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Robert Steven SHAND

Aberdeen City,United Kingdom

Summary

Date of Birth: 26/04/1969 Dynamic, hardworking and passionate Operational/ HSEQ Manager with proven abilities in managing client relationships and implementing and driving HSEQ management systems in a wide variety of industries and sectors. Possessing extensive knowledge of HSEQ standards, methodologies and best practices. Employing an evidence-based approach, strong organizational and communication skills and leadership to support all projects and achieve organization goals

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

QHSE Team Lead UK & Europe

Centurion
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
04.2024 - Current
  • Leading a team of 5 x QHSE Advisors in all aspects of Operational Safety and Quality Assurance Pursuing and Executing Service Delivery within the QHSE function.
  • Supporting Operational projects globally in line with the Certified Management System.
  • Full responsibility of the Certified Business Management System in line with ISO 9001:2015, 45001:2018 AND 14001:2015 standards.
  • Driving service delivery quality across seven different business lines within the organisations.
  • Leading all safety, quality and technical investigations identifying root causes and applying preventive actions.
  • Leading all internal and external audits.

HSEQ Team Lead

Quensh HSEQ Consultancy
Ellon, Aberdeenshire
03.2020 - 03.2024
  • Supporting a number of clients in all aspects of QHSE within a wide range of companies in the Oil and Gas sector.
  • Leading a team of HSEQ Advisors/Consultants in all aspects of ISO 9001:2015, 45001:2018, DNV and IRATA standards
  • Auditing Internally and Externally
  • Completing Fire Risk Assessments in various sectors
  • Leading and Managing Incident Investigations in both Safety and Quality and applying route causes and Preventive actions
  • Contribute toward health, safety, environmental and quality information for tenders, contracts and proposals in conjunction with the Contracts and Proposals Manager.

HSEQ Manager

Wood
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
06.2016 - 03.2020

• Focal point for all Fabrication HSEQ performance • Managing and leading a Quality department of 8 personnel including 4 C SWIP Inspectors, 3 Document Controllers and a Quality Assurance Advisor ensuring performance is on track to deliver client requirements and the corporate Quality strategy.

• Applying Lean Methodology to simplify business processes.

• Developed HSEQ training materials and best practice work instructions.

• Implemented HSEQ Assurance framework in line with ISO requirements

• Drove cost optimization through streamlining business process, improving communication and building transparency.

• Implementation of a continuous improvement framework

• Implementation of a safety culture in line with incident free operations

• Contribute toward health, safety, environmental and quality information for tenders, contracts and proposals in conjunction with the Group HSEQ Manager and Contracts and Proposals Manager.

HSEQ Manager

Enterprise Engineering Services
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
10.2014 - 06.2016

• Focal point for all Fabrication HSEQ performance • Managing and leading a Quality department of 8 personnel including 4 C SWIP Inspectors, 3 Document Controllers and a Quality Assurance Advisor ensuring performance is on track to deliver client requirements and the corporate Quality strategy.

• Applying Lean Methodology to simplify business processes.

• Developed HSEQ training materials and best practice work instructions.

• Implemented HSEQ Assurance framework in line with ISO requirements

• Drove cost optimization through streamlining business process, improving communication and building transparency.

• Implementation of a continuous improvement framework

• Implementation of a safety culture in line with incident free operations

  • Developed company-wide QHSE policies to promote safety awareness.
  • Delivered comprehensive training programmes for increased staff competence in QHSE matters.
  • Reviewed and updated existing QHSE systems to ensure regulatory compliance.

HSEQ Team Lead

TWMA
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
01.2014 - 10.2014
  • Leading as team of 6 X QHSE Advisors globally
  • Full responsibility for scheduling and conducting internal audits of all processes; at all sites; in line with ISO 9001,14001, OHSAS 18001, Legislation, Specifications, Contracts and Procedures
  • Leading and facilitating Improvement Plans in line with Continuous Improvement.
  • Leading Accident and Incident Investigations using RCA and applying corrective and preventive actions.
  • Gathering and analyzing of monthly HSEQ statistics both internally and externally and driving continuous improvements.

HSEQ Lead Advisor

Servtech
Cabinda, Angola
05.2012 - 01.2014
  • Leading 3 x National Angola Safety Advisors in all aspects of QHSE and developing in NEBOSH certification.
  • Leading onshore and offshore audits and inspections in all aspects of lifting operations, crane maintenance and lifting inspection on the Chevron Contract in Malongo.
  • Behaviuoral Based Safety Leader
  • · Leading and Managing Safety and Quality Incident Investigations identifying root cause and embedding preventative actions.
  • Full responsibility of the Business Management Systems for operations in Angola
  • Development and delivery of HSE training courses to both onshore and offshore personnel as required
  • Participated in company-wide initiatives, demonstrating leadership skills.

Senior Operations Manager

Royal Mail
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
01.2003 - 05.2012

• Focal Point for all operational performance KPIs

• Planned, coordinated & delivered training to ensure all team members had the underpinning knowledge to enable them to work safely and efficiently.

• Planned and implemented a program of full audits & targeted reviews of HSE, Quality, Security and Fleet management systems and operations, measuring compliance to both internal and external specification. • Carried out Safety Observation Feedback Tours together with respective first line Managers and team members.

• Managed a team of 100 + motivated employees to achieve all business scorecard measures

• Leading and driving change to ensure all business initiatives are deployed safely, within budget and to timescale.

• Encouraging a team working environment to sustain and improve all aspects of safety within the workplace.

• Championing Diversity within the workplace

• Managing Operational Budgets

• Managing Conduct Code and attendance

• Ensuring provisions and working practices were aligned to meet quality and efficiency targets

• Leading Delivery Excellence programs

Education

NEBOSH - Occupational Health and Safety

Banff and Buchan College
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
04.2004 - 06.2005

4 x Standard Grades (O Levels) - Maths , History , Arithmetic, English

Peterhead Academy
Peterhead
08.1981 - 05.1985

Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety

Distance Learning
05.2014 - 10.2015

Chartered Member - Quality Management

Chartered Quality Institute
London
06.2020 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Experienced Team Leader in all aspects of QHSE and diverse operations
  • Performance coaching enabling ownership and accountabilities of direct reports
  • Performance monitoring
  • Investigation skills
  • Advanced analytical capabilities enabling key performance indicator improvements
  • Influencing and driving cultural change across a wide range of businesses
  • Methodical planning and structuring workload to meet both client and company requirements
  • Customer relationship management
  • Excellent Communication skills both written and orally
  • Knowledge of Industry regulations
  • Excellent Knowledge of ISO and Operational Standards and Processes
  • Decision maker based on facts
  • Microsoft office suite competency

Certification

• Occupational Health and Safety Diploma Level 5

• NEBOSH – National General Certificate Level 3

• NEBOSH – Fire Risk Assessor

• Lead Auditor 9001:2015

• LD9 Competency Assessor

• IOSH – Managing and Working Safely

• Kelvin Top Set Incident Investigator

• Tap Root Investigator

• COSHH Assessor

• Puwer Assessor

• Fire Warden

• IOSH – Grad IOSH

• MIIRSM

• CQI – Chartered Member of the Quality Institute

• Full UK Clean Driving Licence

Affiliations

  • Golf, Swimming and Spending time with my family

Timeline

QHSE Team Lead UK & Europe

Centurion
04.2024 - Current

Chartered Member - Quality Management

Chartered Quality Institute
06.2020 - 06.2021

HSEQ Team Lead

Quensh HSEQ Consultancy
03.2020 - 03.2024

HSEQ Manager

Wood
06.2016 - 03.2020

HSEQ Manager

Enterprise Engineering Services
10.2014 - 06.2016

Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety

Distance Learning
05.2014 - 10.2015

HSEQ Team Lead

TWMA
01.2014 - 10.2014

HSEQ Lead Advisor

Servtech
05.2012 - 01.2014

NEBOSH - Occupational Health and Safety

Banff and Buchan College
04.2004 - 06.2005

Senior Operations Manager

Royal Mail
01.2003 - 05.2012

4 x Standard Grades (O Levels) - Maths , History , Arithmetic, English

Peterhead Academy
08.1981 - 05.1985
Robert Steven SHAND