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CV/Resume ID no.: 92238
Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2009

Dear Human Resources Manager
APPLICATION FOR POSITION : HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
I wish to apply for such a position in your company and attach hereto my CV, Certificates as well as my current Job Description. Please contact me for an interview on the contact details listed below.
My current position is Medic / Safety Officer on the vessel FPSO East Fortune in South East Asia. This contract ended at the end of March 2009 and thus I am now immediately available.
I have been very fortunate to be involved in the construction, pre-commissioning and DNV testing stages of this vessel and thus I have gained lots of experience. In this process I have worked with various contractors in the dock yard and on the vessel at sea, to ensure they comply with HSE policies and FPSO standards.
I have commissioned the hospital / medical response equipment and all the fire fighting, life saving devices as per the Fire and Safety Emergency Plan. I also completed all the checklist, maintenance records and documentation for DNV testing.
I have also implemented the health and safety management system from the beginning as per Wilhelmse’s (Ship Management) and Songa’s (Floating Production) requirements and policies.
I am a multi skilled individual with 12 year fire and rescue experience, 20 years emergency medical experience and 13 years experience in the health and safety field. I am a very practical minded person. I am an excellent team player that believes in communication, honesty and hard work.
I am a good leader, that can make fair, decisive decisions, and I can work and lead under pressure. I am also a person that can adapt to any environment or circumstance that I may find myself in.
I am a very fit and healthy individual with a positive attitude.
I am also prepared to work at any location in the world, including Africa.

CAREER HISTORY – OFFSHORE
Wilhemlsen Ship Management (staff compliment) - December 2007 – 11 April 2009
- Songa Offshore, Singapore (new ship owner - East Fortune FPSO)
- Nortechs FPSO, Singapore (previous ship owner - East Fortune FPSO)

Medic / Safety Advisor - on board East Fortune FPSO
- Singly Responsible for – Sickbay & all Safety on board
- Commissioning of ships sickbay & of all ships safety equipment & systems
- All pre-work safety risk assessments
- Commissioning of work safety permits – installation / maintenance work
- Ordering of all hospital, emergency, safety equipment & consumables (drugs)
- Create & implement systems & procedures
- Regular safety & hygiene check programme
- Maintain H&S systems & working environment with statutory & organisational requirements
- Contribute, develop & maintain H&S culture at workplace - implementation of preventative & protective measures
- Maintain accurate medical logbook
- Compile reports & investigate all near miss, incidents and/or accidents onboard
- Coordinate Installation Induction to oncoming crew members & conduct safety tours
- Monitor all hazardous chemicals & safety data sheets, understanding hazardous substances onboard - harmful to the environment & controls used to minimize risk of pollution
- Present safety & first aid training – also induction
- Perform heli-admin duties & person on board records
- Prepare stock & maintain all hospital facilities to the regulatory standard for FPSO
- Carry out regular H&H inspections of accommodation & compile weekly, monthly audits
- Inspect & maintain records of testing/servicing - all onboard fire & safety equipment & spares - keep inventory
- Risk assessment exercises: HAZID, HAZOP, - to ensure legislative compliance
- Provide medical treatment on board & support during response situations & drills
- Contribute to the control of critical situations and respond to emergencies
- Facilitate constructive working relationships with all personnel, encourage communication - vertically & laterally
- Input to & monitor HSE yearly performance targets - propose action
- Coordinating permits to work & updating PTW logbook & Isolation Logbook
- Administrate wages & Immigration issues

CAREER HISTORY – SOUTH AFRICA
Fire and Rescue Services Training
- Epping - Platoon Officer - Training May 07 – Nov 07
Fire and Rescue Services
- Tygerberg - Station Officer (seconded) - Kraaifontein Fire (transferred) Aug 06 – Apr 07
SAFMA (free lance) - Trained courses Basic Fire fighting 2003 - 2007
Vineyard Hotel & Spa (free lance) - Audit & Consultation – Health & Safety Programme Nov 06 – Aug 07
South Peninsula Fire and Rescue Services
- Lakeside 5 Station Officer (seconded) - Lakeside Fire
Key Performance areas
• To manage a fire crew
• To respond to fire and special service calls as incident commander
• To ensure the smooth overall running of the Fire Station
• To ensure effective management of emergency incidents
• To lecture and drill sub-ordinates in all aspects of operations
• The ability to lead, supervise, delegate and manage the crew and Station
• Fire and Accident Investigations
To be competent and skilled in the following areas:
• Attention to detail
• Verbal and written communications
• Administration orientation
• Co-ordination of various areas
• To be self-motivated and able to motivate sub-ordinates Jan 02 – Jul 06

4 Leading Fire Fighter
Responsibilities as listed in point 3, plus:
• Taking charge or day to day operations of fire station, staff, fire & rescue calls
• Conducting drills, in-service training, motivation of staff
• All related administration, record keeping, report writing, disciplinary actions Jul 00 – Dec 01
3 Senior Fire Fighter
Responsibilities as listed in point 2, plus:
• 21C Pump Officer in terms of implementation of safety aspects Aug 88 – Jun 00
2 Fire Fighter
Responsibilities as listed in point 1, plus:
• On-site leadership of teams in fire-fighting
• Ensuring all safety and operational procedures are upheld at all times
• Double-checking of emergency equipment and all related authorizations Oct 96 – Jul 96
1 Junior Fire Fighter
Responding to all fire, medical and motor vehicle accidents
• Control room duties
• Handling general queries and complaints from the public
• Maintaining, checking and cleaning emergency equipment
• Housekeeping of all station facilities Apr 96 – Sep 96
Western Province Racing Club
- Cape Town Ambulance Emergency Assistant
Responsibilities as listed under Swiftcare AEA Part time
N1 City Hospital
- Cape Town Trauma
Responsibilities as listed under Swiftcare AEA Part time
Western Cape Paramedic Services
- Cape Town Ambulance Assistant
- Responsibilities as listed under Swiftcare AEA,
- Plus: Volunteered to assist Paramedic during three emergency Red Cross Air Mercy flights
Reason for leaving: Long-term objective to become a Fire Fighter
Referee: Mr. N. Gargon, Owner Tel. 021 5516823 Jul 94 – Mar 96
Swiftcare Ambulance Service
- Cape Town 2 Communication Officer
• Management, motivation and training of 8 Controllers and 4 Paramedics and 36 Ambulance Attendants
• Scheduling duty roster, authorizing leave and overtime
• Fleet management for 5 Ambulances and 2 Rescue Vehicles
• Handling incoming client calls, telephonic instructions for clients during crisis e.g. CPR, burns etc.
• Dispatching ambulances, monitoring ambulance whereabouts at all times
• All related records and report writing
Reason for leaving: company closure due to financial reasons. May 93 – Jun 94
1 Ambulance Emergency Assistant
• Patient assessments, IV Therapy, administering up to Schedule 4 medication, advance life saving techniques
• Accompanying patient to hospitals
• Medical care en route : appropriate stabilization of patient and life preserving treatment required e.g. airway maintenance, breathing and circulation, cervical spine injuries ect.
• Maintenance of patient of patient records
Travel – South Africa & Namibia Various Temporary waitressing posts July 92 – Apr 93
EMSCORP (Pty) Ltd
- Durban AEA - Ambulance Emergency Assistant
Responsibilities as listed under Swiftcare AEA
Reason for leaving: Company closure. Sep 91 – Jul 92
Golden Grill Restaurant
- Durban Manageress Mar 90 – Aug 91

Natal Ambulance and Emergency Services Station Officer - Estcourt (Rural Area)
Responsibilities as listed under Swiftcare AEA plus :
• Reporting directly to Divisional Deputy Chief Officer, Midlands
• Management, motivation and training of 25 Ambulance Attendants & 3 Control Room Operators
• Scheduling shifts, general personnel administration
• Ensuring optimal quality service were delivered
• Ordering, allocation and control of all stock and equipment, fleet management (4 ambulances)
• All related administration, record keeping and report writing Jan 89 – Feb 90
Senior Ambulance Assistant - Durban
Responsibilities as listed under Swiftcare AEA Jun 88 – Dec 88
Pupil Ambulance Assistant – Durban
Reason for leaving: Wanted to experience life
Referee: Miss D. Engelbrecht, former Personnel Director Tel. 031 3029741 Jul 87 – May 88
Plant Nursery, Drakensberg - Nursery Assistant Jan 87 – Jun 87

Estcourt High School - Matriculated with exemption 1986
The Natal Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services - Basic Ambulance Certificate
- Basic Ambulance Technology & Administration
- Basic Rescue Training
- Intermediate Ambulance Technology & Administration
- Ambulance Emergency Assistant Jul 87
Jul 87
Aug 87
Jan 88
Aug 88
The Heart Foundation of South Africa - Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Dec 94
Cape Town Metropolitan Council - Preliminary Practical Fire Fighting 1996
SA Fire Services Institute, Cape Town - Certificate in Fire Technology
- Higher Certificate in Fire Technology
- Incident Management Theory Training
- NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness Course
- Heavy Vehicle Driving & Pump Operations Course Oct 96
Aug 98
Aug 99
Jul 01
Apr 01
Women Fire Fighters of the World
California, LA, USA - Seminar: Technological & Operational Developments, Fire Safety, Fire Investigations
- (1st woman from SA to attend two-yearly conference) Apr 99
The National Organisational Safety Association / Cape Technicon Survival Centre - Offshore Survival and Fire Fighting Course Oct 99
NOSA, Cape Town - Coaching of Learners Training Course – Accredited to train Safety Reps Aug 03
SAFMA, Cape Town
- Advanced Fire Fighting for Ships Jan 06
Unisa (Technicon SA), correspondence - National Diploma: Occupational Health & Safety Management
- (busy with last 2 subjects) 2002 - current
Arranged by Fire Training - Epping - Moderator & Coaching (awaiting certificate) Aug 07
MSTS ASIA SDN. BHD., Malaysia - Helicopter survival at sea Feb 08
I & J
South African Portnet
Cape Town - SAMSA approved seagoing familiarization course in accordance with Section A – VI1.1. of the S.T.C.W. Code of 1995 Sep 08

Busy with ICDL - International Computer Driving Licence
- Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Internet
- Email
- Star IPS system
- City of Cape Town Council - Emergency Response Inhouse Database, Sytems & GPS

- Audited a 4 star Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre
- Set up, instigated & maintained their Safety Programme
- Trained staff to be H&S compliant

- Wrote SHE Rep & Basic Fire Fighting courses for a registered institute - were accredited & registered
- Tained above mentioned courses during off hours