Vicky TahanyJones
QESH Manager
Edmonton
Summary
Experienced QESH (Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health) professional with over five years of experience in leading strategic planning, team management, and ensuring compliance across industrial and construction environments. Skilled in implementing ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), conducting audits, leading H&S inspections on construction sites, and managing environmental programs. Proven track record in COR audit facilitation, risk assessments, and incident investigations. Holds a Canadian work visa and is awaiting permanent residency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
QESH Manager
Mansfield Pollard & CO Ltd – Air Management Systems, HVAC/Data Centre
8 2019 - Current
- As part of the Senior Leadership Team, created and implemented long-term QESH strategies and departmental goals to ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance over 5- and 10-year periods
- Led a cross-functional QESH team, overseeing performance, mentoring staff, and ensuring alignment with corporate safety and quality objectives
- Managed the implementation and continuous improvement of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 systems, ensuring full compliance and operational excellence
- Directed internal, supplier, and external audits, identifying and addressing gaps to maintain health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Regularly conducted H&S inspections on construction sites, identifying hazards, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and implementing corrective actions to minimize risks
- Conducted risk assessments and led investigations into workplace incidents, developing corrective actions that reduced future risks and improved workplace safety by 21%
- Ensured QESH processes aligned with COR standards, facilitating successful audits and maintaining certification.
Quality Manager
Rapid EPS – Edge Protection for the Construction Industry
2019.01 - 2019.07
- Led the implementation of ISO 9001:2015 across operations, managing a team of Quality Inspectors to ensure both product quality and compliance with health and safety protocols
- Developed permit-to-work systems, incident reporting processes, and strategic initiatives to enhance workplace safety and compliance
- Led training initiatives focused on ISO 45001, increasing employee engagement in health and safety processes and reducing workplace incidents
- Conducted regular site health and safety inspections on construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Quality Manager
Dent Steel Services (Yorkshire) LTD – Steel Stockholders, Shotblasting, and Profiling
2018.03 - 2018.12
- Managed the company’s IMS, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 (now ISO 45001), and ISO 14001 standards
- Led audits and compliance checks, working closely with department heads to close non-conformance gaps and meet regulatory standards
- Delivered health and safety training across departments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive safety management
- Supervised site health and safety procedures during construction-related activities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and mitigating risks on site.
Process Chemist / Quality Supervisor
Belzona – Specialising in Erosion, Corrosion, and Chemical Protection
2014.01 - 2018.03
- Managed process control and quality assurance teams, ensuring compliance with safety protocols for chemical handling and production
- Directed internal audits and served as the primary contact for external auditors, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards
- Collaborated with suppliers to manage risks in the supply chain, ensuring product and safety standards were met consistently.
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Kodak – Lithoplate Manufacturers
2004.01 - 2013.01
- Led a team of technicians on a 24-hour process line, focusing on safety, efficiency, and quality control.
Education
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety -
BSI Internal Auditor Course - undefined
IOSH Working Safely Course - undefined
Known Consignor Program Compliance - undefined
RoSPA Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - undefined
HNC in Analytical Chemistry - undefined
HNC in Printing Communication and Graphics - undefined
Skills
Leadership & Strategic Planning (QESH)
ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 Standards Implementation
COR Audit Facilitation & Compliance
Risk Assessments & Hazard Identification
Site Health & Safety Inspections (Construction)
Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
Environmental Program Management (ISO 14001)
Team Leadership & Health and Safety Training
Personal Information
Driving License: Full Clean UK Driving Licence, to be converted to the Canadian equivalent upon arrival in Edmonton (November 2024).
Timeline
Quality Manager
Rapid EPS – Edge Protection for the Construction Industry
2019.01 - 2019.07
Quality Manager
Dent Steel Services (Yorkshire) LTD – Steel Stockholders, Shotblasting, and Profiling
2018.03 - 2018.12
Process Chemist / Quality Supervisor
Belzona – Specialising in Erosion, Corrosion, and Chemical Protection
2014.01 - 2018.03
Senior Manufacturing Technician
Kodak – Lithoplate Manufacturers
2004.01 - 2013.01
QESH Manager
Mansfield Pollard & CO Ltd – Air Management Systems, HVAC/Data Centre
8 2019 - Current