Manager Project
Resume:
James J. Ratledge
Marietta, OH 45750
509-***-****) acbmvu@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To become the ES&H Manager of a project or business that is interested in developing a robust,
cutting edge safety program and cultivating an engaged safety culture within its workforce.
Summary:
Since leaving the Marine Corps in October 2007, I have begun a career in and developed a
passion for safety. In that time, I have earned a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in
Occupational Safety and Health. I have had excellent mentors and opportunities in this field that
enabled me to achieve what I have in a short amount of time.
I earned the CSP certification as soon as I became eligible to sit for the exam. I am ambitious and
dedicated to making myself a valuable asset to my company and my peers.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science Occupational Safety & Health
• Master of Science Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
• American Red Cross Certified Adult CPR and First Aid
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Publisher 2010
• Proficient in technical and professional written communications
• Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers
Military Experience:
Honorably Discharged, United States Marine Corps
Education:
Columbia Southern University (CSU)
Orange Beach, AL
• Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Graduated Summa Cum Laude September 2009
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• Master of Science - Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management
Graduated June 2011
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Tennessee Technological University (TTU)
Cookeville, TN
Courses Completed (1994-1999):
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• English-Semiotic Theory
1998 Tennessee State Debate Champion (Novice Year)
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Awarded Pinkerton Debate Society Scholarship and named Captain of the
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Pinkerton Debate Team
Work Experience:
URS Energy & Construction 12/2011 Present
Safety Specialist, ES&H II: DuPont Washington Works Parkersburg, WV
• Safety support for 150-300 construction employees in maintenance roles at a chemical
manufacturing facility.
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• Development of Respiratory Protection Program and Internal Safety Audit Program.
• Co-Developer of the S.H.A.R.K. Safety System.
• Created and conducted employee training program.
• Designed enhanced training modules for use in the Safety Learning Lab.
• Recipient of URS Spot Award in August 2012.
• Functioned as Project Safety Manager during current manager’s temporary reassignments
throughout 2013.
• Selected to become Project Safety Manager in 2014.
Bechtel National, Inc. subcontractor Intermech, Inc. 3/2010 12/2011
Field Safety Assurance: DOE Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Hanford, WA
• Safety support for 100 field and office personnel at one of the largest and most complex
construction sites in the country.
• Voluntary Protection Program
Key participant in 2010 VPP assessment and subsequent renewal of VPP Star status at
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the WTP site.
Chosen by Project Management to represent Intermech at the 2010 National VPPPA
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Conference in Orlando, FL.
URS, Washington Division, Texas Tollways Project 11/2007 3/2010
Safety and Security Representative Austin, TX
• Conducted monthly safety inspections of 13 facilities across 45 miles to ensure compliance
with OSHA and URS requirements.
• Operation/maintenance inspections of company vehicle fleet.
• Developed Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for several project positions.
• Recipient of URS Certificate of Recognition and Spot Award in 2009.
• Chosen by Project Management to represent the project at the 2009 URS Safety Conference
in Boise, Idaho.
United States Marine Corps 10/2003 10/2007
Company Police Sergeant, Corporal, Fire Team Camp Lejeune, NC
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• Honorable Discharge
• Two deployments to Iraq, one deployment to Djibouti, Africa
• Promoted to Company Police Sergeant during last year of service
• Promoted to Fire Team Leader within first year of service
• Performed in a leadership capacity in over 100 combat patrols, mounted and on foot
• Recipient of the following awards:
Naval Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device
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Combat Action Ribbon
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Iraqi Campaign Medal
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Good Conduct Award
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Certificate of Commendation
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Selected by Command to attend a 90-hour Iraqi Dialect Course
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References:
Dan Healy
Project Manager
DuPont-Washington Works
URS Energy & Construction
Milt Porter
Project Safety Manager
WTP Construction Project
Intermech, Inc.
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Matthew Kelly, OHST, CHST
Regional Safety and Security Manager
Tractor Supply, Inc.
Gerald E. McPherson, CSP
Sr. Safety and Health Lead
Subcontractors Safety
Startup, Area Operations & Maintenance
Bechtel National, Inc.
RPT Waste Treatment Plant
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