ETHAN KERR (NCSO)
Edmonton
Summary
Determined health and safety professional with experience in industrial construction, pipeline, as well as residential construction. Proven track record of success in identifying and mitigating risks and reducing workplace incidents through in-field training.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Advisor
Midwest Pipelines
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Completed mainline pipeline construction incident free and ahead of scheduled date.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
HSE Advisor
Ledcor Industrial
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
Health and Safety Advisor
Midwest Pipelines
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Completed mainline pipeline construction incident free and ahead of scheduled date.
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health, and security requirements.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Helped coordinate and supervise site security services.
Corporate Safety Analyst
Michels Canada
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Facilitated new hire orientation onboarding process for all personnel as well as, verifying relevant training records utilizing Workhub
- Managed and tracked safety statistic reporting and gave regular updates on HSE performance
- Conduct new hire orientations
- Developed training materials related to health and safety topics for internal use
- Monitored employee performance of safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA standards
- Reviewed incident reports and provided recommendations for corrective action plan implementation
Front End Welding Foreman / Tie-in Foreman
Midwest Pipelines
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Directed mainline welding crews of up to 60 workers in the construction of 48-inch mainline
- As well as completing daily foreman duties, such as managing and developing JHA's, daily toolbox talks, participating in hazard management, and attending foreman meetings
- Conducted job site inspections and ensured items identified from inspections were remedied
- Assisted in incident investigations
- Monitored daily activities to ensure that quality standards are met according to established specifications
- Documented detailed reports after each job was completed outlining materials used, labor hours required
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines for completion
Pipefitter - Joint Health & Safety Representative
Midwest Pipelines
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Worked as a pipefitter spacing 48-inch mainline with the automatic internal welding system, as well as operating side boom (561-594) on tie ins
- Assisted in the development and review of safety procedures and job hazard assessments
- Conducted Job site inspections
- Assisted in incident investigations
- Maintained vehicle and tool inspections
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly followed while performing duties
Slide Rail Shoring Laborer
Michels Canada
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked as a laborer on the installation and disassembly of slide rail shoring systems under railroads and major road crossings on a pipeline right of way
- Attended daily toolbox talks
- Complete daily field level hazard assessments
- Reviewed safety procedures applicable to my position
- Conducted training in Workhub relative to my position
Straw Boss
Surerus Pipeline Inc
01.2017 - 01.2018
- As straw boss for my crew with Surerus Pipelines my work consisted of maintaining a crew truck stocked daily with the proper materials and supplies, ensuring the order of materials through the warehouse, as well as performing manual labor duties such as assisting with swamping heavy machinery
Office / Safety Administrator
Houseworks Renovations
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assist in the ordering and purchasing of materials, scheduling, capturing meeting minutes, maintaining product inventory lists, delivery of safety meetings, created company safe work practices and procedures, conducted new hire orientations
- Assistant with company IT requirements
Education
Secondary School - Political Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
NCSO - OHS
ACSA
Edmonton, AB10-2024
Certification in COHS -
UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
05.2023
Skills
- Experienced with supervising large scale crews
- Exceptional safety record
- Results driven
- Deadline management
- Safety oriented
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Drug & Alcohol Awareness
- Creating a Safe and Respectful Workplace
- Diversity and Inclusion
- H2S Alive
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Standard First Aid & CPR
- WHMIS
Timeline
Health and Safety Advisor
Midwest Pipelines
10.2024 - 03.2025
HSE Advisor
Ledcor Industrial
05.2024 - 08.2024
Health and Safety Advisor
Midwest Pipelines
05.2023 - 10.2023
Corporate Safety Analyst
Michels Canada
10.2021 - 04.2023
Front End Welding Foreman / Tie-in Foreman
Midwest Pipelines
07.2020 - 10.2021
Pipefitter - Joint Health & Safety Representative
Midwest Pipelines
01.2020 - 07.2020
Slide Rail Shoring Laborer
Michels Canada
10.2019 - 12.2019
Straw Boss
Surerus Pipeline Inc
01.2017 - 01.2018
Office / Safety Administrator
Houseworks Renovations
01.2015 - 01.2016
Secondary School - Political Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
NCSO - OHS
ACSA
Certification in COHS -
UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
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