Curriculum Vitae of
A.D. Buys
Position Applying For : Health & Safety Officer
Qualifications:
Grade 12 – George High School
SHE Rep Awareness Course – DEKRA
SHEQ Awareness Course –DEKRA
Supervisor SHE Course –DEKRA
Safety Management Training Course (SHEMTRAC) – DEKRA
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Course (HIRA) – IRCA Global
Irca Training For Construction Supervisors Course (IRCON) Cum Laude – IRCA Global
Argon Welding Course– Fluor Training Centre
Basic Fire fighting
Availability: Immediately
Desired/Expected Salary: Negotiable
Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
Computer Literate
Administrative skills in safety reporting.
Able to work under pressure and take responsibility.
Assertive and Hardworking
Pro active
Can follow instructions, verbally or in a procedure or practice (i.e permits)
Familiar with a wide variety of hazard identification and hazard analysis techniques.
Reliable
Technical skills to implement legislation, company policies and procedures.
Able to work abnormal hours when required.
Prior experience as a Senior Safety Officer
Good interpersonal skills
Passionate about safety.
Detailed Professional Experience
Company : Boiler Room (Total)
Client : Total (S.A)
Position Held : Safety Consultant (September 2019 – Current )
Duties
Review the safety plan for a specific project ( 5 days or longer) for safety implications and issuing of permits daily.
Establishment of controls, policies and procedures for all high risk activities
Implement and maintain SHE systems on site.
Undertaking site inspections to ensure that policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
Review of contractors documentation before work commences.
Prepare reports on daily activities and occurrences and provide statistical
information to upper management.
Promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace.
Company : Kaefer (Scaffolding & Insulation)
Client : Eskom (Medupi Power Station)
Position Held : Safety Officer (June 2016 – July 2019)
Duties
Providing advice on procedures and standards related to risk management
Ensure compliance audit as per CR 5.3 (c) is carried out on a monthly basis and prepares audit deviation report with actual completion dates.
Carry out regular site inspections to ensure Eskom policies and procedures are being implemented and properly maintained.
Assist with the management of the SHE legal compliance and related issues within the company.
Provide assistance to Construction Supervisors to ensure DSTI and related daily documents are completed correctly.
Manage incident and accident investigations for all reportable incidents and prepare presentations to the client.
Company : Babcock
Client : Eskom (Kendal Power Station)
Position Held : Safety Officer (November 2015 – December 2015)
Duties
Ensure that all Health and Safety policies are implemented according to the latest regulations and legislation.
Perform walkthroughs of production areas, focussing on safety and especially housekeeping.
Implement safe working procedures.
Keeping record of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements.
Recording of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for the Safety manager
Reason For Leaving : End Of Shutdown
Company : Hydra-Arc
Client : Sasol (Secunda)
Position Held : Safety Officer (August 2015 – September 2015)
Duties
Attend and participates in toolbox talks twice daily
Make sure that employees understand the hazards associated with performing their tasks safely.
Carry out daily site inspections before shift starts.
Focus on and promote the elimination of unsafe acts.
Rectify unsafe conditions.
Attend the clients daily HSE and progress meetings.
Reason For Leaving : End Of Shutdown
Company : Wetback Projects
Client : Eskom (Medupi Power Station)
Principal Contractor : Alstom Power
Position Held : Safety Officer ( August 2014 –February 2015)
Duties:
Providing advice on procedures and standards related to risk management
Ensure compliance audit as per CR 5.3 (c) is carried out on a monthly basis and prepares audit deviation report with actual completion dates.
Carry out regular site inspections to ensure Eskom policies and procedures are being implemented and properly maintained.
Assist with the management of the SHE legal compliance and related issues within the company.
Provide assistance to Construction Supervisors to ensure DSTI and related daily documents are completed correctly.
Manage incident and accident investigations for all reportable incidents and prepare presentations to the client.
Reason For Leaving : End Of Contract
Company : Group Five International
Client : Kibali Gold Project (D.R.Congo)
Principal Contractor : D.R.A
Position Held : Safety Officer (October 2013 – March 2014)
Duties:
Conducting H&S inspections in compliance with the MHS Act (Act 29 of 1996)
Take appropriate action to mitigate or eliminate unsafe conditions.
Monitor the correct use of administration documents.
Ensure daily inspections of all electrical tools and safety equipment
Focus on the elimination of unsafe acts and rectify unsafe conditions.
Participate in both HSE and Management site walk-abouts
Carry out daily inspections before work commences
Participate in Clients audits and draw up action plans on corrective measures
Reason For Leaving : End Of Contract
Company: Wade Walker S.A
Client: Namibian Custom Smelters (Namibia)
Principal Contractor: S.N.C. Lavalin
Position Held: Safety Officer (May 2012 – March 2013)
Duties:
Responsible for the implementation and management of the SHE system.
Conducts monthly audits and daily SHE inspections and compile reports.
Responsible for the HSE induction of new employees.
Conduct and facilitate daily toolbox talks.
Revise and implement all SHE procedures
Ensure that all equipment and PPE are registered, inventoried and inspected as per legislation.
Taking responsibility for service delivery and maintain communication with client,
Ensuring that the H&S policy and Environmental policy is implemented and adhered to governmental regulations and understood by all personnel.
Lead and supervise the HSE team (1xSHE Officer&3x Safety Reps)
Submit monthly statistical reports to HSE Manager and Site Manager.
Responsible for the investigation of incidents.
Take appropriate action to mitigate or eliminate unsafe conditions
Reason for Leaving: End of Contract
Company: Kentz
Client: Sasol Secunda
Position Held: Safety Officer (September 2011 – October 2011)
Duties:
Carry out daily site inspections before shifts starts
Focus on and promote the elimination of unsafe acts and rectify unsafe conditions.
Make sure that all employees understand the hazards associated with performing their tasks safely.
Conduct daily toolbox talks to improve H&S and involve all employees.
Ensure that all tasks are carried out safely without compromising standards and legislation.
Reason for Leaving: End of Shutdown
Company: B.M.H
Client: Impala Platinum (Springs)
Position Held: Safety Officer (July 2010 – December 2010)
Duties:
Responsible for the implementation and management of the SHE system.
Conduct daily toolbox talks and the induction of new employees.
Participate in Clients audits and draw up action plans on corrective measures.
Submit weekly and monthly statistical reports to the Site Manager and Client.
Alter, suspend or terminate activities that may pose immanent safety and health danger to employees.
Reason for Leaving: End of Contrac
Company: Civcon Civils
Client : Anglo Platinum Mines (Rustenburg)
Position Held: Safety Officer (July 2009 – April 2010)
Duties:
Conducting H&S inspections in compliance with the MHS Act (Act 29 of 1996)
Ensure self and others health and safety awareness at all time.
Attend daily safety meetings with site agent and client.
Monitor the correct use of administration documents.
Focus on the elimination of unsafe acts and rectify unsafe conditions.
Ensure daily inspections of all electrical tools and safety equipment.
Reason For Leaving: Retrenched.
Company: Grinaker – LTA/ Interbeton JV (LSC)
Client: JHB Municipality (FNB Stadium)
Position Held: Senior Safety Officer (June 2008 – July 2009)
Duties:
Take full responsibility for all incident/accident investigation and ensuring all relevant documents are compiled.
Responsible for all RA’s in designated area.
Oversee weekly statistics and ensure allocated sub-contractors figures are compiled.
Ensure that all sub-contractors legal documents are in place and safety files are up to date.
Lead and supervise a HSE team on site (2x Safety Officers & 1 Safety Rep)
Attend daily safety and progress meetings.
Focus on the elimination of unsafe acts and rectify unsafe conditions.
Promote a culture in which H&S are the prime concerns and will not be compromised.
Drafts weekly and monthly reports covering SHE activities carried out by the SHE staff.
Conducts SHE audits, inspections and compile reports.
Reason for Leaving: End of Contract.
Company: L.S.C
Client: Natref (Sasolburg)
Position Held: Safety Officer (April 2008 – June 2008)
Duties:
Carry out daily inspections before work commences.
Attend safety meetings with the client.
Conduct daily toolbox talks before each shift.
Ensure daily tools and PPE inspections.
Reason for Leaving: End of Shutdown
Company: Consol Glass
Client Consol Glass (Wadeville)
Position Held: Safety Officer (February 2008 – March 2008)
Duties:
Conduct site inspections before each shift
Conduct toolbox talks
Ensure that all involved personnel complete all relevant paperwork i.e DSTI’s before work commences
Ensure daily inspection of power tools and safety equipment.
Reason for Leaving: End of Shutdown
Company: Hydra Arc
Client :Sasol (Secunda)
Position Held: Safety Officer (August 2007 – September 2007
Duties:
Ensure that toolbox talks are conducted before each shift
Make sure that all permits for specific jobs are in order.
Carry out site inspections
Ensure continuous housekeeping during shift.
Promote H&S awareness at all time
Reason for Leaving: End of Shutdown
Personal Details
Name: Abraham David Buys
Nationality: South African
I.D.No : 641***-****-***
Contact Nrs : +27-78-716-****/ +27-73-289-****
+27-73-486-**** (Priscilla)
e-mail address : adcx29@r.postjobfree.com
adcx29@r.postjobfree.com
Residential Address : 1210 Ungoye Street
Zone 1
Diepkloof
Soweto
1754
References
Quade Africa Safety Manager +27-60-526-****
Renata Twigg Risk Manager (Kaefer) +27-11-974-****
Gert de Beer Safety Manager (Babcock) +27-79-607-****
Monique Crauwkamp Safety Supervisor (Hydra Arc) +27-72-900-****
Gregory Nicolaai SHEQ Manager (Wetback Projects) +27-72-617-****
Anton Nell SHER Manager (G5 Projects) +27-11-899-****
Sylvester Eric Dick Acting Safety Manager +243-***-***-***
Rocky Beyleveld SHEQ Manager (Wade Walker) +27-11-456-****
Andrew Greeff SHERQ Co-ordinator (Kentz) +27-83-647-****
Robbie Earle Site Manager (B.M.H) +27-84-211-****
Theo Jacobs Impala Plat.( Snr. Safety Officer) +27-83-282-****
Hennie Minnie SHEQ Manager (Civcon) +27-11-206-****
David Miles SHERQ Manager (GLTA) +27-74-034-****
Willie Jones Snr Safety Officer (GLTA) +27-79-507-****
Piet Crauwkamp SHEQ Manager (Hydra Arc) +27-17-620-****