilitating safety meetings for office and project/field staff. • Support management and supervision as a HSE subject matter expert. • Auditing work tasks to ensure they are in conformance to corporate project HSE requirements - measure and document compliance to legislative requirements, corporate policies, procedures, and industry standards. • Facilitate both internal and external HSE management system audits, and regulatory compliance audits • Identification of HSE training requirements and scheduling training for all management and staff personnel • Assisting in the development and delivery of project HSE plans, kick-off meetings, safety orientation/ presentations. • Coordinate the collection of HSE performance indicators and prepare and deliver reports as required; • Coordinating incident investigations to ensure root cause has been identified and necessary corrective actions are in place and completed. Communicate lessons learned from internal or external investigation findings. • Conduct Job Safety Analysis and project site inspections; • Completion of HSE Task logs as required. Ensure all corrective actions are recorded and tracked to completion. • Facilitate workplace safety and environmental inspections • Assist with the implementation of special or project initiatives as dictated by client requirements, corporate or project HSE expectations • To keep management and employees informed of any changes in HSE legislation • Ensure that all Company personnel are aware of their HSE roles and responsibilities • Attend internal/external production meetings Show less

    • Australia
    • Professional Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • HSE Advisor (Contract)
      • 2015 - 2015

      HSE Advisor on Hebron Drilling Support Module Project. Working as part of an integrated HSE Team in conjunction with Exxon Mobil, WorleyParsons Fluor Partnership and Kiewit Offshore Services to support the project. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • Independently perform advisory duties relating to the safety, health and security of a large construction site supporting multiple interfaces between the facility owner, facility management, site visitors, and craft personnel. • Support the construction leadership in implementing safe work processes as a member of the safety, health and security team. • Provide coaching and mentoring to management, supervisors, craft and trade personnel. • Provide timely communications to construction management team regarding safety, health and security concerns. • Demonstrate and advocate safe work habits in line with the "Nobody Gets Hurt" philosophy for the site. • Organize and participate in investigation and follow-up of incidents, including development of remedial action plans. Provide root cause analysis expertise to support these efforts and review reports. • Share safety-related Lessons Learned between sites and outside organizations. • Facilitate/ encourage heightened SSH&E awareness and behavior throughout the project • Provide support for risk assessments and studies as defined in the Project Safety Plan. Ensure results are addressed as relevant fieldwork is executed. • Ongoing Auditing of HSE program for compliance to the project HSE plan. Show less

    • Norway
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • HSEQ Advisor (Contract)
      • 2014 - 2015

      HSEQ Advisor for AIM Canadian Operations - Asset Integrity Management Division (AIM). SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • Responsible for working with the HSEQ Team to ensure development and implementation of HSEQ practices, compliance to all HSEQ Management Systems and HSE regulatory requirements, maintenance of operational and HSE controls. • Implementation of HSEQ Management System, including population and management of the applicable Master Lists, Calibration Programs, HSE practices, Environmental Registers • Meeting with major clients to ensure that HSE obligations are being complied with. • GAP Analysis of HSEQ management systems. • HSE coaching and guidance to management on HSE related matters. • Conducting HSE risk assessments for eastern Canadian operations. • Assist in the development and implementation of new or updated safe systems of work / work practices • Mentorship of NDE/Inspection personnel with regards to safety performance and knowledge. • Assist management in incident investigations to ensure root cause and mitigation plans are in place. • Communicate areas of non-compliance to HSE and Quality Managers and follow up with corrective actions. • Participate in HSEQ audits (internal and supplier) • Compilation of HSE and Quality statistics and monthly HSEQ reporting • Ensure that facilities meet health, safety and environmental requirements • Communication to staff all HSE lessons learned • Facilitating quarterly corporate safety workshops with all staff to ensure global HSE alignment within Aker's various divisions. Show less

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • HSE Supervisor
      • 2011 - 2014

      Oversight of HSE function for all contractors working on the project including advising the EPCM group on all HSE related matters. Performing advisory duties relating to the safety, health and security of a large construction site supporting multiple interfaces. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS - Provide coaching, mentoring and support to the construction leadership team in implementing safe work processes. - Provide timely communications to the construction management team and related stakeholders regarding safety, health and security concerns. - Ensure project site adheres to company and regulatory HSE standards and guidelines. - Provide guidance, assistance and advice to project management through interpretation of Company HSE practices and procedures in relation to client requirements and current legislation and regulations. - Liaise as necessary between the Company, Client and regulatory agencies in order to provide assistance and resolution in regards to HSE related issues. - Audit and evaluate the development of corrective actions and mitigation plans for HSE related issues including; investigation of incidents and near-misses, summarize findings, and recommendation of strategies to prevent recurrences. - Conduct on site risk assessment and mitigation. - Participate in incident review meetings and root cause analysis to ensure that the root cause has been determined in all incidents, and to ensure the necessary corrective actions/ mitigation plans are in place and implemented. - Monitor contractor compliance to project health and safety program. - Provide direction and oversight to contractors and project management on the required procedures and documentation needed for various scopes of work. Review and evaluate contractor project safety documentation for compliance to site and legislative requirements. Show less

    • Canada
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project EHS Advisor
      • 2006 - 2011

      Project EHS Advisor for the owner’s Construction Management Team (CMT) on various projects to expand existing Oilsands facilities. Responsible to liaise between CMT, Contractors and Operations on all EH&S related matters. Provide direction and leadership to project management & coordinators on managing the overall project EH&S program. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS - Nominated for Suncor Energy’s Sixth Annual President’s Operational Excellence (POE) Award. - Audit effectiveness of EHS Management System implementation and provide guidance on appropriate remedial actions and/or improvement plans for EH&S performance. Collate EH&S performance reports and maintain EH&S performance data. - Participate in the selection process of new contractors and complete thorough EHS evaluations and facilitate EHS pre-mobilization meetings. - Responsible for overseeing the health and safety performance of the contractors working on the project, developing and updating procedures and policies, on boarding new contractors, and risk reviews for each phase of work - Advise the Construction Management Team on EH&S issues & monitor & report on project compliance on the EH&S management system requirements. - Conduct formal EHS&S management system audits and physical / compliance inspections to identify shortcomings or system failures. Identify risks and assist management with feasible solutions for the correction of identified deficiencies. - Participate in incident review meetings and root cause analysis to ensure that the root cause has been determined in all incidents, and to ensure the necessary corrective actions/ mitigation plans are in place and implemented. - Ensured effective delivery of the Emergency Response Plan and related coordination to project contractors. Show less

    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional HSE Manager
      • 2005 - 2006

      Corporate EH&S Manager for Northern Alberta Oil & Gas Projects. Overseeing all EH&S programs across various client sites. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • Managing company HSE team with HSE Advisors assigned to various client sites • Responsible for meeting with clients to ensure coordination and compliance of HSE requirements. • Developing and implementing corporate safety policies, safe work plans, safe work practices and procedures. • Providing guidance and direction to HSE direct reports and corporate stakeholders. • Ensuring compliance with company health and safety program and legislation as well as, compiling information and chairing health and safety meetings. • Coordination of incident investigations, near miss incidents and ensuring compliance to company, client and regulatory agency reporting requirements. • Compiling corporate metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as well as trending analysis. • Carrying out workplace inspections and facilitating Haz-Ops for high risk work. • Completing internal audits on the company’s HSE management system. • Facilitating new hire orientations, corporate A&D program, assessing training requirements and developing training programs to meet the identified training requirements and coordinating outsourcing to third party trainers when required Show less

  • DCS Ltd.
    • Fort McMurray, AB
    • HSE Coordinator
      • 2004 - 2004

      Oversight of EHS Program at various Oilsands Facilities. Oversight of EHS Program at various Oilsands Facilities.

  • JJ's Trucking Services
    • CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay, NL
    • Project HSE Coordinator (Contract)
      • 2003 - 2003

      Working on remediation project at CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay oversing HSE program for hazardous material abatement and demolition projects for contractors working in conjunction with Public Works and Government Services Canada and the Department of National Defence. Working on remediation project at CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay oversing HSE program for hazardous material abatement and demolition projects for contractors working in conjunction with Public Works and Government Services Canada and the Department of National Defence.

  • Guild Contracting Specialties Ltd
    • CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay, NL
    • Project HSE Coordinator (Contract)
      • 2002 - 2003

      Working on remediation project at CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay oversing HSE program for hazardous material abatement and demolition projects for contractors working in conjunction with Public Works and Government Services Canada and the Department of National Defence. Working on remediation project at CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay oversing HSE program for hazardous material abatement and demolition projects for contractors working in conjunction with Public Works and Government Services Canada and the Department of National Defence.

  • Envireen Construction Ltd.
    • CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay, NL
    • Project HSE Coordinator (Contract)
      • 2002 - 2002

      Working on remediation project at CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay oversing HSE program for hazardous material abatement and demolition projects for contractors working in conjunction with Public Works and Government Services Canada and the Department of National Defence. Working on remediation project at CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay oversing HSE program for hazardous material abatement and demolition projects for contractors working in conjunction with Public Works and Government Services Canada and the Department of National Defence.

  • Marinus Verhagen Enterprises
    • CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay, NL
    • Project HSE Coordinator / Project Superintendent
      • 2001 - 2002

      Working on remediation project at CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay oversing HSE program for hazardous material abatement and demolition projects for contractors working in conjunction with Public Works and Government Services Canada and the Department of National Defence. Working on remediation project at CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay oversing HSE program for hazardous material abatement and demolition projects for contractors working in conjunction with Public Works and Government Services Canada and the Department of National Defence.

Education

  • College of the North Atlantic
    Post Graduate Diploma, Safety Engineering Technology
    2000 - 2001
  • Academy Canada
    Diploma of Technology in Computer Aided Drafting, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
    1995 - 1997
  • St Anne's Academy
    High School Diploma, High School
    1981 - 1994

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