Vaughan Martin
Worcester
Summary
Results-driven HSE Manager with 17 years of progressive experience in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management. Successfully delivered safety excellence across high-risk and multidisciplinary industries, including EPCM, Renewable Energy, Rail Rehabilitation, Mining, Hydropower, Civil Construction, Roads, and Earthworks. Led the development and execution of proactive HSE strategies, fostering strong safety cultures and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and client requirements on complex, large-scale projects. Hands-on leadership style and collaborative approach effectively guide cross-functional teams to integrate HSE best practices that enhance operational performance while prioritizing safety. Expertise in risk assessment, incident prevention, and stakeholder engagement. Dedicated to creating safe and sustainable work environments that drive long-term business success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Manager
True North
12.2023 - Current
- Report directly to EPCM Project Executive
- To develop an ISO Management System for the Organization
- Lead the HSE Department for the Group.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided ongoing support to managers and supervisors, assisting them in addressing HSE concerns within their respective departments.
- Achieved regulatory compliance by diligently tracking and addressing any non-conformances in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential hazards and implement effective solutions.
- Conducted regular audits to assess overall HSE performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Managed emergency response efforts, ensuring proper coordination and minimizing impact on operations.
- Ensured accurate reporting of incidents and near-misses by creating streamlined data collection processes that encouraged employee participation.
- Streamlined HSE documentation processes for increased efficiency and ease of use.
- Promoted a proactive safety culture within the organization, fostering open communication between employees and management.
- Spearheaded incident investigations, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Evaluated contractor HSE performance during projects to maintain high standards across all aspects of company operations.
- Reduced incident rates through the development and execution of comprehensive HSE policies and procedures.
HSE Manager
WBHO
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: The project is the construction and rehabilitation of Phase 2 Railway lines for Iron Ore owned by ArcelorMittal Liberia, total cost of USD35.025M
- I am assigned and tasked to lead the HSE department to execute the Client Specification for the Project
- Ensuring HSE compliance on-site for the project by conducting Planned Task Observations, HSE Site Inspections, Weekly Management VFL’s internally and with the Client
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Provided ongoing support to managers and supervisors, assisting them in addressing HSE concerns within their respective departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential hazards and implement effective solutions.
- Conducted regular audits to assess overall HSE performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Compile weekly Project Reports and present in the Client Weekly Progress Meeting
- Report directly to the Project Manager and to the Project Director
- Managed emergency response efforts, ensuring proper coordination and minimizing impact on operations.
- Promoted a proactive safety culture within the organization, fostering open communication between employees and management.
- Improved employee awareness of safety issues with regular training sessions and informative materials.
- Reduced incident rates through the development and execution of comprehensive HSE policies and procedures.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
HSE Manager (O&M) of Wind Park
Nordex Energy South Africa
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Lead HSE providing support to Operations and Maintenance Managers for five Wind Farms.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal programs in accordance with local regulations, reducing potential risks to employees and the environment.
- Promoted a proactive safety culture within the organization, fostering open communication between employees and management.
- Managed emergency response efforts, ensuring proper coordination and minimizing impact on operations.
- Conducted regular audits to assess overall HSE performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Reduced incident rates through the development and execution of comprehensive HSE policies and procedures.
- Streamlined HSE documentation processes for increased efficiency and ease of use.
- Evaluated contractor HSE performance during projects to maintain high standards across all aspects of company operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential hazards and implement effective solutions.
- Provided ongoing support to managers and supervisors, assisting them in addressing HSE concerns within their respective departments.
- Spearheaded incident investigations, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensured accurate reporting of incidents and near-misses by creating streamlined data collection processes that encouraged employee participation.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
HSE Manager (Projects)
Nordex Energy South Africa
07.2019 - 10.2021
- The Construction of 47 concrete tower wind turbines with a generated capacity 147MW
- Due to the project site being in a rocky and mountainous area, the start of the works consisted of much bush clearance for access, drilling and blasting for the construction of the concrete bases for the wind Turbine towers
- Delivery of major components i.e., Keystones, Hub, Nacelle and Blades from various Ports in Cape Town, Saldanha and Port Elizabeth to the site
- Working at heights of 100m which requires specialized working at heights and rescue from heights training for Wind Turbines
- Heavy lifting with various size cranes
- I.e., LG 1750, LTR 1100, LTM 1130 and GR550 for tower erection and lifting of main components
- The installation of a 33kv and 132kv powerline which includes electrical works to the IPP and Eskom Substation
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Ensured accurate reporting of incidents and near-misses by creating streamlined data collection processes that encouraged employee participation.
- Reduced incident rates through the development and execution of comprehensive HSE policies and procedures.
- Provided ongoing support to managers and supervisors, assisting them in addressing HSE concerns within their respective departments.
- Conducted regular audits to assess overall HSE performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Managed emergency response efforts, ensuring proper coordination and minimizing impact on operations.
- Streamlined HSE documentation processes for increased efficiency and ease of use.
- Improved employee awareness of safety issues with regular training sessions and informative materials.
- Promoted a proactive safety culture within the organization, fostering open communication between employees and management.
- Spearheaded incident investigations, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal programs in accordance with local regulations, reducing potential risks to employees and the environment.
- Achieved regulatory compliance by diligently tracking and addressing any non-conformances in a timely manner.
- Evaluated contractor HSE performance during projects to maintain high standards across all aspects of company operations.
- Developed strong relationships with regulatory agencies, facilitating open dialogue regarding compliance requirements.
Project HSE Manager
CMC DI Ravenna
01.2018 - 07.2019
Project HSE Manager
CMC DI Ravenna
08.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Safety Officer
Eskom Ingula Pump Storage
11.2014 - 09.2016
Senior Safety Officer
Glencore Xstrata Chrome Alloys
04.2013 - 06.2014
Senior Safety Officer
Actom John Tompson
01.2013 - 04.2013
Senior Safety Officer
Redis Africa
05.2012 - 12.2012
Senior Safety Officer
CMI – JV
05.2011 - 04.2012
Senior Safety Officer
Concor Roads & Earthworks
02.2011 - 04.2011
Safety Officer
Concor Roads & Earthworks
04.2010 - 12.2010
Safety Officer
Kinsey Alloy Elding Services
03.2009 - 05.2009
Safety Officer
Africa Fabfit
11.2007 - 01.2009
Safety Officer
M&S Projects
08.2007 - 09.2007
Safety Officer
Alstom Boilers
06.2007 - 07.2007
Welder
Toyota SA
08.2002 - 04.2007
Education
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
ProQual
London, UK02-2025
No Degree - Mines Health And Safety
NOSA
Cape Town07-2022
No Degree - QHSE
Linesheq
Cape Town07-2022
No Degree - HSE
Global Wind Organization
Cape Town05-2022
No Degree - Environmental & Social Risk Management
Trusted Partners
Cape Town11-2019
No Degree - HSE
IRCA
Durban07-2014
No Degree - HSE
Legal Risk And Compliance Consultants
Ladysmith11-2013
Grade 12 -
Umalusi CR Swarts
01.2005
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- Construction safety
- Incident investigation
- Emergency response planning
- Environmental management
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident prevention
- Occupational health
- Safety audits
- Administration and management
Accomplishments
- 100,000 Safe Man working hours achieved for Concor Roads & Earthworks on the Braamhoek Dams Joint Venture.
- Two million LTI Free hours on the Kumba Iron-Ore Mine.
- One million working hours achieved for CMIJV on the Eskom project without a lost time injury.
- Successful completion on the excavation of the twin inclined high-pressure shafts for CMIJV on the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme Project (Length 938m each, 28-degree incline).
- Successful completion of the sinking of four inclined draft tubes for CMIJV on the Ingula Pump Storage Scheme Project (Length 40m each, 60-degree incline).
- Tenke Fungurume Mining Phase 2 (DRC) 4 million LTI free man hours achieved.
- Glencore Xstrata Lion Phase 2 (9 million LTI free manhours achieved).
- Eskom Ingula Pump Storage Scheme (2 million LTI free manhours achieved) on 2016-05-26.
Personal Traits
- Proven problem solving
- Creative and can multi-task
- Assertive and goal-oriented
- Self-motivated and passionate
- Loves and thrives under a challenge
- Highly innovative with lateral thinking ability
Reference Details
- Nordex Energy South Africa, Jody Jacobs, 082 495 9448
- CMC DI Ravenna Mozambique, Antonio Fratipirtro, +258 84 398 4478
- CMC DI Ravenna South Africa, Cristian Greco, 076 708 6764
- Eskom Ingula Pump Storage, Margaretha Bekker, 082 564 3545
- Glencore Xstrata Chrome Alloys, Harry Offenberg, 072 580 2711
- Actom John Thompson, Clyde Silas, 083 297 3946
- Redis Africa, Kyle Kell, 083 627 8406
- CMI – JV, Trevor Stoffels, 079 953 7998
- Concor Roads & Earthworks, Clifford Mputhi, 071 228 5652
- Kinsey Alloy Welding Services, Benjamin Kinsey, 082 774 4196
- Africa Fabfit, Gordan Keshwar, 084 938 0381
- M & S Projects, Mias, 082 889 0056
- Alstom Boilers, Nathan Smith, 078 281 1177
- Toyota SA, Lawrence Ogle, 031 910 4750
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8204055225080
- Criminal Record: None
- Title: HSE Manager
- ID Number: 8204055225080
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08 (B)
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
- NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practices
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Legal Liability
- Accident & Incident Investigation
- Fall Plan Developer
- Internal Auditor for ISO Management Systems
- Environmental & Social Risk Management Systems
- Safety, Health and Environmental Management Training Course
Timeline
HSE Manager
True North
12.2023 - Current
HSE Manager
WBHO
10.2022 - 11.2023
HSE Manager (O&M) of Wind Park
Nordex Energy South Africa
10.2021 - 10.2022
HSE Manager (Projects)
Nordex Energy South Africa
07.2019 - 10.2021
Project HSE Manager
CMC DI Ravenna
01.2018 - 07.2019
Project HSE Manager
CMC DI Ravenna
08.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Safety Officer
Eskom Ingula Pump Storage
11.2014 - 09.2016
Senior Safety Officer
Glencore Xstrata Chrome Alloys
04.2013 - 06.2014
Senior Safety Officer
Actom John Tompson
01.2013 - 04.2013
Senior Safety Officer
Redis Africa
05.2012 - 12.2012
Senior Safety Officer
CMI – JV
05.2011 - 04.2012
Senior Safety Officer
Concor Roads & Earthworks
02.2011 - 04.2011
Safety Officer
Concor Roads & Earthworks
04.2010 - 12.2010
Safety Officer
Kinsey Alloy Elding Services
03.2009 - 05.2009
Safety Officer
Africa Fabfit
11.2007 - 01.2009
Safety Officer
M&S Projects
08.2007 - 09.2007
Safety Officer
Alstom Boilers
06.2007 - 07.2007
Welder
Toyota SA
08.2002 - 04.2007
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
ProQual
No Degree - Mines Health And Safety
NOSA
No Degree - QHSE
Linesheq
No Degree - HSE
Global Wind Organization
No Degree - Environmental & Social Risk Management
Trusted Partners
No Degree - HSE
IRCA
No Degree - HSE
Legal Risk And Compliance Consultants
Grade 12 -
Umalusi CR Swarts
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