Gary B. Ellenson
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Seasoned professional - With 33 years experience in a variety of safety
related businesses both as an owner and operator of a community business,
and as multidiscipline safety professional. Promotes a Safety,
Environmental, and Quality Control culture that ensure workplaces are
healthy, clean, and safe from physical and environmental hazards. Willing
to work overseas.
HIGHLIGHTS
. Creative Program Developer - Developed health and safety programs for
Chevron USA franchise holders.
. President's Bronze Award Recipient - Awarded the Environmental
Excellence for Large Projects.
. Skilled Communicator - Developed and instructed communication classes
for management and franchise holders.
. Dedicated to Community - Served as president of selection committee
for scholarship candidates.
. Effective Team Player - Work well with diverse and multi-disciplinary
teams.
. Extensive knowledge of 385-1-1 Standard
. Training - 30 Hour OSHA (2002, 08-24-07, 02-25-10), NASP Certified
Safety Specialist 2007, Maintained 24 hours of Annual Safety Related
Training for years employed with Tetra Tech, EC.
. Competent Person - Fall Protection, Excavation, Confined Space Entry,
Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
SAFETY
. Broad experience base within remediation, construction, wind energy
and petroleum supply industry
. Conducted a variety of training modules including: project specific
training, fire, confined space, fall protection, lockout tagout,
HAZWOPER Refresher courses and OSHA compliance training.
. Developed several Accident Prevention Plans for the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, and initiate incident investigations followed by closeout.
. Participated and conducted weekly and monthly inspections.
. Responsible for developing emergency preparedness plans.
ENVIRONMENTAL
. Performed fugitive dust monitoring
. Conducted storm water pollution prevention plan inspections
. Lead and asbestos abatement
QUALITY CONTROL
. Provided compliance inspections for: concrete placement, mechanical
equipment, torque parameters, backfill/compaction, welding, etc.
. Ensured implementation of the three phases of control (preparatory, in-
process and final)
SUPERINTENDENT
. Provided oversight for works processes and crews according to
specifications and drawings
. Work processes: concrete, welding, steel erection, painting, drywall,
lead/asbestos abatement, trenching and excavation.
WORK EXPERIENCE
TETRA TECH, 5 locations August 2007 - Present
Environmental, Safety and Quality Specialist/Manager
. Requested to provide a variety of Environmental, Safety, and Quality
Control support for various clients at numerous projects located in
California, Wyoming, and Georgia.
. SSHO and Interim Quality Control Manger, Ft Gordon, GA
. Conduct various types of training to support specific projects
. Promote employee involvement for craft and management personnel to
enhance workplace safety
. Encourage all site personnel to indentify and report potential hazards
. Involve local emergency management services in emergency response
drills
. Provide compliance inspections on all items associated with definable
features of work
TOGNAZZINI BEVERAGE, Santa Maria, CA February 2007 -
August 2007
Safety and Quality Manager
. Organized, managed and maintained a 9,500 square foot warehouse
. Developed and managed the site safety program
. Responsible in receiving, inventorying, and distribution of product
. Maintained a fleet of vehicles for transportation of product
ELLENSON'S CHEVRON, various locations December 1977 -
February 2005
President and Owner
. Acquired and operated three service stations and convenience stores
that became Chevrons top 10% most profitable facilities in the country
. Managed a diverse work force requiring skills in communication,
training, etc.
. Developed and implemented environmental and safety program for service
stations.
. Assisted Chevron, USA in development of their safety programs for
individual dealers.
. Oversight / Safety Officer for removal, replacement and remediation of
underground storage tanks & piping per federal, state and local codes
and clean construction of buildings/large canopies. 7 large remodel
projects over a 15 year time span.
UNITED STATES ARMY, various locations June 1969 - April 1977
Sergeant
. Decorated, honorably discharged Vietnam veteran
. Lead, trained, motivated, and mentored a platoon of soldiers
. Designed, and built P.O.W. camps for training purposes
. Trained and provided counseling for returning veterans
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
. National Association of Safety Professionals
Professional References & Certifications Available Upon Request