Brad Peniuk
HSE Advisor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment trainer
New Westminster BC / Calgary AB,BC / AB
Summary
Dynamic Health and Safety Advisor with extensive experience in heavy equipment training and implementing safety programs/initiatives related to utilities. Certified in CPR (OFA Level 3), confined space rescue, rope rescue, and emergency response. Possessing extensive knowledge in internal audits, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to reducing workplace incidents. Achieved significant safety improvements throughout my career, demonstrating a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and employee training. Over 20 years of experience working with or around heavy equipment, I am an organized and dependable candidate who excels at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Results-driven HSE Advisor-HEO and Equipment Trainer specializing in incident investigation, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance within the oil and gas/mining sector, industrial construction, and civil excavation requirements. Proven track record of reducing workplace accidents through proactive safety initiatives and employee training. Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of management for continuous improvement in HSE performance within the company and on projects involving all trades. Ticketed HEO professional with multiple years of managing civil work and excavations, bringing a wealth of experience on heavy equipment and the roles they play in completing projects.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Manager/Heavy Equipment Trainer
BDL Contracting
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Pipeline Excavation
- Developed, implemented and evaluated health and safety programs and strategies
- Provide consultation and delivered training programs to construction industry employees and subcontractor employees on issues of workplace safety and (depending on the project) environmental protection
- Include maintained medical monitoring program for all team members as well as other training records for the team
- Conducted quality control inspections, including preparatory, initial, follow up, special, re-mote, prelfinal, and final
- Interacted with outside vendors as necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Implemented the Annual Health Samp; Safety Action Plan as well as Corporate mandated plans and objectives such as Permit To Work Program, and various compliance programs
- Provided company leadership and direction as it relates to all areas of safety and training
- Assisted in the development and implementation of the Health and Safety Program (HSP), and Code of Safe Practices (Attachment-j) revisions, etc
- Conducted follow-up inspections and track risk/hazards/discrepancies in accordance with: company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and contractual safety requirements
- Pipeline Excavation
HSE Supervisor/ equipment trainer
Nuna Logistics / JDS Mining
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Granduc Mine area, Ascot Premier and Bruce Jack
- HSE Supervisor for ATR Group
- Heavy mining, excavation and civil works
- Remote location and many safety challenges due to location, ground conditions, weather, and timelines
- Improved training and case management
- Support district and regional leadership, executing incident investigations, reporting and corrective action implementation
- Mitigate risk, effectively interpreting laws, regulations and corporate policies regarding employee health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Diminish project gaps, training employees on best practices and field hazard awareness while assessing/improving organizational training needs
- Ensure regulatory and employee protection compliance, creating and implementing new safety management systems
- Develop corrective action timeline, inspecting facilities to identify discrepancies
- Enhance operational efficiencies, implementing true behavior-based safety program
- Manage HSE program for multiple facilities and work scopes spanning three divisions of the project
- Decreased employee injury ratings, educating staff and subcontractors on best practices through orientation, safety meetings and audits
- Studied and implemented current industry trends, participating in required safety stand downs while liaising with HSE director to identify safety issues/statistics and deliver results to executive officers
- Aided senior leadership, investigating small and complex accidents to develop incident reports
- Streamlined efficiencies, executing data trending process including root causes, JSA hazards and field audit findings
- Saved time, spearheading special projects through effective emergency resolution
- Secured compliance to establish regulatory conformity
- Oversaw comprehensive drug testing program and injury management and prevention programs
- Granduc Mine area, Ascot Premier and Bruce Jack
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Reduced conflict incidents significantly, fostering cohesive team environment through effective conflict resolution strategies.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, significantly reducing operational expenses.
- Boosted team morale and performance, organizing regular training sessions and motivational meetings.
- Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, significantly reducing learning curve and integrating them into team quickly.
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, ensuring that all teams were aligned with company goals.
- Conducted thorough employee evaluations to identify areas for growth and development, leading to more skilled workforce.
- Implemented rewards and recognition program that significantly increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collaborated with management to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training initiatives for addressing them.
- Streamlined the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they quickly became proficient in operating essential machinery.
- Implemented an ongoing professional development program that kept staff up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging technologies.
- Coordinated with equipment manufacturers to provide specialized training on new machinery, ensuring operators were proficient in its use before deployment into the field.
- Designed customized training sessions for experienced operators seeking advanced certifications or additional qualifications.
- Evaluated operator performance through regular assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback accordingly.
- Reduced accidents and improved safety record by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance training sessions.
- Improved trainee retention rates with engaging and interactive lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs.
- Revamped outdated training materials with modern, multimedia resources that catered to diverse learning styles.
- Established standardized testing procedures to accurately assess trainee knowledge retention before progressing them through the curriculum.
- Assisted in the selection of new equipment purchases, factoring in ease of use and required training time when making recommendations.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Enhanced equipment operator performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
HSE Lead /equipment trainer
Barrier Coating Services
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Burnaby Terminal - Demonstrated capability to work under the direction of HSE leadership on multiple tasks requiring judgment to resolve problems
- Worked with employees, supervisors, and management to identify potential hazards
- Encouraged and promoted a safe work culture with a positive attitude and team approach
- Performed various levels of worksite inspections and audits and followed through with appropriate levels of coaching and support for all corrective actions
- Investigated incidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions
- Completed incident analysis, develop, implement, and follow up on corrective actions utilizing the incident management system
- Participated in toolbox meetings, weekly safety meetings and client and HSE team meetings as required
- Assisted in creating Job Safety Analysis and perform updates as conditions and processes change
- Maintained a working knowledge of current OH&S legislation, Federal and Provincial laws as well as company standards and policies
- Provided mentoring to workers and leaders in maintaining safe work habits and practices
- Participated and continued with ongoing procedural, policy and other documentation development and updates as required
- Proactively identified leading indicators and trends in the field and communicated the same back to the field and corporate
- Participated and provided advice and guidance to JHSEC
- Audited HSE programs against regulatory requirements, specified industry standards, and the company's established standards and requirements
- Performed and participated in facility and work site inspections
- Prepared and distributed appropriate reports and assist/advise management in the correction of identified deficiencies
- Maintained all documentation related to hazard identification and assessment
- Assisted with safety planning on construction projects
- Provided daily updates to department managers regarding previous days incidents or any other safety related concerns
- Responded to and rectified safety related concerns immediately and ensured that all safety requirements were adhered to at all times
- Attended regular toolbox talks and scheduled team meetings to provide safety updates and safety statistics
- Conducted annual reviews of Safe Work Practices, Safe Work Procedures and JSA's ensuring that they are accurate and effective and that they meet OH&S and Employment Standards requirements
HSE Manager / company trainer
Aarc-West Mechanical Insulation
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed, implemented and evaluated health and safety programs and strategies
- Provide consultation and delivered training programs to construction industry employees and subcontractor employees on issues of workplace safety and (depending on the project) environmental protection
- Include maintained medical monitoring program for all team members as well as other training records for the team
- Conducted quality control inspections, including preparatory, initial, follow up, special, re-mote, prelfinal, and final
- Interacted with outside vendors as necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Implemented the Annual Health Samp; Safety Action Plan as well as Corporate mandated plans and objectives such as Permit To Work Program, and various compliance programs
- Provided company leadership and direction as it relates to all areas of safety and training
- Assisted in the development and implementation of the Health and Safety Program (HSP), and Code of Safe Practices (Attachment-j) revisions, etc
- Conducted follow-up inspections and track risk/hazards/discrepancies in accordance with: company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and contractual safety requirements
Lead CSO / equipment trainer
Ventana Construction
10.2016 - 01.2021
- While working as a part of a site management team, I provided safety compliance of SWP's / government regs and company policies
- Supervised and managed labor forces as well as company and sub trade workers
- Strong Communication Skills
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Company Policies
- Include management oversight of safety policies and procedures as they pertain to construction management projects
- Perform site safety orientation for all subcontract, direct hire, and managed construction activities to maintain compliance with existing or new environmental, occupational health, and construction and workplace safety regulations
- Coordinates efforts of contractor safety personnel during project construction activities
- Performs and/or coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring
- Attend daily project planning meetings
- Participate in pre-bid and post award subcontractor meetings
Lead CSO / on-site trainer
Bird construction
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Worked with both Site Management team and Client( BC HYDRO) to ensure safety compliance of Company and Sub Trade SWP's, Government regulatory Regulations and Company / Site policies and procedures
- Managed and coordinated labor forces, both company and sub trades and wrote JHA's, SWP's, and operating instructions within specs and planned scopes of works
- Also maintained and provided First Aid as an OFA level 3
- Include management oversight of safety policies and procedures as they pertain to construction management projects
- Perform site safety orientation for all subcontract, direct hire, and managed construction activities to maintain compliance with existing or new environmental, occupational health, and construction and workplace safety regulations
- Coordinates efforts of contractor safety personnel during project construction activities
- Performs and/or coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring
- Attend daily project planning meetings
- Participate in pre-bid and post award subcontractor meetings
Project Safety Coordinator / OFA 3 / HEO
Ledcor Construction
01.2011 - 07.2015
- While working as a part of a site management team, I provided safety compliance of SWP's / Hazard Assessment/JHA's and government regs and company policies
- Supervised and managed labor forces as well as company and sub trade workers
- Strong Communication Skills
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Company Policies
- Include management oversight of safety policies and procedures as they pertain to construction management projects
- Perform site safety orientation for all subcontract, direct hire, and managed construction activities to maintain compliance with existing or new environmental, occupational health, and construction and workplace safety regulations
- Coordinates efforts of contractor safety personnel during project construction activities
- Performs and/or coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring
- Attend daily project planning meetings
- Participate in pre-bid and post award subcontractor meetings
OFA Level 3 / Safety Coordinator supervisor/ HEO
Dominion Construction
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed site First aid and safety compliance
- Worked as a machine Operator, completed laboring tasks as required
- Organized and ordered concrete pours and completed takeoffs
- Arranged and Managed all temp labour forces and planned and held site safety / trades meetings
Education
Bachelor's - Health & Safety And Environmental Management
University of Fredricton
Fredericton, NBTrade Certificate / NCSO - Occupational Health & Safety
BCCSA
New Westminster, BC01.2024
Post-secondary education - Equipment operator -HEO
Operating Engineers local 115
Burnaby, BC08.2002
Skills
- CPR CERTIFIED- OFA Level 3
- HEAVY EQUIPMENT -Train the trainer
- Internal Audits- certified COR Auditor
- Construction Safety Specialist
- Ticked Heavy Equipment Operator
- Management Practical Loss control trained
- Certified Rigger
- Gold seal in Blue print reading
- Ground Disturbance for Supervisors
- Confined space entry and rescue
- CSTS-2020
- Comprehensive Knowledge of the concepts of Civil, Mining, and Oil and Gas Construction-technical terminology and design
- Great time management and assessment skills
- Detailed knowledge of Safety Regulations / Governing Laws / Building codes / inspections and investigations
- Procedures and policies, SWP’s, JHA’s / Value analysts
- Overhead crane certification
- Mobile crane certification
- Root cause analysis- gold seal certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Filipino
Professional Working
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Alberta and BC, 04/01/22, Present
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Accomplishments
CSO, CSS, NCSO.
Journeyman Ticketed HEO, train the trainer.
Gold Seal in blueprint reading and construction management.
3 months until graduation of my Health Sciences degree.
Volunteering
Children’s Hospital Vancouver
Coquitlam Search and Recue
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Health and Safety Manager/Heavy Equipment TrainerWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsTimeline
Health and Safety Manager/Heavy Equipment Trainer
BDL Contracting
03.2024 - 11.2024
HSE Supervisor/ equipment trainer
Nuna Logistics / JDS Mining
03.2023 - 03.2024
HSE Lead /equipment trainer
Barrier Coating Services
11.2022 - 02.2023
HSE Manager / company trainer
Aarc-West Mechanical Insulation
02.2021 - 11.2022
Lead CSO / equipment trainer
Ventana Construction
10.2016 - 01.2021
Lead CSO / on-site trainer
Bird construction
07.2015 - 10.2016
Project Safety Coordinator / OFA 3 / HEO
Ledcor Construction
01.2011 - 07.2015
OFA Level 3 / Safety Coordinator supervisor/ HEO
Dominion Construction
09.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor's - Health & Safety And Environmental Management
University of Fredricton
Trade Certificate / NCSO - Occupational Health & Safety
BCCSA
Post-secondary education - Equipment operator -HEO
Operating Engineers local 115
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