John Blackburn
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 780-939-6677, (C) 780-964-6674,
Objective
My work experience has prepared me with a diverse work portfolio from the underground mining industry in Northern Canada (silver perma-frost), as well as North central Canada (hard rock goldmine). I have been actively involved in safety in the manufacturing (Oil and Gas) and construction sectors, complimented by 10 years of experience as an Occupational Health & Safety practitioner. Having this valuable experience has prepared me for a major role in Health and Safety for your organization.
Work Experience
HSE Lead Safety coordinator (08/30/2010 – Present)
Oversee and implement safety directives from management. Encourage incident and accident investigation. Plan and implement the People Based Safety program. Meet with the client implement directives regarding new safety direction. Overview statistics and develop strategies for a zero incident/accident ratio.
Last Employer: Fuller Austin Insulation group
Contact Person: Derek McGurk 780-818-7944
Responsibilities: Encourage and develop a safe work culture. Direct 4 safety officers regarding their responsibilities with HSE. Keep up with the mandate encouraged by the client regarding our responsibilities for HSE. Implement and develop Safety meeting agendas, work site audits and inspections, ensure that all reporting of incidents and accidents is filled out properly and sent out in a timely manner.
Accomplishments: Succeeding working on the project that boosted a .17 incident and accident ratio, over 45 million man hours worked without a lost time.
HSE Safety Training Coordinator (07/07/2008 – 05/27/2010)
Developed and implemented training i.e. Orientation, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Hoisting and Rigging, HSE leadership, Spotter training,
Last Employer: Bantrel/Bechtel Constructors Co.
Contact Person: Don Thornton 780-416-6121
Responsibilities: Coordinated training and held training courses for up to 35,000 employees
Accomplishments: Conducted personnally 6700 courses
Safety Specialist (05/07/2007 – 07/04/2008)
Developed Almac safety program Implementation of Almac Machine Works. Policies and procedures Encouraging management to be a positive influence in the safety program. Conducted Internal Safety Audit using the PEER audit tool
Last Employer: Almac Machine Works
Contact Person: Ken Haymen 780-434-3402
Responsibilities: Introduction to Argus and Safety Orientation for new hires. Encouraging management to be a positive influence in the safety program. Conducted Internal Safety Audit using the PEER audit tool.
Accomplishments: Success in achieving Almac Certificate of recognition 80% Design, develop, and implement a complete safety program for Almac Designed and instructed numerous safety training presentations Almac. Environmental Management System Program developed the instructional training material and implemented through PowerPoint presentation
Safety Coordinator/Specialist (05/09/2005 – 04/09/2007)
Introduction to Argus and Safety Orientation for new hires. Risk management and the use of strategic keys that would encourage the employees and their working environment. Encouraging and strategies safety procedures for 245 employees. Managed the disability management program Liaised between consultant and WCB on claims. Implementation of Argus Machine Co. Ltd. Policies and procedures. Aided supervisors in proper Accident and Incident investigation.
Last Employer: Argus Machine Company Ltd
Contact Person: Dwayne Sample 780-434-9451
Responsibilities: Review and implementation of hazard assessments Development and implementation of a Safety Newsletter Instructional Training WHMIS, Crane safety Hoisting
Accomplishments: Design, develop, and implement a complete safety program for Argus???Designed and instructed numerous safety training presentations Environmental Management System Program developed the instructional training
Education
Establishment: University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Degree: Certificate
Education Period: 04/02/2001 - 06/13/2005
Speciality: Occupational Health
Average Grade: 3.5
Details: Introduction to Health and Safety Systems (ACI) Management of Health and Safety Systems (ACII) Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene (OHI) Applied Occupational Hygiene (OHII) Health and Safety Legislation and Policy Organizational Behaviour Fundamentals of Auditing Safety Hazard Recognition, Evaluation
Establishment: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Degree: Heavy Duty Technician
Education Period: 03/01/1990 - 05/29/1995
Speciality: Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic
Average Grade: 3.2
Details: bearings (machinery) crawler tractors - maintenance and repair diesel motor diesel motor (maintenance and repair), earthmoving machinery - maintenance and repair hydraulics. Internal combustion engines, scrapers (earthmoving machinery) - maintenance and repair, trucks - maintenance and repair, air and brakes "antilock brakes" bearings, heavy and truck, "heavy equipment" tractors truck, and engine
Skills
Development and implementation of safety initiatives. Liaison between management and employees. Facilitating/training. Great grasp of different work environments from Mining-Construction-and Manufacturing
Computer Skills: Microsoft above average skill set: 1. Word 2. Excel 3. Access 4. PowerPoint 5. Publisher
Foreign Language Skills: No foreign languages
Additional Information
1.Disability Management Course MHSA (Manufacturers Health and Safety) 2.PEER Audit MHSA 3.Hazard Assessment & Analysis MHSA 4.Basic Rigging Safety course MHSA 5.Overhead Crane Training Program 6.WHMIS Train the Trainer ACSA (Alberta Construction Safety Association) 7.Respirator Fit Test Train the Trainer 8.Fire extinguisher Train the Trainer 9.H2S Alive through Inform 10.Zoom Boom Train the Trainer A.R. Williams’ 11.Mine Rescue
Professional Membership: Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) Manufacturers Health and Safety Association (MHSA) Associate member of Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA
Certifications or Licensures: Occupational Health and Safety certificate, Journymans trade certificate
Interests
Family, vacation/travel, Sports i.e. Football and excercise, Playing guitar/music, Reading keeping up to date on current events.