CHRIS ARNOLD
Fort.Saskatchewan,AB
Summary
Career driven Environmental, Health and Safety professional with a positive work attitude and effective communication skills. Works well in a team atmosphere or on an individual basis. High moral and ethical standards that promote working relationships toward an incident free culture.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE Lead - Shutdown Activity
Soogadin Scaffolding - CNRL Horizon
Fort McMurray, Alberta
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented HSE plans, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas and equipment to identify potential hazards or unsafe working conditions.
- Provided guidance on health and safety issues to supervisors and employees.
- Monitored the effectiveness of HSE programs for continuous improvement.
- Investigated incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root cause and corrective actions.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans including evacuation drills.
- Prepared monthly HSE performance summaries for management review.
- Served as a liaison between company personnel and regulatory agencies regarding HSE matters.
- Reviewed job tasks for potential hazards; developed control measures accordingly.
- Enforced safe work practices by monitoring employee activities in the workplace.
- Facilitated incident investigations; conducted root cause analysis; identified corrective actions.
- Participated in meetings with contractors and vendors to discuss HSE requirements.
- Designed step-by-step procedures for new mechanical lifting devices to prevent dropped objects during lifting operations.
Onsite HSE Manager
Graham Turnaround / Maintenance
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Actively supported HSE team members build confidence and strength on claims management situations when managing sensitive and potential loss time injuries.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
Safety Supervisor
BME
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
- Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
- Verified quarterly practice of muster drills for every work shift.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.
- Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
- Achieved zero safety incidents for 285 days ( This number is increasing daily.)
- Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Kept main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for employees.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Performed as safety consultant for site managers to deliver expertise in safety criteria, technical directives and operational methods.
- Streamlined and directed occupational safety trend and current hazards analyses.
Lead Safety Supervisor
Mammoet
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Worked very closely with project superintendents for knowledge on SPMT, Schurrle, & other specialized transport trailers. This assisted greatly in the creation of JSA's, PHA's, & other job specific details which represented task step(s), hazards associated, and proper controls to introduce to further protect the environment, asset's, the public, and most importantly our employees.
- Assisted in transportation program of the Splitter movement, from Edmonton to the IPL project. The Splitter was indeed the largest structure ever to be transported on an Alberta highway.
- Supervised one of the largest cranes in the world at the Inter Pipeline project. This crane was named, PTC D-35. I was heavily involved in the creation of job procedures lifting and placing superstructures.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Oversaw unloading of superstructure piles at the LNG project in Kitimat BC. This scope of work consisted of unloading piles and transporting these piles by trombone trailers, and offloaded by a CKE 2500 crawler crane at a predetermined location.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated employees Western Canada wide.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands and changes facing the ongoing COVID pandemic.
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Traveled over the western Canada region for compliance with local, federal, provincial, and company regulations.
- Obtained COR Auditors certificate for British Columbia regions.
Roughneck / Derrikhand /Independent Contractor HSE
CWC Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Setup and cleaned up drill rigging area.
- Assisted floor hands in cleaning and maintaining floor.
- Cleaned up and inspected equipment after use.
- Reported to driller about machine malfunctions or other problems.
- Washed drilling rig and performed regular maintenance and inspections.
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Performed manual operating and maintenance duties in compliance with company quality standards.
- Erected derricks by bolting together various materials.
- Assisted roughnecks with tasks and supplied with equipment.
- Installed and repaired pipes, valves and pumps when on job sites.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Developed 326 Job Hazard Assessments. CWC required to update their HSE process documentation in order to maintain their contract with Husky.
Lead Safety Advisor
Panels & Pipes
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Developed team communications and information for HSE, operations, & management meetings.
- Worked with client(s) to understand needs and provide a flawless service.
- Resolved HSE related problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Safety Advisor
Williams Energy
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Train and coach personal in various environments in health, environment, safety guidelines, policies, and regulation.
- Collaborate with management team to motivate and engage personnel in safety and HSE policies, assisting with integration into daily operations and conducting audit walks.
- Advise leadership on HSE best practices, current industry legislation, and regulations.
- Interpret laws and standards, as well as perform worksite and job hazard assessments.
- Participating in Health and Safety performance measures, interpreting result and advising / influencing staff on how to improve ones over all performance.
Lead Safety Advisor
Dewar Western
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Site Safety Logistical Lead for the PCL, Bantrel, and Conoco Phillips contracts.
- Managed all safety coordinators on all client contracts to keep a high level of quality and consistency throughout the safety team.
- Direct and schedule the ten safety professionals shifts, duties and training.
- Managed all safety sensitive communication with the client and regulatory agencies.
- Trained all safety coordinators on the control and management of incident files, directly decreasing the companies WCB cost and overall claims.
- Quantified all safety related information for purpose of trends and stats.
- Produced procedures, audit, and learnings to curve any foreseen trends.
- Managed daily site safety inspection and personnel evaluations to help keep the highest standard of safety on our job site.
Safety Coordinator / Safety Lead
Dewar Western
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Provided leadership and direction to ensure compliance to Dewar Western's client safety management system and EH&S policies and procedures during the development of the first phase of the Kearl Lake SAG D project.
- Took part in all Investigations and corrective action implementation, claims management, implementing and creating modified work programs, workplace observations, field support data analysis, and training.
- Work closely with the client to achieve all common goals.
Plant Operator / HSE Representative
Hazco Environmental Services
04.2007 - 01.2011
- Working within a team I was trained to help with the operation of many different gas and sulfur plants throughout Alberta.
- After a few years I operated on my own and was in charge of reclamations of decommissioned sites.
- This also gave me the opportunity to operate many types of heavy equipment.
- Integrated OHS standards and best practices into daily operations for organization, as well as advised management team on sustainability and risk factors.
- Managed daily concerns related to Occupational Health and Safety
- Performed daily audits to ensure compliance with company as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies.
Corporate Safety Advisor
Tetrad Insulation
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Education
No Degree - COR Auditing Certificate
BCCSA
Kamloops, BCNo Degree - Alberta COR Auditing Certificate
Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA)
Edmonton, ABOccupational Health and Safety Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
University of New Brunswick
2022
National Construction Officer (NCSO) - Safety in the Workplace
ACSA
2012
OSSA Regional Orientation -
Keyano College
2006
High School Diploma -
New World Island Academy
2006
Skills
- Over 16 years solely in the field of safety
- Site Auditing
- Compliance Reporting
- Staff Training
- Emergency Preparedness
- Additional three years in a highly sensitive position operating various sour and sweet gas plants
- Extensive amount of experience operating and performing work around various pieces of heavy equipment
- Supervised and managed multiple sulphur reclamation operations
- SAP experience
- Supervision
- Process improvement
- Team management
- MS Office
- Project organization
- Problem resolution
- Relationship development
- COR Auditor Cert (BCCSA)
- Operational improvement
- Management information systems
- First Aid/CPR
- Risk analysis and management
- Training and mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Tap Root Experience
- Extensive SCAT tool experience
- Onsite "loss of life" management experience
- Shift Work
- Mental health training / recognizing concerning change with employees / staff
- Practices to identify / improve overall mental health concerns of employees / management team
- Facilitated group discussions / focusing on mental health concerns, personal experiences, and coping strategies used to move forward in with a positive outlook I titled these mental wellness gatherings, "Tough enough to talk about it" These gatherings changed the lives of multiple employees
- Crisis management
- Lockout and tagout
- Construction safety
- Waste management
- Workplace inspections
- Confined space entry
- Fall protection
- Safety training
- Incident investigation
- Asbestos awareness
- Emergency preparedness
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety audits
- Accident prevention
- Hazard identification
- Occupational health
- Chemical safety
- Personal protective equipment
Affiliations
Navy League Cadet Program
Skills
Contracts, client, data analysis, direction, inspection, leadership, Occupational Health and Safety, personnel, policies, quality, Safety, supervising
Certificates : H2S Alive, First Aid, Confined Space Entry / Monitor (OSSA), Fall Protection (OSSA), CSTS, NCSO, COR Auditor Certified British Columbia. (BCCSA), COR Auditor Certified Alberta ( ACSA) ** ACSA COR Audit is currently under review**, Certified Specimen Collector (DATEK) ( All training certifications are valid)
Timeline
HSE Lead - Shutdown Activity
Soogadin Scaffolding - CNRL Horizon
01.2024 - 07.2024
Onsite HSE Manager
Graham Turnaround / Maintenance
05.2022 - 12.2022
Safety Supervisor
BME
03.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Safety Supervisor
Mammoet
01.2019 - 02.2021
Roughneck / Derrikhand /Independent Contractor HSE
CWC Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Safety Advisor
Panels & Pipes
03.2017 - 12.2017
Safety Advisor
Williams Energy
06.2015 - 11.2015
Lead Safety Advisor
Dewar Western
01.2013 - 06.2015
Safety Coordinator / Safety Lead
Dewar Western
02.2011 - 12.2012
Plant Operator / HSE Representative
Hazco Environmental Services
04.2007 - 01.2011
No Degree - COR Auditing Certificate
BCCSA
No Degree - Alberta COR Auditing Certificate
Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA)
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
University of New Brunswick
National Construction Officer (NCSO) - Safety in the Workplace
ACSA
OSSA Regional Orientation -
Keyano College
High School Diploma -
New World Island Academy
Corporate Safety Advisor
Tetrad Insulation
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