Fergal Walsh

Experience

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  Trinity House

  Jun 2008 - Mar 2011

  Training Deck Officer

  Served time as Deck Cadet on-board a Bulk Carrier, Aid to Navigation Vessel and a Passenger Vessel

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  BBC-SHIPPING

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  2nd Officer

  Heavy lift Ship

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  Vroon

  Dec 2011 - Apr 2013

  2nd Officer

  • Gained experience across diverse vessels, all operating in the challenging, and frequently hazardous conditions of the North Sea gas industry in search and rescue, overseeing of overside work and transferring of cargoes. • Developed high levels of watchkeeping practices, technical proficiency in ship handling, ship launch/recovery,• communications and search and rescue.

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  GulfMark Offshore

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2021

  Chief Officer SDPO

  • Ensured the safe operation and handling of the vessel in incredibly challenging locations with direct responsibility for the management of crew in various aspects of maintenance, cargo operations, cargo handling, ballasting and stowage of solid and liquid cargoes. • Oversaw the implementation and maintenance of the Ship Security on board and the purchasing of general deck stores and consumables.• Responsible for carrying out the Company's policies in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment, in regard to safe systems of work, safe workplaces, and compliance with the relevant statutory requirements.• Has gained hands-on experience in drydocking vessel which included multifaced operations and requirements including audits and surveys of major international conventions and sea trails. • Other Key Tasks: Conducted Risk Assessments, Toolbox Talks, HSE Meetings, Training onboard for the crews and in charge of Permits to Work and Safety Observation Reporting onboard. Show less

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  Tidewater

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2021

  Fleet Safety Officer

  Worked as part of the senior office team that provides marine transportation services to the energy industry, this role involves making regular visits to the fleet (24 Ships) to inspect and communicate all aspects of Health, Safety, Security, Quality and Environmental issues onboard. Duties & Responsibilities• Liaised primarily with the Global QHSE Manager to monitor fleet performance, assists vessels improvement when required and carry out specific risk assessments for projects for all operational and technical areas applicable. • Conducted incident investigations and ensure corrective actions taken while continuously monitoring safety throughout by oversight of document control such as Permit to Work, Safety observation systems and HSE minutes. • Carried out safety inspections and internal auditing of vessels to ensure compliance and participated in recertification and annual surveillance audits representing the QHSE function with National and International bodies. • Worked as a senior member of the team, ensuring safety management system (Ships and Office) is up to date with relevant legislation and is in accordance with ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 accreditations. • Has developed Company Training Materials and Campaigns on various issues such as manual handling, Permit to Work and Hazard Realisation which has been released globally to Tidewater. • Directed the Regional HSE Safety Coach Programme involving co-ordinating and structuring HSE Coaches visits to the fleet to improve QHSE onboard. Show less

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  The Drain Man Ltd

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Drain Technician HSE Advisor

  Moved home to Ireland, I took employment in a multiple role for this drainage company who primarily deal with large site pharmaceutical, food manufacturing and industrial plants to inspect, survey and maintain process, storm, foul, effluent pipeline systems. Primarily working on site to carry out the needs of the operation on large scale site shutdowns overseeing and actively leading in line tracing, in line pipe repairs, surveys, manhole testing and repair, cleaning of lines, testing and reports. Show less

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  GAC Ireland

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Marine and Terminal Services, Operations Manager - Ireland

  Managed a 40 strong workforce across multiple yards, Terminals and Jetties (Dublin & Galway) providing jetty, shipping and Terminal Services. The clients manage the import of approx. 60% of Irelands petroleum products. Extremely busy and fast paced environment involved troubleshooting Operational issues day to day.• Working and interacting with major clients, managing their assets and shipping day to day. Established the business operations. Developed strong working relationships with Terminal Managers leading to further business growth resulting in the expansion of the MATS division.• Responsible for promoting and instilling GACs Polices, Culture and standards across a new workforce. Responsible for establishing and implementing operations and the associated systems to meet the needs of the business while ensuring safety, performance and efficiency. • Deliver leadership to initiate, foster and maintain HSE standards, strategies and goals through site HSE programs to heighten awareness and promote a safe and productive work environment. Adhered to and supported company Health, Safety & Environmental policies.• Monitor worksite activities, assessing performance and working proactively to influence personnel to work safely and seeking to minimize risks.• Provide leadership and direction to site staff to ensure compliance with the applicable laws and regulations and fulfilled adherence to statutory norms.• Develop innovative solutions to improve safety awareness and established effective safety communication and reporting practices.• Perform regular audits and inspections on site, workforce and subcontractors to identify compliance with the Management Systems, company plans and program, including recommendations for corrective or preventive action where appropriate.• Began to develop an integrated management system working towards ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accreditations for GACs Ireland Division. (Early Stages). Show less

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  Greenergy

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2024

  SHEQ Manager
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  Green Rebel

  Jul 2024 - now

  HSEQ Manager