Jonathan B. Foster

*** ******* ****, *******, ** 35096

334-***-****

acvoqc@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To apply my education in Occupational Safety and Health and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, to enhance my professional skills and add value to a manufacturing operation.

EDUCATION:

BS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health & Computer Integrated Manufacturing - Jacksonville State University - 2006

AS Degree – Engineering Design Technology - Snead State Community College - 2000

EXPERIENCE:

Koch Agronomic Services 11/16/2015 – 7/1/2016

Sylacauga, AL

EHS Coordinator

Managed and assisted the EHS Leader in the development of the overall environmental, health, & safety program for a newly acquired fertilizer company. This company performed the chemical make-up of bulk fertilizers for the agriculture businesses, including golf courses.

• Managed company’s hazard communication program (Safety Data Sheets) by conversion from hard copy SDS to the 3E (SDS program database).

• Conducted visitor, contractor, and new employee orientation training: lockout/tagout training, confined space training, hazard communication training, environmental training, safe work permits/procedures, forklift training.

• Participated in OSHA mock inspections for entire plant to identify specific OSHA violations, included repeated violations and willful violations, and correcting problems proactively.

• Participated in accident investigations.

• Developed & managed reports and obtained data for permitting purposes for NPDES, SPCC/BMP Plans and Permits, SARA 312/313 reports, Tier II reports, DMRs, Form R, RCRA reporting. Also obtained data for air permitting purposes and renewal.

• Managed all DOT regulated material manifests for all outgoing waste from facility.

• Developed a plan to save the company approximately $140,000 in waste disposal. Project/plan still ongoing

• Lead and assisted a team of 4 in the development of 791 equipment specific lockout/tagout procedures and the creation of lockout boards throughout the facilities.

A&B Electric Company, Inc. 10/7/2014 – 6/22/2015

Meridian, MS

Corporate Safety Director

Manage the overall safety and health program for four divisions under the A&B umbrella: A&B Electric, Inc. (electrical division, 75 employees); IMC (mechanical division, 11 employees); REMAN, Inc. (manufacturing division, 45 employees); A&B Communications Division (8 employees). This contract company performs all types of electrical/communication/mechanical work for large general contractor companies, as well as, acquire smaller jobs in Meridian, Tuscaloosa, and other surrounding areas.

• Updated entire safety and risk management manual to comply with the OSHA, NEC, & NFPA standards

• Built and created a New Hire Orientation program for all entities using DVD technology.

• Trained all personnel in all required OSHA training and required client training

• Conduct site safety plans prior to work commencing on a new project

• Conduct mock OSHA inspections on job sites and other company facilities

• Handle all in house injury/first aid cases along with Recordable/DART cases that involve further medical attention.

• Manage all Worker Compensation claims for Recordable/Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) incidents.

EnergeX Tube, Branch of JMC Steel Group 6/4/2012-9/18/2014

Thomasville, AL

Manager, Health & Safety:

Manage the overall safety and health program for two facilities for a newly built steel pipe company. The company manufactures 2 3/8” up 9 5/8” steel & structural pipe for the oil and petroleum industries and other major steel pipe users worldwide. This newly built company employees approximately 175 employees

• Managed and developed numerous safety programs and training programs for both facilities

• Conducted and administered all safety training required by OSHA, mill audits and inspections

• Conducted mock OSHA inspections at each facility

• Conducted Pre-Startup-Safety Reviews on all new equipment before being put into production or the commissioning process.

• Handled all in house injury/first aid cases along with Recordable/DART cases that involve further medical attention.

• Managed all Worker Compensation claims for Recordable/Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) incidents.

• Assisted Director of Environmental Affairs in developing & managed reports and obtaining data for permitting purposes for SARA 312/313 reports, Tier I & II reports, RCRA reporting. Also obtained data for air permitting purposes and renewal annually.

• Conducted and managed all SPCC inspections for both facilities & any reported actions necessary.

• Conducted all new hire safety orientation between both facilities.

• Managed Security at both facilities

ThyssenKrupp Steel USA 8/2/2010-6/1/2012

Calvert, AL

Safety Specialist:

Managed and assisted in developing safety and health programs for a newly built carbon steel facility. The company manufactures hot band steel, cold rolled pickled and oiled steel, and hot dip galvanized (zinc coated) steel for the automotive industries and other major steel users worldwide. This newly built company employees approximately 2000 employees. This was the largest construction site in the world when I began working with approximately 12,000 contractors on site 24-7 for over 2 years.

• Assist the EHS Director and EHS Team Manager in developing numerous safety programs and trained in mapping specific programs using NIMBUS Control 8.

• Assisted Lead Safety Specialists in each mill conducting training, contractor meetings, mill audits, and helping with mill coverage

• Managing safety program within Hot Dip Galvanizing Line/Finishing Line and Cold Rolling Mill

• Conducted Contractor Safety Audits plant wide

• Participated and assisted mill safety specialist(s) in OSHA inspections

• Conducted Pre-Startup-Safety Reviews on all new equipment before being put into production or the commissioning process.

Kohler – Engines 3/31/08-7/31/2010

Hattiesburg, MS

Project Safety Specialist:

Managed and sole safety representative for entire site. Developed and managed entire environmental, health, and safety program for approximately 600 employees. The company manufactured and assembled small commercial lawn engines for Lowes, Sears, Home Depot, John Deere, Husqvarna, and MTD.

• Developed and managed all safety programs using the Kohler Safety Management System.

• Conducted new employee orientation training: lockout/tagout training, confined space training, hazard communication training, safe job procedures in the industry, and forklift training.

• Developed and managed a departmental safety inspection program for entire plant to identify specific OSHA violations, included repeated violations and willful violations, and correcting problems proactively.

• Developed and implemented “SafeStart” a behavioral based safety program for entire site.

• Conducted weekly and monthly environmental inspections and ergonomic assessments throughout facility.

• Reduced DART and RIR by 60% and the Overall Safety Rating by 80% in two year.

• Conducted and trained managers, supervisors, and foremen how to conduct a thorough accident investigation.

• Conducted all forklift training for plant and warehouse operators.

• Conducted all monthly safety training required by OSHA.

• Managed all Worker Compensation claims for Recordable/Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) incidents.

• Handled all in house injury/first aid cases along with Recordable/DART cases that involve further medical attention.

General Dynamics – OTS 3/30/06 – 3/28/08

Anniston, AL

Occupational Health & Safety Specialist:

Assisted Safety Director in managing entire EHS program for the 450 employees for this government contractor building and manufacturing missiles and rocket components for the military.

• Managed company’s hazard communication program (Material Safety Data Sheets) by conversion from hard copy MSDS to the Intranet.

• Conducted new employee orientation training: lockout/tagout training, confined space training, hazard communication training, safe job procedures in the industry, forklift training.

• Participated in OSHA mock inspections for entire plant to identify specific OSHA violations, included repeated violations and willful violations, and correcting problems proactively.

• Participated in accident investigations.

• Developed & managed reports and obtained data for permitting purposes for SARA 312/313 reports, Tier I & II reports, RCRA reporting. Also obtained data for air permitting purposes and renewal annually

• Managed all DOT regulated material manifests for all outgoing waste from facility.

• Developed and implemented “SafeStart” a behavioral based safety program for entire site.

• Assisted in managing the respiratory program including managing a selection of respirators, fit testing, and training.

• Assisted the Safety Director in developing basic safety programs.

• Assisted the Safety Director in determining the workers compensation rate from month to month based on the BLS incidents.

• Assisted ISO Auditors in conducting ISO 9001, 14001, & OHSAS 18001 annual audits.

Mid-South Electronics 10/04/05 – 02/17/06 Gadsden, AL

Manufacturing Engineer Co-op:

Assessed and redesigned assembly lines to make them more efficient for this approximately 600 employee facility that manufactured and assembled many type of small appliances and automotive components for the automotive industry.

• Conducted time studies and assisted in redesigning the process flow within the plant on different lines of production.

• Designed plant layouts.

• Assisted in the development of Efficient Configuration Outline (ECOs).

American Cast Iron Pipe Company 05/2002 – 10/03/2005

Birmingham, AL

Safety Technician Co-op:

Assisted Safety Director and helped manage the safety and health program for the entire site of approximately 1800-2000 employees. This facility manufactures ductile iron pipe and steel pipe for large water and sanitation facilities and gas refinery facilities worldwide.

• Managed company’s hazard communication program (Material Safety Data Sheets) by conversion from hard copy MSDS to the Intranet.

• Conducted air sampling for the following contaminates: silica, lead, DMEA, formaldehyde, hexavalent chromium, asbestos, and metal fumes.

• Conducted TWA hearing assessment for entire facility and work engineering to develop controls for over-exposed areas (approximately 1830 employees).

• Conducted eye exams for mobile equipment training.

• Conducted new employee orientation training: lockout/tagout training, confined space training, hazard communication training, safe job procedures in the industry, forklift training.

• Participated in OSHA mock inspections for entire plant to identify specific OSHA violations, included repeated violations and willful violations, and correcting problems proactively.

• Participated in accident investigations.

• Assisted in managing the respiratory program including managing a selection of respirators, fit testing, and training.

• Assisted the Safety Director in developing basic safety programs.

• Assist Assistant Safety Director in conducting ISO 9001 & 14001 annual audits.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Skilled in the use of Computers, XP 2000, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Adobe, and AutoCAD;

HAZ WHOPPER Certified; Certified Manufactured Engineer Technologist (SME); NIMBUS Control 8

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & Training:

• Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

• American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

• Certified Trainer – “SAFESTART”

• DOT & RCRA Certified

• IMO & IATA Certified

• Certified Trainer – “Coaching the Forklift Operator”

• STACS – Fall Prevention & Protection Competent Person Program

• Method 9 Visible Emissions Training

• Certified Trainer – “Applied Industrial Ergonomics”

• Supervisor’s Development Program

• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Training

• Certified Trainer – American Heart Association for First Aid, CPR, AED, & Bloodborne Pathogen Training

• In process of obtaining CSP certification

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