Erkan Erkaya
Senior Manager
Istanbul
Summary
Experienced Occupational Health & Safety Leader with over 15 years of proven success in managing large-scale safety systems, ISO 45001 compliance, behavioral safety transformation programs, and regulatory coordination. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, designing performance monitoring tools, and aligning OHS strategies with corporate objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
Kalpten Bir'e Consulting
01.2016 - Current
- - Delivered HeartMath-based emotional resilience and performance workshops.
- - Designed training and behavioral tools aligned with OHS cultural transformation.
- - Conducted workshops on leadership, awareness, and systemic behavior change.
Deputy General Manager
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
01.2016 - 09.2016
- - Oversaw strategic operations and ensured corporate OHS integration.
Operation Innovation Project Manager
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
11.2014 - 04.2015
- - Implemented continuous improvement strategies for safety and performance.
Processing Plant Manager
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
05.2012 - 11.2014
- - Achieved 20% capacity increase and improved recovery rates with new technologies.
Safety, Health & Environment Manager
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
05.2010 - 08.2012
- - Directed company-wide OHS strategy in compliance with Turkish Law No. 6331.
- - Developed and implemented 'Journey to Zero Harm' and 'Hearts and Minds' programs focused on behavior-based safety.
- - Led Field Leadership and High Consequence Protocols (Work at Height, Confined Space, etc.).
Safety Coordinator
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
01.2005 - 01.2010
- - Created and maintained workplace safety policies, including Fire Safety protocols.
- - Implemented SAP EHS and Audit Management modules.
- - Doubled capacity of emergency teams including Mine Rescue and Fire Fighting Units.
Rehabilitation Supervisor
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
01.2004 - 01.2005
- - Coordinated underground ventilation and ramp rehabilitation operations.
Underground Shift Engineer
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
01.2000 - 01.2004
- - Conducted Job Safety Analysis and created underground operation procedures.
Shift Engineer
Tekar Mining Co.
01.1998 - 01.1999
- - Supervised open pit quartz mining and operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Ankara 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Aydınlıkevler High School
Ankara, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
- ISO 45001 Implementation & Auditing
- Risk Assessment & Emergency Planning
- SAP EHS, Incident Investigation Tools
- KPI Monitoring (LT, LTIFR, etc)
- Training & Presentation
- Project & Time Management
- English (Professional Proficiency – B2/C1)
Team leadership
Project management
Team engagement
Certification
A Class Safety Expert
Interests
Photography, Astrology, Video Editing, Website Building, Blog Writing, Story Building
Timeline
Founder
Kalpten Bir'e Consulting
01.2016 - Current
Deputy General Manager
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
01.2016 - 09.2016
Operation Innovation Project Manager
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
11.2014 - 04.2015
Processing Plant Manager
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
05.2012 - 11.2014
Safety, Health & Environment Manager
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
05.2010 - 08.2012
Safety Coordinator
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
01.2005 - 01.2010
Rehabilitation Supervisor
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
Middle East Technical University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Aydınlıkevler High School
04.2001 -
Underground Shift Engineer
Çayeli Bakır İşletmeleri AŞ
01.2000 - 01.2004
Shift Engineer
Tekar Mining Co.
01.1998 - 01.1999