John Marsden – Curriculum Vitae
IRCA – Lead OHSMS Auditor (Certification Number 232) to OHSAS 18001:2007
Chartered Environmentalist, Registration Number -1627 – 11/4/2005
February 2004 - Fellow of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (FIEMA)
Associate of the Institute of Quality Assurance (April 2001)
IRCA – Lead EMS Auditor (Certification Number 232) to ISO 14001:2004
Registered Principal Environmental Auditor with IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment)
IRCA Approved OHSAS 18001 Conversion Course for Lead Auditors (October 2003)
IRCA Approved ISO9001 Transition Auditor Course passed in March 2003
IRCA Registered ISO9000 Lead Auditor course as a delegate – passed in June 1999
Diploma in Environmental Management – 3 week course in 2002 – British Safety Council
Over 60 registered IEMA-Approved and 20 IRCA training courses have been delivered, each of 5 days duration, as the Lead Tutor in all cases (tutor for each day). Many courses are Marsden International copyright and approved with IEMA and IRCA. All these courses follow the syllabus set by IRCA and IEMA which includes OHSAS 18001, ISO14001, auditing techniques and protocols, understanding legislation and HSE issues as well as providing a major case study for delegates. A greater percentage of work is now related to the provision of environmental training courses. Delivery in Russian Federation, USA, China, Brazil (15 courses), India, Poland, Serbia, Taiwan, Greece, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Denmark, Sri Lanka and Ireland. Other customised courses have been delivered to a range of blue-chip clients from the engineering and chemical industry sectors to food manufacture and the oil industry.
These include major organisations such as Coalite Chemicals, Amec, Perkins Engines, ABB, International Computers Ltd, Toyota, Ricoh, as well as other courses tailored to specific requirements of TEC's, Business Links, Chambers and industry groups.As an accomplished ISO 14001 lead auditor, I had provided certification audits for many blue-chip organisations such as BP, ChevronTexaco, Mars and many others. I have a developed expertise in OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001 and am in the process of registering as lead auditor in 3 standards and thus offer integrated management systems services (training, consultancy and certification auditing) I retain a specialist knowledge of environmental legislation, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 auditing and consultancy. I have developed and had approved EMS and OHSAS lead auditor courses with both IEMA and IRCA.
Key Projects Undertaken to January 2011
The number of HSEQ audits has remained at around 110 days for the year. In addition, some new sites and clients were audited particularly from the oil industry and working as a sub-contractor to DNV (since 1998). Drilling companies include Noble, subsea companies include DOF Subsea, also RW-Dea, the northsea gas company. One interesting project was undertaken for American Bureau of Shipping which involved a review of a client's management system documentation. This client is one of the largest port authorities in the Middle East and involved significant amount of time checking all aspects of the system.
In addition, a number of trips to Norway and Scotland were undertaken in order to deliver a number of HSE Training courses for Acergy Subsea Services (on behalf of DNV).
Key Projects Undertaken to March 2010
A new web service is due for launch in April 2010. As well as carrying out certification audits to the three standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001) Marsden International has developed time and resources to this new project. The number of attendees is steadily increasing.
Key Projects Undertaken to November 2008 (Summary)
OHSAS, ISO 14001 certifications and periodic audits to companies such as Sandvik, SKF, Rohm & Haas, Dynea, White Young Green, DHL Aviation, GE Transportation, Alcatel Submarine Networks, Veolia, Mars, General Motors, Flygt Pumps, Yara Industrial, Lumipaper, E-Production, First Bus, Stone & Webster, CTC Marine Projects, (45 days)
Certification process for consultancy organisation delivering projects internationally (OHSAS and ISO 14001) Approx 6 days.
Delivery of 2 OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Courses for clients in Ireland
Delivery of 1 Advanced EMS Auditor Course – Wyeth, Grange Castle, Ireland.
ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 ISO 9001 Periodic certification audits totalling 58 days January - June 2008 including audits of large chemical processing operations in Ireland, Wales and northern England as an integrated programme
Projects Undertaken in 2007 (Some examples)
Certification process for engineering consultancy organisation delivering projects internationally (OHSAS and ISO 14001) Approx 6 days
Delivery of 3 OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Courses for 2 clients in Ireland
Delivery of 2 Advanced EMS Auditor Courses – Ireland and UK.
ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 Periodic Audits (certification) consultancy projects totalling 120 days from January 2007 to early 2008 including large environmental consultancy integrated certification audit.
Projects Undertaken in 2006 (Some examples)
OHSAS 18001 4-day periodic audit of Balfour Beatty Power Networks – May 2006
IRCA-approved OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Training Course – Tutor. Dublin April 2006
OHSAS 18001 / ISO 14001 Combined Audit – Soft Drink Manufacturer March 2006
22 days of surveillance audits to OHSAS 18001 and / or ISO 14001
Certification audit for Chemical supplies company to OHSAS 18001 February 2006
Certification audit to Chemical manufacturer (Rohn & Haas) March 2006
3 x OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Courses - Rotherham - delegates from around the UK and some international attendees
Projects Undertaken in 2005 (Some examples)
BP Angola – 5 day ISO 14001 surveillence audit
Periodic Audit 5 day – Construction Projects company – UK-wide audit ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
Astra Zeneca OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 Audit
3 day OHSAS 18001 Certification Audit – SKF Bearings Ltd, Luton
OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Course – Kuala Lumpur, May 2005, Singapore, July 2005
10 days of OHSAS 18001 Audits undertaken for 5 companies within the Kingspan Group – July 2005
5 OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Training Courses – Lead Tutor Jan - May
Certification audits – BP Angola, Shell Production Platform Cameroon
HSE Training course to nuclear power plant – Bulgaria
2 IRCA-approved OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Courses
18 days of ISO 14001 certification surveillence audits
Projects Undertaken in 2004 (Some examples)
3 ISO 14001 Advanced EMS Auditor Courses
Masterfoods ISO 14001 Certification audit – Birstall Petcare Factory
ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 Certification audit– international oil drilling company with 59 rigs worldwide. 5 day audit.
OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Course, UK – Lead Tutor for 5 days
Various surveillence audits of ISO 14001 (12 days work)
ISO 14001 Audit – Chevron Texaco – Oil Production Company based in Aberdeen
QMS / EMS Periodic audit of Trinity House Lighthouse organisation (3 days) - Harwich
EMS/QMS Audit of large multinational polyolefin manufacturer (4 day Periodic audit)
Initial Visit for food company as part of ISO 14001 certification (2 days)
Initial Visit for meat based petfood company as part of ISO 14001 certification (2 days)
Initial Visit for petfood company as part of ISO 14001 certification (2 days)
Initial Visit for pasta and food company as part of ISO 14001 certification (2 days)
ISO 14001 Periodic audit of rubber manufacturer
ISO 14001 Periodic audit of rivet manufacturer (automotive industry)
ISO 14001 Periodic audit of flame retardent company (chemical sector)
ISO 14001 Periodic audit of service centres (8)
ISO 14001 Periodic audit of oil company – Pecten Cameroon, Shell International, 5 days including offshore work and supply base in Cameroon
5 day EMS Lead Auditor Training Course
ISO 9001 4 day Management system audit of power transmission contracting company
OHSAS 18001 Management System audit of service and environmental engineering company (4 day) Masterfoods ISO 14001 Gap Analysis in preparation for certification audit rogramme
The rest is history...
2003
ISO 14001 Advanced EMS Auditor Training Course – MI-1 – December 2003
BP Angola – ISO 14001 Periodic Audit - Offshore Drilling operation in Angola - 5 day audit
Apache – ISO 14001 Periodic Audit 5 days of Forties Oil and Gas Production Head Office and Forties Field
4 day audit of Printing Company DR/IV ISO 14001 Certification Audit
6 day ISO 14001 Audit of Centrica owned Gas-fired Power stations at Stallingborough and Brigg
Trinity House Lighthouse Service Combined ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2000 Periodic Audit, South West UK.
3 x Lead Auditor Advanced EMS auditor Courses – May, July, September 2003
Laboratory Consultancy company ISO 14001 Certification Audit, (2 days)Birmingham
EMAS/ISO 14001 Audit 4 days Centrica (Rough Field), Easington Facility, East Yorkshire
Certification Audit – (Integrated system ISO14001 and ISO9001 ) Poly-olefin Manufacturer, Milton Keynes and Carrington, Manchester
Certification audit (ISO9000/14001) for Lighthouse Service – Cowes, London and Harwich 5 day audit
Certification Audit - ISO14001 Main Audit as part of ISO14001 certification audit for public transport company (bus company) based in London covering 11 depots over whole of London.
Training course – British Safety Council tutors attended Advanced EMS Auditor Course – Tutor
Recertification audit of Fire Extinguisher Manufacturer – Egypt
Legislation update for Volvo Distribution 3 days, Rugby
2002 Training course Tutor for Diploma in Environmental Management Module II. British Safety Council. 15 day course
ISO9001/14001 Document review and initial visit as part of ISO14001 certification audit for public transport company (bus company) based in London.
ISO9001/14001 Certification Audit of Automobile Association sites. 7 days and 10 visits to sites in North England. Main certification audit of implementation of EMS in AA Service Centres.
Periodic Integrated ISO14001 audit of BP Angola – 5 day visit – Drilling and Exploration activities
Certification Audit - Integrated Management System – BP West Java, Jakarta, Indonesia. Lead Audit in ISO9001/ISO14001 Certification Audit over 6 days. Visit to Platform and activities off-shore.
Periodic IMS audit of major oil and gas production company offshore Africa (Lead EMS Auditor)
5 days work – Pecten Cameroon – part of Shell International based in Houston, Texas, USA.
Periodic QMS/ EMS Audit of shopping Centre (3 days) registered to ISO14001
Periodic EMS Audit of Chemicals company (2 days)
Training Course – ISO14001 Lead Auditor IEMA-Approved for a London Local Authority Council February 2002 undertaken over 5 days
Training Course – ISO14001 Lead Auditor IEMA-Approved Philippines - February 2002 undertaken over 5 days
Training Course – Tutor training with British Safety Council IEMA- Part 1 over 5 days- limited participation as trainee tutor
IEMA-Approved Internal EMS Auditor Training Course delivery to engineering company – Leeds over 3 days including live audit
Consultancy project in Sri Lanka. 7 days work finalising ISO14001 management systems in readiness for certification as part of UN project
IEMA-Approved Internal EMS Auditor Training Course delivery to multi-national food processing company – Hull. over 3 days including live audit
Development of internet site associated with EMS/AMS audit process. Conducted around 10 days work.
Training Course – ISO14001 Lead Auditor IEMA-Approved Moscow Cleaner Production Centre (A UNIDO organisation) May 2002 undertaken over 5 days. Course number 2 in Russian Federation
2001 ISO14001/ISO9001 Certification Audit – British Petroleum – Angola (Stage 2 – Initial Audit) 5 days
5 days of Certification audits (Periodic audits) with 3 spearate clients (October, November)
ISO14001 Auditor Course for Certification Body, Aberdeen November
Management System Certification Audit – British Petroleum – Angola (Initial Visit/ Document Review) 4 days
ISO14001 Lead Auditor Course – UK (PERA) Lead Tutor
Lead Tutor – ISO14001 EMS Auditor Course (10 days) Madagascar
Internal Auditor Training Course (EMS) 2 days (Lead Tutor) Technical Instruments
Internal Auditor Training Course (EMS) 3 days (Lead Tutor)
Certification Audit – Healthcare sector 3 days (Lead Auditor)
Lead tutor – ISO14001 Lead Auditor Training Course – Indianapolis, USA
Lead tutor – ISO14001 Lead Auditor Training Course – Melton Mowbray
Re-certification audit of Healthcare products company
ISO14001 Certification Audit of chemical company – Lead Auditor
Periodic audit – certification of shopping centre
Lead Auditor in Certification audit – International HQ of major vehicle manufacturer
Lead Consultant of UNIDO project developing ISO14001 in 10 companies in Sri Lanka as part of a major United Nations project. Commenced work in January 2001 – 60 day project. Consultancy project to assist 10 companies to implement ISO14001 (Prawn farming and processing, metal nut manufacturer, healthcare company, surgical glove manufacturer, garment manufacturer, dyehouse, food company, organic tea plantation, coconut by-product manufacturer, asbestos sheet manufacturer). Integration of EMS with QMS management systems
Tutor for IEMA Approved ISO14001 Lead Auditor Training Course – Moscow Centre for Cleaner Production – Oil and Gas Research Centre, Russian Federation Certification audit of major oil and gas production company offshore Africa (Lead EMS Auditor)
Certification Audit of shopping center ISO14001, ISO 9001 (Lead EMS Auditor)
Certification Audit of Gas production and processing operation (EMS Auditor)
Periodic Audit (certification body) of engineering company
Environmental Audit (ISO14001) on drink dispenser manufacturer
Environmental Review on packaging company
Environmental Review – Railway Engineering Company
Certification audit shadowing exercise on national printing company
Training Course – 3 day internal EMS audit course – Atlanta, Georgia
Training Course – 6 day – Hungary Cleaner Technology Group, Budapest
Training Course – EMS Lead Audit Course in Saudi Arabia
2 x 3 day Training courses for international Japanese motor manufacturer
Environmental Law Updates for 3 companies to meet ISO14001
8 x 5 day Lead Auditor Courses delivered in UK as public courses
2000 Over 15 x 5 day training courses have been delivered as part of an international programme involving 5 partner organisations.
Design and implementation of ISO14001 Intranet Site – A 10 day project carried out for International Computers Ltd, Corporate Environmental Department, Ascot, Berkshire. Full design of the material included within their corporate web site as part of in-company training course.
Certification Organisation – Main Certification Audit to ISO14001 for Petroleum Development Oman (A Shell company). Undertaken main certification audit on behalf of ABS Services Inc. on this oil-producing company.
International Oil Producer - January – March 1999. Lead Auditor for a Verification Audit (EMAS-type) of a 15,000-employee national and international oil producer in the Middle East. Fully responsible for planning, undertaking and reporting the audit in 3 stages over a period of 30 working days and covering 8 locations and 800 miles of oil wells and pipelines.
EMS Audit for UCB Films, Bridgwater - Undertaken a 5 day ISO14001 internal audit to determine level of compliance with standard and to identify areas of improvement needed for certification.
Certification Organisation – Pre-Audit to ISO14001. Undertaken pre-certification audit on behalf of ABS Services Inc. on oil producing company (Single Asset Location)
International Oil Producer - January – March 1998. Lead Auditor for a Verification Audit (EMAS-type) of a 15,000-employee national and international oil producer in the Middle East (Petroleum Development Oman). Fully responsible for planning, undertaking and reporting the audit in 3 stages over a period of 30 working days and covering 8 locations and 800 miles of oil wells and pipelines.
1999 ISO14001 Lead Auditor training courses Delivered as Lead Tutor – EARA Approved courses duration 5 days for each course
Surveillence EMS Audit - Chemicals Manufacturer which has registered to ISO14001
undertaken for certification body
Preparatory Environmental Review - Training and Enterprise Council which is intending to be the first such organisation to become registered to ISO14001. Further training programmes and guidance on implementation of the EMS and auditing protocols.
EMS Certification Audit - EMS Audit of a foam manufacturer seeking registration to ISO14001. Worked as EMS Certification auditor.
Preparatory Environmental Review - Detailed assessment of large site in the armaments industry which is preparing for the development of EMS to meet requirements of ISO14001
EMS Certification Audit - Comprehensive EMS Audit of a fine-chemical manufacturer seeking registration to ISO14001. Working with Republic of Ireland Certification Body as a Lead Auditor.
4 x 3 day Environmental Reviews - Short Project undertaken for Business Link Rotherham acting as mentor for trainee environmental auditor.
EMS Audit against ISO14001 – 5 day project carried out for Lawson Marden Plastics to undertake a full internal EMS Pre-Audit against ISO14001. Information used by company to undergo final development stage as part of certification process.
EMS Auditing Training Resource - Project undertaken during January / February 1997 over 30 days involved in authoring an interactive CD-ROM to provide a complete EMS Audit based on Procedures, Records, Interviews and Photographs of a typical manufacturing business.
1998 Over 12 training courses delivered during this year (5 day IEMA approved Lead Auditor Training Courses)
Food Processing Company - Northern Ireland - Major project to implement ISO14001 within a £33 million turnover business involved in processing liquid milk. 22 day project involving design of EMS, training and EMS Audit Programming.
Switch gear Manufacturer, North Nottinghamshire - Detailed Environmental Review of all aspects of the site operation. Investigation into legislative requirements of the site.
Refractory Brick Manufacturer, North Nottinghamshire - Preparatory Environmental Review together with the development of elements of ISO14001 which will be submitted for certification in Autumn 1996. Included a detailed assessment of all aspects of regulatory control under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Manufacturer of Chorinated Phenols - Preparation and delivery of internal environmental training course for all site employees and management (20 seminars x 1 day)
Liquid Milk Processing Factory - Northern Ireland - Undertaken a detailed 15-day Preparatory Environmental Review and Pre-assessment to ISO14001. Full site assessment included development of training and questionnaire design for staff at the site.
1997 Bitumen Processing Operation (Croda Bitumen), South Yorkshire - Environmental management system of large site activities together with the development of policy and creation of register of regulations and other components of BS7750
Steel Foundry (Unsco Steels), North Nottinghamshire - A detailed environmental review was undertaken at this large site to evaluate compliance with environmental legislation and to identify environmental issues of concern to the organisation.
Oil Recovery & Refining Operation (Lanstar), South Yorkshire - Assessment to the requirements of BS 7750 including EMS Audit to identify areas of non-conformance to the standard. Also worked to create elements such as environmental effects register and register of regulatory requirements.
Metal Recycling Operation, South Yorkshire - Full site audit of this Part A, IPC regulated metal reclamation business together with a pre-assessment to BS7750.
Replacement Window Manufacturer, South Yorkshire - Consultancy project to help the business identify the requirements of EMS and to assist in the implementation of BS7750.
Iron Foundry & Refractory Manufacturing Operation, South Yorkshire - Environmental Legislative Compliance Audit undertaken of this Foundry to identify degree of conformance to the requirements of the EPA 1990. Also required to identify areas for application of elements of BS7750
Bath Manufacturer, South Yorkshire - Undertaken a detailed compliance audit to requirements of EPA 1990. Also provided drafting and guidance on environmental policy formation. Assessment of waste minimisation opportunities at the site.
Mineral Acid Packaging Company , South Yorkshire - Undertaken assessment of environmental impacts of the Company's operations by Preparatory Environmental Review. Provided environmental policy and guidance and consultancy on BS 7750.
Valve Manufacturer for Chemicals Sector, South Yorkshire - Undertaken detailed environmental review for the organisation together with consultancy to achieve EMS certification to BS 7750.
Printing Business, South Yorkshire - Undertaken environmental review of the printing operations associated with the company together with assistance with introduction of EMS at the site.
Petfood Manufacturer, North Nottinghamshire - Undertook a full site environmental audit for this large multi-national foods company.
1996 Metal Processing Operation, North Nottinghamshire - Legislative Compliance Audit of a manufacturer of railtrack fastening units. Assessment of environmental effects at the site and gap-analysis of elements for EMS development.
Poultry Processing Factory, North Nottinghamshire - Preparatory Environmental Review of a major poultry factory. Detailed assessment of all environmental effects and the creation of register of effects and regulations.
Building Contracting Company, North Midlands Construction Ltd, North Nottinghamshire - Preparation of Environmental Policy and Environmental Handbook for all employees to work to improved environmental standards at construction sites around the UK.
Marble & Granite Processing Factory, North Nottinghamshire - Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment of the site which is primarily involved in the cutting and preparation of marble blocks. Dust assessments and effluent discharge reporting undertaken.
Food Manufacturing Operation, North Nottinghamshire - Full environmental review of a food processing business which is involved in the manufacture of fresh sandwiches, with a turnover of £20m.
Garment Manufacturer, Derbyshire - Pre-Assessment to BS7750 of four manufacturing sites of this multi-national organisation. Preparation of Register of Environmental Effects, Register of Legislation, Environmental manual preparation.
Plastic Moulding Company, Nottinghamshire - Pre-Assessment to BS7750 for the main UK site of this 26-site international packaging company for certification.
Glue Manufacturer, Nottinghamshire - Undertaken detailed environmental review of the site which is part of a multi-national organisation. Major glue manufacturer which processes many different types of resins and glue for many industries. Part B registered under EPA 1990.
Fellmongery Business, Nottinghamshire - Environmental Review for BS7750. This company is part of a large organisation spanning food & agriculture involved in the supply of wool and pelts to the weaving and tannery business.
Glass Bulb Manufacturer, Nottinghamshire - Full Environmental Review for one of the largest manufacturers of glass bulbs in the world. Assessment of the degree of compliance with Integrated pollution Control, together with recommendations with regard to compliance strategy.
Hosiery Manufacturer, Nottinghamshire - Full environmental audit of the site to include compliance with environmental legislation and create environmental effects register.
Furniture Manufacturing Operation - Undertaken work to prepare the company for BS7750. Prepared an environmental policy statement, effects register and environmental manual in line with the requirements of BS7750.
1995 Health Sector Manufacturer, Derbyshire - Preparatory Environmental Review covering all aspects of production and site. Waste assessment and compliance audit
Plastic Extrusion Operation, Derbyshire - Preparatory Environmental Review covering all aspects of production and site. Assessment of regulatory requirements and effects evaluation preparation for EMS Manual formation
Machinery Manufacturer, Derbyshire - Assessment of environmental impacts of site for Putzmeister, a German specialist assembly company. Regulatory assessment and waste audit.
Polythene Manufacturer - Environmental compliance assessment to Environmental Protection Act 1990. Part B Process which required advice on emissions testing and abatement equipment needed.
Calow Hospital, Chesterfield, Derbyshire - Full Environmental Review which assessed all legislative requirements of the organisation. Assessment of incinerator with respect to EPA 1990 requirements. Waste audit to determine areas for improvement.
Replacement Window Manufacturer, Nottinghamshire - Environmental Audit of site and operations to determine areas where legislative and procedural aspects require improvement from an environmental point of view. Procedures written to ensure full compliance with the Duty of Care on Waste Regulations
Landfill Site, Lancashire - Full environmental audit to assess the degree of compliance with environmental legislation and liabilities which may arise as a result of operations at the site. Assessment of procedures designed to comply with relevant legislation and assessment of the EMS
Poultry Feed Manufacturing Plant, Nottinghamshire - Application to the Local Authority for Registration of Prescribed Process under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This project involved work at two sites to submit the application and to liaise with the regulator.
Previous work included 3 years working for North Nottinghamshire Business Link (TEC) as the UK's first environmental specialist employed to provide advice and guidance to businesses on the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Businesses were struggling to come to terms with the impact of this legislation. About 10 seminars were held on various topics (Waste, Energy, Management Systems) and consultancy assignments were undertaken whilst studying for a Masters in Integrated Pollution Management from UMIST.
Pre-1993
Worked within the pesticides industry as a field trials officer, seed analyst and pesticide advisor for a national agrochemical company. Quickly understood that the public at large were against the use of pesticides and took my chance to become one of the first advisors / consultant to industry giving guidance on the implications of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.





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