Education and Certifications
B.Sc. (Honors), Mining Engineering – University of Nottingham (1969 – 1973).
MBA, General Business Management – City University of Seattle (2003 - 2006).
Instructor - Risk Assessment – University of Fredericton (2010 - 2014).
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
Member of Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
Starting July 2001
Certified Mine Safety Professional
International Society of Mine Safety Professionals
Professional Engineer
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Certified Mine Safety Professional
Since 1996
Registered Professional Engineer
Professional Member of Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
NWT and Saskatchewan Mine Rescue Instructor’s Certificate
First-class Certificate of Competency as a Mine Manager (B.C., Alberta, U.K.)
Certified Fall Protection Instructor
Competencies
Health and Safety Regulating:
• Developed and managed EHS programs for major construction projects.
• Oversaw health and safety program as contractor at the Cigar Lake Project.
• Supervised quality, health, safety and environment program for technical oilfield staff.
• Developed health and safety programs including ergonomics, hygiene and workplace environment for several different industries, universities and local government.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all territorial and federal health and safety statutes in several jurisdictions
• Rewrote Northwest Territories mining safety legislation and helped write British Columbia mining health, safety and reclamation code.
• Trained and examined mine rescue, emergency response, first aid personnel, high-angle rescue.
• Planned and coordinated emergency measures exercise for Campbell River and surrounding area.
• Developed and manage own health and safety/engineering consulting business.
• Advised companies on work and environmental concerns.
• Conducted research projects investigating dust problems in extremely cold weather.
• Coordinated national and provincial/territorial mine rescue competitions.
• Trained employees in fall protection, confined space entry, crane safety, etc.
• Developed and performed audits to assess safety performances.
• Certified Fall Protection, WHMIS and TDG trainer.
Management:
• Managed safety programs for various mining and industrial construction projects
• Managed production, engineering and safety/environment for mine with 230 employees.
• Managed health and safety department for large chemical manufacturer.
• Oversaw corporate policies and systems regarding health and safety.
• Managed and directed prevention services division for WCB.
• Managed and directed occupational health and safety division in NWT.
• Managed B.C. regional government operations - safety and approvals branch for NE British Columbia
• Managed underground and surface operations of British coal mine employing 700 persons.
• Chaired B.C. inter-agency regional committees.
• Responsible for operating cash flow of $900 million (1997 dollars).
• Planned policy and procedures development for large operations.
• Planned deployment of personnel and large plant on a daily, monthly and yearly basis.
• Supervised the production of contract tenders and managed their administration.
• Managed underground Rocky Mountain coal mine operations (100 employees).
• Developed and implemented 5 to 15 year strategic plans for a variety of industries, government and non-profit organizations
Engineering
• Ventilation design – mining systems
• Strata/ground control for underground mines
• Review of mine plans and systems for government approval
• Responsible for overseeing all production, pumping systems, surveying, shaft development, grouting, cable bolting, etc.
• Responsible for design and review of open-pit high wall and waste dumps
• Responsible for drill and blast pattern designs and implementation (underground and surface)
Industrial Relations:
• Chaired special committee dealing with labour relations issues for the Government of the Northwest Territories.
• Interpreted and negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
• Developed, instituted and facilitated training programs.
• Involved with multi-cultural awareness programs.
Work Experience
President
Turner Safety Systems Ltd
October 2003 – Present
We are a safety consulting company providing training, program development and site safety supervisory services.
Chair
BCRSP
January 2016 – Present
Vice Chair
BCRSP
January 2014 – Dec 2015
Project Safety Consultant
Areva Resources Canada Inc
May 2013 – Dec 2015 (McClean Lake JEB Mill Upgrade)
Instructor - Risk Assessment
University of Fredericton
October 2010 – Present (Online)
Awards Committee
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
February 2007 – Present
Worked with other committee members on designing the awards criteria for CSSE awards to safety professionals. Adjudicated proposals.
Secretary/Treasurer
BCRSP
January 2010 – December 2013
Develop and manage the BCRSP financial resources/budget. Oversee the review and development of bylaws.
Senior QHSSE Specialist
Champion Technologies
July 2011 – January 2013 (Medicine Hat, Alberta)
Day-to-day oversight of quality, health, safety and environment functions of sales and technical representatives supplying chemicals and service to the oil and gas industry. Developed programs, procedures and presentations for the safe handling of chemicals.
Senior Safety
Graham Group Ltd.
December 2009 – July 2011
Governor
BCRSP
January 2005 – December 2009
Health and Safety Manager
Associated Mining Construction
August 2009 – November 2009
Safety Manager
Whaler Construction
2009 – 2009
Corporate Manager, Safety Systems
Cameco Corporation
July 2001 – November 2003
Responsible for developing the Occupational Health and Safety Management System and overseeing the company corporate safety program both in Canada, USA and Asia. Performed audits of both the safety program and environmental program.
Chapter Chair
CSSE
2001 – 2003 (Northern Light - Saskatoon)
Health and Safety Manager
General Chemical Canada Ltd
March 2000 – July 2001 (Amherstburg, Ontario)
Mine Manager
Quinsam Coal Corporation
1996 – 2000
Director OHS Division and Chief Inspector of Mines
Northwest Territories Mine Safety Division
1992 – 1997
District Manager and Resident Engineer (Mines Inspection Branch)
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
April 1982 – June 1992
Assistant Mine Manager/Materials Engineer
McIntyre Mines Ltd
October 1980 – April 1982 (1 year 7 months)Grande Cache, Alberta
Undermanager - Ellistown Colliery
National Coal Board
1973 – 1980