PHILLIP GOWASEB
Summary
- SHE Practitioner with more than 20 years working experience in the SHEQ.
- Sound educational and practical knowledge in Applied Safety
- Leadership and personnel management
- Risk administration, analysis and reporting.
- Experienced in developing and implementing and maintaining
- Continuous Improvement and Sustainable Development
- Health and Environmental control
- ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO 9001
- Health, safety, quality, security, loss prevention, regulatory compliance, people management
- Environmental management and oil spill response.
- Effective communicator with considerable decision-making experience.
- Experienced in preparation of research materials and presentation with proven ability to provide training, research and administrative support.
- Experienced in project planning, budgeting and implementing
- Monitoring and evaluation of programs.
- Hazards (risk, vulnerability, threat) identification, inspection, assessment, mitigation and incident (emergency)
- Response management
- Communications (written, verbal and public speaking).
- Team player with developed instinct to cost effectiveness, process optimisation and achievement.
- Hands-on skill level with Microsoft software packages and other systems such as SQL Databases, SAP systems, Ellipse, access etc.
- Coordinate and managed HSEQ requirements during design, construction and commissioning at three different Mines.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
01.2023
- See attached letter from the Mine Manager
- HIEVEMENTS
- Implementation
Quality Manager
Integrated Management
01.2014
HSEQ Manager
01.2013
HSEQ MANAGER/PRATITIONER
Total Namibia PTY Ltd
01.2013
- AUDITS AND REPORTING
- Ensure business management systems are in place to satisfy the requirements of Group preferred Safety
- Management System throughout all the Namibian Depots
- To co-ordinate the implementation of various HSEQ initiatives through effective project management and practical assistance and guidance throughout all the Namibian Depots
- Ensure constant adherence and compliance to the Group's HSEQ standards, any local by-laws and government
- To act as a change agent by facilitating the implementation of a transformation process to contribute towards changing the HSEQ culture in the division, developing a climate of trust, transparency and commitment towards the safety program
- To contribute towards identifying and benchmarking best HSEQ practices, constantly monitoring non-conformance trends, analyzing and implementing improvement programs
- To ensure all safety licenses, permits and reports are in place, valid and compliance managed as required by specific legislations pertaining to petroleum industry and within area of responsibility
- To ensure inspection system is in place to manage contracts applicable to monitoring and that tests are done on critical depot equipment and mandatory equipment for TSA and SubsidiariesADVISING AND TRAINING
- Advice and guide within areas of responsibilities on the development, executions and effectiveness of the HSEQ Management systems ensuring that all information is current and valid and that the program put in place is pro-active live system
- Ensure that each plants policies, rules, procedures and objectives are known and understood by all staff
- Communication/ liaison
- Identify, plan and organise HSEQ training requirements
01.2012
- Safety, Systems and document Management (System
Safety Officer
01.2009
Safety Advisor
01.2004
SENIOR SAFETY ADVISOR
Rössing Uranium Mine
01.2003
- Duties
- AUDITING & COMPLIANCE MONITORING
- Ensure SHE legal compliance
- Audit the application of all SHE systems/standards
- Interprets/advise and clarify SHE systems/standards
- Serve as consultant and advisor to line management on SHE process
- Liaise with element co-ordinators to ensure revision of SHE standards
- Keep SHE checklists updated after revision and ensure availability thereof
- Accompany line on SHE audits where required
- Train employee on new issues emanating from the audits
- ADMINISTRATION & TRAINING
- Keep SHE Database updated
- Develop and Present SHE training modules
- Co-ordination of SHE program in my Department
- Co-ordinate and facilitate SHE systems training
- Conduct SHE needs analysis to streamline training and advise line
- Research on SHE best practice issues and apply where applicable
- Updating of safety slogan, main board, poster/banner programme etc
- Maintains Safety Reference Library
- COMMUNICATION & INVESTIGATIONS
- Research and apply - best practice
- Co-ordinate the Change Management Process
- Co-ordinate Contractor Management Process
- Maintains & co-ordinates OHSE Representative System
- Liaise with external bodies e.g
- Chamber of Mines/Chief Inspector/Element Co-ordinators etc
- Investigations - liaise with element co-ordinators to act as chairperson of investigations
- Investigations - attend, advice and follow-through of effectiveness of remedial actions and sign-off
- Provide policy input and/or co-ordinate implementation
- Revision and maintains systems on: Company/Union Safety
- Agreements e.g
- Substantive agreement
Safety Field
Rössing
01.2002
- Duties
- Statistical reporting
- Environmental Surveillance
- Waste Management Projects
- Auditing and compliance monitoring
- Environmental Air Quality Monitoring and Management
- Monitoring of Occupational and environmental hazards
- Environmental Management System Training to employees
- Co-ordination and compilation of month end reports on Environmental and Occupational issues
- OHSE Rep – Safety communication to and from respective constituencies, inspection/audits of work areas for environmental Non-compliance's and investigation of environmental incidents and accidents
- Identify unsafe acts or conditions, evaluate the hazards and recommend safe control measures.
Environmental officer
01.2001
Water Control Officer
Rössing Uranium Mine
01.2001
- Water Quality Management - Boreholes Monitoring & Chemistry Interpretation
- Seepage Control - Pumps & Dewatering Installations Test and Monitoring
- Vegetation Surveys - Monitoring Water Abstraction Effects & Stress
- Sewage Plants - Monitoring Performance and Sampling
- Computer Data Input, Retrieval and Interpretation
- Weekly & Monthly Report writing.
Level Three Diesel Mechanic
01.2000
Level Two Diesel Mechanic
01.1999
Level one Diesel Mechanic
01.1998
Assistant Diesel Mechanic
01.1997
SECTION, HSEQ and Systems Consultant
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
06.2024 - Current
- To ensure level of compliance is maintained by permanent and ad hoc contractors on the various sites within area of responsibility
- Stakeholder engagement
- Work independently
- CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
- Risks: Safety, Environment, Hygiene; Culture: Moderate culture of Safety requirements, specifically among contractors
- Legal: Culture of self-regulation on legislation and compliance thereto
- ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Key Performance Areas:
- Safety and Environmental management system compliance, indicators such as events, injuries and non-compliances of construction contractors
- To conduct compliance audits as per the requirements of the Construction Regulations (GNR 1010) in terms of the
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) for all construction projects taking place
- Implementation of policies, guidelines and procedures
- Manage HSEQ related external issues and liaison to head office
- To act as an independent Environmental Control Officer by performing compliance audits on all listed activities
- Environmental Authorizations conditions in term of section 24 of National Environmental Management Act.
IMS Manager
IMS Department
09.2023 - 07.2024
Consultant
PSHSE Consulting cc
01.2018 - 01.2023
HSEQ and Systems Consultant
Systems Department
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Undertake HSEQ projects, analyze situations, and provide expert advice to address various needs.
Systems & Quality Manager
Integrated Management
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Swakop Uranium
- MISSIONS
- To set up and implement the Company Integrated Management System (IMS) covering quality, health & safety, environment, security, radiation, risk management and internal control aspects
- To provide guidance to all Company personnel as regards quality and health & safety aspects
- To conduct the Company audits and independent reviews related to quality and health & safety aspects and its strategic alignment in all departments to meet the company objectives
- To carry out the quality and health & safety operational activities for the Project
- To elaborate the regular Company reports regarding quality and health & safety aspects
- Manage Departmental budget
- MAIN ACTIVITIES
- Set up the Company Integrated Management System (IMS) with the support of all departments
- Policy development and SHEQ Compliance
- To manage the implementation of the Company IMS, monitors and implement regulatory changes and ensure compliance
- To organize, plan, execute compliance audits and implement outcomes;
- To conduct the independent review of the Company and suppliers policies, procedures and plans relating to quality and health & safety aspects
- Strategic alignment and integration of SHEQ objectives into all Departments
- Reporting, Budget preparation, control and administration
- To conduct induction sessions to Company new comers as regards OHSE aspects, to conduct periodic inductions to all staff, and to reply to any related query
- Train management staff on regulatory compliance and standards company subscribes to
- To coordinate the Company quality and health & safety operational activities for the Mine
- To analyse the Company reports regarding quality, health, safety and environment aspects and provide trend analyses as management review input
- Manage departmental budget
- To contribute towards identifying and benchmarking best HSEQ practises, constantly monitoring non-conformance trends, analysing and implementing improvement programs
- To manage the interfaces with mother company regarding health & safety and Quality aspects;
- Analytical report writing
- Managed my department employees and other departmental representatives to ensure understanding of new development and seamless integration in their departments on compliance
- Plan and execute Management review
SAFETY / SYSTEMS OFFICER
Areva ourceRess Namibia
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Added duties belo
- Appointed as Safety Officer and also running Safety management Systems OHSAS and Document management
- See attached reference appointment letter
- Act in Managerial position regularly as HSSEQ Manager.
SHEQ Systems Coordinator
01.2007 - 01.2009
SHEQ SYSTEMS COORDINATOR
Skorpion Zinc Mine Rosh Pinah
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Implementation and Maintenance of OHSAS18001 and ISO14001
- Maintenance of all electronic SHE Management Systems
- Legal compliance with legislation and licences
- Safety officers report with dotted line to Systems office for system implementation
- Liaison with onsite and external stakeholders.
SENIOR SAFETY ADVISOR
Skorpion Zinc Mine
01.2004 - 01.2006
- AUDITING & COMPLIANCE MONITORING
- Perform Risk assessment and determine the level of risk using advance technics
- Understand laws and regulations governing those areas to be monitored and audit
- Establish policies for specific issues and areas, and develop procedures to support the policies
- Educate on the policies and procedures and communicate awareness of key requirements
- Monitor compliance with Laws, and organization's policies and procedures
- Audit the highest risk areas
- ADMINISTRATION & TRAINING
- Co-ordination of SHE program in my Department
- Co-ordinate and facilitate SHE training
- Conduct SHE needs analysis to streamline training to advice line
- Research on SHE best practice issues and apply where applicable
- HIV /AIDS Awareness training
- COMMUNICATION & INVESTIGATIONS
- Research and apply - best practice
- Co-ordinate Contractor Management Process
- Co-ordinate the Change Management Process
- Maintain & co-ordinates OHSE Representative System
- Liaise with external bodies e.g
- Chamber of Mines/Chief Inspector/Element Co-ordinators etc
- Investigations - attend, advice and follow-through of effectiveness of remedial actions and sign-off
- Provide policy input and/or co-ordinate implementation
- Revision and maintains systems on: Company/Union Safety
- Agreements e.g
- Substantive agreement
Senior Safety Advisor
01.2002 - 01.2003
Diesel Mechanic
Rössing Uranium Mine
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Updating Statistical Files
- Daily checks on mobile equipment
- Raising of notifications for repairs, etc
- Maintenance and inspections on Hydraulics equipment
- Repair and troubleshooting of Machinery (Variety of Caterpillars, Hydraulic Drills, Generators, Bell Trucks, and Mobile compressors, vehicles) etc.
Education
Cape Education System Senior Certificate - Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Afrikaans, English, Physics
Kolin Foundation Secondary School
01.1993
Occupational Hygiene & Instrument Techniques Certificate -
Technikon Pretoria
Intermediate certificate in Computer skills -
Technikon SA
PGDIP BA ( Business Admin) - Operations Management, Marketing Management, Economics, Business Research, General Management
Regent Business School
01.2021
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Empathy and compassion
- Relationship building
- Discretion and Ethics
- Analytics
- Innovation and Initiative
- Communication
- Internal auditing
- Quality management systems
- Compliance monitoring
- Corrective actions
- SOP development
- Statistical analysis skills
- Operational excellence
- Management consulting
- Team leadership
- Problem resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Business administration
- Project planning
- Certified quality auditor
- Operation Monitoring
- Preventive actions
- Analytical mindset
- Team Training
- Supplier relationship management
- Quality training
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
- Achieved Certification for Skorpion Zinc mine, Areva Resources, Swakop Uranium by completing drafting, implementing, auditing and realising certification with accuracy and efficiency.
Hobbies and Interests
- Development of Software
- Farming
- Running and reading
- Mechanics
- Creating valuables from things
Timeline
SECTION, HSEQ and Systems Consultant
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
06.2024 - Current
IMS Manager
IMS Department
09.2023 - 07.2024
Quality Manager
01.2023
Consultant
PSHSE Consulting cc
01.2018 - 01.2023
HSEQ and Systems Consultant
Systems Department
01.2018 - 01.2023
Quality Manager
Integrated Management
01.2014
Systems & Quality Manager
Integrated Management
01.2014 - 01.2018
HSEQ Manager
01.2013
HSEQ MANAGER/PRATITIONER
Total Namibia PTY Ltd
01.2013
01.2012
Safety Officer
01.2009
SAFETY / SYSTEMS OFFICER
Areva ourceRess Namibia
01.2008 - 01.2012
SHEQ Systems Coordinator
01.2007 - 01.2009
SHEQ SYSTEMS COORDINATOR
Skorpion Zinc Mine Rosh Pinah
01.2006 - 01.2008
Safety Advisor
01.2004
SENIOR SAFETY ADVISOR
Skorpion Zinc Mine
01.2004 - 01.2006
SENIOR SAFETY ADVISOR
Rössing Uranium Mine
01.2003
Safety Field
Rössing
01.2002
Senior Safety Advisor
01.2002 - 01.2003
Environmental officer
01.2001
Water Control Officer
Rössing Uranium Mine
01.2001
Level Three Diesel Mechanic
01.2000
Level Two Diesel Mechanic
01.1999
Level one Diesel Mechanic
01.1998
Assistant Diesel Mechanic
01.1997
Diesel Mechanic
Rössing Uranium Mine
01.1997 - 01.2000
Occupational Hygiene & Instrument Techniques Certificate -
Technikon Pretoria
Intermediate certificate in Computer skills -
Technikon SA
PGDIP BA ( Business Admin) - Operations Management, Marketing Management, Economics, Business Research, General Management
Regent Business School
Cape Education System Senior Certificate - Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Afrikaans, English, Physics
Kolin Foundation Secondary School
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