Andrew Tapialu
Tari,Papua New Guinea
Summary
Successful public relations professional with substantial experience developing and executing successful PR campaigns. Skilled at creating positive relationships with media, stakeholders and clients. Strategic and committed to staying responsive and proactive in dealing with crises.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Affairs Lead
HGDC Energy Service Limited - Contracted to Exxon Mobil PNG Limited
2021.08 - Current
- Leaded/ing 6+ CA officers, 20 + Village Liaison Officers and Community Safety Monitor for 3x Petroleum Development License Areas of PNG LNG Project Upstream Zone (PDL 1, 7 AND 8 in 2x Districts and 70,000 plus populations in the PNG LNG Project Impacted Upstream zone).
- Participated in and assumed leadership roles in local business spin off activities. Monitored and facilitated 10 - 15 Lancos as third party contractor to take part PNG LNG Hides and Angore Project.
- Stayed abreast of local business development, laws and regulations impacting Exxon Mobil's Operations, through decentralizations of Exxon Mobil's Business Development Models including PNG's IPA and IRC requirement as the perquisite for any National Company.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with different levels of key stakeholders in warring and remote communities of Hela - Angore and Hides especially.
- Sought out meaningful business intelligence to identify potential community's key issues and expectations.
- Collaborated with the senior Project Management Team in presenting and develop the new strategies to efficiently boast the completion of complex Angore - Hides Pipeline joining project (k15 km pipeline segment of the PNG LNG Project.
- Taught 100s of local workforce the strategies for successful internal and external communications (Industrial employee relation)
- Identified metrics to measure and evaluate effectiveness of community campaigns and initiatives - by implementations of Stakeholder Engagement Management Plan (SEMP).
- Represented the HESL in public occasions and bigger community and Social Obligations.
- Attained and solved many land disputes and the inter-clan's politics that have the potential threats on the projects and consequently, the project's milestone was achieved.
- Assessed the and valuated the environmental possessions that's including the materialistic and non-materialistic cultures in transforming it into economical values.
- Formulated the the daily CA reports as the primary sources of Data in distribution of the Community Development Projects in the mentioned areas under the Tax Credit Scheme and other Corporate Social Responsibilities.
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Ultimax Security Service
2021.02 - 2021.07
- Executed continuous improvement programs and employed lean tools and methodologies by analyzing the trends of Security Operational Data and statistics.
- Conducted studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control and security Operational record systems.
- Mobilized problem-solving teams and supporting groups to streamline processes and drive clear business improvement.
- Interfaced with the clients to identify improvement opportunities to drive high quality and productive processes.
Community Relations and Engagement Officer
Porgera Joint Venture
2019.10 - 2021.01
- Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support PJV's Corporate Social Responsibility's (CSR) strategic plans in the mining corridors of: Highway (40km), Special Mining Lease zone (SML), the Hides Transmission Line (HTL), the Riverine (From Porgera to Western Province along Strickland River).
- Delivered high-level administrative support to CSR Management during regular operations and special meetings.
- Developed classes and events fostering loyalty and educating impacted groups of communities in 3x provinces (Hela, Enga and Western) about offerings - Tax Credit Schemes and Community Development Projects and other donations.
- Evaluated donation to churches, school, youths and women group and made funding recommendations - that include the sponsorship of students especially from these mentioned easement zones.
- Stakeholder Engagement with the counterparts from other neighboring companies - Oil Search Limited at Hides Power Plant, Exxon Mobil CA's in PDL one of Hides area and OkTedi Miniing Limited CA and Environment officers along the Strickland and Fly River where mill tailings from Porgera Mining is dumped.
- Conducted Incentive and rental payments on quarterly bases for the multitudes of inhabitants or Agents along the 75 km of rugged terrains and battlefields along Hela and Enga.
- Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
- Wrote and distributed informational papers, gave out representative contact information and educated community members about specific issues and ot positive impact of the Porgera Mining to the communities.
- Delivered translation services through fluency in Hela and Enga Language, including Pidgin and English internally.
- Liaised with Local, District and Provincial governments about the initiatives to confirm consideration of community best interests within campaigns and political agendas.
- Conducted meetings with clergy, community leaders and organizational ally leadership.
Rig Site Safety and HR Admin Officer
Nabors Drilling International Limited - Contracted by Exxon Mobil PNG Ltd.
2014.06 - 2015.10
- Conducted safety training and education New/Local Hires to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Inspected Rig-site, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Conducted regular safety inspections Under the directive of the Rig-site Safety officer with audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement according the the Rig Management Team's directive to meet the client's safety Expectation.
- Conducted the daily attendance roll call for the local Roustabouts and other Rig supporting crews as the trigger-point of the timesheet.
- Attained to internal employees query and grievance and entered passed on to the Rig-Site HR for processing and responding.
General Construction Laborer
CBI and Clough Joint Venture
2013.05 - 2014.02
- Performed general construction work on early clearing, and or earth work in and around the parameter of the Hides Gas Conditioning Plant.
- Executed daily duties to meet strict deadlines and drive forward progress under the supervision of the Earthwork Superintendents.
- Followed written design instructions to construct concrete, masonry, wood-framed and steel-framed structures.
- Regularly maintained construction job site cement mixers, jackhammers and air compressors.
- Mixed and poured yards of concrete, efficiently refilling mixers and finishing set concrete.
- Used hand signals to coordinate movement of HV and earth movers around job sites, maintaining both employee and personal safety continuously.
- Participated in Exxon Mobil's expected safety seminars involving enclosed space safety, lock-out/tag out and hazardous material handling.
- Complied with OSHA and regulations consistently and closely monitored coworkers for adherence.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
Casual Field Translator
Exxon Mobil PNG Limited - Resettlement Team
2012.02 - 2012.12
- Translated Huli Language to Pidgin and English during the Environment, Census and Survey Team along the Explored Well-head and the Pipeline corridor of Angore and Hides.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation
- Translated documents for research, supporting data collection and reporting.
- Updated existing translations to meet contemporary trends in communication.
- Researched cultural (Hela) etiquette and specific use of slang words.
- Worked with the Resettlement Team to facilitate real time conversations.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to Hela Language.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Economics - Business
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Lae, Morobe Province PNG 11.2019
Skills
- Content Writing
- File and Database Management
- Safety Policies
- Leadership Communications
- Diplomatic Communication
- Oversee Corporate Identity
- Community Partnerships
- Writing Reports
- Writing Policies
- Manage Events
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Community Affairs Professionals in the development of Hides to Angore Pipe Pipe Tie-ing Project - the project achieved without any major community issue.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop Stakeholder Engagement Management plan while being an industrial Trainee in CSR department of Porgera Joint Venture.
- Recovered the dismantled Tower through negotiation and community relation. Tower #28 and #31 along the Hides Transmission Line dismantled by agitator, had a hard attempt of convincing communication/erected the fallen tower which eventually caused the continuous flow of dry gas via the Transmission Line.
- Recognized and developed few Local companies in PNG LNG Project upstream to meet the client's expectation.
Certification
- Certificate II in Construction, Resources and Infrastructure work Preparation Issued by Carriers Australia - 2013 (March - September)
Languages
Huli, Enga
Native language
Timeline
Community Affairs Lead
HGDC Energy Service Limited - Contracted to Exxon Mobil PNG Limited
2021.08 - Current
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Ultimax Security Service
2021.02 - 2021.07
Community Relations and Engagement Officer
Porgera Joint Venture
2019.10 - 2021.01
Rig Site Safety and HR Admin Officer
Nabors Drilling International Limited - Contracted by Exxon Mobil PNG Ltd.
2014.06 - 2015.10
General Construction Laborer
CBI and Clough Joint Venture
2013.05 - 2014.02
Casual Field Translator
Exxon Mobil PNG Limited - Resettlement Team
2012.02 - 2012.12
Bachelor of Applied Economics - Business
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
- Certificate II in Construction, Resources and Infrastructure work Preparation Issued by Carriers Australia - 2013 (March - September)
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