Kevin Taylor

Experience

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  BlueScope Steel

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Quality & Systems Officer
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  BlueScope Steel

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Acting Superintendent - Metal Coating Line 5
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  BlueScope Steel

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2009

  * Gained agreement between the two organisations for a modified production and warehouse management system through gap analysis, solution construction and negotiation* Established a modified process for the creation of despatch loads, and specified the additional system modifications required so that the organisation would meet the Chain of Responsibility requirements for transport* Changed a workplace from a predominantly paper based production system to paperless, and improved the safety and quality culture within the site through direct contact and education* Developed and initiated a formal integration process for the successful merging of two businesses (sites) - taking into account the different organisational structures and company strategies* Developed and implemented a process (and controls) for "customer pick ups" for a site that had previously not allowed this activity to occur due to the legal and safety implications involved Show less * Redesigned the site management system in South Australia from paper to Intranet based – where the core process pages became each functional groups daily activity guide* Achieved Self Insurance renewal for the sites within South Australia on two occasions* Recognised as a key member for the Storage & Handling risk network group for the organisation through the 2007 CEO Zero Harm awards* Successfully improved the performance of the South Australian site in terms of meeting the organisations’ Safety Management Standards through action planning and cultural change from the shop floor to management level* Influenced the South Australian management team to recognise and accept the “actual” level of safety culture maturity within the site, and established plans and resources to effect continuous improvement* Selected as the lead auditor to establish the level of Storage & Stacking risk present within the business recently acquired by the organisation* Established appropriate standards and influenced all sub contractors in their performance against these during a construction project covering approximately 12 months and over 3300 man days of work with only one First Aid injury occurring on the project* Developed a successful capital justification proposal for the new site traffic management plan after repeated attempts by previous management failed to gain the necessary funding* Recognised by Work Cover SA as an "exemplar" site in the area of controlling risks such as forklifts and traffic management* Influenced the risk awareness and risk management thinking of two steel manufacturing customers and two "non steel" industry companies through site visits and communication / presentation sessions* Influenced the risk awareness and risk control activities of the management team for an organisation in South Australia in the area of traffic management Show less * Influenced the performance of the 4 sites against the organisations' Safety Management Standards to achieve a reduction in LTIFR and MTIFR* Provided advice in the HSEC & Q area for the different state management teams* Played a lead role in preparing the Victorian Service Centre site for (and successfully completing) the Safety Map audit as part of the company’s Self Insurance renewal in 2004* Maintained certification to the relevant EMS and QMS standards during each surveillance visit for each state Show less

  • Team Leader - Operations & Systems Integration

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  • HSEC & Q Coordinator and National Technical Officer

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  • Acting National HSE Manager

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

  • Acting Southern Region HSEC & Q Coordinator

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
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  Carrier Air Conditioning

  Sept 2009 - May 2010

  EH&S Manager

  * Developed proposals – through work group consultation – to address the traffic management risks on the manufacturing site.* Implemented a Qualitative EH&S Thermostat and modified the Quantitative EH&S Thermostat for the organisation.* Introduced a visual EH&S scorecard for the organisation.* Developed and implemented a Safety Index for each of the business units within the organisation.* Gained agreement and implemented a restructured EH&S Committee focussed on strategic improvement of the organisation.* Gained agreement and implemented a Change Management process for the organisation. Show less

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  Visy Industries

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  HSE Manager - Reservoir

  * Established a site senior manager (Leadership) group with regular meetings to discuss, agree and progress the cultural change for the site.* Established formal weekly communication / influencing sessions with each of the business unit managers.* Influenced a step change improvement in the Lead Indicator performance within the Paper Mill.* Influenced a sustained improvement in the use of JSEA’s for the Paper Mill during their monthly shut downs.* Mentored various operations personnel in completing the gap assessments of their work areas against the corporate systems, standards, and codes of practice. Show less

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  Goodman Fielder

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Regional SH&E Manager (Vic/Tas)

  * Played an integral part in improving the SMS compliance of the sites within Vic to achieve a positive audit report from WorkSafe as part of the Self Insurance renewal process.* Maintained a comparable level of quality within the gap assessments of the sites through Vic / Tas in regard to their compliance to the new Corporate procedures (Management System).* Championed an agreed change to a common piece of equipment used throughout the Baking business unit across Australia* Influenced the project members in better acceptance and utilisation of the Change Management and consultation processes for the major capital alterations being planned for one of the sites. Show less

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  Cape plc

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2017

  HSEC Coordinator - East Coast

  * Successfully supervised the demobilisation of an interstate contract within the first year of joining Cape.* Successfully gained (from the incumbent) and then provided a handover to the new site HSEQ Advisor for the contract at BHPB Olympic Dam – whilst supporting a shutdown period and the site Manager with the development of an Improvement Plan required by the client.* Championed the developed of Load Restraint guidelines for the business, and rolled out their introduction to the Cape owned yards / depots.* Supported the mobilisation at two new client sites (essentially in parallel) – one being a contract commencement and the other major shutdown works* Successfully supported and influenced the works being completed by Cape on the Upstream LNG construction project for APLNG across a 2yr period – with 12 months LTI / MTI free. Show less

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  Cape Australia

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  HSE Advisor - APLNG

  (Project work being completed on the APLNG live gas plant in Gladstone (Qld).)* Successfully supported the over doubling of the initial Cape workforce onsite for an intensive / accelerated program of works.* Influenced the various crew work activities and work area setups in a way that led to both the Principle Contractor and the Client formally recognising a couple of the crews for their efforts / ideas.* In consultation with the Operations Manager for the area, developed and rolled out a staged approach to improving the housekeeping and the focus for the final stage of the project.* Fulfilled the additional role (and responsibilities) of Site Operations Lead for the last 2 months of the project Show less

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  Monier Bricks & Roofing

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  WHSE Leader - Southern Region

  * Successfully challenged the state management team and gained agreement for a higher standard in the clothing / PPE worn by the managers when visiting operational areas.* Coordinated the Victorian project team to successfully complete the immersion component of a new safety initiative, and participated in the ideation part of the project.* Influenced the understanding and implementation by the operations personnel of the CSR Permit to Work system and some of the technical requirements that were required for approval to be given to the work group(s). Show less

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  ExxonMobil

  Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

  (Contract Role)* Supported the development of a Daily Leaders Guide to Safety for the whole of Esso Australia, and the implementation of this at LIP.* Successfully improved the quality of the information / detail within the site incident reports - with particular focus on Process Safety and Reliability events.* Created, gained stakeholder approval of, and successfully implemented a site Emergency Drill plan that increased external agencies involvement and field activities for Operations Show less

  • Acting Safety & OIMS Coordinator

    Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Field Safety Advisor

    Mar 2018 - Oct 2018
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  Ventia Pty Ltd

  Jan 2020 - now

  * Significant improvement in the relationship with and the list of backlog requests from the Defence SCB WHS team within the first few months.* Established good working relationships with the Ops teams within the different sites – without being able to meet face to face due to COVID.* Completed an in-depth review and significant update of the four SHE Management Plans for the contract and submitted to the client with only two minor recommendations for Defence specific references within one plan. Show less

  • SHEQ Manager (Defence)

    Dec 2020 - now

  • HSE Principal Advisor (Defence)

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020