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Taras Becker

Bremen (Germany)

Summary

Dedicated, team-oriented QHSE Manager with excellent technical, analytical and communication skills demonstrated by 1 years of professional experience, with over 7 years experience in designing, developing and implementing safety cases (HSE/SHE) for offshore construction and maritime industry.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

RESH/HSE Manager

Essity / BSN Medical
Hamburg
08.2022 - Current
  • Being part of the site leadership team and report to the site manager
  • Proactively support the shop floor and the management team with hands on mentality
  • Constantly challenging teams to look for a more ambitious safety environment
  • Develop the factory’s team skills for hazards & unsafe behaviors recognition
  • Communicate the Safety Objectives to the factory making priorities clear for everybody
  • Lead incidents investigation and master root cause analysis
  • Perform Job Safety Analysis and Machinery Safety Risk Assessments
  • Network with other sites around the globe to ensure best practice sharing and acting upon it
  • Perform safety trainings for all colleagues on site
  • Lead & develop two employees

Test Engineer

DEKRA
Kassel
05.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed, evaluated and identified requirements for testing.
  • Analyzed test results and prepared test certificate.
  • Followed up on comprehensive test plans for offshore cranes and anchor points
  • Ensured testing takes place in accordance with local legislation and client´s requirements

HSE Manager/Engineer

Parkwind
Loewen
01.2022 - Current
  • Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals
  • Helped to develop a Safety Case in line with German legislation
  • Performed Vessel Vetting Inspection for offshore construction
  • Developed and implemented safety awareness communications for workers (offshore platform induction)
  • Developed Evacuation Plan for Offshore Platform
  • Developed Confined / Congested Spaces procedure along OIGP recommended practices

HSE Coordinator

Aibel
Emden/Haugesund
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Undertaken OSHA inspections and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
  • Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
  • Mentored and supported Site Managers in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers. Improved RAMS process on site significantly.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Leveraged statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes.

Lead HSE Project Manager

ISG Deutschland GmbH
Frankfurt
01.2021 - 08.2021

Part of the project team RLG1: building fulfillment center in Dummerstorf, Germany for Amazon

  • Responsible for COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan
  • Implementing COVID-19 Escalation Protocol
  • Permanent updates of Site ́s Fire Plan and Fire Risk Assessment
  • Preparation of Fire Evacuation Drill
  • Carrying out and delegating Site Fire Inspection
  • Developing and permanently updating Traffic Management Plan
  • Permit to WorkSystem(Implementation)
  • Sub Contractor Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS)review and consultation if needed
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Register
  • Toolbox Talks
  • Generation of Health and safety Board report from HSE statistics and Monthly hours chart

QHSE Manager

Nexans Deutschland GmbH
Hannover
11.2019 - 01.2021

Reviewed customer issues, company processes and all other operational areas to check compliance.

  • Designing of HSE concept and alignment with client´s requirements
  • Performing HSE audits offshore and marine units
  • Setting up emergency response plan incl. rescue procedures
  • Project Execution HSE Plan permanently reviewed and updated during project
  • Delivered whole set of offshore campaign documentation, such as risk assessments and method statements
  • HSE Campaigns "Dropped Objects" and "Hands in Safety"
  • Implementation of HSE reporting system
  • Implementation of HSE lagging indicators
  • Implementation of HSE observation reports
  • Implementation of last minute risk assessment
  • Participation on HSE Client meetings
  • Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks, process gaps and workflow discrepancies
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations

Consultant for the Shipping Division and Marine Casualty Safety Investigator

SWISS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY INVESTIGATION BOARD - STSB
Payerne
02.2016 - Current

Investigation of marine casualties and providing council to flag-state authorities

HSE Engineer

AQUIST GmbH
Düsseldorf
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Working for Shell Oil Deutschland in Weseling and Godorf refineries
  • SiGeKo for Terminal in Flörsheim am Main for several projects
  • HSE Supervisor/Advisor during turnaround in Godorf refinery
  • SiGeKo in Weseling for pipeline project "Nordtrasse"
  • Performed regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors at all levels
  • Reviewed standard operating procedures against optimal safety standards to verify company conformance and employee adherence with policies

HSE Manager

go.SAFE UG
Pöttmes
06.2019 - 08.2019

Managing HSE Related topics on site of Frankfurt GRAND TOWER Project

HSE Supervisor and HSE Deputy Manager

LEONHARD WEISS GmbH & Co. KG
Göppingen
10.2018 - 06.2019

Building a Bio Tech Facility for TEVA GmbH

  • Supported HSE Manager and team with planning, coordinating and implementing of effective HSE policies, guidelines and procedures, ensured that department objectives are met
  • Provided support to Project and Operation team in all aspects of safety, occupational health, safety and environmental issues
  • Ensured training, tool box meetings, and drills are implemented as part of company’s training and HSE program, i.e. emergency response systems, etc
  • Investigated and completed process for close out of all Accident Investigation Reports and prepared lessons learned to HSE Manager for promulgation to management
  • Developed Safety Statistic reporting within project organization. Tracked and provided regular HSE performance reporting to department head
  • Assisted in development of project specific HSE procedures
  • Assisted in ad-hoc HSE tasks/projects as required

HSE Coordinator

EnBW
Hamburg
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to HSE and construction management by applying expertise to method statements and risk assessments provided by subcontractors
  • Developed and monitored multiple databases to keep track of all HSE relevant activities in construction field
  • Developed and deployed HSE procedures, training, internal and external communications in concert with Corporate, division policy/procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Consulting of EnBW construction management in regard of offshore platforms operations and maintenance, offshore installation managers qualifications, utility concepts for offshore substation

HSE Team Lead Offshore

SiemensGamesa (ex. Adwen)
Bremerhaven
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Provided onsite training
  • Planned HSE campaigns
  • Successfully led and implemented HSE campaigns which resulted in higher HSE awareness
  • Successfully led incident investigation with lifting equipment involved which resulted in quick root cause finding and vast improvement of lifting tools safety
  • Assisted during investigation of casualty at WIKINGER wind farm
  • Reviewed all risk assessments concerned with heavy lifting and installation of wind turbines offshore, as well as risk assessments for service of wind turbines offshore
  • Performed HSE audits of entire offshore fleet of CTVs and other floating units involved in ADWEN´s projects
  • Created efficient system to audit ships and trained HSE advisors in performing audits of floating units

Offshore Installation Manager

TENNET
Arnhem
02.2015 - 10.2016
  • Ensured operation of HVDC platform
  • Monitored works and directly coordinated
  • Ensuring of implementation of companies PTW - System
  • Monitoring routine activities
  • Review of safety cases for several platforms: "BORWIN BETA", "SYLWIN ALPHA", "HELWIN BETA"

Claims Manager

VEREIN HANSEATISCHER TRANSPORTVERSICHERER E.V. (VHT)
Bremen
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Controlled insurance claims of ships owners
  • Prepared routine legal correspondence and memorandum for attorney partners
  • Reviewed and provided comments on adequacy of documents provided by ships owners and took necessary steps to cure any deficiencies
  • Reviewed and provided comments on survey statements of staff surveyors and correspondents, took necessary steps to cure any deficiencies
  • Handled casko claims acc. DTV casko clauses
  • Handled loss of hire claims acc. Norwegian Plan
  • Successfully led key collision investigation in Gulf of Mexico with outcome to favor of our client
  • Conducted analysis of collision accident for purposes of apportionment of liability in collision case (see above)

Chief Officer

HOCHTIEF OFFSHORE CREWING GMBH
Hamburg
11.2011 - 07.2014

Jack up Vessels "THOR" and Heavy Lift Jack up Vessel "VIDAR", Offshore Construction, BARD OFFSHORE 1, GLOBAL TECH 1 wind farms.

  • Planed, monitored and supervised cargo operations
  • Planed, monitored and supervised maintenance of deck equipment incl. cargo handling Equipment
  • Created and established a system for tracking the validity of crew and ships certificates
  • Monitored and recorded the hours of working hour and hours of rest acc. to International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers
  • Familiarization of the new coming officers with their duties and resorts on board
  • Positioning of the Jack up Vessel in port and on site (offshore)
  • Managed the positioning reports and positioning data with EIVA positioning System
  • Planed the positioning on site with EIVA positioning Software
  • Monitored of compliance with the MARPOL regulations, kept records acc. garbage management plan

Second Officer / Safety, Medical and Navigation officer

HOCHTIEF CONSTRUCTION AG
Hamburg
10.2009 - 10.2011

Jack up Vessel "THOR", Offshore Construction, Project BARD OFFSHORE 1

  • Managed the paper chart outfit and ECDIS incl. order management and corrections acc. to international Standards
  • Developed a cost saving (at zero costs) system to keep nautical publications and charts up to date
  • Voyage planing in liaison with captain
  • Maintenance and routine testing of navigational equipment including the GMDSS equipment, records of themaintenance and testing activities according to international Standards
  • Managed cargo operations in liaison with chief officer and marine warranty surveyor
  • Managed maintenance activities on deck in liaison with the chief officer
  • Managed the first offshore heavy lift in cooperation with marine warranty surveyor
  • Positioned a barge offshore, loaded with two wind turbine generators. Commanded and coordinated 15 seamen and 5 tugboats
  • Improved the toolbox meeting procedure, consulted the project BARD OFFSHORE one for establishing safer Lifting procedures
  • Created of ISM Safety Checklists according to SOLAS and ISO 9001
  • Supervised and recorded the maintenance of ships safety equipment, fixed fire fighting appliances, fire protective clothing, personal life saving appliances, compressed air Equipment
  • Personell responsibility of 6 to 12 Crewmembers
  • Created, scheduled, carried out and recorded various emergency with the ships and project Crew
  • Developed onboard Trainings
  • Developed a helicopter deck manual based on the OPITU and British Petroleum Standards
  • Developed an emergency procedure for rescuing an unconscious crane operator out of the operators cabin
  • Established a procedure to record helicopter deck activities acc. to §70 LuftVG
  • Represented the new building team and the owner on site
  • Carrying out inspections of the new building on daily basis, reporting to the site Team
  • Carrying out of client acceptance tests for various equipment in liaison with German Lloyd and project manager
  • Ensured the completeness of the certificates according to the MED (Marine Equipment Directive)
  • Created and established a documentation pattern for the certificates based on the building specification
  • Prepared an executive summary of the certification Progress
  • Prepared the new buildings documentation and trained the crew in order to obtain a CoC (Certificate of Compliance)
  • Recommended to purchase ISM related literature

Third Officer /Safety & Medical Officer

Chemikalien Seetransport GmbH
Hamburg
09.2007 - 10.2009

Third Officer / Naviagational Officer

HARTMANN REEDEREI
Leer
02.2009 - 07.2009

Cadet / Apprentice Officer

CHEMIKALIEN SEETRANSPORT GMBH
Hamburg
08.2006 - 02.2007

Cadet

BELUGA SHIPPING
Bremen
03.2004 - 09.2004

MV "WERDER BREMEN", World Wide Trade, container vessel 700 TEU

Education

Master of Science - Ocupational Safety Management

Dresden International University (DIU)
Germany

Certified Offshore Wind Energy Expert - Wind Energy Offshore

Carl von Ossietzky University
Oldenburg
2013

Qualified Engineer - NAUTICAL SCIENCES

Jade FH, University of Applied Sciences
2007

Skills

  • FaSi or SiFa Certificate (equivalent to NEBOSH Diploma)
  • Manager of Major Emergencies (MOME) acc to NOGEPA 214A
  • Marine Equipment Directive (MED) certification for new-buildings
  • International Safety Management Code
  • Safety Certificate Contractors (SCC/SGU)
  • Safety Management Subcontractor management certificate acc DGUV 1
  • SiGeKo (coordinator for health and safety measures at construction sites) Certificate
  • Risk analysis
  • System development
  • Document reviews
  • Information gathering
  • Internal Audits
  • Organization
  • Project organization
  • Team management

Timeline

RESH/HSE Manager

Essity / BSN Medical
08.2022 - Current

Test Engineer

DEKRA
05.2022 - Current

HSE Manager/Engineer

Parkwind
01.2022 - Current

HSE Coordinator

Aibel
08.2021 - 12.2021

Lead HSE Project Manager

ISG Deutschland GmbH
01.2021 - 08.2021

QHSE Manager

Nexans Deutschland GmbH
11.2019 - 01.2021

HSE Engineer

AQUIST GmbH
07.2019 - 11.2019

HSE Manager

go.SAFE UG
06.2019 - 08.2019

HSE Supervisor and HSE Deputy Manager

LEONHARD WEISS GmbH & Co. KG
10.2018 - 06.2019

HSE Coordinator

EnBW
03.2018 - 09.2018

HSE Team Lead Offshore

SiemensGamesa (ex. Adwen)
04.2017 - 12.2017

Consultant for the Shipping Division and Marine Casualty Safety Investigator

SWISS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY INVESTIGATION BOARD - STSB
02.2016 - Current

Offshore Installation Manager

TENNET
02.2015 - 10.2016

Claims Manager

VEREIN HANSEATISCHER TRANSPORTVERSICHERER E.V. (VHT)
07.2014 - 01.2015

Chief Officer

HOCHTIEF OFFSHORE CREWING GMBH
11.2011 - 07.2014

Second Officer / Safety, Medical and Navigation officer

HOCHTIEF CONSTRUCTION AG
10.2009 - 10.2011

Third Officer / Naviagational Officer

HARTMANN REEDEREI
02.2009 - 07.2009

Third Officer /Safety & Medical Officer

Chemikalien Seetransport GmbH
09.2007 - 10.2009

Cadet / Apprentice Officer

CHEMIKALIEN SEETRANSPORT GMBH
08.2006 - 02.2007

Cadet

BELUGA SHIPPING
03.2004 - 09.2004

Master of Science - Ocupational Safety Management

Dresden International University (DIU)

Certified Offshore Wind Energy Expert - Wind Energy Offshore

Carl von Ossietzky University

Qualified Engineer - NAUTICAL SCIENCES

Jade FH, University of Applied Sciences
Taras Becker