Adrian McPhee

Director, HSE & Compliance Systems

A safety and operations professional with more than two decades of experience across mining, civil construction, and safety-critical environments throughout Western Australia and Queensland. Adrian leads MESCo's HSE and compliance systems portfolio.

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Adrian McPhee — Director, HSE & Compliance Systems

Adrian combines field credibility with compliance expertise, bridging the gap between operational reality and management systems. He leads MESCo’s HSE and compliance systems portfolio, focusing on the design and implementation of risk management frameworks, emergency response protocols, and ISO-aligned HSE systems that strengthen safety performance and audit confidence.

His approach is grounded, practical, and outcomes-driven — ensuring that MESCo’s systems work as well in the field as they do on paper.

Key Strengths

  • HSE System Design: Development of integrated safety and compliance frameworks aligned to ISO 45001 and client standards.
  • Risk Management: Implementation of structured risk registers, permit-to-work systems, and incident management processes.
  • Emergency Response: Coordination of emergency preparedness, training, and confined space / rescue operations.
  • Incident Investigation: Lead investigator for ICAM and root-cause analysis of safety and operational incidents.
  • Operational Integration: Bridging site-based practices with management system requirements to achieve real-world compliance.

Qualifications

  • Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
  • Certificate III in Emergency Response & Rescue
  • High-Risk Licences: Crane, Rigging, Dogging, Forklift
  • RII Competencies: Grader, Dozer, Excavator, Roller, Haul Truck
  • Advanced First Aid, CPR & Confined Space Rescue

Professional Development

  • ICAM Incident Investigation Training
  • ISO 45001 & 9001 Internal Auditor Development
  • Emergency Management & Confined Space Rescue Refresher
  • HSE System Integration & Digital Compliance Tools (internal MESCo training)
  • Continuous professional engagement through AIHS and Mines Safety WA networks