James Hayter
Safety Engineer
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced Safety Engineer skilled in raising the level of safety to meet the relevant safety standards in heavy manufacturing, FMCG facilities, and food & dairy processing plants.
Insurance of site documentation system allowing clear, easy access to all relevant details, including risk assessments, scopes, asset images/drawings, contractor quotes, implementation documents, and any residual risk documentation.
Dedicated to enhancing worker safety by implementing production-oriented controls, including engineered hard controls, engineered AOPD controls, and strategic process changes. Proven ability to minimize the motivation to defeat safety measures. Skilled in identifying and implementing innovative solutions for a safer work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Education
Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE) -
Pilz NZ (TUV Nord)
01.2018
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Major -
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand01.2014
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health And Safety Management - Health And Safety
Southern Institute of Technology
InvercargillSkills
- Fall protection
- Accident investigation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Technical review
- Safety Training
- First-aid and CPR
- Regulatory knowledge
- Process safety management
- Risk Assessments
- Incident Reporting
- Hazard Identification
- Regulatory Compliance
Work History
Safety Engineer
Fletcher Steel
Onehunga, Auckland
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted machine risk assessments across 25 sites, totaling 300 unique assets, to review compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root cause and corrective action.
- Consulted with operators, maintenance, and site leads to develop safety controls with minimal impact on production. Where possible, improvements to the process were included, e.g. replacing mesh guarding with clear plastics for visibility.
- Engaged and coordinated with contractors implementing the safety projects to ensure that all safety requirements are met.
- Researched and selected protective equipment and safety devices to reduce identified risks.
Safety Engineer/Director
Safety Engineering Services
Waiuku, Auckland
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted safety inspections on work sites to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Provided training and instruction to employees on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and accident prevention.
- Reviewed equipment designs for safety considerations and advised designers of potential hazards.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to workplace safety programs.
Prototype Engineer
Hunza Lighting
St. John, Auckland
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Developed prototypes of custom-made components for external lighting units.
- Collaborated with internal teams to incorporate feedback into prototype designs.
- Maintained records of all prototype designs and changes made throughout the development process.
- Created detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and diagrams for pre-production processes.
- Performed troubleshooting on equipment to identify potential problems in the pre-production process.
Machine Safety Engineer
TEG Risk and Sustainability Ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Becoming proficient in machine safety involved extensive training and dedication, considering the complex learning curve and diverse qualifications
- Acquired CMSE certification shortly after commencing at TEG in 2018. Currently striving for Functional Safety Qualification.
- Conducted machine risk assessments and diversified skillset through additional tasks.
Project Manager
Copperfield Products
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Contracted to oversee the fit-out of a commercial manufacturing factory and develop the overall site H&S documents.
New Zealand Sales Representative
Intermac
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Contribute to steering operational business plans to deliver performance while ensuring quality, plant efficiencies, safety, and customer service
- Extended expertise in glass industry along with stone industry through working at Intermac in an efficient manner.
Graduate Engineer
Metro Performance Glass
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Spearheaded a team of four shift managers to control 70 to 80 members per shift and managing team members through daily production and the occasional overtime requirements
- Highest accomplishment while working in Metro was to help steer the plant and people through the merging of two large glass plants into the largest in New Zealand.
Timeline
Safety Engineer
Fletcher Steel
09.2022 - Current
Safety Engineer/Director
Safety Engineering Services
10.2021 - Current
Prototype Engineer
Hunza Lighting
11.2020 - 10.2021
Machine Safety Engineer
TEG Risk and Sustainability Ltd
05.2018 - 08.2020
Project Manager
Copperfield Products
01.2018 - 03.2018
New Zealand Sales Representative
Intermac
10.2016 - 12.2017
Graduate Engineer
Metro Performance Glass
10.2014 - 10.2016
Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE) -
Pilz NZ (TUV Nord)
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Major -
Auckland University of Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health And Safety Management - Health And Safety
Southern Institute of Technology
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