Nyree Lillie
British Columbia,Canada
Summary
Owner/Client Health and Safety Advisor and HS Leader with over 14 years of experience in safety representation, advisory services, inspection, and oversight for major energy infrastructure projects throughout Western Canada. Demonstrated proficiency in administering HSE programs for pipeline construction, LNG facilities, terminal expansions, work in remote locations on transmission line projects, hydroelectric projects, terminal expansions in tidal water affected areas on projects ranging from 20 to 1,200+ workers. Expertise encompasses contractor safety oversight, comprehensive HSE program audits before and during projects, oversight and evaluation of incident investigations. Responsibilities include verifying contractor adherence to regulatory compliance standards, conducting permit reviews and audits, and collaborating with Project Management, Construction Management, and Inspection teams to ensure the safe and effective implementation of health and safety programs. Strive to foster a productive partnership with contractors while upholding stringent safety protocols to safeguard personnel and ensure project continuity. Dedicated to using education to empower field workers, improve communication, and strengthen safety fundamentals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Client/Owner Field Safety Advisor
Fortis BC
Squamish, BC
02.2024 - Current
- Serve as a Client-Owner Representative providing Health and Safety oversight of the Prime Contractor and sub-contractors during construction of a 9 km tunnel and associated pipeline infrastructure at Woodfibre LNG and BC Rail Tunnel sites.
- Verify implementation of all HSE management system elements through inspections and observations, ensuring compliance with Fortis BC, BCER (BC Energy Regulator), and WSBC requirements
- Conduct comprehensive Prime Contractor and Sub-Contractor program audits
- Review and provide improvement recommendations for Safety Management Systems, Safe Work Procedures, and Job Hazard Analyses
- Develop and revise Fortis BC audit protocols aligned with HSE Management System and WSBC regulatory requirements
- Provide oversight of incident investigations, ensuring investigation quality, corrective action effectiveness, and timeline adherence
Client/Owner Field Safety Advisor
Trans Mountain Pipeline
Burnaby & Sumas Terminals, TMEP Stockyards, Lower Mainland, BC
05.2020 - 01.2024
- Provided client-side HSE oversight for Prime Contractor and sub-contractors during construction of 14 petroleum product storage tanks, and associated infrastructure at TMEP Burnaby Terminal and Sumas Terminal.
- Delivered HSE oversight ensuring compliance with Trans Mountain and CER (Canadian Energy Regulator) Health and Safety Expectations
- Completed TMEP audits on Prime Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Safe Work Agreements
- Managed incident investigation oversight, review, and entry into the TMEP HS Incident Management Program
- Ensured adherence to TMEP Safe Work Procedures and Programs across multiple sites
Client/Owner Representative – HSE Advisor/Manager
Trans Northern Pipeline/Stantec Engineering
Edmonton to Calgary, AB
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Led Owner's Representative HS function for Trans Northern Pipeline Inc. on the 375 km APPL Replacement Pipeline project.
- Participated in Pre-Commissioning Pipeline PSSR development and reviewed all HSE hazard assessments with commissioning contractors
- Managerial and oversight of the TNPI APPL Client/Owner HS team during commissioning activities.
- Oversight and review of the Prime Contractor's HSE Teams and verified implementation of all HSE management system elements
- Provided HS oversight and mentoring for directional drilling activities from mobilization to demobilization
- Led program audits on Prime Contractor and subcontractors
- Developed and updated project HAZID and safe work practices, monitoring ongoing compliance
- Conducted traffic management program audits
Client/Owner Lead Safety Inspector
Husky Energy
Lloydminster, AB
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Served as Client/Owner Safety Lead on multiple major pipeline construction projects, overseeing HS programs for workforces up to 1,200 workers.
- LLB Direct Pipeline Project: 150 km of 20" insulated and 8" pipe | Peak workforce: 1,200 workers | Managed 12 HS representatives and ~50 Husky Inspectors
- SGS Pipeline Project: 44 km dual pipeline in common ditch | Peak workforce: 320 workers
- Edam East Pipeline Project: 12" and 8" pipe in common ditch | Peak workforce: 180 workers
- Provided oversight of Owner/Client Safety Representatives and Contractor Safety Representatives
- Maintained HS program safety statistics, presented findings, and ensured contractor adherence to statistical requirements
- Audited, inspected, and reviewed contractor HSE documentation
- Drafted, reviewed, and implemented HSMP, Site-specific ERP, and Incident Command System
- Updated and revised Husky Safe Work Procedures
Field Safety Advisor – Lead Safety Representative
Bear Creek Group
01.2013 - 09.2016
- Provided HSE leadership across multiple high-hazard construction projects in remote locations throughout Northern British Columbia.
- Notable Projects: Pretivm Gold Mine/Brucejack Transmission Line: Led safety for 159 tower sites (helicopter-access only) with 170 workers; this involved the clearing, blasting, drilling, concrete and form work in preparation for the placement of powerline towers.
- Provided oversight of multiple contractors with development and implementation of all HS requirements in the very hazardous work environment.
- Each tower site required specific work plans to accommodate helicopter access, account for blasting clearance zones, fall protection, emergency response, rescue and the coordination of all scopes of work with aviation logistics specialists, avalanche technicians and HETS rescue medics.
- Fairview Container Port Expansion: Rock blasting and reclamation for tower crane erection
- BC Hydro Tower Site Reinforcements: Established HS requirements for remote river-access work sites.
- Dasque/Middle Creek Run of the River Hydroelectric Project: Prime Contractor HSE representative for 90" water line installation in remote mountain terrain
Field Safety Advisor
Fabcor Pipeline and Facility Construction
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Performed worksite and equipment inspections; tracked daily, weekly, and monthly safety statistics.
- Alberta and Northern British Columbia
- Provided sub-contractor HSE management and oversight
- Conducted incident and accident investigations
- Developed Safe Work Procedures, Emergency Response Plans and planning, conducted Emergency Response Drills, revised policies, constructed training programs for Leadership Skills and Training sessions, focusing on Injury Management, Regulatory Requirements for Inspections, Emergency Management, Project Management HS Roles and Responsibilities.
CSO / First Aid Attendant / High Angle Confined Space Rescue
Flint Energy Services / Vertex Land and Environmental / HSE Integrated
Fort St. John, BC
01.2009 - 02.2013
- Provided First Aid services, site safety, high-angle rescue, and confined space rescue across various oil and gas locations.
- Fort St. John, BC
Education
Associate Degree - Occupational Health & Safety
University of Fredericton
New Brunswick12-2026
Occupational Safety & Health Certificate Program - with Honours
Algonquin College
Ottawa, OntarioNursing Unit Clerk Certificate - undefined
Niagara College
Welland, OntarioBachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USASkills
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Team oversight
- Consulting
- Employee development
- Administrative oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective leader
- Goal setting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Construction Safety Officer (CSO) – BCIT
- Intermediate Occupational First Aid (OFA Level II)
- Ground Disturbance Supervisor Level II
- ICS 100 / ICS 200
- Injury Management Certification
- Petroleum Safety Training
- WHMIS / TDG
- Enrolled in NEBOSH certificate program.
Timeline
Client/Owner Field Safety Advisor
Fortis BC
02.2024 - Current
Client/Owner Field Safety Advisor
Trans Mountain Pipeline
05.2020 - 01.2024
Client/Owner Representative – HSE Advisor/Manager
Trans Northern Pipeline/Stantec Engineering
08.2018 - 05.2020
Client/Owner Lead Safety Inspector
Husky Energy
06.2014 - 08.2018
Field Safety Advisor
Fabcor Pipeline and Facility Construction
02.2013 - 06.2014
Field Safety Advisor – Lead Safety Representative
Bear Creek Group
01.2013 - 09.2016
CSO / First Aid Attendant / High Angle Confined Space Rescue
Flint Energy Services / Vertex Land and Environmental / HSE Integrated
01.2009 - 02.2013
Occupational Safety & Health Certificate Program - with Honours
Algonquin College
Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate - undefined
Niagara College
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Lake Superior State University
Associate Degree - Occupational Health & Safety
University of Fredericton
Personal Information
Title: Senior Owner's Representative – HSE / Safety Management