Strinivasan Ramsamy (Vince)

HSE Manager

Merebank, ZA.

About

Highly experienced and results-driven HSE Manager with over two decades of expertise in implementing comprehensive safety management systems across diverse industries, including solar, wind energy, mining, construction, and petrochemicals. Proven leader in achieving exceptional safety records, optimizing operational compliance with ISO standards (5001, 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000), and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver complex projects safely and efficiently. Adept at conducting detailed risk assessments, coordinating emergency responses, and driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.

Work

IKWALI SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION PROJECT

HSE Manager/ SHE Group

Parys, Free State, South Africa

Feb 2026→ Mar 2026

Summary

Managed comprehensive HSE operations for the Ikwali Solar Plant Project, overseeing multiple subcontractors and ensuring full compliance with stringent safety standards.

Highlights

Supervised Mega HV, PCG, and IPI subcontractors on the Ikwali Solar Plant Project, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.

Implemented and managed a full HSE safety management system in accordance with OHS Act, Construction Regulations, ISO 5001, 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000, and HACCP standards.

Conducted daily safety observations, inspections, and verified compliance for electrical testing, commissioning of HT/HV cables, and scaffolding operations.

Oversaw the installation and pulling of cabling, as well as the testing and commissioning of substations to live phase, maintaining strict safety oversight.

SERE WIND FARM PROJECTS

HSE Manager

South Africa

Sep 2025→ Dec 2025

Summary

Managed HSE files and conducted detailed inspections for client approval and compliance across various wind farm projects.

Highlights

Managed all HSE files for client approval and inspection, ensuring daily permit issuance by the Nordex senior technician.

Inspected all tools and rope access equipment, including PMX rope descender machines, to ensure operational safety and compliance.

Maintained comprehensive records of calibration certificates for Sundstrom gas masks and PPE, ensuring all equipment met safety standards.

Ensured 100% team fitness certificates for working at heights and conducted daily operational toolbox training and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

Swire Renewable Energy/ Gouda Wind Farm and Okara Energy/ Khobab and Noupoort/ Cable Campaign Project

Safety Manager

South Africa

Jul 2024→ Aug 2025

Summary

Coordinated and managed all HSE documentation, training, and site activities for multiple wind farm cable campaign projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational safety.

Highlights

Coordinated and processed all HSE documents for contract approval and site kickoff, achieving full compliance with client requirements and uploading to SharePoint.

Ensured 100% legal and compliance training for all personnel prior to turbine access, completing GWO BST and BTT training.

Managed personal files, medicals, competency, equipment, and PPE registers, ensuring all checklists were completed and up-to-date.

Conducted daily observations via Fluix/iPad, risk assessments, and pre-task checklists, effectively mitigating potential hazards.

Engaged with clients, supervisors, and technicians to meticulously plan daily tasks and method statements, optimizing workflow and safety.

Mackantra Engineering Projects | Impala Platinum Refineries

Safety Manager

South Africa

Sep 2022→ Jun 2024

Summary

Implemented a robust Health and Safety management system focused on fire prevention and detection for installation projects at Impala Platinum Refineries.

Highlights

Implemented a comprehensive Health and Safety management system, enhancing fire prevention and detection equipment installation projects.

Conducted detailed risk assessments for the installation of range and mains pipe, proactively identifying and mitigating hazards.

Won monthly safety competitions at Impala Platinum Refineries in October 2023 and January 2024, demonstrating consistent safety excellence.

Achieved a 95.21% score in HSE audits from the client's HSE Manager, reflecting high standards of safety compliance.

Chaired the Client's Health and Safety Committee Meetings in August 2023 and January 2024, driving strategic safety initiatives.

ESKO International–South Sudan

Maintenance Manager (Promoted)

South Sudan

Jul 2021→ Mar 2022

Summary

Developed and implemented a strategic preventive maintenance plan, optimizing workshop and warehouse operations for efficiency and record-keeping.

Highlights

Developed and implemented a strategic preventive maintenance plan and schedule for workshop and warehouse operations.

Identified and recorded all critical spares onto a spreadsheet, enhancing inventory management and reducing downtime.

ESKO International –South Sudan

Construction Manager/ Warehouse

South Sudan

Sep 2019→ Jun 2021

Summary

Supervised and managed all construction activities, including earthworks, structural steelwork, and roof sections, ensuring quality and compliance.

Highlights

Supervised and managed all construction activities, including bulk earthworks, soil testing, compaction, and equipment operation.

Oversaw the assembly and installation of structural steelwork and roof sections, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications.

Participated in HACCP ISO 22000:2018 audits in October, contributing to the Food Management System's certification.

CUSA Electrical –Lumbabwe Mine/ Chillibombwe

HSE Manager

Chillibombwe, Zambia

Jul 2019→ Sep 2019

Summary

Implemented full HSE protocols for the construction of 800 meters of overhead lines, ensuring safe connection to the mines substation.

Highlights

Executed full HSE implementation for the construction of 800 meters of overhead lines, ensuring safe connection of vent shafts to mine substations.

CUSA Electrical – Foskor Magnetite Project

HSE Manager

South Africa

May 2019→ Sep 2019

Summary

Monitored and supervised all lockouts and isolations, verifying compliance across field, DB Box, substation, and control room systems.

Highlights

Monitored and supervised all lockouts and isolations, verifying compliance on field isolation, DB Box, substation, and mini-substation systems.

Ensured control room lockout verification procedures were rigorously followed to prevent accidents.

DRA Minerals | Bosveld Magnetite Project

HSE Manager

Phalaborwa, Limpopo, South Africa

Aug 2017→ Apr 2019

Summary

Monitored and witnessed process engineers and supervisors in valve operations, pump startups, and motor maintenance, ensuring strict adherence to lockout and isolation procedures.

Highlights

Monitored and witnessed process engineers and supervisors during valve operations, pump startups, and motor maintenance.

Confirmed lockout and isolation procedures when changing V-belts and performing maintenance on motors and pumps, ensuring worker safety.

DRA Minerals | Bisie Tin Project

HSE Manager

Walikale, North Kivu, Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

Apr 2017→ Aug 2017

Summary

Monitored and prioritized all risk activities, compiled project risk assessments, and coordinated operator training for heavy machinery.

Highlights

Monitored and prioritized all low, medium, and high-risk activities, compiling comprehensive project risk assessments.

Initiated and coordinated all operator training for ADT B50 dump and tipper trucks, enhancing operational safety and efficiency.

DRA Minerals- Ambarau Hydro Plant

HSE Manager

Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

May 2014→ Apr 2017

Summary

Implemented detailed confined spaces permit and gas air testing procedures for culvert access, ensuring safety in restricted areas.

Highlights

Implemented a detailed confined spaces permit and gas air testing procedure for access into the culvert (under dam wall).

Ensured restricted access was strictly for testing moisture and air flow, preventing unauthorized entry and ensuring safety.

DRA Minerals-Nzoro Hydro Plant

HSE Manager

Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

Jan 2013→ May 2014

Summary

Collaborated with Domino blasting to monitor and ensure all blasting operations were conducted safely and within specified safety parameters.

Highlights

Worked closely with Domino blasting to monitor and ensure all blasting operations were conducted safely and within safety parameters.

Ensured effective communication via two-way radios during blasting operations, enhancing coordination and safety.

DRA Minerals Kibali Gold Projects | MET Plant

HSE Manager

Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

Apr 2012→ Dec 2012

Summary

Ensured adequate incident and accident reporting, effectively terminating or reducing exposed risks, and enforced safety initiatives on site.

Highlights

Ensured adequate incident and accident reporting, effectively terminating or reducing exposed risks on site.

Enforced 'stop and fix' and 'show/tell' safety initiatives, promoting a proactive safety culture.

DRA Minerals Ngezi Zimplats Platinum Mine

Safety Manager

Zimbabwe

Mar 2010→ Apr 2012

Summary

Conducted site-specific training for underground access, trained employees on rescue procedures, and performed initial inspections of safety equipment.

Highlights

Conducted site-specific training for underground access, including rescue packs and lamp room rules, for all employees.

Conducted fall of ground and fault tree analysis techniques in portal/shaft 3, enhancing safety protocols.

Performed initial inspections of the refuge chamber and rescue equipment on standby, ensuring readiness for emergencies.

DRA Projects Mimosa Mine Projects Zimplats

Safety Manager

Zimbabwe

Sep 2009→ Mar 2010

Summary

Recorded all lockouts and isolations for commissioning thickener plants, process piping systems, and MCCs, and assisted with gas atmosphere testing.

Highlights

Recorded all lockouts and isolations into a register for commissioning thickener plants, process piping systems, and MCCs.

Oversaw the installation of field isolator switches, ensuring proper safety during commissioning.

Assisted with testing gas atmosphere after blasting operations, ensuring clear signals from mine overseers.

DRA (DMO) Douglas Optimisation Project

Safety Manager

Middleburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Apr 2009→ Aug 2009

Summary

Identified and eliminated 25 major safety violations within the first 30 days, enhancing site safety and compliance.

Highlights

Identified and eliminated 25 major safety violations within the first 30 days of the project, significantly improving site safety.

Implemented a heights rescue response team and conducted practical roleplay demonstrations, reducing suspended dummy rescue time to 9 minutes.

Coordinated and assisted the rescue team in recovering a suspended dummy, demonstrating effective emergency response.

DRA Minerals Projects Mimosa Mine/ Zimplats

Safety Manager

Zimbabwe

Nov 2007→ Mar 2009

Summary

Conducted internal on-the-job training for all employees on PPE and hand tools, ensuring safe work practices and compliance.

Highlights

Conducted internal on-the-job training for all employees on PPE and the proper use of hand tools.

Enforced the use of ladders and boatswain chairs for accessing columns, ensuring safe working at heights.

Tubular Khumani (Assmang) N/Cape

Senior Safety Manager

Northern Cape, South Africa

Feb 2005→ Oct 2006

Summary

Implemented crane load and calibration tests, coordinated HSE documentation for major lifts, and ensured safety on mine haul roads.

Highlights

Completed dover tests for driving on mine haul roads, maintaining 50-meter driving distances between TMMs.

Implemented crane load and calibration tests, maintaining separate files for each crane to ensure compliance.

Coordinated with 25 mobile crane operators and implemented HSE documentation for all major lifts, enhancing safety protocols.

Tubular Lichtenburg/ North West Tubular

Senior Safety Manager

Lichtenburg, North West, South Africa

Sep 2004→ Jan 2005

Summary

Conducted toolbox talks and role-play demonstrations, coordinated operator competency assessments, and managed lifting equipment inspections.

Highlights

Conducted toolbox talks and general role-play demonstrations, including grinder disc installation and change procedures.

Coordinated, implemented, and witnessed operator competency assessments, ensuring skilled and safe operations.

Conducted internal inspections and compiled detailed registers of all lifting equipment, ensuring compliance and safety standards.

Conducted task analysis and breakdown of each single task, implementing effective control measures to mitigate risks.

Tubular Holdings | Highveld Steel Kiln 6

Safety Manager

Mpumalanga, South Africa

Apr 2004→ Aug 2004

Summary

Audited and assessed all contractor files, developed a skills program for cutting, grinding, and welding, and reported with action plans.

Highlights

Audited and assessed all contractor files, ensuring compliance and safety standards.

Developed a comprehensive skills program related to cutting, grinding, and welding, enhancing worker proficiency and safety.

Caltex Bitline SA BP Waltloo|Petrochemical

Safety Manager

Waltloo, Gauteng, South Africa

Jul 2003→ Mar 2004

Summary

Performed Safety Watcher duties for confined spaces, initiated in-house training, and coordinated gas testing and permit-to-work systems.

Highlights

Performed Safety Watcher duties for all confined spaces entry into tanks containing TEL (tetra ethyl lead), ensuring worker safety.

Initiated all in-house training prior to gaining access to hazardous areas, enhancing safety awareness.

Issued client permit-to-work systems and monitored welding/grinding in hazardous locations, isolation, and lockouts in confined spaces.

Coordinated gas testing in tanks and issued gas-free certificates, ensuring all welding equipment complied with refinery safety rules.

Murray Roberts | Vaal Mall

Safety Officer

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa

Jul 2002→ Jun 2003

Summary

Conducted effective presentations on crushing and nip point hazards, performed inspections for storm water pipelines, and implemented barricading on bank edges.

Highlights

Conducted an effective presentation on crushing and nip points from conveyor hazards, raising awareness and preventing accidents.

Followed and conducted inspections for laying storm water pipelines in 2-meter deep trenches, suggesting safe angles of repose.

Implemented barricading on bank edges as edge protection and stacked soil 2.0 meters away, ensuring site safety.

Ticor SA | Titanium Smelter Empangeni

Construction Safety Officer

Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Sep 2000→ Jun 2002

Summary

Developed teams for risk assessment and critical task analysis, and recorded racking and switching procedures for high-voltage systems.

Highlights

Developed teams for comprehensive risk assessment and critical task analysis, enhancing safety planning.

Recorded and witnessed racking and switching procedures for 132Kv, 33Kv, 3.3Kv, and 525V (LV) systems, ensuring electrical safety.

Mondi Kraft | RB 720 Projects

Safety Officer

South Africa

Sep 1999→ Aug 2000

Summary

Ensured SHERQ compliance at paper mills, introduced a contractors' combined baseline risk assessment, and drafted critical task analyses for maintenance work.

Highlights

Ensured SHERQ compliance at paper mills, including kraft, piet retief, felixton, and silvercel factories.

Introduced a contractors' combined baseline risk assessment, streamlining safety evaluations.

Drew up critical task analyses for re-pulper, roller jams, and maintenance work inside the re-pulper, enhancing operational safety.

Nestle - SA Factory Upgrade Projects

Safety Officer

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Oct 1998→ Aug 1999

Summary

Conducted audits and employee training on ammonia and refrigeration plants, ensured legal compliance for hazardous chemical substances, and monitored dangerous goods storage.

Highlights

Conducted audits and employee training on ammonia and refrigeration plants, ensuring operational safety.

Ensured legal compliance for hazardous chemical substances and storage, adhering to NOSA Audits.

Monitored dangerous goods storage at warehouses and storage yards, preventing incidents.

Designated as appointed person for stripping old asbestos roof sheeting as per regulations, ensuring safe removal.

Petrochemical Refinery | Trotech Eng| Sasol Secunda

Safety Officer

Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Jan 1996→ Sep 1998

Summary

Completed SBM Pipeline Sapref Projects, DBS projects, and compiled safety procedures for welding and fabrication processes.

Highlights

Completed SBM Pipeline Sapref Projects, subcontracted to Pile steel plates and pipes extending 800 meters into the seabed.

Completed DBS (Durban Bulk Storage) projects, including shell tank fabrication and installation.

Compiled comprehensive safety procedures related to welding and fabrication of CO², double tig of stainless steel, carbon steel, and submerged arc welding.

Group Five Civils|Alusaf Smelter

Quality Assurance Officer

Richard Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Dec 1993→ Dec 1995

Summary

Appointed as Quality Assurance Officer for manufacturing 350,000 precast slabs, ensuring polarity testing, QC recording, and implementing vibrating tables for concrete processes.

Highlights

Appointed as Quality Assurance Officer for manufacturing 350,000 steel-framed insulated precast slabs for potroom.

Ensured polarity testing and QC recording for each precast slab, maintaining high-quality standards.

Implemented vibrating tables for concrete precast and curing processes, optimizing production efficiency.

Engen Petrochemical Oil Refinery – Wentworth

Fire Watcher

Wentworth, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Jul 1992→ Nov 1993

Summary

Coordinated and ensured gas tests in tanks, issued gas-free certificates, and planned emergency rescue equipment readiness.

Highlights

Coordinated and ensured gas tests in tanks, issuing gas-free certificates and visually witnessing testing for gas in pipelines.

Utilized personal gas monitors when accessing tanks, ensuring a safe working environment.

Planned and ensured emergency rescue equipment was on standby for rescue outside tanks, enhancing emergency preparedness.

Education

Technikon SA

NADSAM (1st year)

B Comm (1st year) Commerce

Matriculation Certificate/ Std 10 General Studies

Awards

NOSA Star Grading

NOSA

Achieved a +4 star status in NOSA audits (Pmb), demonstrating high standards of safety management.

HSE Commitment Recognition Certificate

Trotech Engineering

Received recognition certificate for HSE commitment and achieved a +3 Star Nosa Star Grading Audit.

NOSA Star Grading Audit

Nestle Pty Ltd

Achieved a +4 Star status in NOSA audits, reflecting exceptional safety performance.

Interdepartmental HSE Award (Silver Hat)

Khumba Resources/ Ticor SA

Awarded the interdepartmental HSE award for achieving 2,500,000 fatality-free departmental shifts.

Special Recognition Certificate

Awarded for committed safety performance and quick response to emergency/epileptic fit incidents.

Monthly Safety Competition Winner

Jan 2024

Impala Platinum Refineries

Won the Monthly Safety Competition at Impala Platinum Refineries twice (Oct and Jan 2024).

Languages

English

Afrikaans

Zulu

Certificates

ISO 22000:2018 HACCP Food Management Systems

Nosa MBO Management by Objective - Environmental Awareness (V2)

Nosa

Scaffolding Inspections and Installation - Environmental Management

OTHM Level 6 Diploma (OFQUAL-UK) - Samtrac/Legal Examination for Safety Officers

OTHM

KBC Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment - Drager MTG Confined Spaces Entry Training

KBC / Drager MTG

Fundamentals of Powerdoc's - Constructions Regulations Training

QMS ISO 9001: 2015 LEAD CQI-IRCA Certified - Basic Rigging and Slinging

CQI-IRCA

New ISO 22000: 2018 Participation in audit - COSHH Risk Assessor Certificate

ISO 45001: 2018 Occ HS Management System Awareness - Lean Sigma Foundations

ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management Systems - Nebosh IGC 1

ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems - EDPT SETA Assessor

Covid 19 Risk Assessment Mass Gathering - Permit Receiver Course

Diploma Industrial Health and Safety Management Course - Fall Protection Plan

ISO 45001-2018 Lead Auditor (CQI/IRCA Accredited) - Fall Protection Plan Developer

CQI/IRCA

Samtrac (1st year)

Assessor/Facilitator

Nebosh IGC 1

ISO 45001-2018 Lead Auditor (CQI / IRCA Accredited) - OTHM Level 6 Diploma (OFQUAL-UK)

CQI / IRCA / OTHM

ISO 45001: 2018 Occ Health and Safety Management Systems

Industrial Health and Safety Management Diploma Course

ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management Systems Course

ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems Foundations

ISO 9001: 2015 CQI/ IRCA QMS Certified Lead Auditor

CQI / IRCA

Safety Officers Legal Exam (Foskor Mine)

Foskor Mine

Genref Fire Watcher Course - HEAT/ Hostile Environment Awareness Training

Genref

Occupational Health and Safety Training Course 1 - Internal Audit Awareness

Employees Health and Safety Course 1

Employees Health and Safety Course 2

BTT - Electrical Training

Jul 2124

BTT - Hydraulics Training

Jul 2124

BTT - Mechanical Training

Jul 2124

Singleton Advanced Rescue Training – HUB

Jul 2124

Singleton

Singleton Advanced Rescue Training – Nacelle

Jul 2124

Singleton

Service Lift User (Turbine Lift) Training

Jul 2124

Slinger Signaler (Rigger) Training

Jul 2124

GWO Advanced Rescue Training – HUB

Jul 2026

GWO

GWO Advanced Rescue Training - Nacelle

Jul 2026

GWO

GWO First Aid – SP Wind

Jul 2026

GWO

GWO Fire Awareness – SP Wind

Jul 2026

GWO

GWO Manual Handling – SP Wind

Jul 2026

GWO

GWO Working at heights – SP Wind

Jul 2026

GWO

Skills

HSE Management Systems

OHS Act, Construction Regulations, ISO 5001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, HACCP Standards, SHERQ Compliance.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Project Risk Assessment, Hazard Identification, Confined Spaces Safety, Fall Protection, Fire Prevention, Emergency Response, Gas Testing, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Safety Auditing & Compliance

NOSA Audits, ISO Certification Audits, Internal Audits, PPE Compliance, Legal Compliance, Permit to Work Systems, Compliance Monitoring, Incident Reporting.

Safety Training & Development

Toolbox Talks, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Operator Training, GWO Training, Rescue Training, Employee Training, Skills Programs.

Construction Safety

Scaffolding, Rope Access, Working at Heights, Heavy Equipment Safety, Electrical Safety (HT/HV), Trenching Safety, Structural Steelwork, Earthworks.

Operational Safety

Process Safety, Blasting Operations, Welding Safety, Grinding Safety, Waste Disposal & Segregation, Maintenance Safety, Refinery Operations.

Project Management

Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Deadline Management, Project Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Documentation Management, SharePoint.

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite, Fluix, iPad Applications, General Software Applications.

Analytical Skills

Technical Analysis, Methodical Approach, Observation Skills, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail.

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills

Team Leadership, Communication (Speaking, Reading), Teamwork, Self-Motivation, People Management, Mentoring.