Ernest Sholtz

Results-driven and passionate professional with 15+ years of experience in the HSE sector. Demonstrated track record of ensuring compliance with regulations by implementing effective safety programs, and driving continuous improvement. Skilled at directing investigations, analyzing risks, and minimizing contractor oversight. Possess in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and strong ability to interpret and apply them effectively. Proven success at developing programs, conducting audits and inspections, and providing leadership and mentorship to teams. Adept at managing projects while balancing competing tasks in a fast-paced environment through coordination. Natural communicator, talented at cultivating relationships with key personnel such as contractors, team members, and stakeholders.

Having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in applied sciences of Occupational Health and Safety with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, I have gained significant experience in a multicultural setting and presented strong work standards and practices in mentoring local Safety Officers. Furthermore, I am very capable of dealing in all matters related to Occupational Health & Safety, safety engineering and Risk Assessment from its’ inception on a new project to the final stages of handover.

BASc-Bachelor of Applied Sciences – Occupational Health and Safety, CRSP-Canadian Registered Safety Professional, CRM-Certified Risk Management, Advanced Safety Management Certification, Occupational Health & Safety Certification, TapRoot (super user) and 5-Why root cause analysis, Physical  Health Hazards diploma, Hydrology U of A diploma, 3rd Class Power Engineering Alberta, Gas Technology Diploma, Environment & Safety Technologist Diploma, Ground Disturbance level 2, Fire Extinguisher training, Respiratory Fit test, CSTS, Common Safety Orientation, Bear Awareness, O&HS Legislation/Due Diligence, Fall Protection, H2S Alive, Standard First Aid/CPR, Confined Space entry & rescue, TDG / WHMIS 2015/2020, Pipeline Construction Safety Certificate,  Mining Supervisor Level 1-Exploration Certificate.