Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Givenname
Homeprovince
District
Phonecontact
Homeaddress
Personal Information
Communityandprofessionalengagement
Accomplishments
Interests
Referees
Timeline
Melissa Joy Watapi

Melissa Joy Watapi

Senior Safety Advisor | Workplace Health Safety And Environment Officer
Lae,Morobe Province

Summary

I am an experienced Safety Advisor with a strong background in the mining industry, currently working in a FIFO role at Porgera Mine, Papua New Guinea. I specialize in safety compliance, risk management, and promoting a culture of health and safety within high-risk environments. With a passion for continuous improvement and a keen interest in working abroad, I am seeking opportunities in Australia, the Middle East, or other international locations to further develop my career.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Safety Advisor

New Porgera Limited- Barrick Niugini Limited
12.2022 - Current
  • Working with professionals across different departments to assist in the safe restart of the mine
  • Engaged in previous roles
  • Conduct Incident investigations using the ICAM approach.
  • Conduct the Safety Leadership Training Workshop.
  • Engaged in Inspections, Walkthroughs and audits including the Fatal Risk Audits
  • Engaged with employees /departments during toolbox, Prestart and Standown meetings.
  • Run the daily and monthly HSE topics.
  • Assit in reviewing incidents in the InControl (INX) system.
  • Assist with Document Control.

Environmental Coordinator

Morobe Alluvial Mining Limited
02.2021 - 02.2021
  • Company Overview: An alluvial mining project established by the Morobe Provincial Government of Papua New Guinea to help small scale miners move into mechanized mining
  • Assisted with administration and camps set up in operations
  • Managed and attended to environmental issues within operations, surrounding communities, and other stakeholders.

Senior Safety Officer

Porgera Joint Venture-Barrick Niugini Limited
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Conducted safety inspections/audits
  • Conducted Inductions, trainings, and presentations
  • Conducted Visible Safety Leaderships (VFL) Safety Topics and inspections
  • Recorded and investigated incidents to determine causes
  • Attended safety meetings and stopped unsafe acts or processes
  • Assisted in preparing reports on occurrences and provided statistical information to upper management

Health, Safety Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Supervisor

PNG Mining & Petroleum Hospitality Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: A catering contractor under the Oil Search Limited now Santos.
  • Played similar roles as my previous employment with higher health and safety standards
  • Monitored food quality and safety in operations
  • Monitor and review safety statistics for the operations and compile Weekly HSE reports to present to client.
  • Conduct Monthly HSE Inspections, Weekly Walkthroughs, and general audits to meet compliance and Safety standards.
  • Conduct Toolbox, Prestart Meetings and Trainings for employees.

Health & Safety Officer

Lae Biscuit Company
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • Company Overview: A biscuit manufacturing company
  • Documented the Health & Safety Manual for the Company
  • Formed the safety rep committee from each department
  • Conducted in house trainings (using ppt presentations) on relevant safety issues
  • Performed safety audits and wrote reports in accordance with International Safety Standards and PNG legislations
  • Investigated incident/accidents to ensure the incidents root causes were addressed
  • Encouraged safety toolbox meetings in each department
  • Oversee the general health safety and environment issues within the operation.

Education

ICAM Lead Investigator Course - Statement of Attendance

SAFETY WISE
01.2019 - 05.2019

National Certificate 2 & 3 - Training & Assessment

IEA College of TAFE
01.2019 - 05.2019

Certificate of Proficiency - undefined

Porgera Joint Venture Under Ground Mine Training
01.2019 - 05.2019

Certificate in Safety Officer Level 1 - undefined

PNG Safety Assurance System
01.2013 - 05.2013

Bachelor - Environmental Health

Divine Word University, Madang
01.2008 - 05.2011

Year Twelve (12) - H.S.C

Lae Secondary School, Lae, MP
01.2006 - 05.2007

Year Ten (10) - H.S.C

Lae Secondary School, Lae, MP
01.2004 - 05.2005

Primary School Certificate - undefined

Omili Primary School, Lae, MP
01.1996 - 05.2003

Skills

Policy implementation

Givenname

Melissa Joy Watapi

Homeprovince

Western Province

District

Southfly, Wipim

Phonecontact

  • Digicel, (675) 72096298
  • Digicel, (675) 7116 4784

Homeaddress

Watchman Word of Life Ministries, PO Box 542, Lae, Morobe Province, 411, Papua New Guinea

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/30/89
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Papua New Guinea
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Religion: Christianity

Communityandprofessionalengagement

  • Regional Partner, Cultural Vistas, Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for PFP Oceania
  • Director and Project Coordinator, Project Pasin PNG, Cultural preservation project focusing on documenting traditional ways.
  • Representative, Young Pacific Leaders (YPL), 2019, Suva, Fiji
  • Participant, Young Pacific Leaders Small Grants Program, 2019, Auckland, New Zealand, 2020
  • Representative, Young Pacific Leaders Civic Leadership Conference, 2022, Sydney, Australia

Accomplishments

Professional Accomplishments:


Successfully implemented safety policies and procedures at Lae Biscuit Company and into Porgera Mine, improving workplace safety compliance and reducing incidents through the recent Fatal Risk Audit against the top 10 Fatal Risks within the operation.


Played a key role in promoting a positive safety culture across diverse teams in a high-risk mining environment.


Regularly conducted safety audits, risk assessments, and training programs to enhance workplace safety performance.


Collaborated with management to develop and maintain a comprehensive safety management system in line with industry best practices.


Adapted to the demanding FIFO lifestyle, demonstrating resilience, time management, and dedication to work.


Experienced in working with culturally diverse teams, fostering collaboration and mutual respect in the workplace.

Interests

Apart from my profession as an Environmental Health Officer and Health & Safety Officer , I am passionate about preserving the positive aspects of Papua New Guinean culture Through voluntary community projects, I engage young people to learn traditional knowledge and life skills from the elders while promoting intergenerational learning Additionally, I advocate for environmental conservation, particularly the protection of mangroves and their role in carbon sequestration to combat the effects of climate changeIn my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball, reading, singing, playing both bass and acoustic guitar, photography, meeting new people, and exploring new places

Referees

Lecturer: Mrs. Rose Begani- Divine Word University, PNG. Email: rbegani@dwu.ac.pg Ph/Mob No. (675) 422 2937 / 70288079 Lecturer: Mr. Kari Totona- Divine Word University, PNG. Email: ktotna@dwu.ac.pg Ph / Mob No. (675) 422 2937 / 73781922

Camp Manager: Benjamin Kouvali- PNG Mining & Petroleum Hospitality Ltd. Email: PNGPHS06@oilsearch.com Mobile No: (675) 70692911

HR: Eare Bukwa- Lae Biscuit Company Ltd. Ph / Mob: (675) 478 9999 / 7096333

Ps Newman Watapi- Watchman Word of Life Ministry. Email: watapinewman@gmail.com Mob No. (675) 71164784 / 72720786

HR, Senior Supervisor- Sione Olewale- New Porgera Limited (Barrick Niugini Ltd) Email: solewale@porgerajv.com Ph/Mob No. (675) 5443056

OHS Superintendent: Adam Adam- New Porgera Limited, BNL, Email: aadam@porgerajv.com Ph:(675) 547 8065

OHS Superintendent: David Eri – New Porgera Limited, BNL. Email: david.eri@porgerajv.com / david@erispng.com Ph/Mob No: (675) 547 4543 / (675) 7915 7629 / +61 406 538 005

Safety Specialist: Koima Siwi – New Porgera Limited, BNL, Email: ksiwi@porgerajv.com Ph/Mob No. (675) 547 8975 / 71020044

Mine Manager: Solo Kumalau- Morobe Alluvial Mining Ltd. Email: solokumalau@morobealluvialmining.com / jayskumalau@gmail.com Mob: (675) 71098664

Director Strategy, Policy and Design: Natalia Fareti – Toitu Te Whenua Land Information, New Zealand. Email: Nfaret@hotmail.com / Nfareti@linz.govt.nz PH: 64 226952157 / 64 272883215

Senior Program Development Officer: Phoebe Heibeck- Program Development | Cultural Vistas
1250 H Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005 Email: pheibeck@culturalvistas.org Ph: 202-545-704

Timeline

Safety Advisor - New Porgera Limited- Barrick Niugini Limited
12.2022 - Current
Environmental Coordinator - Morobe Alluvial Mining Limited
02.2021 - 02.2021
Senior Safety Officer - Porgera Joint Venture-Barrick Niugini Limited
02.2019 - 06.2020
SAFETY WISE - ICAM Lead Investigator Course, Statement of Attendance
01.2019 - 05.2019
IEA College of TAFE - National Certificate 2 & 3, Training & Assessment
01.2019 - 05.2019
Porgera Joint Venture Under Ground Mine Training - Certificate of Proficiency,
01.2019 - 05.2019
Health, Safety Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Supervisor - PNG Mining & Petroleum Hospitality Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
Health & Safety Officer - Lae Biscuit Company
05.2013 - 05.2015
PNG Safety Assurance System - Certificate in Safety Officer Level 1,
01.2013 - 05.2013
Divine Word University - Bachelor, Environmental Health
01.2008 - 05.2011
Lae Secondary School - Year Twelve (12), H.S.C
01.2006 - 05.2007
Lae Secondary School - Year Ten (10), H.S.C
01.2004 - 05.2005
Omili Primary School - Primary School Certificate,
01.1996 - 05.2003

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Melissa Joy WatapiSenior Safety Advisor | Workplace Health Safety And Environment Officer