Crepin Esse
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Im an EHS Professional with experience in developing and implementing environmental, health and safety management systems in various fields. My work experience thus so far has consisted of planning, developing, implementing and improving OHS & Environmental programs in Mining, Manufacturing, Railway, and Construction fields.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Health and Safety Advisor
Royal Canadian Mint
06.2023 - Current
- Worked on ergonomics and chemical risks reduction initiatives with the leadership teams by conducting detailed risk assessments to support capital projects finance ($250,000+).
- Performed chemicals, near-misses and hazards reviews for Ottawa and Winnipeg Plants on a weekly basis.
- Lead accidents and incidents investigations for Production and Refinery and liaise with WSIB (Ontario), WCB (Manitoba) and ESDC for reporting purposes.
- Worked with R&D on new products introduction to assess the multi-levels Health and Safety impacts across the Plant, through the change management process.
- Facilitated discussions during the yearly strategic Environmental, Health, Safety and Wellbeing (EHSW) department planning week and the next 10 years EHSW workshop involving VPs, Directors, Managers, Supervisors etc.
- Developed the annual internal audit plan for the transition to internal audits according to ISO 19011:2018, trained the Corporate Health and Safety team on the standard and lead the audit.
- Worked with the Corporate Health and Safety Senior Manager and the EHSW Director to develop a training matrix and profile for contractors for Ottawa and Winnipeg Plants, through the Contractors Capabilities Evaluation platform.
- Supported industrial hygiene related initiatives (exposure assessments, ventilation etc.)
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Alstom Transportation Canada
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported Operations, Engineering, Infrastructure, Product Introduction... teams manage Covid-19 related cases to maintain production performance.
- Piloted multiple railways related incidents investigation by liaising with the Transportation Safety Board, City of Ottawa and the client (Rideau Transit Maintenance).
- Worked with Procurement and departments Managers to effectively implement the Control of Contractors Process and maintain an accurate database of 40+ authorized contractors through a 3 months plan. Trained more than 200 contractors.
- Acted for 8 months as the Ottawa LRT Project EHS Manager, hired and coached a Junior EHS Specialist reporting to me.
- Reduced accidents by 75% during my acting time and reported directly to the Project General Manager and Alstom North Americas EHS Director.
- Worked collaboratively with the Infrastructure team in the planning of annual tracks maintenance during the mainline shutdowns on EHS related matters including contractors management.
Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
Heidelberg Materials (Scan Mines Togo)
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Assigned by the Plant Manager to drive workers participation in the near-miss reporting program and achieved 340% increase within 8 weeks.
- Acting EHS Manager for the mining and production site (800+ workers) 2 months upon hiring. Piloted the development of action plans for the implementation of an EHS program developed by Heidelberg Materials headquarter.
- Participated as an observer in the Plant's integrated ISO 45001/14001 recertification audit and worked with different department in the development of actions plan for the identified OFIs.
- Worked on the project of restauration of the Plant's Waste Water Treatment system to improve the quality of waste water rejected in the environment. Researched on the biological and chemical reactions in the operating manual and proposed an action plan validated by the Manufacturer of the system.
- Supported the Production, Maintenance department and contractors during the Plants annual shutdown for 4 weeks. Rotated with the rest of the EHS team on a 12 hours shift with 1500+ workers onsite.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Neemba Togo
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Prepared the Branch's EHS annual audit by the Group's EHS Lead within 2 months upon being hired and achieved 98% conformance to the EHS Management System.
- Maintained the Group's internal GOLD level for EHS for the branch through 3 consecutive annual audits.
- Provided strategic advices to the General Manager and the Leadership team and the Workplace Health and Safety Committee in the development of EHS policies, objectives, programs and procedures.
- Defined the training program, developed annual plans and provided EHS related trainings.
- Lead incidents and accidents investigations and selected by the Group EHS Leader to participate with other selected Managers, in the development of the ISO 45001 based Management System for the biggest branch in West Africa.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental, Quality And Safety Management
University Joseph Ki-Zerbo
Ouagadougou, Burkina-Faso07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Water And Environmental Management
University of Lome
Lome, Togo12.2015
Skills
- Hazards Identification, Evaluation, Control and Mitigation
- Health, Safety, Environmental Regulation and Management Systems
- Leadership, Communication, Project Management, Human Relations, Change Management
- Toxicology, Ergonomics, Human Factors and performance, Industrial Hygiene
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Chartered Safety and Heath Professional (CMIOSH), Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
- ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor, BSI.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C.
- Mental Health First Aid Basic.
- Responsible Management, Laval University.
Timeline
Corporate Health and Safety Advisor
Royal Canadian Mint
06.2023 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Alstom Transportation Canada
08.2021 - 06.2023
Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
Heidelberg Materials (Scan Mines Togo)
02.2021 - 07.2021
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Neemba Togo
08.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Environmental, Quality And Safety Management
University Joseph Ki-Zerbo
Bachelor of Science - Water And Environmental Management
University of Lome
- Chartered Safety and Heath Professional (CMIOSH), Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
- ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor, BSI.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C.
- Mental Health First Aid Basic.
- Responsible Management, Laval University.
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