DAVID GALLOWAY
Port Kenny
Summary
My industry experience has been varied through commercial vehicle building , mining,shipbuilding, petrol-chemical to oil and gas, In more recent years I retrained in Work Health and Safety and my sole focus has been on Federally accredited High Rise Residential construction builds. I am an established occupational health and safety specialist offering more than 3 years of expertise. Exceptional experience in safety and compliance inspections. Known for excellent communication and people skills. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HSE Advisor
Roberts Co
01.2024 - Current
- Assist the project in the preparation and maintenance of the Project WHS Plan
- Implement, monitor and review WHS objectives and targets
- Show visible leadership and lead by example at all times
- Maintain the HSEQ legislation register
- Advise project staff of any legislative changes
- Issue directions to cease work for activities that do not comply with accepted safety and environmental controls or where work is being carried out contrary to the required HRCW SWMS
- Report all WHS incidents, unsafe conditions and near misses to the most senior person on the project, or in the affected areas soon as is reasonably practicable
- Undertake incident investigations and communicate lessons learnt
- Ensure appropriate control of contractors is maintained as per WHS plan appropriate to the subcontractor’s scope of work and risk profile
- Assist in the review of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW)
- Compile reporting statistics and develop reports for Contract Reviews
- Communicate health and safety briefings and alerts to the Health and Safety Committee, posted on the project noticeboard and presented as toolbox talks, as appropriate
- Complete administrative requirements associated with the filing of SWMS, Induction records, task observations, etc.
- Consult each member of the Roberts Co project team on the key aspects of the company’s HIRAC process relevant to their role
- Review WHS plan and appendices as per frequency in plan (minimum 3 monthly)
- Ensure plant is registered prior to use on site
- Designated Occupational First Aid
- Designated Return to Work Coordinator
- Designated Mental Health First Aider
HSE Advsior
Civmec
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assist the project in the preparation and maintenance of the Project WHS Plan
- Implement, monitor and review WHS objectives and targets
- Show visible leadership and lead by example at all times
- Issue directions to cease work for activities that do not comply with accepted safety and environmental controls or where work is being carried out contrary to the required HRCW SWMS
- Report all WHS incidents, unsafe conditions and near misses to the most senior person on the project, or in the affected areas soon as is reasonably practicable
- Undertake incident investigations and communicate lessons learnt
- Ensure appropriate control of contractors is maintained as per WHS plan appropriate to the subcontractor’s scope of work and risk profile
- Assist in the review of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW)
- Communicate health and safety briefings and alerts to the Health and Safety Committee, posted on the project noticeboard and presented as toolbox talks, as appropriate
- Complete administrative requirements associated with the filing of SWMS, Induction records, task observations, etc.
- Ensure plant is registered prior to use on site
- Ensure Permit Compliance
Site Safety Officer
Billbergia
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Reduced safety incidents by training and teaching risk management techniques, hazard identification, quality checks and documentation.
- Provided instructions to staffers during fire drills and emergency evacuations.
- Conduct site toolbox talks , weekly high risk meetings and daily site hazard reporting walks with WHS Committee
- Designated Occupational First Aider and Injury Response
Boilermaker
HERRENKNECHT, Northconnex Tunnel
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Operated forklift
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work
- Removed, replaced or installed steel and hydraulic equipment and materials to perform annual maintenance.
- Build, rig and strip all components of tunnel former
Boilermaker / Fitter
JW Engineering
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Working as part of a maintenance crew in wide variety of Manufacturing industries including food production, mining , recycling
- My job is to ensure a high standard of product and service is delivered to the client on a daily basis helping them meet there maintenance targets in the most cost effective way.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Marked reference points for columns or plates on foundations using master straightedge.
Boilermaker
Tetris Group / One Steel
06.2015 - 12.2015
- My duties included flame gauging , stick welding ,grinding and replacing sheer key plates along with any other general shutdown repairs presented to me
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Operated forklifts
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
Boilermaker
Sydney City Marine
01.2015 - 06.2015
- My role here is a refurbishment on a navy barge , my duties were removing the bump bars around the barge by plasma cutting , pre drill and then fluxcore weld the new bars in place
- Also complete modifications on all hatch covers aboard the vessel
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Utilized welding equipment and power tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Directing and guiding movement of materials, equipment, and assemblies into position.
Producer, Plater Fabricator
Whittaker Plater - OGN, Dockyard
08.2013 - 11.2014
- This includes currently working on the EnQuest, FPSO tanker refit in the cargo tanks doing under deck stiffening and strengthening and remodelling of the longitudinal deck stiffeners in confined space enclosures
- Remit was working on a mild steel grillage job for an offshore weather station
- Petrofac, Shetland laggan-tormore gas plant
- Duties consisted of working on the build of a brand new gas plant alongside riggers assisting with drawings and the structural build of the project
- Whilst here I achieved my working at heights ticket along with commissioning course, manual handling and hand arm vibration course.
Plater
Rigmar
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Fabricator
- Contractor Rig Repair on Transocean Galaxy 2 drilling rig
- This project included destructing existing access platforms, fabricating and building new platforms to suit the rigs jacking gear boxes so that they were more accessible for maintenance and repair
- A variety of tools were used such as stick welders, grinders, arc-air gouger, oxy-settling burner and PPE
- Maintained production records.
- Checked finished work for correct thickness of deposits.
- Adhered to safety protocols, company procedures and OSHA regulations in areas of work to optimize performance, minimize downtime and protect team members.
- Controlled temperature and speeds to achieve desired plating quality.
- Cleaned and roughened surfaces with sandblasting to achieve strong adhesion.
- Managed hazardous waste, placing materials in appropriate containers for safe and secure disposal.
Plater fabricator
BAE Systems
11.2010 - 09.2012
- Queen Elizabeth class and Prince Charles class aircraft carrier
- Oversee various tasks such as fabricating and fitting all steel structural aspects to the decks of the aircraft, such as pipeline seats to ladder runs walkways and outfit steel on the general build of the ship (completed a 2 day IOSH safety in the work place course)
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Welder Fabricator
Powerwall
01.2010 - 11.2010
- My duties were to read structural steel drawings , mark out areas, drill concrete, and erect correct steel accordingly, Built structural steel pod frames for high quality kit homes working to millimeter tolerances and ensuring high standards were maintained for MIG welding 1.2mm wire, welding fillet horizontal, vertical and overhead
- The project involved working with 5mm to 20mm mild steel, plasma cutters, grinders, and oxy propane burners
- Also obtained the ability to use a steel roll former forming 1mm cold roll galvanised steel for large structural projects.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Apprentice Welder Fabricator
Commercial Vehicle Engineering
01.2007 - 01.2010
- In this position I learned all aspects of my trade ie : grinding, mig /stick welding, oxy-propane/plasma burning, health and safety , whilst learning the sharp details of perfecting the fabrication and build of 7.5tonne to 30tonne truck bodies from isometric drawings
- Also part of my job was the fabrication and build of large shipping containers and rubbish skips.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Balerup High
Cetificate 3 Welding And Fabrication
Scottish Vocational Qualification
Cetificate IV Work Health & Safety
People Safe
Work At Heights
Safeguard Training Servise
Forklift LF
Safework NSW
Risk Management For Supervisors
People Safe
Fire Warden Training
Fire Safety Australia
Emergency Prepardness And Response Management
SDR Solutions
Work Safely Near Live Electrical Apparatus
High Skill Training
Occupational Advanced First Aid
St John
Perth WA03-2025
Certificate - ICAM Lead Investigator
ICAM Australia
12-2024
Certificate IV - Assist in WHS Return To Work
IPS Institute
12-2024
Mental Health First Aid
ST John
Perth WA06-2024
Certificate - Leadership Essentials For Frontline Managers
Peoplesafe
Sydney 03-2023
Participate In Heights Rescue
Safeguard
Sydney, NSW09-2022
Skills
- Certificate IV Work health and Safety
- Level 3 Welding & fabrication
- Risk Management Supervisor
- Advanced Occupational First Aid & CPR
- Fire Warden
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Management
- Work at Heights and Rescue
- Mental health First Aid
- Return to work Coordinator
- Lead Investigator
- Corrective Actions
- Safety Instruction
Accomplishments
Deliver The Lidcombe Rise Project of 396 apartments from ground breaking excavation until customer handover
Deliver 9 Basement of Excavation at Rhodes Central stage 2 in preparation for 2 40- 50 Levels of apartment living to be delivered
Involved in the final delivery of 36 and 28 level of apartment living Stage 1 Rhodes Central and 66 retail outlets
Part of a Large Crew helping to deliver HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince Charles Aircraft Carrier Builds which were both monumental and historical achievements for the British shipbuilding industry
Securing A Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Completing Level 3 in Welding and Fabrication
Timeline
Senior HSE Advisor
Roberts Co
01.2024 - Current
HSE Advsior
Civmec
07.2023 - 12.2023
Site Safety Officer
Billbergia
01.2020 - 06.2023
Boilermaker
HERRENKNECHT, Northconnex Tunnel
12.2017 - 03.2019
Boilermaker / Fitter
JW Engineering
02.2016 - 11.2017
Boilermaker
Tetris Group / One Steel
06.2015 - 12.2015
Boilermaker
Sydney City Marine
01.2015 - 06.2015
Producer, Plater Fabricator
Whittaker Plater - OGN, Dockyard
08.2013 - 11.2014
Plater
Rigmar
10.2012 - 08.2013
Plater fabricator
BAE Systems
11.2010 - 09.2012
Welder Fabricator
Powerwall
01.2010 - 11.2010
Apprentice Welder Fabricator
Commercial Vehicle Engineering
01.2007 - 01.2010
Cetificate 3 Welding And Fabrication
Scottish Vocational Qualification
Cetificate IV Work Health & Safety
People Safe
Work At Heights
Safeguard Training Servise
Forklift LF
Safework NSW
Risk Management For Supervisors
People Safe
Fire Warden Training
Fire Safety Australia
Emergency Prepardness And Response Management
SDR Solutions
Work Safely Near Live Electrical Apparatus
High Skill Training
High School Diploma -
Balerup High
Occupational Advanced First Aid
St John
Certificate - ICAM Lead Investigator
ICAM Australia
Certificate IV - Assist in WHS Return To Work
IPS Institute
Mental Health First Aid
ST John
Certificate - Leadership Essentials For Frontline Managers
Peoplesafe
Participate In Heights Rescue
Safeguard
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