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Erik Van Den Biggelaar

Erik Van Den Biggelaar

Roosendaal,NB

Summary

Committed Health and Safety Advisor with strong working knowledge of EU/OSHA regulations and well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to safety and security key performance indicators and needs. Manages multiple complex assignments with direct implications to business. Self-driven and excels autonomously and in teams to develop and implement environment, health and safety solutions to support business assets.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

QHSE Advisor

Plug Power
03.2023 - Current

Project: Writing High Level Structure procedures regarding Hydrogen production.

  • Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
  • Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
  • Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
  • Accompanied, documented and reported OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.

SHEQ Advisor

N-Sea B.V.
11.2022 - Current

Project: Writing High Level Structure procedures for the Offshore Diving department.

  • Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
  • Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
  • Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
  • Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

HSE Manager

Schiphol Management Construction B.V.
11.2022 - 01.2023

Project: Providing HSE support for various infrastructural upgrade projects of the Airport itself.

  • Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 55 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
  • Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals with VISE (SharePoint) software.
  • Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire department.

HSE Manager

KWS Infra B.V.
05.2022 - 11.2022

Project: Refurbishing the cable-stayed bridge 'Galecopperbrug".

  • Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire facility.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 145 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
  • Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
  • Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
  • Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.

Interim SHEQ Manager

Technical & Maritime Services B.V.
10.2021 - 05.2022

Project: Part of the project team for Hinkley Point C, nuclear powerplant construction for the UK government.

  • Assess and improve the QHSE management system of my client.
  • Improve operational processes together with the technical operators and engineers.
  • Improve communication lines between various departments and end client.
  • Provide QHSE training to the employees and management Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Interim SHEQ Manager

HVC Aardwarmte TRIAS Westland B.V.
11.2021 - 03.2022

Project: Durable energy plant via warm water well drilling. I was hired to get the plant safe and operating again after a serious incident in where a explosion had taken place. The team was put on hold by the Dutch government.

  • Reassess and improve QHSE management system BOX.
  • Improve operational processes together with the technical operators.
  • Improve communication lines between various departments and end clients.
  • Improve registrations in general.
  • Provide QHSE training to the employees and management.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

ESSH Manager

Ballast Nedam- TAV Construction Joint-venture
03.2019 - 10.2021

Project: Head of the HSE department constructing the hyper modern and sustainable Pier-A construction for Schiphol Airport.

  • Set up and lead an ESSH team of seven ESSH inspectors.
  • Set up an ESSH Management system.
  • Point of contact for all ESSH-related matters.
  • Key management member.
  • Subcontractor management.
  • Chief of the gate and perimeter security team, five employees Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Interim HSE Manager

GE Renewable Energy
05.2021 - 09.2021

Project: Construction of two giant transformer units for two different offshore wind farm projects, NnG in Scotland, and St. Brieux in France.

  • Assess and improve the HSE management system.
  • Set up an HSE team of two employees.
  • Improve operational processes together with the technical operators.
  • Improve communication lines between various departments and end clients.
  • Provide QHSE training to the employees and management.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Business Unit QHSE Manager

Boskalis International B.V.
12.2016 - 02.2019

In this role it was my responsibility to provide SHEQ support to all projects from starting up to finalizing. Also responsible for interconnecting with the corporate QHSE department and other divisions within Boskalis.

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • SHEQ support to projects in my region.
  • Part of the corporate internal auditing team.

Interim QHSE Manager

Boskalis International B.V.
04.2018 - 06.2018

Project: Provide QHSE support to the maintenance of the port area of the Angola LNG Terminal (ALNG).

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Interim QHSE Manager

Boskalis International B.V.
05.2017 - 11.2017

Project: Head of the QHSE project department constructing Centerpoint of Indonesia, island for the Indonesian government.

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Head of the SHEQ team on-site (two inspectors)
  • Set up a SHEQ Management system in line with the corporate management system
  • Provide SHEQ Management support to the project team
  • Ensure follow-up of all project documentation
  • Point of contact for Clients and Subcontractors
  • Incident reporting and investigations
  • Report SHEQ matters to project management, client, corporate SHEQ manager.

Project QHSE Manager

Boskalis International B.V.
04.2015 - 12.2016

Project: Head of the QHSE department for the Punta Pacifica 2 island construction.

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Head of the SHEQ team on-site (two inspectors, one Quality officer).
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Set up a SHEQ Management system in line with the corporate management system
  • Provide SHEQ Management support to the project team
  • Ensure follow-up of all project documentation
  • Point of contact for Clients and Subcontractors
  • Incident reporting and investigations
  • Report SHEQ matters to project management, client, corporate & Business Unit SHEQ Manager.

Project SHEQ Manager

Boskalis International B.V.
11.2010 - 04.2015

Project: Head of the QHSE department providing QHSE support for the Total Bauxite Mining Contract, for Alcoa Inc.

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Head of the SHEQ team on-site (five inspectors, two Quality officers, and six security officers).
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Set up a SHEQ Management system in line with the corporate management system.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • High level incident reporting and investigations (Tripod Beta technique).
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Report SHEQ matters to project management, Client, corporate and Business Unit SHEQ manager.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Project SHEQ Officer

SMIT International B.V.
09.2009 - 11.2010

Project: Provide QHSE support to the business unit as well as for the running projects.

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Provide SHEQ management support to the project teams.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Point of contact for Clients and Subcontractors.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Higher Occupational Safety Education (HVK)

Kader Academy Group
Breda, Netherlands
11.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

Lean Six Sigma Partners
Soesterberg, Netherlands
06.2021

No Degree - Change Management

Yearth Academy
Nieuwegein, Netherlands
09.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene

RRC College International
London, UK
05.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Logistics, Transport And Warehousing Management

Radius College
Breda, Netherlands
06.2008

High School Diploma -

RK Heijendaal
Kerkrade, Netherlands
06.1986

Skills

  • Operational Procedures
  • Performance Improvement
  • Environmental Policy
  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Meetings
  • Audit Facilitation
  • Accident Analysis
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Operational Support
  • Emergency Management Procedures
  • Accident Prevention
  • Awareness Programs
  • Incident Investigation
  • Risk Management Strategies
  • Prevention Programs

Languages

Dutch
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
German
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

QHSE Advisor

Plug Power
03.2023 - Current

SHEQ Advisor

N-Sea B.V.
11.2022 - Current

HSE Manager

Schiphol Management Construction B.V.
11.2022 - 01.2023

HSE Manager

KWS Infra B.V.
05.2022 - 11.2022

Interim SHEQ Manager

HVC Aardwarmte TRIAS Westland B.V.
11.2021 - 03.2022

Interim SHEQ Manager

Technical & Maritime Services B.V.
10.2021 - 05.2022

Interim HSE Manager

GE Renewable Energy
05.2021 - 09.2021

ESSH Manager

Ballast Nedam- TAV Construction Joint-venture
03.2019 - 10.2021

Interim QHSE Manager

Boskalis International B.V.
04.2018 - 06.2018

Interim QHSE Manager

Boskalis International B.V.
05.2017 - 11.2017

Business Unit QHSE Manager

Boskalis International B.V.
12.2016 - 02.2019

Project QHSE Manager

Boskalis International B.V.
04.2015 - 12.2016

Project SHEQ Manager

Boskalis International B.V.
11.2010 - 04.2015

Project SHEQ Officer

SMIT International B.V.
09.2009 - 11.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Higher Occupational Safety Education (HVK)

Kader Academy Group

Associate of Applied Science - Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

Lean Six Sigma Partners

No Degree - Change Management

Yearth Academy

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene

RRC College International

Associate of Applied Science - Logistics, Transport And Warehousing Management

Radius College

High School Diploma -

RK Heijendaal
Erik Van Den Biggelaar