Michelle Ruane
West Calder,West Lothian
Summary
Driven and goal-focused Safety, Health and Wellbeing professional with a proven track record in the renewables industry, demonstrated through effective communication and risk management. Skilled in building trust through integrity and emotional intelligence, fostering a supportive SHW culture. Proficient in situational leadership and employee engagement, driving continuous improvement in SHW processes. Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills, along with strategic mindset
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Safety, Health & Wellbeing Manager - Offshore
SSE Renewables
09.2023 - Current
- SHW Policy Development and Implementation: Formulated and implemented comprehensive SHW policies and procedures tailored to SSER's offshore projects, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and best practices.
- Risk Assessment and Management: Developed and implemented strategies to mitigate identified risks, ensuring a safe working environment across development, construction and operations businesses.
- Regulatory Compliance: Provided guidance and support to the business in staying abreast of evolving Health and Safety legislation and ensure all offshore operations comply with applicable laws, standards, and guidelines.
- Safety Culture Promotion: Fostered a culture of safety by leading initiatives that promote the SSER Safety Family goals and SHW awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement among all team members.
- Incident Investigation and Reporting: Oversaw the investigation of SHW incidents, ensuring accurate reporting, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence..
- Emergency Preparedness: Developed a strategy that ensures all considerations relating to emergency response is accounted for to allow the business to plan effectively for potential offshore emergencies.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaged with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and local communities, to communicate SHW expectations and address concerns.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Established key performance indicators (KPIs) for SHW metrics, monitor performance, and provide regular reports to senior management, highlighting areas of concern and progress.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing SHW practices, leveraging incident data, industry trends, and feedback to drive improvements in safety performance.
Renewable Operations SHE Manager
SSE Renewables
10.2019 - 09.2023
Wind Operations SHE Manager
SSE Renewables
02.2017 - 10.2019
Health & Safety Manager
Siemens Wind Power
07.2010 - 02.2017
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Health, Safety & Ergonomics
National University of Ireland
Galway, Ireland 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
National University of Ireland
Galway, IrelandSkills
- Commitment to SHW: Demonstrating a genuine dedication to SHW through consistent actions and decision-making, thereby enhancing the organisation’s SHW culture
- Effective Communication: Clearly articulating SHW expectations and procedures to all levels of the organization, ensuring understanding and adherence
- Risk Assessment and Management: Proactively identifying potential hazards and implementing strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring a safe working environment
- Integrity: Building trust by consistently aligning actions with stated safety values and commitments
- Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing one’s own emotions, as well as empathising with others, to foster strong professional relationships and a supportive SHW culture
- Situational Leadership: Adapting leadership styles to meet the needs of different situations and team dynamics, effectively guiding teams through various SHW challenges
- Employee Engagement: Actively involving employees in SHW initiatives, fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration in maintaining a safe workplace
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluating and enhancing SHW processes and procedures to adapt to evolving industry standards and organizational needs
Industry Collaboration
- SSER's G+ Board Director
- Active member of the G+ H&S Focal Group striving for a safety industry
- Chaired industry forums developing strong industry guidance to promote positive health and safety practices
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Safety, Health & Wellbeing Manager - Offshore
SSE Renewables
09.2023 - Current
Renewable Operations SHE Manager
SSE Renewables
10.2019 - 09.2023
Wind Operations SHE Manager
SSE Renewables
02.2017 - 10.2019
Health & Safety Manager
Siemens Wind Power
07.2010 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Occupational Health, Safety & Ergonomics
National University of Ireland
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
National University of Ireland
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