Paul S. Manuel
Beaumont, TX **706
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mustang Engineering
Safety Inspector (November 2012 - February 2013)
Baton Rouge, LA
. Proper safety training and orientation for all employees on the
Colonial Pipeline Terminal Upgrade Project.
. Correct OSHA and project safety statistics recordkeeping.
. Site safety management with full OSHA and Colonial Pipeline
compliance.
. Monitor and advise full complement of contractor work force.
. Full investigation into site incidents with 100% effort to finding
"root cause".
. 30 years experience on natural gas and natural gas liquids pipeline
operation and construction.
Kestrel Engineering
Safety Inspector (May 2012 - November 2012)
Del Rio, TX
. Proper safety training and orientation for all employees on the Lone
Star West Texas Gateway Pipeline Construction Project.
. Correct OSHA and project safety statistics recordkeeping.
. Site safety management with full OSHA compliance.
. Monitor and advise full complement of contractor work force.
. Full investigation into site incidents with 100% effort to finding
"root cause".
. 30 years experience on natural gas and natural gas liquids pipeline
operation and construction.
Quality Integrated Services
Chief Safety Inspector (September 2010 - May 2012)
Washington, PA
. Proper required training and orientation for all employees on Mark
West-Liberty Dual Compressor Station Construction Project.
. Correct OSHA and project recordkeeping.
. Site safety management (Site audits)
. Daily communication with the Mark West Safety Representatives.
. Attend and participate in all weekly contractor safety meetings for
the project.
. Full investigation into incidents with 100% effort to finding "root
cause"
. 29 Years experience in gas pipeline and pipeline construction
activities.
Double M Inspection Inc.
Safety Inspector (February 2010 - September 2010)
Beaumont, TX
. Proper required training and orientation for all employees
. Correct OSHA and project recordkeeping
. Site safety management (Site audits)
. Daily communication with the client Safety Representatives.
. Compose & Direct weekly safety meetings for the project (All employees
attend every Friday)
. Full investigation into incidents with 100% effort to finding "root
cause"
US Pipeline Company
Lead Safety Officer (October 2009 - February 2010)
Mableton, GA
. Proper required training and orientation for all employees
. Correct OSHA and project recordkeeping
. Site safety management (Site audits)
. Daily communication with the client Safety Representatives.
. Compose & Direct weekly safety meetings for the project (All employees
attend every Friday)
. Full investigation into incidents with 100% effort to finding "root
cause"
Liberty Pipelines Services
DOT Compliance Specialist (October 2007 - October 2009)
Lakewood, CO
. Contract Inspection employee to Kinder Morgan Inc.
. General inspection duties on Rockies Express Pipeline Project and
Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline Project
. Liaison with PHMSA, Office of Pipeline Safety
. Responsible for follow-up on identified regulatory action items
. Respond and participate in PHMSA regulatory inspections
. Develop and implement action plans on inspection findings
. Act as advisory, guidance, and counsel to REX and KMLP field
management on regulatory issues
Conn's Inc
Safety Director (March 2006 - October 2007)
Beaumont, TX
. Development and implementation of Safety Management programs.
. Development and Implementation of a functional Commercial Motor
Vehicle Program.
. Development and implementation of OSHA required training standards.
. Maintain an advisory, guidance and counsel role to senior management
in regards to compliance issues.
. Certified CPR/First Aid
Willbros Mountain West Construction Inc.
Site Safety Manager (November 2005 - January 2006)
Tucson, AZ
. Maintain hazard free workplace on large scale liquids terminal plant
upgrade
. Conduct daily safety meetings with 31 contract employees
. Investigate personal injuries and construction incidents
. Monitor lower explosive limits during piping tie-ins with potential
for hazardous atmospheres
. Advise, counsel, and provide guidance to Construction Superintendent
on issues relating to OSHA.
Kinder Morgan Inc.
Full time employee (November 1981-November 2005)
Manager IC (August 2005-November 2005)
Lakewood, CO
. Responsibility of development and implementation of a special team of
Environmental Health & Safety Generalists for response on major incidents
and resolution of safety & health issues that require higher than normal
assistance.
. Member of the Kinder Morgan Emergency Response Team.
. Co-Developer of the Kinder Morgan Commercial Motor Vehicle Program
. Co-Developer of the Kinder Morgan Safety Quality Assurance Review
Safety Services Manager (2000 -2005)
Lakewood, CO
. Development and implementation of a Environmental, Health & Safety
Loss Control Culture by gaining support and participation of all business
units activities through leadership, customer service, education, and
training.
. Effective partnering with Customers and rendering consistent
responses by effective communication advise and counsel to EHS Project
Managers in response to customers health or safety questions and issues.
. Creation and support of Local Safety Committees within the
corporation by facilitation and monitoring for continuous growth and
effectiveness.
. Development and monitoring of the Safety Services $1.3 million
capital and expense budget.
. Provide 15 direct reports with continuous feedback, coaching and
mentoring.
. Facilitate efforts throughout entire company to provide timely, high
quality training that strives for full regulatory compliance.
. Manage efforts regarding accident, injury, property damage, and
serious near miss reporting and investigations.
. Management of the Contractor Safety Program.
EHS Regional Project Manager (1995 - 2000)
Geneseo, IL
. Provide recommendations and assistance in developing safety programs
. Conduct safety training programs and safety inspections.
. Assist in accident/incident investigations.
. Provide input to corporate safety personnel on written needs and
assist in ensuring compliance with governmental safety regulations.
. Communicate safety information between local and regional operating
customers and corporate safety personnel.
. Develop and monitor local expense budg
System Operator (1981-1995)
Beaumont, TX
. Primarily responsible for duties relating to the operation and
maintenance of the intrastate natural gas pipeline system.
. Promoted to the position of Measurement Technician (instrumentation)
in 1988.
. Served as the Beaumont District's Safety Assistant for 5 years, a
voluntary position.
MANAGEMENT TRAINING
American Management Association
Budgeting & Finance for Non-Financial Managers - Houston, TX
2004
Management Skills and Techniques for New Managers - Houston, TX 2003
Management Skills and Techniques for New Supervisors - Houston, TX 2002
Successfully Managing People - Las Vegas, NV
2005
SAFETY TRAINING
First Responder Operations Level Training, HAZWOPER, Beaumont, TX
2008
DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Instructor Development Course
2005
OSHA Excavation, Trenching and Shoring, Instructors Course, TEEX, Houston,
TX 2002
Defensive Driver Training, Commentary, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Lakewood,
CO 2002
DOT/Pipeline Safety Regulations, Office of Pipeline Safety, Tulsa, OK
2002
OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry,
Instructor Development Course, Corpus Christi, TX
1997
Ansul Fire School, Fire Fighting Techniques for the Petroleum Industry,
Marinette, WI 1996
Defensive Driver Training Instructors Training Course, National Safety
Council, Houston, TX 1995
Excavation, Trenching and Shoring 8 Hour Competent Person Training, Speed
Shore, Beaumont, TX 1995
DOT/Transportation of Hazardous Materials, Instructors Development Course,
Beaumont, TX 1994
First Responder Operations Level Training, HAZWOPER, Beaumont, TX
1994
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Sciences, Occupational Safety & Health
Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
College level courses completed:
. Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety
. Physical Hazards Control I
. Physical Hazards Control II
. Health & Safety Standards, Codes & Regulations
. Industrial Fire Protection I
. Industrial Fire Protection II
. Fire Prevention
. Health Hazard Recognition
. Special Topics in Occupation Safety (Transportation of Hazardous
Materials)
. Human Factors in Safety
. Safety Program Management
. Technical Writing
. Business Communications
. Applied Supervision
. Crime in America (elective)
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force, Security Police
1977 - 1981
Honorable Discharge - November, 1981
United States Army Reserve, Corrections Specialist
1983-1987
Honorable Discharge - September, 1987
Extreme Seal Experience
April 2009-Norvolk, VA
Basic Underwater Demolition/Seal Training Orientation
Performance Fitness Testing and Qualifications
October 2010-Norvolk, VA
Advanced Special Operator Marksman Training & Qualification