Janaya Patterson
About Janaya Patterson
Current Role at Chevron
Janaya Patterson is currently serving as the Lead Senior HSE Specialist – Decommissioning Project at Chevron. Located on Barrow Island, her role focuses on ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance during the decommissioning phase of projects.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Janaya Patterson has significant experience with Chevron, having held various positions over the years. From 2017 to 2020, she was the Senior HSE Specialist - Process Safety and Risk on Barrow Island. Prior to this, she worked as a Health and Safety Specialist – Risk Management for two years from 2014 to 2016 at the same location. From 2012 to 2014, she was the Senior HSE Specialist - WA Oil, also on Barrow Island. Before these roles, she worked as an HSE Specialist – Contractor Management in Perth from 2010 to 2012 and from 2009 to 2010.
HSE Experience at Rio Tinto and Department of Mines and Petroleum
In 2009, Janaya Patterson worked as an HES Data Analyst at Rio Tinto and at the Department of Mines and Petroleum, Western Australia. Both positions were based in Perth and lasted for 11 months.
Education and Expertise in Occupational Safety and Health
Janaya Patterson studied at Curtin University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Occupational Safety and Health. Her educational background supports her extensive career in health, safety, and environment within Australia’s resource and mining sectors.
Professional Contributions and Safety Programs
During her tenure at Chevron, Janaya Patterson has led notable initiatives such as the 'Back to Basics' safety program, which significantly reduced workplace incidents. She also successfully integrated two onsite emergency teams into a cohesive unit, ensuring effective emergency management during decommissioning projects.