Experience

Guidera O'Connor

• Australia
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HSEQ Co-ordinator

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  The HSEQ Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of site HSEQ management systems, procedures and programs are implemented to ensure the business meets its legal obligations, client requirements and overall goal for safety, sustainability, environment, quality, risk and governance excellence. The HSEQ Coordinator will assist the Project Manager in HSEQ matter including but not limited to preparing and support of Project Management Plans implementation. The HSEQ Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of site HSEQ management systems, procedures and programs are implemented to ensure the business meets its legal obligations, client requirements and overall goal for safety, sustainability, environment, quality, risk and governance excellence. The HSEQ Coordinator will assist the Project Manager in HSEQ matter including but not limited to preparing and support of Project Management Plans implementation.



Behavioural Safety Training

• Founder / Lead Trainer

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  Behavioural Safety Training has designed the Safe Talk program based on open and honest communication and engagement. It works to understand the HOW and the WHY of WHAT people do to reduce Human Error and the risk of incidents and injuries in organisations. Safe Talk influences mindsets and encourages ownership of personal and organisational safety, strengthening safety cultures. The Safe Talk program trains employees in observation and conversation skills, influencing techniques, basic safety knowledge and transformational leadership. Giving a positive impact on organisations and improving working behaviours and personal ownership to safety. Management and frontline workers are trained to 'drill into' behaviours and what is preventing safe work. They develop action plans to reduce human error in the workplace, working with, and acknowledging those closest to the issue know best how to fix issues or to perform task safely with the right encouragement and tools. Behavioural Safety Training offers organisational designed behavioural safety and human error reduction training and coaching in Transformational Leadership, encouraging openness and trust improving organisational excellence throughout. Presented on Behavioural Safety and Human Error Reduction to ConocoPhillips at the annual Behavioural Based Safety conference in Houston, Texas, USA. Invited speaker at the Beyond Zero Harm: Human Factor Safety conference, Melbourne Victoria, Australia and spoke on 'Behaviour Based Safety - Myth or Magic'​ and 'Achieving Operational Excellence and Profitability through Safety'​.



PFD Food Services Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional OH&S Advisor

  • Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

  The purpose of this role is to assist in the development and implementation of PFD’s OH&S strategies and objectives within your regional area of responsibility that will see PFD achieve operational excellence through best practice philosophies. The purpose of this role is to assist in the development and implementation of PFD’s OH&S strategies and objectives within your regional area of responsibility that will see PFD achieve operational excellence through best practice philosophies.



Suez

• Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner

  • Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

  Provide operational support to workers and managers regarding workplace health & safety matters. The role also provides technical WHS advice regarding WHS legislation and compliance, ASD P&T Alliance’s WHS policies, procedures, associated system documents and strategy. Provide operational support to workers and managers regarding workplace health & safety matters. The role also provides technical WHS advice regarding WHS legislation and compliance, ASD P&T Alliance’s WHS policies, procedures, associated system documents and strategy.



John Holland

• Australia
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health Safety and Environment Advisor

  • Mar 2019 - May 2020

  Deliver operational aspects of WHS and E, continuous improvement, safety performance communication, engage and influence all stakeholders by coaching and leading safety initiatives, identifying hazards, carry out risk assessments and control management, initiated emergency services rescue protocols, safety auditing, initiated a behavioural observation system review work procedures. Deliver operational aspects of WHS and E, continuous improvement, safety performance communication, engage and influence all stakeholders by coaching and leading safety initiatives, identifying hazards, carry out risk assessments and control management, initiated emergency services rescue protocols, safety auditing, initiated a behavioural observation system review work procedures.



Cheetham Salt Limited

• Australia
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HSEQ Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  HSEQ Coordinator (Contract) Cheetham Salt July 2018 to Dec 2018 Position Summary: Promote a safe working environment and be an advisor to Management, the Safety Representatives and the Safety committees. lead risk assessments and investigations and advise on hazard control measures. Manage safety, environmental and training budgets and contractor safety and environmental controls within production & refinery areas. HSEQ Coordinator (Contract) Cheetham Salt July 2018 to Dec 2018 Position Summary: Promote a safe working environment and be an advisor to Management, the Safety Representatives and the Safety committees. lead risk assessments and investigations and advise on hazard control measures. Manage safety, environmental and training budgets and contractor safety and environmental controls within production & refinery areas.



Martin Brower ANZ

• Australia
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safety Manager – ANZ

  • Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  Position Summary: Develop and implement robust strategies to encourage a culture of safety within the workplace and actively drive down Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) incidents, through the proactive management and investigation of workplace incidents and putting measures in place to eliminate risks. Proactively manage employees who have workplace injuries, in line with company procedures and legislative requirements, ensuring a collaborative approach is adopted to ensure a smooth and the quickest transition back to the workplace.



Cleanaway

• Health and Safety Business Partner

  • Dec 2015 - Mar 2017

  Achievements • Achieve re-certification for the Safety (AS4801), Quality (ISO 9001) and Environmental (ISO 14001) management systems • Delivered Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management training • Support the Return to Work Coordinator in an injured employee’s return to pre - injury duties • Carry out ICAM investigations • Carry out behavioural safety observations • Advise on all aspect of safety management • Safety management of nine sites across Sydney Achievements • Achieve re-certification for the Safety (AS4801), Quality (ISO 9001) and Environmental (ISO 14001) management systems • Delivered Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management training • Support the Return to Work Coordinator in an injured employee’s return to pre - injury duties • Carry out ICAM investigations • Carry out behavioural safety observations • Advise on all aspect of safety management • Safety management of nine sites across Sydney



Bechtel Corporation

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• People Based Safety Coordinator / Safety Advisor

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2015

  Engineering, procurement and construction of the Australian Pacific LNG plant on Curtis Island. Bechtel has been on the forefront of engineering and construction for more than 110 years and a multinational company with numerous projects around the world. • Manage one staff, and coordinate eleven team leaders for six PBS teams • Re-established APLNG PBS and HPI program, increasing PBS observer numbers to 160+ • Drove PBS and HPI, minimising incidents due to human error • Developed and implement personal development training, i.e. safety, communication and influencing skills • Designed and delivered to management PBS Awareness training • Developed the PBS observation card and database for PBS analysis and reporting • Developed and drove the PBS team leader initiative • Participate in pre-starts and toolbox talks providing feedback on Safe and At-Risk behaviours • Monitor PBS trends and develop training, pre-starts and toolbox, liaising with management on the PBS/HPI trends • Trained PBS coordinators from two sister sites in the PBS / HPI program • Investigated and reported on safety observations, near miss and hazard identifications • Managed and advised on Hazard Identifications, Risk assessments and Controls; JSEA's and maintained close positive relationships Civil Advisors, Superintendents and Managers • Provided safety leadership and advise to multi-skilled teams



Russell Consulting International

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Behavioural Safety Consultant

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

  Russell Consulting International (RCI) provides safety culture and leadership solutions across the Asia Pacific. The role implemented a behavioural based safety within Queensland Gas Company construction phase i.e. Field Compressor plant, Conditioning and Processing plant, water treatment plant and a 1060 man camp including facilities. • Coach leaders of client and contractors on improving safety leadership • Observed trends and report improvement opportunities • Mentor leaders when doing site walkdowns and assist with hazard identification and controls • Coach leaders to evaluate JHA's to ensure all hazards are identified, control's developed and implemented • Deliver Safety, Leadership and Culture workshops



McConnell Dowell

• Australia
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Safety Superintendent

  • Apr 2011 - Mar 2012

  McConnell Dowell is a major engineering, construction, building and maintenance contractor. Role supported the construction of a 4.5 kilometre airfield and a 900 man camp for the PNG LNG project - client was Exxon. • Analyse statistical data, develop and implement safety programs for the project • Liaised with the client (ExxonMobil) developing safety programs • Implemented major safety controls in the quarry on traffic management, rock breaking and crusher blockage clearing • Advised on all aspects of aviation safety in developing helicopter landing pads • Developed and implemented emergency response procedures and traffic management plans • Assist with the behavioural safety program



Veolia Water Australia

• OHS&E Manager NSW/Vic

  • Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

  Veolia Water operates and provides water and wastewater infrastructure services. Role supported the final construction stages of the Sydney desalination plant build, commissioning and operation; brown field upgrades of seven treatment plants across NSW and Victoria. • Managed safety requirements for contractor management and contractor auditing • Manage safety and environmental aspects of the Sydney Desalination plant; during construction, commissioning and operation • Manage contractor safety and environment aspects and auditing • Manage the Permit to Work system across NSW and Victoria



Sydney Water Corporation

• Specialist Project Officer

  • Jul 2009 - Apr 2010

  Sydney Water, a state owned corporation providing drinking water, recycled water, waste water services and storm water services to more than four million people in Sydney, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains. • Review and rewrite OH&S corporate procedures, bring policies up to date and in line with legislation, industry best practice and benchmarks Sydney Water, a state owned corporation providing drinking water, recycled water, waste water services and storm water services to more than four million people in Sydney, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains. • Review and rewrite OH&S corporate procedures, bring policies up to date and in line with legislation, industry best practice and benchmarks



Weston Animal Nutrition

• NSW Compliance (SHEQ) Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Feb 2009

  Weston Animal Nutrition, a division of George Weston Foods, manufacturingstockfeed with nutritional and veterinary additives and has sites in Tamworth, Albury and Sydney (Enfield). Senior managers role for safety, quality, environment and fedsafe. • Changed the companies OH&S culture to actively reviewing, reporting and rectifying issues • Championed competitive manufacturing program, initiating change and improving performance • Direct all aspects of safety, environment and quality, ensuring business meet legislative compliance • Manage workers compensation and liaise with all stakeholders • Manage the safety and environmental budgets and have input to the quality budget



Cleanaway

• Integrated Management System Coordinator

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2004

  A subsidiary of Brambles, Cleanaway manages council putrescibles, recyclable and curb side waste, two transfer stations and a liquid-waste transfer operation over five municipal areas and 120 personnel. • Developed and implemented OH&S and environmental management programs • Developed, implemented and managed the Integrated Management System to accreditation • Develop and manage policies and procedures in consultation with senior managers • Conduct internal audits and manage external audits