Darren Hodgetts

Darren Hodgetts

Fire | Life Safety | Security Supervisor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regional HSEQ Manager

  • Education

    • Southern Institute of Technology

      2017 - 2018
      Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
    • Auckland University of Technology

      2020 - 2023
      Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management & Development
  • Experience

    • One&Only Resorts

      Feb 2013 - Feb 2016
      Fire | Life Safety | Security Supervisor

      • Full time live in role at Hayman Island, including an on-call and emergency response component• Service delivery for guests including management of the island medical centre, safety and security teams, and oversight for emergency response and disaster risk reduction.• Scheduled asset maintenance within the safety and security portfolio, including fire detection and suppression systems, CCTV and security systems, etc• Pre-qualification, onboarding and management of contractors to support the business unit• Operational relationships with stakeholders including emergency service agencies, local, state and federal government agencies, etc. Show less

    • All About People - Health and Safety | Emergency Management

      Mar 2016 - Nov 2017
      Fire Safety & Emergency Management Specialist

      • Development of Evacuation Schemes for a diverse range of clients including health and aged care, education, hospitality & major venues, and major hazard facilities to comply with legislative requirments• Delivery of Emergeny Warden Training, Trial Evacuations and tailored emergency response solutions to clients.• On site Emergency Management function for event venues including stadiums and arenas with oversight for life safety systems and processes including evacuation planning and management, fire detection and suppression systems, incident response capacity and liaison with emergency service agencies. Show less

    • Skywork Helicopters

      Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
      Ground Crew

      • Responsible for operational delivery of non-aviation activity including managing ground crew personnel, fleet & plant, storage and handling of hazardous substances and dangerous goods including agricultural chemicals, aviation fuels, etc, and biosecurity and civil aviation site compliance.• Develop and deliver training to ground personnel and air crew, including use of vehicles, mobile plant and equipment, aviation role equipment (agricultural, firefighting, search & rescue, electricity industry, thermal imaging, and passenger transport role equipment.• Project planning and delivery, including allocation of resources and personnel, notification and compliance activity, operational readiness and management on client sites. Show less

    • Ports of Auckland

      Dec 2018 - Oct 2020
      Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

      • Support all POAL business units with risk assessment and management, including engagement with third party port users, contractors and other stakeholders• Development of worker and contractor induction and onboarding• Support routine maintenance activities with safety coaching and advice including asset and facility management, environmental controls maintaince, wharf and marine structures, etc.• Development of Pandemic Health Emergency Management Plan, and participation in Port Emergency Management Team in response to COVID-19. • Safety advice in support of projects including Car Handling Facility, Hydrogen Generation, review of traffic management,• ICAM Lead Investigator to facilitate root cause analysis of unplanned and unwanted events and incidents to drive continual improvement process. Show less

    • ACCIONA

      Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
      Safety Advisor

      • Rostered on night shift with oversight for all construction, earthworks and traffic management activity on the NX2 Puhoi to Warkworth Motorway Project• Project planning and delivery through liaison with division and zone managers• Contractor engagement, management and support for all sub-contractors present on night shifts• Stakeholder engagement including community, contractors, workers, public. etc• Safety, quality and environmental auditing for regulatory compliance and internal standards Show less

    • Programmed

      Jun 2021 - now

      Fixed-term role relieving as HSEQ Manager supporting the national Property Services team through provision of best practice health and safety advice, safety culture through coaching and guidance to operational teams, pre-qualification and monitoring of contractors, and quality and regulatory compliance.

      • Regional HSEQ Manager - New Zealand (Acting)

        Jul 2024 - now
      • HSEQ Senior Coordinator

        Oct 2022 - Jul 2024
      • HSEQ Manager (Acting)

        Sept 2021 - Oct 2022
      • HSEQ Coordinator

        Jun 2021 - Oct 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Workplace Drug Testing (Breath Alcohol, Urine and Oral Fluids)

      Drug and Alcohol Testing Institute
      May 2014
    • ICAM Lead Investigator

      Safety Wise
      Oct 2019
    • Infection Prevention & Control for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

      World Health Organization
      Apr 2020
    • Permit to Work Receiver & Issuer

      NorthTec
      Jul 2019
    • Certificate III in Security Operations

      TAFE Queensland
      Mar 2015
    • Certificate II EMS First Response

      Queensland Ambulance Service
      May 2014
    • Certificate IV Work Health & Safety

      Pinnacle Safety and Training
      May 2015
    • Level 2 Line Rescue Technician

      Fire and Emergency NZ
      Mar 2020
    • Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) Level 4

      Tai Poutini Polytechnic
      Jun 2019
    • Firefighter EMS First Responder Course

      Fire and Emergency NZ
      Jun 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Senior Lifeguard

      Issued by Surf Life Saving New Zealand on Jan 1992
      Surf Life Saving New ZealandAssociated with Darren Hodgetts
    • Station Officer

      Issued by Fire and Emergency NZ on Aug 2019
      Fire and Emergency NZAssociated with Darren Hodgetts
    • State Emergency Services Team Member

      Issued by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services on Jun 2015
      Queensland Fire and Emergency ServicesAssociated with Darren Hodgetts
    • Firefighter

      Issued by New Zealand Fire Service on Apr 1996
      New Zealand Fire ServiceAssociated with Darren Hodgetts
    • Volunteer Ambulance Officer

      Issued by St John New Zealand on Jan 2003
      St John New ZealandAssociated with Darren Hodgetts