Walter

About me:

Candidate Info :
As an experienced professional I have a thorough knowledge of leadership principles, techniques and practices and their application in complex situations within oil/gas industries, mining and construction. Having worked in extremely isolated and high risk sites within the Queensland, Asia Pacific regions I am seeking a challenging job where I can apply these skills I have gained in these roles.

Experience :
Worked As Field Operator at MPC Kinetic from May 2018 to May 2020
• Operate Vac Truck for dispatch/delivery of fluids from rigs to ponds and vice versa
• Conduct suppression duties with Truck for control of dust within various gas leases in Western Qld
• Team member as part of building ponds for service to drilling rigs in the Western Queensland and Moombah gasfields
• Team member for service of clean fluids to drilling rigs in Western Queensland gasfields

Key Achievements
Encourage a good safety culture within the team
Encourage good team working environment
Ability to work alone in isolated areas
Ability to lead by example and convey work experience to younger team members

Worked As Safety Advisor – Commissioning and Startup team at Bechtel from July 2014 to January 2018
• Prepare, Monitor HSE plans and procedures for major construction, commissioning and startup of two Gas Trains for Santos
• Provide HSE Induction to multinational workforce for persons involved with startup team.
• Develop Emergency Evacuation procedures relevant to the LNG process.
• Process improvement and effective use of a robust safety, quality and environment management system;
• Leading and influencing a strong safety culture onsite, working with an integrated behavioural based program to work towards ‘zero harm’;
Key Achievements
• Achieve high HSE scores in Safety League to CSU Supervision crew resulting excellent awards
• Lead CSU Mechanical team to first LNG cargo with zero harm or LTI

Worked As Casual operator at Steps group Caloundra from February 2013 to June 2014
general duties in a recycling facility

Worked As Project Safety Manager at Eramet/Mitsubishi from December 2010 to January 2013
Prepare HSE systems for site, accommodation and security post for construction of $5billion dollar proposed Nickel refinery.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop HSE policies, plans and procedures for site in preparation for $5billion Construction of Nickel refinery at Weda Bay, Halmahera, Indonesia.
• Manage multinational workforce of HSE and Security staff.
• Develop Emergency Evacuation procedures relevant to the Maluku province.
• Process improvement and effective use of a robust safety, quality and environment management system;
• Leading and influencing a strong safety culture onsite, working with an integrated behavioural based program to work towards ‘zero harm’;
• Identifying major risks onsite and the delivery of a highly effective risk management system;
Key Achievements
• Amicable agreement of Eramet HSE policy by Indonesian Police and Army when at Weda Bay Nickel.
• Zero harm and proper protection provided for a safe and secure workplace to all Local and International staff and contractors.
• Resolve conflict resolution by direct liaison with Secom, Police, Army and local community.

Worked As Project Development Manager at Newcrest from June 2003 to December 2010
Gosowong Gold Mine, Halmahera, Indonesia

Prepare HSE and Security systems for start-up construction, mining and gold production at Gosowong Gold Mine.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop HSE policy and procedures for startup of Gold mine operations to ensure the efficient and effective safety and security of underground, open pit, and gold production of Gosowong Gold Mine.
• Manage multinational local and international workforce of HSE, Medical, Emergency response and Security staff.
• Develop company Gold handling, processing and transportation procedures to align with the International Gold Security standard.
• Develop effective training programs for safety systems, emergency response, first aid, security and medical services.
• Manage and implement HSE policy and procedures with Indonesian Army, Police, and all departments
Key Achievements
• Zero deaths to staff working in an area of extreme high risk.
• Train and promote local staff to HSE and Security positions at Gosowong mine.
• Control of illegal mining operations in the Contract of Work by direct liaison with Army and Police.
• Implementation of sports programs to encourage employee teamwork and good health.

Worked As Workplace Health and Safety Facilitator at QNI from December 2000 to June 2003
Provide HSE advice to all staff and contractors within the Utilities section of QNI.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate all aspects of the OH&S program within the Powerhouse and Gas Plant at Yabulu refinery.
• Coordinate the maintenance of a safe working environment for QNI staff and Contractors.
Key Achievements
• Ensuring realisation of statutory requirements of OH&S legislation, the duty of care and environmental compliance.
• Achieve AS 4804 accreditation for Safe Work practices and systems by DNV audit.
• Manage QNI and Contractors HSE Plan during major shutdowns of Gas plant, H2S Reactor, Boilers, Hot Lime Vessels, Turbines and Powerhouse with nil incidents and accidents.

Worked As Senior Safety Superintendent at Brunei Shell Petroleum from January 1998 to December 2000
Provide HSE advice to all staff and contractors during major multimillion dollar shut down project.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor Contractor’s HSE performance through Shell International Milestone Zero procedures on a Major Shutdown at the LNG plant.
• Monitor large Multi-National Workforce on HSE and QA systems.
• Chair HSE meetings and inform project engineers on HSE and QA points that require resolving.
Key Achievements
• Achieve zero major incidents with large multinational force during Shutdown project.
• Influence staff to apply safe working practices through strong communication, teamwork and incentives in an environment of minimal safety culture.
• Recipient of DNV Award (Netherlands) in promoting strong LNG safety ethics and goals.

Worked As Associate Consultant at National Safety Council of Australia from January 1994 to December 1995
Australia

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement Policy and Procedure manuals for various clients.
• Provide Consultancy services to all industries in Risk Assessments and Workplace Surveys.
• Conduct Workplace Health and Safety Officer courses to trainees (All Industries).
• Conduct Safe Working in Confined Spaces (AS2865) to personnel from:
â—¦ Mining industries,
â—¦ Local councils,
â—¦ Cement Industry, and
â—¦ Manufacturing Industry
Key Achievements
Provide well trained personnel in HSE and Confined space competencies.

Worked As Supervisor at Australian Special Air Service Regiment/Dept of De from December 1978 to December 1994
Key Responsibilities
• Encourage teamwork to apply OH&S policies and procedures in an extremely High Risk working environment.
• Provide Air, Sea, Land survival and rescue procedures to personnel in distress.
• Provide negotiating counseling skills in hostage situations.
Key Achievements
• Achieved goals of minimal injuries and zero fatalities within my assigned team.