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Carl Bernard

Carl Bernard

HSE Officer | Offshore Oil & Gas | Offshore Wind | Refinery Shutdowns
Cape Town

Summary

Experienced Health, Safety and Environment Officer with three years in refinery shutdowns and high-risk industrial settings. Specializes in hazard identification, risk assessment, and compliance with ISO 45001. Skilled in incident investigation, contractor management, and conducting safety inspections. Offshore-ready with valid OPITO BOSIET (CA-EBS), GWO Full BST, and OEUK Offshore Medical; currently pursuing NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma (one unit remaining)

Overview

5
5
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

HSE Officer

LTA Autecon (Astron Energy Refinery)
09.2025 - 05.2026
  • Coordinate HSE activities during refinery shutdown operations involving approximately 245 personnel across 4 subcontractors.
  • Conducted hazard identification, risk assessments, inspections, audits, and RAMS reviews to enhance safety protocols.
  • Monitored permit to work, confined space, hot work, lifting operations, LOTO, and working at heights to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Investigated incidents and maintained daily HSE reporting to identify trends and improve safety measures.
  • Ensure legal and client compliance.

Health & Safety Advisor

Reliant Trading
02.2024 - 08.2025
  • Performed site inspections and safety audits, identifying hazards and enforcing timely corrective actions to enhance safety compliance.
  • Conducted hazard identification and risk assessment, leading incident investigations and producing reports with actionable corrective measures to mitigate risks.
  • Delivered toolbox talks and safety briefings, increasing workforce awareness and ensuring compliance with site procedures.
  • Managed SHE reporting and supported ISO 45001 system activities, including documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Level 6 Diploma - Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH
07-2026

International General Certificate - undefined

NEBOSH
10-2024

SHEMTRAC - Safety Health And Environmental Management Training Course -

04-2026

Diploma - Sports Recreation & Fitness Management

12-2014

Skills

ISO 45001 Awareness

ISO 14001 Awareness

ISO 9001 Awareness

ISO 50001 Awareness

First Aid Level 1

Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

Working at Height

Legal Liabilities

HIRA

Auditing Awareness

Manual Handling

Environmental Management Essentials

Certification

OPITO BOSIET (CA-EBS) - Valid until 05 July 2030

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Timeline

HSE Officer

LTA Autecon (Astron Energy Refinery)
09.2025 - 05.2026

Health & Safety Advisor

Reliant Trading
02.2024 - 08.2025

Diploma - Sports Recreation & Fitness Management

International General Certificate - undefined

NEBOSH

Level 6 Diploma - Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH

SHEMTRAC - Safety Health And Environmental Management Training Course -

Carl BernardHSE Officer | Offshore Oil & Gas | Offshore Wind | Refinery Shutdowns