Chief Operating Officer (COO) @ Haztech is a full-service occupational focused Health & Safety company, serving the industrial, construction, oilfield and mining sectors across Canada. Our focus is the health & safety of our people, our clients and the communities in which we live, work and play. We provide a single-point of contact for our clients looking to implement basic to advanced health & safety service programs to their project needs. At Haztech we believe that the development of strong client relationships, coupled with world-class service delivery is why and how we will continue to grow. For more information visit us online at http://www.haztech.com From October 2015 to Present (3 months) Special Advisor to the President HSE&T @ Head of HSE&T for AMC Mining From September 2014 to October 2015 (1 year 2 months) Vice President, Safety, Health, Environment and Communities @ Head of global HSEC, supporting and advising the leadership teams in Canada, US, Australia, Africa and Kazakhstan on all matters related to HSEC management. From August 2013 to September 2014 (1 year 2 months) Toronto, Canada AreaPrincipal Advisor Safety, HSEC Project Support @ Currently working in a corporate role, Providing HSEC support to RioTinto Major Projects worldwide. Responsibilities Develop and promote a common global HSE template for repeated success in new project implementation and within the RTX environment; Lead collaboration between Product Groups to develop and implement this template consistently and reproducibly at all new projects and within the RTX environment; Provide embedded HSEC support to Rio Tinto Exploration (RTX) global functional team and the Technology and Innovation Project Development (PD) Group's project Management Office (PMO); Provide support to RTX and PD to implement this template consistently and reproducibly within those businesses; Ensure that RTX and PD are in alignment with Rio Tinto HSEC policies and conform with Group performance standards; Ensure that Rio Tinto strategies are applied during the appropriate project phase to manage HSEC related business risks; and Ensure that HSEC systems and procedures are implemented as appropriate for the project phase and within the RTX environment. From January 2011 to September 2013 (2 years 9 months) Manager Health, Safety, Environment and Training @ Managed a team of 44 HSE and Training professionals in open pit, underground, plant and construction project environments. Responsibilities Implementation of Riotinto HSE policies, procedures, systems, and tools in support of safety excellence Collaborate and communicate with corporate and other global businesses to ensure Diavik is using best practice systems and processes Manage site disaster management/recovery process and emergency response Manage and implement risk management process as per RioTinto risk framework, Manage Occupational Health Systems to enable effective monitoring, recording and reporting of health conditions Manage the Environmental Management System to ensure environmental management objectives are achieved and that all Government, Community and regulatory requirements are met. Manage the implementation of HSEQ management system and maintain ISO 14001 and 9001 certifications Work with President and senior leadership team to develop and set corporate HSE targets and management plans. Manage corporate HSE data and develop and maintain Statistical analysis and reporting. Liaise with Government, Aboriginal communities and Key stake holders on all aspects of sustainable development. Work and collaborate with industry peers, non and government boards, community leaders and associations. Special Projects and Achievements John T. Ryan National Mining Safety Award 2009 Managed DDMI mine rescue program leading to the winning of provincial and western regional mine rescue championships 2009 Manage Rio Tinto HSE diamonds collaborative forum Personally nominated Risk Champion for Diavik Diamond Mine Led the integration of the Environment and Health/Safety Depts. Contributed to the significant reduction in lost time and all injury rates for 2009, leading to Diavik's most successful Safety performance ever. Managed the successful completion of the 1 million dollar Aquatic effects monitoring program . From January 2008 to January 2011 (3 years 1 month) Superintendent Health and Safety, Construction and Engineering @ Reporting to the Manager Health and Safety operations, I managed a team of safety professionals on the A418 Dike and Underground expansion projects. Implement site Health and Safety Standards Developed and supervised rollout of site internal 1st and 2nd party audit system, Mine rescue team co-coordinator and Incident command Conduct Safety Interaction training and continued to implement and embed into the everyday Diavik culture Liaise, coach and mentor all DDMI management, Contractors and personnel to ensure full adherence to all DDMI Safety standards and regulatory responsibilities Facilitate and conduct Project Risk Assessments and provide advise and education in all areas of risk management Facilitated business wide SQRA Coordinate and facilitate Tap root and root cause analysis investigations Provide Support to site Superintendents and Managers for H&S improvements Develop and implement yearly H&S improvement action plan and Budget. Coordinate and facilitate Health and safety Training for site. From August 2005 to January 2008 (2 years 6 months) Safety Advisor/Trainer @ Develop, promote and deliver SCSA programs and courses Providing quality Safety training and advice to SCSA members Exceptional presentation skills for effective communication of the Associations programs Ability to communicate and relate to personnel in the construction industry Evaluate and conduct internal and external audits Supervise Student auditors Constantly review and assess Occupational Health and Safety Legislation/Regulations to determine their implications for SCSA programs Conduct analysis of WCB statistics, identifying trends and injury causes and recommend possible Safety training measures Prepare annual plans outlining goals and objectives for particular area, and overall provincial scene Develop policies/procedures for company Heath and safety program Co-ordination of Regional safety committees Co-ordinate SCSA health and safety program Conduct Inspections, Investigations when required Manage and conduct Inter Association combined Safety meetings Coordinate the Construction Safety Administration Program Work closely with Government organizations such as WCB and OH&S From March 2004 to August 2005 (1 year 6 months) Advisor Safety @ From 2003 to 2005 (2 years) Occupational Health and Safety Co-coordinator @ Manage develop and implement the company OH&S program Educating all Staff on their health and safety responsibilities Cooperating with OH&S committee helping it to be effective Managing health and safety systems and educating employees on company programs and policies Advising owners, managers, supervisors, and workers on health and safety matters Developed health and safety practices and policies Collecting and analyzing health and safety information and statistics Coordinating and monitoring health and safety training Conducting research on special problems Providing advice on health and safety systems at management meetings Conduct accident/incident investigations and plant safety inspections Recognize and Prioritize Hazards and develop and implement control measures Coordinate injury management and return to work program Liaise with WCB and OH&S and other regulatory bodies From March 2003 to March 2004 (1 year 1 month) First Aid/Safety Officer @ restore health of employees or contractors in the event of an accident and protect against further injury or loss; undertake drug and alcohol testing and enforce related policies Undertake activities to ensure site security is maintained with regard to all persons entering site as per site security policy to prevent loss Provide first aid training to all employees to ensure a prompt and qualified response in the event of an accident Conduct site Safety, Health and Environment orientations Issue stores items to all site personnel utilizing SAP Ensure all actions taken are in accordance with the relevant Company policies and statutory legislation relating to environment and Occupational Health and safety Ensure proactive approach is taken to identify and eliminate any safety hazards From January 1998 to January 2000 (2 years 1 month) Apprenticeship - Electrical Fitter Mechanic @ Work as part of the Underground and Surface Maintenance teams Maintenance and general service of plant sewage and water treatment plants Maintain electrical equipment (mill motors, filters, fans etc.) Service underground trucks and mobile equipment. Upkeep of accurate service records for each Machine. Residential construction and installation work term 6 months From January 1994 to January 1998 (4 years 1 month)

Certificate, Executive general managment @ Queens school of Business From 2011 to 2011 Certificate, Health, Safety and Environment @ University of New Brunswick From 2007 to 2009 Western Mines Rescue From 1996 to 1997 Electrical Certificate, Electrical @ Western Institute of TAFE (Cobar From 1994 to 1997 Western Institute of TAFECobar High School Benn Armstrong is skilled in: Occupational Health, Mining, Inspection, Construction Safety, Safety Management Systems, Management, Electricians, Workplace Safety, Risk Management, Underground Mining, Factory, Environmental Management Systems, Construction, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering