Shirley McMullin
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Highly competent and experienced Health and Safety Expert with nearly 15 years of outstanding contributions. Brings a wealth of expertise across a wide range of industries, coupled with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Adapting to changing work environments is second nature, approaching problem-solving with a systematic commitment and a detail-oriented mindset to uphold health and safety standards. Strategic specialization in national construction safety instrumental in promoting high quality and performance. Well-organized and supportive leader and mentor, eager to leverage skills and experience to advance both team and organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Officer
Peace River Hydro Partners
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to a safer work environment for all employees.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Promoted a culture of safety through engaging workshops and training sessions for employees on various topics such as hazard identification, PPE usage, and incident reporting.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures accordingly.
- Conducted regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Responded promptly to safety incidents, providing immediate support and coordinating follow-up investigations.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.
- Increased employee awareness of potential hazards by creating informative signage throughout the facility.
- Enhanced emergency response times by developing and executing comprehensive evacuation plans.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Enhanced workplace safety culture by conducting regular training sessions on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
HSE/Admin /Trainer
Graham Industrial /TWI (TCE Burton Creek E18128)
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Take responsibility for his/her own health, safety, and environmental protection, direct reports, the general public, and visitors to their site(s)
- Conduct project specific safety orientation with all workers and visitors new to the work site prior to commencement of work on the project
- Arrange or conduct HSE training for workers and Supervisors
- Conduct formal (documented) project inspections with the project Superintendent and a worker to ensure hazards are identified and a corrective action plan is developed and implemented
- Assist in equipment inspections, preparation of reports, and follow up on all noted deficiencies
- Ensure compliance of the maintenance program for tools and equipment on the project
- Correct any unsafe conditions, when possible, and report any uncorrected conditions to the responsible project Superintendent or Supervisor
- Assist project Supervision in the implementation and communication of the Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP)
- Assist, conduct, and coach workers in Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), as required
- Assist, conduct and coach worker(s) in Behavior Based Safety Systems, utilizing the Graham Safety Observation System program
- Support project Supervision with claims management and return to work processes
- Accompany local government HSE inspectors and project Superintendent for inspections and ensure corrections to compliance with legislation are taken
- Ensure all controlled products supplied to projects are accompanied by a corresponding current material safety data sheet (MSDS), and other documentation as required by local government regulations
- Ensure Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and other related emergency documents, bulletins, and notices are posted and communicated to workers
- Ensure all required HSE reports and meeting minutes are filed, with copies sent to the appropriate personnel for review and corrective action
- Assist project Supervisors and/or Foreman to conduct incident investigations, analysis, and completion of incident reports and summaries
- Review incident reports and maintain monthly statistics to identify undesirable trends
- Always demonstrate visible and professional HSE leadership
- Participate with the Leadership Engagement Indicator activities established by Executive / Senior Management
HSSE (LNG Site Terminal B and Rio Tino project)
Boskalis Marine and Dredging
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Engaged in productive discussions during toolbox meetings involving contractors like Bear Creek, Servco, and Triton.
- Supervised weekly management walk-throughs ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Execute routine evaluations and reviews for subcontractor compliance.
- Facilitated on-site safety training programs.
- Execute remedial measures based on findings in both onshore and offshore locations.
- Evaluated educational needs of employees.
- Adapted effectively to fluctuating environmental conditions.
- Performed routine on-site safety evaluations with all work groups.
- Complete daily safety stats and required documentation on Share point
- Conduct Emergency drills (onshore and offshore)
- Managed containment soils dredging materials efficiently.
- Stabilization of material and handling before transporting
- Implement training requirements for sub-contractors (confined space, H2S, fall protection, spotters, rigging)
- Mentor and support sub- contractors’ safety teams
- Review Safety documentation requirements prior to start of work on LNG site
- Conduct inspections and training on dredgers and tugboats (crane and excavator)
- Environmental monitoring and support
- Conduct Risk Assessments
- GRA reviews Project Safety plans
- Working with heavy equipment
- Working with Microsoft, power point and excel programs
- Facilitated investigations and created correction action logs.
Health and Safety Advisor
NUNA LOGISTICS
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Diavik Diamond Mine A 21 – Dike raise project
- Facilitated regular safety and planning meetings.
- Monthly safety meeting presentations
- Completed regular inspection and audit tasks each week.
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly safety documentation for client and Corporate Safety program
- Conduct safety orientations to site
- Review training requirements for workers and maintain training matrix
- Oversaw regular site checks for compliance and hazard analysis.
- Complete daily safety stats and required documentation on Share point
- Conduct monthly inspections (fire extinguishers, AED, fire suppression, emergency lighting)
- Mentored and provided assistance to team.
- Earthwork operations in field
- Daily engagement with all working crews
- Performed thorough risk assessments.
- Reviewed and revised JSA with task participants.
- Analyzed all near misses and recorded outcomes.
- Conduct BBO
- Oversaw daily usage of construction equipment.
- Working with Microsoft, power point and excel programs
- Conduct Incident investigations
- Managed necessary client documentation for site completion.
Field Safety Advisor
PME Civil Construction
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Field safety advisor (Raw- Water header FS-1 Dow Chemical’s site)
- Critical lift plans and confined space permits in place
- Orientations
- Maintain safety documents for site
- Working with drillers on site
- 36 “new raw line pipe installment
- Working with fusion and advance coating crews
- Open excavations/ground disturbance
- Incident investigations
- Audit safety documentations
- Develop and review JHA” s for sub- contractors before working on site
- Tailgate meetings
- Weekly safety meeting
- Pipe pull monitoring
- Working in open excavations and monitoring safe work practices
- Review stats as required related to site
- Update training matrix as required
- Safe work permits are in place and correct for location and scope of work
EHS Coordinator
CRC-Evans Canada (Stanley Black & Decker)
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Engage in incident investigations and compile and submit statistical reports and updates
- Act as Project Site EHS Officer for large projects (Calgary)
- Supported EHS operations to promote a zero-tolerance culture.
- Radiation safety program for Calgary based division NDT services
- Delivered comprehensive instruction on TDG and WHMIS regulations.
- Conduct field audits
- Implemented comprehensive EHS and DOT compliance programs to maintain regulatory standards.
- Produced regular compliance reports detailing EHS initiatives.
Health & Safety Coordinator & ISO Coordinator
Belterra Corporation
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Successfully standardize controls for identified hazards resulting from hazard analysis
- Strategically oversee and evaluate effectiveness of hazard control system, policies and procedures
- Meticulously manage record-keeping and reporting in accordance with provincial regulations, rules, and codes
- Effectively identify and analyze hazardous conditions and practices in workplace and conducting on-site inspections to promote safe work practices
- Maintain COR certification
- Accurately summarize company internal and external auditing results as assigned for ISO 9001-2008
- Uphold status of corrective actions and escalate items to ensure effectiveness and efficiency, monitor performance and quality control
- Conduct internal audits for Safety and Quality, External audits as required for COR and ISO Standards 9001
- Led onboarding sessions for new employees.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations.
- Performed site evaluations to ensure compliance.
- Ensure proper documentation of safety procedures and protocols.
- WHMIS Training- Maintain SDS documents
- Created and revised safety program guidelines.
- Conduct toolbox meeting and monthly management meetings
- Developed strategies to optimize operational efficiency through tailored return-to-work solutions.
- Annual emergency drills and evacuations
- Handled processing of WCB claims efficiently.
- Behavior based observation program
- Compile monthly statistics.
- Update and implement written safety procedures
- Created safety plans for job sites, including Suncor, Syncrude, Shell and CNRL.
- Track and maintain equipment and calibrations
- Train workers and management ISO 9001 standard policies and procedures
- Conduct internal audits for safety and quality
- Monitored and documented upkeep schedules for machinery.
- Reached significant goals on multiple projects.
- Proactively implementing ISO quality program improvements from 59 % to 89 % within 4 months
- Executed accurate resolutions for NCRs and CARs within established deadlines.
Radiation Safety Officer / Quality Manager / CEDO / SNT Level II RT
Corppro NDT LTD, Canada
02.2008 - 06.2013
- Executed streamlined strategies in coordination with CNSC investigators and radiation safety.
- Successfully led coordination and administration of existing projects within radiation safety program
- Ensured expert compliance with organizational policies and procedures, verified all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented and communicated
- Effectively facilitated training of personnel in radiation protection and safety
- Calibrated equipment accurately for radiation safety compliance.
- Conducted radiation safety audits across Alberta and Northern BC.
- Performed comprehensive monitoring of radiation exposure and provided monthly reading to Health Canada
- Proficiently managed maintenance of radiation equipment
- Assisted in designing and developing a secure new radiation bunker.
- Source retrieval
- Pipeline safety is conducted and compliance with regulatory standards/OHS /Work BC/Work AB and CNSC
- Utilize x-ray technology for diverse pipeline examinations.
- TDG training class 7 shipping and receiving
- Conducted gamma ray maintenance on a monthly basis.
- Supervised maintenance of SSTS tracking systems at all sources.
- Interpreted developed film to align with specified codes.
- Industrial x-ray vessels, forges, flanges, valves, pipelines and heat exchangers
- Implement and maintain ISO Certification
- Transport devices to satellite locations under TDG regulations
- Provided necessary orientation and training for nuclear energy workers.
- Track all safety training and technician’s trainings
- Delivered comprehensive training programs in both TDG and WHMIS disciplines.
- Persistently maintain knowledge of up-to-date coding standards.
- Implement NCR, CAR and PAR within safety and quality (ISO 9001)
Education
NCSO National Construction Safety Officer - Occupational Health And Safety
Alberta Safety Construction
Edmonton, ABEMT Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance - Emergency Medicine
SAIT Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, ABProfessional Firefighter 10-01 -
Lakeland College
Vermilion, ABRigging, H2S Alive Enform, Confined space Monitor, Fall protection, Gas detection, Ground disturbance level 2
First Aid Level C, Respiratory Protection with fit test - undefined
Incident Command Level 100, 200 - undefined
WHMIS 2015 - undefined
CSTS 2020, PST, Class 3 - undefined
RSO Level II Radiation Safety Officer/Industrial Radiographer - undefined
Integ NDT Training Centre
01.2008
CEDO Exposure Device Operator - Non Destructive Testing
Northern Institute of Technology
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Key IT Skills: Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and MSDS Data Systems
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Safety Officer
Peace River Hydro Partners
07.2020 - 12.2023
HSE/Admin /Trainer
Graham Industrial /TWI (TCE Burton Creek E18128)
08.2018 - 05.2019
HSSE (LNG Site Terminal B and Rio Tino project)
Boskalis Marine and Dredging
08.2018 - 02.2019
Health and Safety Advisor
NUNA LOGISTICS
04.2017 - 08.2018
Field Safety Advisor
PME Civil Construction
06.2016 - 12.2016
EHS Coordinator
CRC-Evans Canada (Stanley Black & Decker)
12.2015 - 01.2016
Health & Safety Coordinator & ISO Coordinator
Belterra Corporation
04.2013 - 11.2015
Radiation Safety Officer / Quality Manager / CEDO / SNT Level II RT
Corppro NDT LTD, Canada
02.2008 - 06.2013
Rigging, H2S Alive Enform, Confined space Monitor, Fall protection, Gas detection, Ground disturbance level 2
First Aid Level C, Respiratory Protection with fit test - undefined
Incident Command Level 100, 200 - undefined
WHMIS 2015 - undefined
CSTS 2020, PST, Class 3 - undefined
RSO Level II Radiation Safety Officer/Industrial Radiographer - undefined
Integ NDT Training Centre
NCSO National Construction Safety Officer - Occupational Health And Safety
Alberta Safety Construction
EMT Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance - Emergency Medicine
SAIT Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Professional Firefighter 10-01 -
Lakeland College
CEDO Exposure Device Operator - Non Destructive Testing
Northern Institute of Technology