Shimane Lebele
HSE SPECIALIST
Ifafi
Summary
Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE Specialist
Metso Outotec
7 2020 - Current
- Promote culture of Health and Safety
- Promote involvement of all employees in improving safety at workplace
- Implementation of site safety management plan
- Conduct full safety audits to evaluate compliance with safety management plans and systems as per audit/inspection schedule
- Reporting of HSE matters and performance to Safety Manager and Project manager
- Ensure appropriate personnel are involved in local HSE Department
- Facilitate reviews by these Rules
- Participate in safety meetings
- Co-ordinate preparation of Emergency Response Plans
- Co-ordinate and participate in drills and exercises to test effectiveness of Emergency Response Plans
- Identify hazards and risks through analysis and inspection, including personnel, plant and environment
- Focus on elimination of unsafe acts and rectify unsafe conditions quickly
- Conduct workplace inspections
- Perform safety training
- Ensured that safety and legal standards were adhered to all safety regulations and client's requirements
- Facilitate Incident investigations.
- Support development of strong safety culture within the organization by promoting open communication channels for reporting concerns or incidents without fear of reprisal
Safety Officer
Outotec RSA
2016.12 - 2020.07
- Promote a culture of Health and Safety
- Promote involvement of all employees in improving safety at workplace
- Implementation of the site safety management plan
- Conduct full safety audits to evaluate compliance with safety management plans and systems as per the audit/inspection schedule
- Reporting of HSE matters and performance to the Safety Manager and Project manager
- Ensure appropriate personnel are involved in local HSE Department
- Facilitate reviews by these Rules
- Participate in safety meetings
- Co-ordinate the preparation of Emergency Response Plans
- Co-ordinate and participate in drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of Emergency Response Plans
- Identify hazards and risks through analysis and inspection, including personnel, plant, and environment
- Focus on the elimination of unsafe acts and rectify unsafe conditions quickly
- Conduct workplace inspections
- Perform safety training
- Ensured that safety and legal standards were adhered to all safety regulations and client's requirements
- Facilitate Incidents investigations.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely
Safety Officer
Metso Minerals
2013.08 - 2016.11
- Promote a culture of Health and Safety
- Promote the involvement of all employees in improving safety at workplace
- Implementation of the site safety management plan
- Conduct full safety audits to evaluate compliance with safety management plans and systems as per the audit/inspection schedule
- Reporting of HSE matters and performance to the Safety Manager and Project manager
- Ensure appropriate personnel are involved in local HSE Department
- Facilitate reviews by these Rules
- Participate in safety meetings
- Co-ordinate the preparation of Emergency Response Plans
- Co-ordinate and participate in drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of Emergency Response Plans
- Identify hazards and risks through analysis and inspection, including personnel, plant, and environment
- Focus on the elimination of unsafe acts and rectify unsafe conditions quickly
- Conduct workplace inspections
- Perform safety training
- Ensured that safety and legal standards were adhered to all safety regulations and client's requirements
- Facilitate incident investigations.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures
Safety Officer
Anglo Platinum (Rustenburg Concentrators)
2010.08 - 2013.08
- Developing, implementing, and managing safety and risk control programs, as well as legal compliance
- Conducting baseline risk assessments for Rustenburg Concentrators
- Conducting issue-based risk assessments
- Presenting Safety and wellness induction
- Coordinating PTOs and SWP
- Contractors/Service Providers management
- Approval of their issue-based risk
- Audits on contractor's safety files
- Induct Contactors
- Ensure contractors compliance in terms of MHSA and site-specific standards and rules
- Give Generic HSE induction and onsite induction.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement
Plant Operator/Processor
Anglo Platinum (Waterval Ug2 Concentrator)
2001.08 - 2010.08
- Ensure smooth operation of the plant
- Reporting incidents
- Taking samples
- Preparing samples
- Offloading Chemicals
- Mixing Chemicals
- Reagents spot checks
- Chemical's stock taking (Flocculant, SIBX
- Promoter, Frothier, Depressant and Copper sulphate).
- Increased plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings as needed
Education
SAMTRAC -
Risk Management Qualification 01 - undefined
- Introduction to SHEQ Management.
- Basic Legal Liability.
- Introduction to Incident Prevention.
- Introduction to Safety Representative/Committees.
- Introduction to Safe Behavior Management.
- Introduction to Hazardous Chemical Substances.
- Introduction to Occupational Health.
- Introduction to Safe Work Measures.
- Requirements for Housekeeping/ Premises.
Risk Management Qualification 02 - undefined
- Overview of SHEQ Legislation.
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
- Supervising Hazardous Work, Supervising hazardous. Chemical Substance.
- Work Permit System.
- Task Observation.
- Introduction to Emergency preparedness.
- Inspections.
- Communication and Training/Coaching technique.
- Incident Management.
- Basic Safe Behavior Management.
- Supervision/Enforcement.
Risk Management Qualification 03 - undefined
- Executive Legal Liability (OHSA), Executive Legal Liability (MHSA)
- Overview of Occupational Health Management
- Introduction to Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS).
- Introduction to Environmental Management (EMS).
- Introduction to Quality Management (QMS).
- Corrective Prevention Action.
- Introduction Integrated Management Systems.
- Managing Change
- Incident Management Facilitation (RCAT).
- Issue Based Risk Assessment Techniques.
- Task Analysis and Procedure Development.
- Contractor Management.
- Managing Machinery and equipment.
- Emergency Response Planning and Evaluation.
Risk Management Qualification 04 - Risk Management
06.2015
Preparing for an Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Design.
Establish, Document, Implement and Maintain the. Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
Continual Improvement and Action Management.
Integrating Corporate Self-Regulation.
N1, N2, N3 Electrical engineering -
Btech Safety Management - undefined
- English communication for law
- Safety principle and practise
- Occupational health and safety law
- Safety management
IT IS (Train the trainer) - undefined
Incident investigation L3 - undefined
Skills
Excellent communication, business-focused, analytical and detailed mind. Creative problem solver. Flexible. Deadline driven. Positive attitude. Ability to influence change. Self-motivated, strong presentation skills. Strong organizational skill and interpersonal skill
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8001045393089
- Nationality: South African
Candidatesummary
Shimane Lebele (African male), age 44, with NQF level 7 in Risk management. I have 20 years of experience in the mining industry, specializing in the Mine Health and Safety Act, and Occupational Health, and Safety Act. I started my career at Anglo Platinum as a plant operator/processor in 2001. During my time at Anglo Platinum, I worked in all the sections of the plant: Crusher plant, milling section, flotation, sampling and evaluation laboratory, and control room. In 2003, I was elected as a shift safety representative and carried out my duties of a safety representative, and in 2005; I was elected again as a full-time safety representative where I participated in safety committees, DMR inspection, and investigations. In 2006, I acted as a plant safety officer at Waterval Ug2 Concentrator when our plant safety officer was on training and annual leave.My duties were to ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, Inspect the workplace at the intervals prescribed by MHSA and operational standards, investigate all potential incidents, report to the plant manager and safety manager, and implement recommendations.In 2008, I was appointed as a Risk Officer for Waterval concentrators (Anglo Platinum) which entails of five operations my responsibilities were to ensure all risk assessments, safe working procedures, and planned task observations were done and reviewed as per the company's standards.Approval of contracting companies' risk assessments and their safety files.In 2009, I acted as a Safety Risk Manager when our Safety manager was on leave.In 2010 with the experience, I gathered all these years working closely with the contracting companies rendering services at Anglo Platinum Waterval Concentrators I then identified a gap in contractor management. I then discussed this with my Safety Manager to establish Waterval concentrator's contractor Hub.Early 2011 contactor Hub was established, and I was head of the Hub with three sub-ordinates our function was to ensure contracting companies' compliance in terms of legal compliance and other requirements. I was to ensure the company's contractor management rules and standards were always complied with. I also ensured inductions, safety files, and legal appointments were in place.In 2013 august, I joined Metso Minerals as a safety officer up until 2016 November.I was responsible for HSE compliance in 11 mining sites we render services to in southern Africa i.e., Anglo Platinum, Aquarius, Lonmin, Impala, Glencore, Hernic Ferro Chrome, Samancor, AfriSam, Maseve Mining, Royal Bafokeng mines.In 2016 December joined Outotec Services as a safety officer for sub–Saharan Africa.I am responsible for the dewatering department Health and safety compliance at Anglo Platinum Smelters and Concentrators
References
- Lesego Ngubeni, Safety manager, Anglo Platinum, 083 306 5981
- Barend Nortje, SHE Risk Manager, Anglo Platinum, 083 262 9670
- Isaac Mogotsi, Sales Support Specialist, Metso 071 364 9873
- Louisa Crous, Head of Quality, Metso Minerals, 071 402 1371
Timeline
Safety Officer - Outotec RSA
2016.12 - 2020.07
Safety Officer - Metso Minerals
2013.08 - 2016.11
Safety Officer - Anglo Platinum (Rustenburg Concentrators)
2010.08 - 2013.08
Plant Operator/Processor - Anglo Platinum (Waterval Ug2 Concentrator)
2001.08 - 2010.08
HSE Specialist - Metso Outotec
7 2020 - Current
NOSA - SAMTRAC,
IRCA - Risk Management Qualification 01,
IRCA - Risk Management Qualification 02,
IRCA - Risk Management Qualification 03,
IRCA - Risk Management Qualification 04, Risk Management
Rustenburg Technical College - N1, N2, N3 Electrical engineering,
Unisa - Btech Safety Management,
NOSA - IT IS (Train the trainer),
NOSA - Incident investigation L3,
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