Tanya Simmons

• Conduct daily audits and inspections in the field in order to provide support and guidance so together we can perform work safely and in compliance with company safety management program and government legislation.
• Collaborate on daily and weekly safety meeting topics for communications and deliver weekly safety meeting presentations to all levels of the company.
• Collect, monitor and provide correctives brought forth through BBO card communication.
• Developed a report that provides a direct means of sharing the HSSE findings to the proper channels of supervision and management allowing them the information needed to address issues and implement continuous improvements in health and safety.
• Mentor, coach and support all employees, management and contractors to achieve all safety targets.
• Present site orientation to new employees, including IIF client safety program.

• Developed, managed, and administered company health and safety programs to all employees and subcontractors.
• Monitored employee exposure to workplace hazards and generate solutions to improve the conditions.
• Created all site‑specific safety plans and emergency response plans (ERP) as well as Task‑Specific Safe Work Plans in accordance with client, company, and OH&S regulations.
• Conducted workplace incident, accident, and near‑miss investigations, applying all appropriate corrective actions and lesson learned initiatives.
• Continuously strived to be available, involved, and approachable to assist, coach and mentor all levels of the team, clients, and subcontractors.
• Handled all WCB claims and appeals which included modified work and return to work programs.
• Coordinated training and safety education for team members in all departments of the organization.
• Developed, generated, and executed tailgate/toolbox meetings and orientations.
• Supported management, operations, and human‑resources establishing health and safety plans that aligned with business goals and objectives.
• Participated in the design and administration of positive safety initiatives and the employee team recognition process.
• Responsible for performing COR audits and maintaining certification for both masonry and scaffolding divisions.

• Conduct field audits/inspections ensuring follow through and compliance with corporate safety objectives and systems as well as federal and provincial legislative requirements.
• Supported management and supervisors with incident investigations, root cause identification and the development and implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Amended, created, and enhanced safe work practices, procedures as required, from conscious hazard analysis.
• Asserted all safety‑related documentation and tracking of all safety certifications.
• Participated in the development, and execution of COVID-19 policy and procedures.
• Reviewed contractor documentation associated with work activities to confirm they are aligned with company expectations and the related legislation.
• Created, prepared, and presented site reports on HSE statistics, trends, and other information.
• Follow a continuous improvement process which is the ongoing implementation of measures and protocols to improve health and safety incrementally.

• Kandrea Insulation Ltd.
• Standard Scaffold & Insulation Ltd.
• Tetrad Insulation Services Ltd
• Vertex Resource Group
• Agrium Inc.
• Cobalt Group

Locations:

• CNRL Horizon - Fort McKay, Alberta
• Kinder Morgan - Sherwood Park, Alberta
• Nutrien Ag Solutions - Redwater, Alberta
• NWR - Redwater, Alberta
• Simonette Gas Plant - Valleyview, Alberta
• Suncor Fort Hills - Wood Buffalo, Alberta
• Weyerhaeuser OSB Plant - Edson, Alberta
• Various Commercial Construction Locations - Alberta and British Columbia

Additional Core Duties:

• Perform hazard analysis, develop and enforce company safe work procedures and policies. Conduct incident reports consisting of complex root cause analysis, effective corrective actions and punctual investigation follow-up. Responsible for responding to and maintaining compliance for ISO and Aventta membership. Be a presence in the field and available to all company management, field workers, and clients.