To work for a progressive organization in a highly motivating and challenging environment
that provides opportunities for growth and to utilize my potential to the fullest to achieve
the organization’s goal while achieving my personal goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety and Health Inspector
Occupational Safety and Health Agency
04.2019 - Current
Prepares inspection reports, improvement and prohibition notices
Investigates complaints received from the public
Reviews building plans for approval Reviews Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Certificate of Environmental Clearance
Participate in committees inclusive of Ministry of Labour Child -Labour subcommittee, Trinidad and Tobago Just Transition Policy (for Paris Agreement on reduction of Greenhouse Gases)
Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations
Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
SHEQ Advisor
Actavo Trinidad Limited
, Trinidad, Jamaica And Guyana
11.2014 - 03.2019
Lead a team to develop and implement the health, safety and environmental management system to achieve STOW certification
Prepared method statements, Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and any other required documents specific to the contract and to support the Integrated Management System
Prepared and delivered SHEQ training courses including conducting training assessments
Inspected company buildings and job sites to identify possible hazardous conditions and immediately remedied these issues with corrective actions.
Conducted trainings for company employees and contractors on safety initiatives to comply with regulations.
Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
HSEQ Advisor
Ansa Mc Al Trading Limited
03.2012 - 11.2014
Implementation and monitoring of an HSE Management System to ensure the safety of the Company
Developed and implemented training and education programs designed to prevent work related accidents and injuries
Conducted investigations to determine cause of incidents/ accidents and arrive at means to prevent similar incidents/ accidents from recurring
Assisted in devising strategies and working in collaboration with all operational units to ensure cohesive and efficient implementation of the HSE System
HSEQ Lead
D Rampersad Company Limited
01.2011 - 02.2012
Maintained Compliance to STOW requirements and implementation of the programme
Developed, promoted and maintained the H&S Management System including policies and programs such as Task Risk Assessments, Safety Training Observation Programme, Leadership Assessments and processes designed to identify hazards and assess risks
Conducted audits including internal quality audits of the quality management system to ensure compliance
Supervise HSE Support Personnel Developed and implemented training programmes
Health Safety and Environmental Advisor
GENIVAR Trinidad Limited
01.2008 - 08.2010
Developed and implemented Health, Safety and Environmental Polices, Manuals, Guidelines and other HSE related documents
Responsible for ensuring HSE compliance of Contractors at all levels including pre-construction, construction phase and post construction.
Implemented procedures and practices for site employees to protect workers.
Collaborated with engineers to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Environmental Scientist
Ecoengineering Consultants Limited
11.2006 - 01.2008
Conducted inspections to ensure compliance to Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC)
Conducted Social Impact Surveys for Cabrits National Park in Dominica
Conducted sediment, benthic and aquatic sampling, noise, air and water quality testing for Environmental Impact Assessments
Trained new staff members on conducting HSE inspections.
Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Environmental,
Health & Safety
University of The West Indies
10.2016
Quality Systems
Documentation and
Implementation ISO 9001 -
Caribbean Institute of Quality
07.2011
NEBOSH General Certificate in
Occupational Health and Safety -
11.2009
Occupational Health And Safety Assessment Series
18001
03.2008
Occupational Health and Safety
Assessment Series Implementation -
01.2008
01.2007
Level 6 Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
St. Benedict’s College
12.2006
BS - c. Environmental and Natural
Resource Management
University of the West Indies
02.2006
Holy Faith Convent
07.2002
07.2000
Affiliations
Occupational safety, health and environmental professional with approximately fifteen
years’ experience collectively in the construction, manufacturing, energy,
telecommunications and regulatory sector.
Certification
Working at Heights Safety
Training
Mar 2017
Driver Competency Assessor
Training
Dec 2016
Networking, Collaboration &
Teamwork for Professionals
School of Business and Computer
Science
Feb 2016
Introduction to Disaster Risk
Management
Oct 2013
References
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Safety and Health Inspector
Occupational Safety and Health Agency
04.2019 - Current
SHEQ Advisor
Actavo Trinidad Limited
11.2014 - 03.2019
HSEQ Advisor
Ansa Mc Al Trading Limited
03.2012 - 11.2014
HSEQ Lead
D Rampersad Company Limited
01.2011 - 02.2012
Health Safety and Environmental Advisor
GENIVAR Trinidad Limited
01.2008 - 08.2010
Environmental Scientist
Ecoengineering Consultants Limited
11.2006 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Occupational Environmental,
Health & Safety
University of The West Indies
Quality Systems
Documentation and
Implementation ISO 9001 -
Caribbean Institute of Quality
NEBOSH General Certificate in
Occupational Health and Safety -
Occupational Health And Safety Assessment Series
18001
Occupational Health and Safety
Assessment Series Implementation -
Level 6 Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
St. Benedict’s College
BS - c. Environmental and Natural
Resource Management
University of the West Indies
Holy Faith Convent
Working at Heights Safety
Training
Mar 2017
Driver Competency Assessor
Training
Dec 2016
Networking, Collaboration &
Teamwork for Professionals
School of Business and Computer
Science
Feb 2016
Introduction to Disaster Risk
Management
Oct 2013
Safety and Health Inspector II at Trinidad and Tobago Occupational Safety and Health Agency (TTOSHA)Safety and Health Inspector II at Trinidad and Tobago Occupational Safety and Health Agency (TTOSHA)
ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR at Niosh National Institute For Occupational Safety And HealthASSOCIATE COORDINATOR at Niosh National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health
Occupational Physician at Hekim Park External Occupational Health and SafetyOccupational Physician at Hekim Park External Occupational Health and Safety