Chris McQuade

Manager HSET at Gascoyne Resources Ltd
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia, AU

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Experience

    • Australia
    • Mining
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager HSET
      • Jun 2020 - Present

      Develop strategy, people engagement and leadership, fit for purpose systems, processes and tools to deliver leading practice performance through fatal hazard management and critical controls; influencing the adoption of visible felt leadership; coordinate crisis and emergency management Ensure environmental compliance through the integration of environmental performance into the business Prepare mining proposals and mine closure plans and manage their submission and government review Develop and manage the LOM site water balance and ensure tailings strategies support the LOM plan Show less

    • Australia
    • Mining
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Principal Risk Consultant
      • Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

      Supporting the General Manager, identify and develop management plans for material business risks and principal hazards. Develop the Coronavirus (COVID-19) management plan for the biosecurity area of the Kimberly, submitted to Border Security to support the application of 'essential activity' status. Lead the site wide daily communication update for COVID-19 The Board put the mine in care and maintenance in April 2020 Supporting the General Manager, identify and develop management plans for material business risks and principal hazards. Develop the Coronavirus (COVID-19) management plan for the biosecurity area of the Kimberly, submitted to Border Security to support the application of 'essential activity' status. Lead the site wide daily communication update for COVID-19 The Board put the mine in care and maintenance in April 2020

    • Australia
    • Mining
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Project Manager BFS & Corporate Lead HR & HSEC Risk
      • Sep 2018 - Oct 2019

      Develop the Bankable Feasibility Study for the Isaac Down Open Cut Mine, Environmental Approvals, Reserve Definition, Fiancial Analysis Establish the Business strategy, systems and processes for HR, HSEC and Risk Facilitate the Board HSEC and REM committees Develop the Bankable Feasibility Study for the Isaac Down Open Cut Mine, Environmental Approvals, Reserve Definition, Fiancial Analysis Establish the Business strategy, systems and processes for HR, HSEC and Risk Facilitate the Board HSEC and REM committees

  • Bonikro Gold Mine
    • West Africa - Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
    • Manager Health, Safety Security, Environment and Risk
      • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

      Provide HSSE and Risk transformational leadership to a 1000 plus workforce. Build the capability of the National HSSE team to ownership and continuous improvement. Ensure the security of the operation, its people and its assets through a 130 member contractor team, country intellegence, manage artisinal miners and execute the company's gold standard. Provide HSSE and Risk transformational leadership to a 1000 plus workforce. Build the capability of the National HSSE team to ownership and continuous improvement. Ensure the security of the operation, its people and its assets through a 130 member contractor team, country intellegence, manage artisinal miners and execute the company's gold standard.

    • United Kingdom
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director Operations Readiness - Growth Projects
      • Sep 2014 - Feb 2017

      Establish the strategies & programs to manage business risks associated with delivering two internationally recognised copper mining and processing operations, with SAG mills of 25M tonne/annum capacity, sulphide concentrators, dump leach with SX/EW and two 40km2 tailings storage facilities. Establish an integrated HSE management system and fatality risk operational procedures, recruit and mentor the capability of the national workforce to execute the leading practice HSE program. Ensure licences are obtained in a highly complex regulatory environment, to enhance the reputation of the business and manage license to operate risks. Establish frameworks for managing and reporting on matters of Corporate Governance, including CSR reporting and presentations to the Board HSE Committee. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
      • Sep 2012 - May 2014

      Through an engineering project and contracting team, deliver a high risk and profile dismantling / demolition and remediation project of a major hazard facility to establish the benchmark for operational closure for Rio Tinto in Western Australia.The project was on the CEOs risk register and was completed on time, on budget, with no harm, through a one team approach, structured work method statements and a highly responsive management of change process.This is a unique example of what high quality individuals can achieve when working as ONE TEAM! Show less

      • Nov 2011 - Aug 2012

      Develop business value enhancement across Contractor Management; Training; Tenure and Business Risk.Established business risk governance processes that addressed the high opportunity and treat risks.

      • Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

      Tasked by the Managing Director to deliver a business turnaround. As the Operational and Registered Mine Manager, completed a business diagnosis, established a clear vision for the delivery of Safe and Productive Work, delivered through mentoring leadership and business capability. The journey of safe and productive work was advanced with a marked reduction in MRI and improvement in sustained production.

      • May 2008 - Jan 2011

      Built a high performing multidisciplinary team from zero base, delivering leading practice across a broad portfolio including: sustainable development, operations approvals, integrated ISO standard HSEQ management system, assurance, communities, external relations, tenure management, native title and for periods health and safety.

    • Netherlands
    • Primary Metal Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager HSECQ and Risk
      • Mar 2005 - Apr 2008

      In a high risk, major hazard facility, developing practical 3 yr rolling strategy, mentoring executives and leading multidisciplinary teams to support delivering leading practice in Sustainable Development, Safety, Security, Health, Rehabilitation, Management Systems, Business Risk and Community relations. In a high risk, major hazard facility, developing practical 3 yr rolling strategy, mentoring executives and leading multidisciplinary teams to support delivering leading practice in Sustainable Development, Safety, Security, Health, Rehabilitation, Management Systems, Business Risk and Community relations.

Education

  • The University of Queensland
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    1989 - 1993
  • University of South Australia
    Master of Engineering (MEng)
    1986 - 1987

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