Antonio Di Francesco
Auckland
Summary
Highly motivated construction engineer with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in senior health and safety management positions for large-scale infrastructure projects. Possesses broad international experience working with contractors, consultancies, and public enterprises in various countries. Expertise lies in creating safety processes and plans through the design, implementation, and maintenance of Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation, with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable and dependable, excels in fostering safe work environments and implementing effective safety programs. Proactive communicator committed to continuously improving workplace health and safety.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Manager
Ghella S.p.A.
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Reporting to the Board, lead the management of Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Conduct periodic site audits to ensure that standards and legal requirements are consistent with the national standards requirements
- Managing a team of 7, develop & ensure the competency of colleagues for the identification, assessment and control of hazards / risks on sites
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing targeted action plans
HSQES & Security Manager
Auckland One Rail
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Lead the management of Integrated Management System (IMS
- Responsible for ensuring that all risks across the business are identified, incorporated into the Operational and Corporate Risk Registers, and appropriately controlled
- Lead the Safety Assurance team in safety audits, business audits, risk analysis, hazard management, site safety and data analysis
- Strategic planning and development/ implementation of initiatives to the AOR safety & compliance dimensions within budget, to further enhance safety case and support safety licence
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legal, regulatory and company requirements associated with HSE and Rail Safety Compliance requirements
Health & Safety Technical Lead
Auckland Transport
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Developing and implementing the Organizational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System
- Contractors Management Subject Matter Expert providing Procurement of technical review for Tenders (RFT) and proposals (RFP)
- Assisting the AT's Project Portfolio in complying with H&S responsibility for Design, Constructing, Testing, Commissioning and Delivery of Strategic Projects such as the Auckland City Rail Link, Southern Stations, Eastern Busway, Level Crossing Programme, Ferry Investments Programme, Road Corridor Maintenance, Rail Franchise Programme
- Provide recommendations and written records of the requisite Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
Health & Safety Specialist
Auckland Transport
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisting the Portfolio Delivery (Alliances) to meet its H&S responsibility for System Design services, Construction Delivery services, Rail Access/Disruption management, Road Network Disruptions management of the rail projects
- Reviewing and provide Reliability Availability Maintainability Safety [RAM(S)] reports, providing details about the RAM analysis and prediction for the CRL project at the System and Sub-System levels for the C3 (Stations and Tunnels) and C7 (Rail Systems) scopes of work, during Design Phase
- Provide specialist advice and support on health and safety matters to managers and teams to ensure PCBU's legal obligations
Principal H&S Consultant
CAPITA Property & Infrastructure UK
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Support the Associate Director in the development, implementation and maintenance of a robust H&S risk management arrangements and capabilities
- Deliver a wide portfolio of Civil Infrastructures projects (Rail, Commercial and Airports) Planning Design and Construction, Contract management, Asset management, Life Cycle costing and Maintenance, Bid Coordination, H&S and Design management, Performance Management Framework of the contract
- Relevant Projects/Achievements: London Luton Airport Extension - £ 22,5 billion, Royal Mint Gardens Dockland Light Rail - £ 17,2 M, Trocadero Hotel - £ 6,5 M, Waltham Stow Mall, upper-lower - Rail - £ 8 M
HSEQ Advisor
Engie (UK)
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Scheduling Work Programmes and reviewing progress reports for Master Construction Programme, acting as focal point for all Health and Safety matters
- Ensuring that there is an effective and efficient accident and incident reporting, recording and investigation system including RIDDOR reporting designed to prevent recurrence both for accidents/incidents
- Organising and maintain on-going risk assessment programme and safe systems of work, identifying categorises and assessing the risk and implementing the necessary control measures
- Relevant Projects/Achievements: Tollgate Gardens, London - Residential £ 80 M, Stonelea & Tornbury, London - Residential £ 27 M, Pomeroy Street, London - Commercial - £ 32 M, Ensign Courts, London - Residential £ 30 M
Senior Health & Safety Specialist
EXPO Milan S.p.A.
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Appointed to assist the Construction & Dismantling Division for managing the H&S operations of 15 of the main Expo Milan Universal Exhibition projects € 1.2 billion
- Project Supervision analysing technical aspects of H&S operations, leading Team of 15 people
- Development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement
- Influence, champion, coach and advise Participants on all aspects of health and safety
Senior Health & Safety Specialist
CPT Catania
11.2007 - 05.2014
- Worked as part of a mobile team throughout the country, by identifying alternative and innovative solutions with the implementation of CPT technology whilst satisfying best value within Civil Engineering projects up to € 213 M
- Design, development and implementation of Safety standards, programmes and policies
- On site monitoring of safety measures, accident prevention, hygiene and the working environment
- Collaborate with Unions and Employers' Partners to ensure safety processes are effectively applied
Project HSEQ Coordinator
Gemmo, Salcef, Sartem, Ferrari, I.R.A JV
03.2003 - 10.2007
- Worked in Civil Project Management Department within the RAIL project Line doubling Patti/Messina € 53 M
- Project Supervision analysing technical aspects of H&S and Quality design and operation
- Planning of activities, with a focus on coordinating civil, architectural and electromechanical operations
- Provide specialist advice and support to line managers and the wider JV on QHSE policies, processes, and legislation
Project Manager Assistant
RECOS Costruzioni
01.1995 - 12.2002
- Worked in Civil Project Management Department within the RC housing project
- Preparing all necessary internal and external technical documentation in a timely fashion
- Planning of activities, with a focus on coordinating civil, architectural and MEP works
- Contract management ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed
Education
Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management
SIT
Milan, Italy12-2027
National Certificate - Extractives Industries - Tunnel Manager A Grade
Mito
Auckland, NZ01.2022
National Certificate - Extractives Industries - Tunnel Manager B Grade
Mito
Auckland, NZ01.2021
Level 5 Diploma - Health & Safety in Workplace
UK Academy
London, UK01.2021
Certificate - NEBOSH Management of Construction International HS
NEBOSH
LONDON10-2018
Master of Science - ISO 9001:2015 - ISO 45001:2018 -ISO 14001:2018
PWC
Milan, Italy07-2016
M.D. - Construction Engineering
CATANIA UNIVERSITY
ITALY03-2003
Skills
- People leadership
- Team player
- Critical thinking
- Coaching
- Problem-solving
- Strategic thinking
- Deadline-oriented
- Influencing capability
- Conflict resolution
- Hazard identification and risk evaluation
- Control techniques development
- Key performance indicators
References
Steve Saunders - steve.saunders107@gmail.com
Mostafa Chowdhury - mostafachowdhury@pickeverard.co.uk
Timeline
Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Manager
Ghella S.p.A.
04.2023 - 12.2024
HSQES & Security Manager
Auckland One Rail
04.2022 - 02.2023
Health & Safety Technical Lead
Auckland Transport
01.2021 - 04.2022
Health & Safety Specialist
Auckland Transport
04.2020 - 11.2020
Principal H&S Consultant
CAPITA Property & Infrastructure UK
09.2018 - 03.2020
HSEQ Advisor
Engie (UK)
10.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Health & Safety Specialist
EXPO Milan S.p.A.
05.2014 - 10.2016
Senior Health & Safety Specialist
CPT Catania
11.2007 - 05.2014
Project HSEQ Coordinator
Gemmo, Salcef, Sartem, Ferrari, I.R.A JV
03.2003 - 10.2007
Project Manager Assistant
RECOS Costruzioni
01.1995 - 12.2002
Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management
SIT
National Certificate - Extractives Industries - Tunnel Manager A Grade
Mito
National Certificate - Extractives Industries - Tunnel Manager B Grade
Mito
Level 5 Diploma - Health & Safety in Workplace
UK Academy
Certificate - NEBOSH Management of Construction International HS
NEBOSH
Master of Science - ISO 9001:2015 - ISO 45001:2018 -ISO 14001:2018
PWC
M.D. - Construction Engineering
CATANIA UNIVERSITY
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