Ray Baker
San Fernando
Summary
Dynamic HSE advisor with 16 years of proven success in managing onshore and offshore projects within the oil and gas petrochemical industry. Achievements include a 50% reduction in drop object incidents and a 90% increase in HSE involvement among staff, demonstrating a commitment to safety excellence. Expertise includes project management, risk assessments, accident investigations, and emergency responsiveness, consistently meeting key performance indicators while fostering strong relationships across teams. Committed to continuous professional development with specialized training certificates in environmental management and ISO 14001:2004, enhancing the ability to implement effective HSSE strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Coordinator
Bourbon Subsea Services
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Ensured proper use of personal protective equipment, reducing the occurrence of workplace injuries.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
- Streamlined incident reporting processes to ensure timely response and corrective actions.
- Enhanced HSE compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs and procedures.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the organization by regularly communicating expectations and promoting open dialogue on workplace concerns among employees at all levels.
- Executed successful audits both internally and externally leading to improved facility-wide compliance ratings and overall safety culture development.
- Facilitated Health and hygiene inspections onboard Vessel and ensured 100% close out of actions.
- Superbly coordinated all passenger transfers for the Vessel.
- Promote and implement HSE communication campaigns onboard
- Organize Drills and training as required by the Company SMS and as deemed necessary to
maintain proper knowledge / preparedness of the crew / passengers - Coordinate Permit to work system and lift plans and ensure they are applied onboard
- Evaluated contractor HSE performance, providing recommendations for improvements as needed.
HSSE Advisor
Bp Trinidad and Tobago
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Deliver site safety Induction for all new personnel visiting the construction project location
- Lead quality and effective toolbox talks to review work permits, Task Based Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures, and supplementary certifications ensuring all personnel fully understand the HSE expectations for the respective tasks.
- Embedding Tank Construction site barriers in conjunction with the Construction Supervisor to ensure its established and effective.
- Facilitate Site Emergency drills with the construction team ensuring drill exercises are conducted and recorded in accordance with the drill matrix schedule.
- Reviewing and roll out of lift plans to work party members
- Lead in the development of Risk Assessment for all construction activities.
- Manage HSE Resources on project site together with driving safety campaigns.
- Act as environmental champion to maintain conformance to environmental certification requirements for the project.
- Ensure all hazardous and non-hazardous waste are properly manifested and properly backloaded from the project site on a timely basis.
- Promote safety participation in the Behavior based safety program.
Senior HSSE Advisor
Bp Trinidad and Tobago
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Effectively managed the Bp SPM (Single Point Mooring) Project for Wood, the EPC contractor by developing and executing specifications for HSE bridging documents.
- Arranging and Leading meetings with the client and other project stakeholders; planning and overseeing project sub-contractors risk evaluations
- Gathered and shared with the project team the permit to work (PTW) requirements
- Coordinating work permit issuance for concurrent operations.
- Single Point of Authority on all Project HSSE Deliverables
- Confirmed that environmental and safety standards were in line with the relevant agencies in while serving as the HSSE liaison to regulatory bodies.
HSE & Crisis Advisor
Bp Trinidad and Tobago
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed HSE aspects for Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities and Sub Sea 7: Seven Borealis pipe laying vessel during the Bp Trinidad Offshore Pipeline Replacement Project (TOPR)
- Created, implemented and positively reinforced self-verification and oversight reporting criteria for the project
- Performance-managed drilling sub-contractors and provided expert HSE advice on to senior management.
- Promoted companywide safety awareness inclusive of safety campaigns
- Monitored and reported corrective actions based on HSE site tour findings and audits
- Ensured contractor's construction equipment, personnel, and resources were HSE compliant
- Provided daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports on site surveys and inspections
- Assisted in the investigation of accidents and incidents, preparing safety feedback on lessons learned.
Senior HSSE Advisor (Offshore)
Shell Trinidad And Tobago (EPC Contract Holder Wood. Plc)
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed project's key performance indicators and communicated lessons learned among turnaround personnel
- Gave expert advice on all HSSE issues related to project execution
- Ensured compliance with HSE standards by maintaining up to date knowledge on policies and regulations
- Conducted safety training for project personnel to foster continuous improvement in project effectiveness
- Orchestrated quarterly safety audits which included both visual inspections and employee interviews, identified and addressed 50 + safety concerns within the projects, culminating in a 60% improvement in safety compliance rating.
- Monitored HSE compliance of activities, including those pertaining to contractor's resources.
- Facilitated Management of Change Process Risk Assessment and reviews with engineers and other stakeholders
- Led accident investigation team together with proposing preventative solutions and embedding lessons learned
- Conducted HSE inspections, reporting dangerous indiscretions to management
- Implemented, monitored, and reported corrective actions based on HSE site tour findings and audits
- Supervised the safe delivery of operational tasks and performed equipment inspections for lifting accessories.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with other industry professionals, such as HSE Managers or Project Engineers, to provide comprehensive HSSE management services to clients.
HSE Advisor: Environmental and Compliance
Atlantic LNG
06.2007 - 09.2013
- Reported on environmental performance to regulatory agencies and implemented environmental policies to coordinate HSE environmental performance at the Atlantic LNG Plant in Trinidad & Tobago
- Supervised the safe delivery of operational tasks and conducted HSE inspections of marine vessels
- Implemented positive changes related to waste management and recycling policies
- Supervised and coordinated environmental compliance monitoring activities
- Established environmental management plans.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.C) - Occupational Health and Safety
University of Greenwich
Skills
- Health Safety and Environmental Management Systems
- Offshore Installation
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Horizontal Directional Drilling
- Subsea Pipelines
- Construction Management
- Process Plants
- Gas Testing
- Project Management
- Risk Assessments
- Heavy Equipment Inspection
- Accident Investigation
- Hazardous Waste Operations
- Emergency Responsiveness
- Diverse groups presentations
- Servant type Leadership
Certification
- NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma Environmental Management, NEBOSH, London
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety, NEBOSH, London
- Internal Quality Auditing for ISO 14001:2004 EMS certificate, Trinidad, and Tobago Bureau of Standards
- Implementing an ISO 14001 :2004 Environmental Management System certificate, American Society for quality (ASQ)
- Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET), Exp. 2025
- OSHA 30-Hr Outreach Training for the Construction Industry, University of South Florida
- Confined Space Entry, Exp. 2025
- Lifting Equipment Inspector Level 1: General Lifting and Rigging, North Sea Lifting (NSL), Trinidad and Tobago
- Lifting Equipment Inspector Level 3: Cranes Crane Inspection, North Sea Lifting (NSL), Trinidad and Tobago
Languages
Spanish: Elementary (A2)
Accomplishments
- Successfully led HSE Teams in the oil and gas petrochemical industry for 16 years, overseeing both onshore and offshore projects.
- Achieved project key performance indicators and consistently maintained effective HSSE management across all projects while also leading accident investigations and proposing preventative solutions.
- Demonstrated strong ability in risk assessments, project management, heavy equipment inspection and emergency responsiveness within the high-risk environment of oil and gas.
- Attained specialized training certificates in environmental management, general health and safety, ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System and several other areas, highlighting a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Positively embedded self-verification and safety campaigns that resulted in a 50% reduction in drop object incident occurrences.
- Significantly elevated HSE Leading Indicators participation by 80% amongst company staff.
Affiliations
Associate Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
Timeline
HSE Coordinator
Bourbon Subsea Services
12.2024 - Current
HSSE Advisor
Bp Trinidad and Tobago
01.2024 - 11.2024
Senior HSSE Advisor
Bp Trinidad and Tobago
07.2023 - 10.2023
HSE & Crisis Advisor
Bp Trinidad and Tobago
08.2022 - 04.2023
Senior HSSE Advisor (Offshore)
Shell Trinidad And Tobago (EPC Contract Holder Wood. Plc)
06.2019 - 07.2022
HSE Advisor: Environmental and Compliance
Atlantic LNG
06.2007 - 09.2013
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.C) - Occupational Health and Safety
University of Greenwich
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