Rick Adams

Experience

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  Macmahon Contractors

  Feb 2001 - Jun 2015

  •Comply and implementation of Macmahon‘s policies and procedures•Conduct regular review of the site for compliance with relevant legislation including Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations•To ensure continuous improvement of site safety performance•Ensure responsibilities are outlined in the Safety Management Plan and understood and adhered to•Liaise with client in relation to OSH activities and audit plans•Carry out monthly environmental inspections •Assist with accident / incident investigations as instructed by Project Manager•Generate, review and maintain Macmahon Procedures and ensure compliance with New Zealand Legislation, Client standards and procedures•Assist generation, maintenance and review of site job Safety Analysis Register•Maintain, review site Risk Register•Maintain, review site Corrective Action Plan•Conduct, manage and co-ordinate site Periodical Safety Inspections as listed in the HSEQ Activity Planner•Conduct Internal Audits / Inspections for the Client and Macmahon Contractors•Co-ordinate re assessment training schedule•Report on safety performance for the month•Motivate Safety Promotion•Sourcing and distribution of safety and health awareness information to site information boards•Generation of Monthly Safety Report for Project Manager•Maintain and update site safety targets and objectives•Maintain, review and conduct Macmahon Site Specific Inductions•Manage Site Safety Management Systems including Safety Standards and Macmahon Safety Procedures•Co-operate with client environmental department to ensure compliance•Assist with internal and external environmental audits•Maintain environmental documents and records•Hydrocarbon management system•Hazardous goods management•Maintain and update site MSDS sheets and registers Show less I have 25 years experience in the Mining Industry, I have been employed by Macnahon Contractors as there Production Excavator operator and an allround Heavy machine operator up untill 7 years ago when I became the Safety and Training Manager, my role as the Manager included writing site procedures, management plans,Incident investigations and general HSEQ Duties, I also train and assess personnel on the operations of Heavy Machinery(To Australian Standards) Working at heights amongst other nationally credited qualifications.Unfortunately the Open Pit in Waihi closed and Macmahon Contractors contract was terminated,so all personell were made redundant, I am currently seeking another position that will help me gain more knowledge and skills in the mining/HSEQ sector. Show less

  • HSEQ Manager

    Feb 2007 - Jun 2015

  • HSEQ Manager

    Feb 2001 - Jun 2015

  • Production Excavator Operator/ Allrounder

    Feb 2001 - Jun 2007
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  C&R CONSTRUCTION LTD

  Nov 2015 - now

  HSEQ&T Manager

  Develop Implement and train Employees with new Standard Operating Procedures.Develop Corporate policies /standards to align with NZ standardsDevelop and train heavy earth moving plant Operations manuals ,theory and practical assessments that align with mining standardsComplete Accident InvestigationsDeliver training to both Supervisors and Employees regarding roles and responsibilities.Review and update all Health,Safety and training data.Project Manage quarry and mining sites when required Show less