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Zaralyn Yakopa

Zaralyn Yakopa

Sustainability Manager
Kimbe - Papua New Guinea

Summary

I am hardworking and passionate about my role with strong organizational skills and ready to help team achieve company goals. Therefore, i seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
16
16
Certifications

Work History

Sustainability Manager

New Britain Palm Oil Limited
Kimbe
01.2020 - Current

Responsibilities : To develop and implement the Sustainability program for all the business activities of the company especially the implementation of agreed standards (such as RSPO, SAN, NBPOL's IMS) across the business units of NBPOL WNB Operations.

l Rolling out of other standards such as food safety are also part of this job including compliance with legal standards in mills/processing plants, occupational health and safety, environmental impact assessment, biodiversity and conservation programs.

l Prepare monthly statistics (‘Sustainability KPIs') reports for submission to NBPOL Group

To be the Management Representative for

l Ensuring that an environmental management system is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001;

l Community and Stakeholder Engagement, management system is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with the requirements of SA8000 standards;

l Overseeing the implementation and management of the OHS Policy at WNB Operations; including the implementation of the ISO45001 system and the coordination of the WNB Operations Safety Committee;

Reporting to Top Management on the performance of SQM system for review, including recommendations for improvement.

  • Conducted research into different sustainability plans to identify useful solutions and develop deployment plans.
  • Built frameworks for zero-waste operations and assisted employees with maintaining compliance with goals.
  • Assessed or proposed sustainability initiatives by considering cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility and acceptance.
  • Collected data, evaluated trends and authored in-depth reports detailing findings and proposing recommendations for each issue.
  • Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

New Britain Palm Oil Limited
Kimbe
07.2015 - 07.2015
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Maintained compliance with relevant safety regulations and protocols.
  • Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
  • Enforced safety behaviors in field by delivering mandatory trainings and implementing safety procedures.
  • Led safety meetings and training classes to educate workers on safe practices and important policies.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
  • Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
  • Liaised with management and employees enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
  • Assessed value of safety programs to apply modifications and improvements and achieve targeted goals.
  • Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
  • Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.

Safety Coordinator

Leighton - CPB
National Football Stadium- Oil Search Ltd Project - Post Moresby
10.2014 - 07.2015

Contract Type: Construction Upgrade ( National Football Stadium – Boroko: Client- Oil Search Limited )

  • Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
  • Liaised with management and employees enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
  • Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
  • Fill in for the role of HSE Manager in his absence
  • Monitor security staffing on site and communicate with their Managers on any issues arise
  • Provide guidance and support to security staff on site
  • Collating data and compile month end report that is reported to the Site Project Manager

Safety Coordinator

Leighton - CPB
PFC - GREF Project - Port Moresby
09.2013 - 10.2014

Contract Type: Construction ( Permanent Facility Construction of Exxon Mobil PNG Head Quarters ) – Client Exxon Mobile

  • Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
  • Liaised with management and employees enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Carry out documented site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and documented Safe Work Method Statements.
  • Conducting Induction Training for all staff coming into site
  • Undertake required safety & health activities to achieve required safety & health KPIs.
  • Assist with conduct of risk assessments
  • Monitor security staffing on site and communicate with their Managers on any issues arise
  • Provide guidance and support to security staff on site

SHE & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Nationwide Catering Services
Newcrest - Lihir Island
12.2005 - 09.2013

Responsibilities: December 2005 – 2013; Health Safety Environment & Quality Assurance Coordinator – NCS Lihir Ltd, EPC3 LNG Project Site Pom & NCS Raibus Madang (Ramu Nickel Project Site), NCS Pom Corporate Office.

  • Overseeing the smooth operation of the Quality Assurance, Safety & HACCP System within operation.
  • Document Controlling
  • Analyzing data and compiling of month end report – submit to Project Manager and General Manager.
  • Record any issues (which result from random observations and monitoring activities outside the scope of existing procedures) and taking appropriate corrective action.
  • Ensuring that hygiene and sanitation standards, food safety standards and overall Safety are maintained at all times within site operation.
  • Arrange and participate in internal and external Food Safety/ HACCP audits, GMP audits and Safety Management Meetings.
  • Chairing and participating in the annual Management Review Meetings.
  • Establish safe working procedures in the areas of responsibilities to keep the Safety Objective target to a minimum of Zero LTI.
  • Ensuring that the quality management system as documented is effectively implemented and maintained.
  • Implement statistical process control in Quality Assurance/SHE Department.
  • Select specific procedures for reviews and audits, including problem procedures
  • Compile statistical data and write reports summarizing quality assurance findings
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Ensure the auditing of quality assurance procedures and polices is completed as per schedule.
  • Review and update Quality Assurance Procedures within the systems processes.
  • Training of Staff on and off the Job in areas of Food Safety, OH&S, Warehousing, Housekeeping at varies sites of the business operation (i.e. Ramu Nickel Mining, Lihir Newcrest Gold Mine, LNG - Oil and Gas)
  • Ensuring that ISO 9001 implementations are being maintained with continuous improvement throughout the business site operation.
  • Establish a full programme of documented food safety and quality systems and health & safety at EPC3 LNG Site and Ramu Nickel site.
  • Co-ordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Purchasing Officer

Nationwide Catering Services Ltd
Newcrest - Lihir Island
07.2005 - 12.2005
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
  • Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.

Functions Coordinator

Nationwide Catering Services Ltd
Newcrest - Lihir Island
02.2005 - 07.2005
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
  • Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.

Administration Supervisor

Walindi Dive Resort
Kimbe - West New Britain
01.2002 - 11.2004
  • Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
  • Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
  • Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Supervise Bar, Restaurant and Kitchen Staff.
  • Attending to guests when checking in and out.
  • Record and finalize dive bookings for in-house guest(s) at the resort and live a board guest
  • Organizing local day trip tour, scuba diving trips for international / local guests
  • Training workers on the job
  • Assist Resort Manager with booking arrangements for travel, accommodation, local tours and catering.
  • General administrative duties.

Education

No Degree - Frontline Management

Institute of Banking And Business Management
Port Moresby
04.2001 -

No Degree - Cookery

PNG National Apprenticeship Trade Testing
Lae Polytech Institute
04.2001 -

No Degree - Tourism And Hospitality

Lae Polytech Institute
Lae - Papua New Guinea
04.2001 -

Skills

Time Management Developed good time management Planning Decision making and prioritizing work to meet targets / deadlines Managing workloads and motivating sub-ordinates / work colleagues

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Participating in yearly external audit achievement with renewal of RSPO and SCC certification for NBPOL WNB
  • Participated in FPIC process for new proposed oil palm development
  • Organized with Certified Body in site verification inspection for new Oil palm development ( NPP)
  • Participated in SAN and RSPO external audit - With SAN accomplishment is achieving SAN Certification ( Oil Palm Company to achieve SAN Standard in 2018).
  • Participate within the community in the Social aspects of contributing to one way or another in Women Empowering Women ( WEW) and the West New Britain Rotary Club.
  • Organized with Certified Body ( CB) to cover HACCP and achieved HACCP certification for NBPOL WNB Mills.
  • Qualifications/Tickets
  • Jan 2008 - Institute of Banking & Business Management:
  • Basic management course
  • Frontline Middle Management
  • ISO 45001:2018 OHS Management Lead Auditor
  • Australian Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety RTO ID:40521
  • OSHA Statement of Attainment (ICAM)
  • (BSBWHS 515 Lead Initial Response to an Investigate WHS Incidents)
  • (RIIWHS301D Conduct Safety and Health Investigations)Statement No:47079Student No: OSHA 38033
  • North Queensland Certificate IV in Training and Assessment RTO ID: 40521
  • RSPO (Round Table Sustainable Palm Oil) auditing Certificate
  • SAN (Sustainable Agriculture Network) auditing certificate
  • RSPO (Round Table Sustainable Palm Oil) Supply Chain Certificate - CheckMark- Certificate Reference NBPOL RSPO 23/8/22
  • ICAM – Incident cause Analysis Method) certificate of attainment
  • HACCP Certificate – NCS International Australia
  • Auditing Training – NCS Internal Australia
  • Food Safety Management Systems – NCS International Australia
  • GMP Audit Systems
  • Technical Training Certificate 2 – Tourism and Hospitality

Other Training Achievements/ Recognition

  • National Trades Certificate in Cookery 20th July 2002

(Block Course 1 and 2 Apprentice course – Cookery)

  • Technical Training Certificate – Tourism & Hospitality (Lae Polytech PNG)
  • Statement of Attainment Certificate in Training of Trainers - Feb 2007
  • Best Dressed Employee of the Month – October 2007
  • Golden Kina Award Recognition of contribution by presenting at the NCS Conference _ 24th Nov 2008
  • Recognition and Reward for 5 years of Service with NCS Lihir - 28th Jan 2010
  • North Queensland Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – 12th Sep 2011
  • Safety Level One Certificate with Pass Mark of 165/166 and a percentage score of 99%
  • Safety Level Two Certificate with Pass Mark of 170/171 and a percentage score of 99%
  • Safety Leve1 Three Certificate with a Pass Mark of 174/175 and a percentage score of 99%
  • Statement of Attainment Certificate Civil Construction
  • Certificate in Front Line Management
  • First Aid Certificate (PNG Red Cross)
  • Heart Saver First Aid CPR AED
  • Spill Response Certificate
  • Work at Heights – Australia Certificate (Harness Australia)
  • Switch On Leadership
  • Driver's License Class 3

Certification

RIIWHS301D Conduct safety and health investigations

Timeline

RSPO SCC Standard & RSPOP&Cs 2018

08-2022

GMP +B2 & B3 STANDARD

03-2021

Sustainability Manager

New Britain Palm Oil Limited
01.2020 - Current

Occupational Health & Safety Management Lead Auditor Training Course as per ISO 45001:2018

12-2018

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION TRAINING COURSE AS PER ISO 45001:2018

11-2018

RIWHS204D Work safely at heights

10-2018

Switch on Leadership

09-2017

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

11-2016

BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment BSBMGT401 leadership in the workplace BSBWHS402 Assist with compliance with WHS laws BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems BSBWHS406 Assist with responding to incidents BSBWHS408 Assist with effective WHS management of contractors BSBWHS409 Assis with workplace monitoring processes BSBWHS410 Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives

11-2016

RSPO Internal Audit

09-2016

Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

New Britain Palm Oil Limited
07.2015 - 07.2015

Safety Coordinator

Leighton - CPB
10.2014 - 07.2015

RIIWHS301D Conduct safety and health investigations

05-2014

Incident Lead Investigator

04-2014

Certificate Ill in Civil Construction

12-2013

Safety Coordinator

Leighton - CPB
09.2013 - 10.2014

Food Safety Management System

05-2012

Internal Auditor

05-2012

TAE40110 Certificate IV Training and Assessment

09-2011

Training of Trainers

02-2007

SHE & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Nationwide Catering Services
12.2005 - 09.2013

Purchasing Officer

Nationwide Catering Services Ltd
07.2005 - 12.2005

Functions Coordinator

Nationwide Catering Services Ltd
02.2005 - 07.2005

Administration Supervisor

Walindi Dive Resort
01.2002 - 11.2004

No Degree - Frontline Management

Institute of Banking And Business Management
04.2001 -

No Degree - Cookery

PNG National Apprenticeship Trade Testing
04.2001 -

No Degree - Tourism And Hospitality

Lae Polytech Institute
04.2001 -
Zaralyn YakopaSustainability Manager