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Michael Wynne

Taupō,New Zealand

Summary

I am an experienced Health and Safety professional who has built a considerable wealth of knowledge over an extended period working on an assortment of high risk construction environments, both in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. This broad background has given me a well-rounded view of HSEQ management and practical insight into various work environments, providing me with the ability to lead, advise and communicate effectively on health and safety related matters, along with the skill set to communicate effectively at all levels of a project am passionate about working with people/subcontractors out in the eld and within a management setting.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Health and Safety Advisor

Chintec Pty NZ Ltd
10.2024 - Current
  • Improve workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
  • Manage worker''s compensation(ACC) claims efficiently, minimizing financial exposure while ensuring timely medical treatment for injured employees.
  • Assist in the design of facility layouts with optimal ergonomics in mind, reducing strain-related injuries among workers.
  • Evaluate contractor safety performance during site visits, ensuring adherence to established protocols and maintaining a safe work environment for all personnel involved.
  • Development of Key Health and Safety documents and management plans .
  • Liaising with FENZ New Zealand to provide proactive Fire management system to ensure adequate protection of project assets .
  • Provide expert guidance on chemical handling procedures, reducing incidents related to improper storage or usage.
  • Create safe work environment by complying with safety, health, and security requirements.
  • Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
  • Championed behavioural-based safety initiatives that focused on identifying at-risk behaviours and coaching employees towards safer practices.
  • Conduct comprehensive hazard analyses to identify potential risks, developing strategies to mitigate or eliminate them effectively.
  • Develop effective emergency response plans for various situations, leading to faster response times and minimized impact on operations.
  • Conduct incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
  • Trusted resource for employees to report concerns or seek guidance on health and safety-related matters, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Implement regular toolbox talks covering relevant health and safety topics, keeping employees informed about best practices.
  • Support interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
  • Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Investigate incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Health And Safety Manager

Naylor Love
12.2021 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: $800 mil project for Contact Energy
  • (1)Subcontractor pre-qualication conrms and reviews SSSP, JSEA, Training records, Risk register, hazardous goods assessments prior to contractor engagement
  • (2) Advise, problem solve, coach and mentor Supervisors, Subcontractor employees
  • (3) Identify critical risk tasks at pre-planned meetings and plan mitigation to ensure that all controls are established and clearly understood by all involved with the operations, ie People /plant interactions across site locations
  • This involved sitting down with key subcontractors and devising and installing an eective trac management process which provides clear pedestrian delineations across the site location, putting in place key access egress points for pedestrians and installing sensors at these points which sounded a high-pitched alarm as a vehicle was approaching
  • This had the eect of reducing near-miss occurrences with people and mobile plant
  • (4)Leading health and safety competency training for direct employees
  • (5)Leading and participating in daily pre-starts, weekly tool box meeting (which included guest presenters), Monthly H&S rep meeting, sharing key learning from hazard observation, incident reviews, and safety alerts
  • (6)Leading incident investigations and providing outcomes and recommendations for improvements and following these up to ensure identified improvements and followed through
  • (7)Regularly liaising with our clients to share any arising concerns, keeping them appraised of any developing Health and Safety related concerns, providing the client with statistical information relating to observations, incidents, work hours, and welfare concerns
  • (8) Provide positive guidance and solutions to the front line workforce, encouraging them to determine eective outcomes for developing issues
  • $800 mil project for Contact Energy

Health and Safety manager

Brian Perry Civil
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • (1) accountable for Health, Safety, Environment and Quality compliance across the regions' multiple projects
  • (2) Working closely with project teams to ensure that best practices are attained at all times
  • (3) Identify critical risks, and work with project teams to put in place the best practise controls
  • (4) Developing, implementing and reviewing H&S policies and Procedures in keeping with any regulatory changes
  • (5)Advise, problem solve, coach and mentor employees and subcontractors on HSEQ matters
  • (6) Regular reviewing of Sub contractor documentation, checklists and training records
  • (7)Regular engagement with Company leadership and client leadership on HSEQ related matters
  • (8)Building strong interpersonal relationships with respective clients to ensure a constant ow of information and reporting

President

01.2018 - 01.2020
  • President of the local rugby league club
  • Presided over the fund-raising for new club rooms and facilities
  • Player development programs to provide pathways for identied players
  • Financial management
  • Sponsorship
  • Devloping and increasing player numbers

Health and Safety Manger

McConnel Dowell
01.2012 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: Employed on various projects within New Zealand and the Pacic islands on a varied range of works from roads, Aireld works, infrastructure, power stations, water treatment facilities
  • (1)Identied potential critical risk works in advance of commencement, brought in contractors responsible for identied tasks and formulated plans to execute task safety and within expected guidelines
  • This included task specic JSEA, permit requirements and conrming related competencies
  • Prior to the works commencing, all documentation was peer-reviewed
  • (2) Due to language issues in some locations, we had key documents translated into the local language (Gilbertese) to deliver key safety messages to the local work force
  • (3)Identied several locals who had English and trained them to assist with Pre-starts, tool boxes and to assist with training
  • (4) Provide regular competency training for the local work force to leave the work force with additional viable skills
  • (5)Developed, implemented and reviewed H&S policies and procedures
  • (6) With local authorities to ensure minimal disruption to local services
  • (7) When in the Islands, I liaised with the New Zealand High Commission, keeping them informed about expat numbers and any personnel changes to the project
  • (8)Completion of Weekly and monthly health and Safety reporting to project management and sent the same information to HS lead back in NZ
  • (9) Undertook information sessions for local employees on personal health, HIV risks, family planning (Kiribati only)
  • (10)Lead all accident and incident investigations, share outcomes and learning with the project management, client and with the wider contractor groups
  • (11) responsible for the management of the health and Safety documentation, permits, subcontractor rewiews ensuring that all information was accuratley entered into the project data base
  • Employed on various projects within New Zealand and the Pacic islands on a varied range of works from roads, Aireld works, infrastructure, power stations, water treatment facilities

Sargent

04.1976 - 08.1990
  • Military Service

Education

08.1990

Skills

  • Work ethic
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Fire safety management
  • Slips, trips, and falls prevention
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Electrical safety
  • Hazard identification
  • Construction safety
  • Health and safety training
  • Accident investigation
  • Manual handling
  • Occupational health
  • Safety auditing
  • First aid training
  • Chemical handling
  • Incident reporting
  • Permit-to-work systems
  • Noise control
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Machine guarding
  • Respiratory protection
  • Workplace ergonomics
  • Workplace inspections
  • Incident investigation
  • Accident prevention
  • Safety training
  • Waste management
  • Vehicle safety
  • Teamwork

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/25/57
  • Nationality: New Zealander
  • Driving License: AM 559638

Hobbies and Interests

  • Avid reader
  • Fishing
  • Quality family time

Military Service

Sargent, New Zealand Armed Forces, 04/01/76, 08/01/90

Affiliations

  • Taupo Marist Rugby Club, Club captain Responsible for annual strategic planning for the club Liasing with King Country Union and NZ Rugby Union Providing coaching clinics for player development Player welfare Provide a connection between the junior club and the senior club Sponsorship and fund-raising
  • Taupo Phoenix Rugby League ( past president)President of the local rugby league club Presided over the fund-raising for new club rooms and facilities Player development programs to provide pathways for identi

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Swimming
  • Road Trips
  • Fishing
  • Reading
  • Quality family time

Timeline

Health and Safety Advisor

Chintec Pty NZ Ltd
10.2024 - Current

Health And Safety Manager

Naylor Love
12.2021 - 08.2024

Health and Safety manager

Brian Perry Civil
07.2019 - 12.2021

President

01.2018 - 01.2020

Health and Safety Manger

McConnel Dowell
01.2012 - 11.2019

Sargent

04.1976 - 08.1990

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