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Manager Safety

Location:
Decatur, AL, 35601
Posted:
May 27, 2011

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Decatur, AL. 35601 abhfym@r.postjobfree.com

Kimberly L. (Pitts) Graham

Objective RESUME FOR: Occupational Health & Safety Management

I have worked in the Environmental Health and Safety Management Industry

over the previous 18 yrs. I have been fortunate to have, had the

opportunity to travel throughout the U.S. in pursuance of my career goals.

I have in long term established a reputable work ethic I can be proud of in

search of gainful continuous permanent employment.

As reflected in my employment history, I have worked for a few companies

and have traveled as needed to numerous locations in the U.S. I am seeking

employment with a company looking for an employee that is eager to be

determined as an asset to the industry, continually educating, working

managerial and field knowledge, growing long term, and willing to do as

needed for the goals of the company and clients needs.

Over the years I have strived to maintain the educational needs of a

growing industry. I have pursued continuous educational requirements with

an average GPA of 3.4 while working the hourly constraints of 60-100 hours

per week on most employment opportunities. I have a long history of

working with only a few companies over the past 18 yrs in an EHS directors,

and or EHS Managers position requiring travel to multiple locations to meet

the needs of the companies requirements. I Have managed Safety

professionals from as few as 2-3 to a team of nearly 60 and I have adapted

and enforced safety cultures such as 'stop', 'safe cap', 'lean safety',

'NASCAR', behavioral based and many more for some of the most predominately

know companies in the US, such as Dupont, Nucor, DOW, Gerdau Ameristeel,

Duke Energy, Kentucky Power, Southern Energy, Mercedes Benz, Daimler

Chrysler, and many more.

Summary of Qualifications As an experienced EHS Safety Manager I have

extensive qualifications and experienced multi tasking skills in the

following areas. These skills are demonstrated over the previous 18 years.

Manages program to create a proactive safety environment, reduce

accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health

hazards through safety-training of all managers, planned inspections,

skill training, first-aid care, emergency preparedness, proper job

instruction, new hire training, planned job observation, rules and

practices, job analysis/procedures, and protective equipment;

Maintains compliance with governmental regulatory agencies (Mine

Safety Health Administration; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives;

State of Tennessee) Able to assist with and conduct accident-

investigations and facilitate root cause analysis on any safety related

accidents and incidents

A broad knowledge of safety and risk laws and regulations in areas

such as, security processes, general liability, property liability,

business interruption, workers' compensation, loss prevention, claims,

and managed care programs. Ability to manage and prepare reports to

various groups about the company position relating to safety/risk issues;

Excellent written and oral communication skills; Strong computer skills

in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, as well as

utilization of the Internet that may assist in increasing knowledge of

regulations and any other resources related to the job;

Experience in safety, risk, and loss prevention affairs in a

Construction, and heavy industry manufacturing environments; Extensive

knowledge of rules, regulations and loss prevention management systems;

Experience with safety regulatory agencies; OSHA, MSHA, knowledge and

experience;

Effectively manage Safety & Loss Prevention Programs for the complex

to assure prevention of injuries, illnesses and property loss.

Effectively manage regulatory requirements to assure prevention of

citations and penalties.

Manage medical and workers compensation related activities for the

plant/complex.

Manages the safety program established for contractors to include:

Assuring that appropriate documentation is collected such as, Certificate

of insurance, safety training, OSHA log, etc.

Assuring safety training is conducted and followed by all

contractors.

Assuring known potential hazards are communicated, and the emergency

action plan is understood and followed. Schedule and Conduct Monthly

Safety Meetings, Ergo Task Force Meetings, and other meetings as

developed. Provide outlines to supervisors for safety talks with a

checklist

Revise and update site specific Safety Programs. Assures training is

conducted for updated programs.

Oversees and assures completion of the safety-training portion of new

hire orientation.

Provides annual required safety training to new hires, existing hourly

employees and supervisors.

Coordinates and manages PSM & Hazwoper activities including RMP and NADA

as needed.

Monitors and administers safety programs including but not limited

to: Lock-out/Tag-out, Confined Space program, Ergonomic program, Hot

Work, Environmental Hazard, HazMat, HazCom, PSM, Fall Protection,

Storage/Containment.

Manages plant or site safety inspection and audit activities.

Conduct accident investigations with supervisors.

Assist complex/operations manager with regulatory inspections.

Supervise Security personnel, scheduling and addressing issues.

Supervisory experience that is analytical, self-starting, detail-

oriented, highly motivated, and flexible. Exceptional verbal and written

communication skills, as well as computer skills as required.

Including analyzing quality and safety data, management of internal

quality and safety audits, assisting in quality/process/safety training,

planning and leading quality and safety related meetings. (Preventative

Action, customer awareness, process improvement, quality metrics, Hazard

identification and mitigation, safety culture/awareness, safety

compliance, safety committee and safety action items Leads, coordinates,

implements, and supports Process Safety programs across multiple sites

and business groups.

Provide technical and regulatory expertise to ensure compliance, safe

work places, and continuous improvement of Process Safety programs.

Advise site management of compliance concerns.

Facilitate the sharing of programs, procedures, tools, and successfully

demonstrated practices. Implement standardized EHS processes. Experience

performing business process analysis, modeling and management.

Experience performing program management and Enterprise Resource Planning

(ERP)/SAP functional requirements management, (SOP) Standard Operating

Procedures. Ensure Process Safety philosophies are implemented correctly

during the safety reviews for new processes and process modifications.

Provide strategic direction of Process Safety issues pertaining to

the sites and businesses. Coordinate with the COEs on development of

processes and initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in Process

Safety.

Provide primary point of contact for all Process Safety, Business

process, and Management related issues, including the process safety

review process, facility siting, and interpretations associated with

OSHA's Process Safety Management/EPA's Chemical Accident Prevention

(RMP). Ensure commitments made in project reviews and elsewhere are

tracked to completion. Ensure the appropriate level of EHS expertise is

applied to capital project reviews.

Lead EHS Community work teams or task forces (i.e., inter/intra-

expertise and Community of Practice) including acting as process owner

for assigned EHS processes. Support interface with regulatory agencies

and third parties, as needed, on compliance and enforcement issues. Lead,

coordinate, and implement the required updates to the site Risk

Management Plan covering all process units at the Site. Support

implementation of the Responsible Care(r) Management System

Qualifications [ Safety Manager, EHS Manager, Director of EHS Projects,

SHE/PSM Mgr]

HELIX Systems- Mercedes Benz Plant- EHS Manager

Vance / Tuscaloosa, Al. Completed Dec 2009

Previously known as: Durr Ind., Durr D.I, Durr A.T.K.,Durr Engineering, &

Acco Systems Div

GBU Tonnage - Gerdau Ameristeel/ Linde Group / Middough Engineering SHE

Manager and Assistant Project Manager

Knoxville, TN. Sept.

2008 - July 2009

Barry Steam Plant- Southern Co./Alabama Power/Fluor - EHS Safety Manager -

Mobile, AL. Feb.- Apr. 2008

DUKE Energy-Belew's Creek Steam Station - Safety Manager-Duke -

Greensboro, NC. Aug. - Dec. 2007

Durr Ind., Durr D.I, Durr A.T.K.,Durr Engineering, & Acco Systems Div. -

Director of Projects Safety Mgr.-Durr'

Sterling Heights, MI.

Daimler Chrysler SHAP Project Rebuild and Expansion

Mercedes Benz -EHS Safety Manager -

Vance/Tuscaloosa, AL. June 2004 -

Dec 2008

Titan Contracting & Leasing Inc. -Project/s Safety Manager

West Kentucky Energy Plant

Owensboro, KY.

Inland Empire Energy Center- Power Gen. Plant -G.E. / Calpine Energy

Tumecula, CA. Oct. 2005 - June 2006

Merit Electrical Inc EHS Manager Site & Contractors

Lake Jackson, TX. Jan -

Sept 2005

DOW Chemical Plant Bay 9 Expansion

Thompson Industrial Services Inc. - Director EHS & Field Safety Manager

Jan 2002 - Aug. 2005

American Iron Reduction Mill Nucor Steel LLC.

Convent, LA.

East Over International Paper

Columbia, S.C.

West Vaco/ Devo Tee Pak

Charleston, S.C.

Santee Cooper Cross Power Generation Plant

Santee, S.C.

DSM Chemical

Augusta, GA

Nucor Steel LLC. -(Trico Steel) Industrial Locomotive/Scale Operations

Decatur, AL.

Day & Zimmerman International EHS Manager Development

Richmond, VA. 2001- 2002

Phillip Morris USA - Bay 9 Project

SOLVAY Advanced Polymers - Phase 11 Expansion Project

Shaw Group Constructors, and Stone & Webster Corporate Director &

Site Safety Manager

Decatur, AL

2000 - 2001

Comprehensive Compliance Inc. OSHA Training Ctr. / Industrial Trainer

Corporate Compliance Director / Training Director & Facilities Auditor

Corporate Director & Site Safety Manager

Decatur, AL.

1999 -2004

Austin Alberici Contractors

BOEING DELTA lV Rocket PLANT

Decatur, AL

1998- 1999

OSHA & field Safety Education Specialist III

Amoco Chemical - Fluor Daniels Construction -OSHA & Field Safety Supvr.

Decatur, AL 1997- 1998

General Electric Corporation

Haz Woper / Hazmat Area Safety Rep. Production Team, EHS,

Decatur, AL 1990-

1996

Safety, Rescue, EMR, Safety Supvr.

Decatur, AL

Education

B.S Business Sciences -Occupational Safety & Industrial Sciences

University of Columbia So.

2004-2006

NCCER-Master of Safety for Mgmt. Professionals

C.S.P. -in study phases Spanish / English

Calhoun Community College

2009- 2005 NCCER Trainer/Instructor for Safety Professionals

Master trainer/ Thompson

Industrial 2004

Certified Safety Professional-CSP- Pursuing training for CSP certification

between traveling

HazWoper Technician Level & Instructor Chemical Haz/Awarness

University of Louisville, KY 1999-

2000

Industrial Hygiene & Emergency Responder / Traige Mgmt.

TEEX Univ. Industrial Fire College

2001

Train / Trainer General Industry & Fire Brigade

Calhoun Community College

1999

Instructor - First Aid & CPR w/ AED training & OSHA 500's

Calhoun Community College

1999

National Safety Council - NIOSH, NADA, EMR, USCG, PSM

OSHA Trainer 10 hr / 40 hr Courses Instructor 1992-08

Respiratory Fit testing & Respiratory Medical Evaluations

Comprehensive Compliance Instructor

1990-2004

Drug Screen Technician DOT Regulatory & NON-DOT Reg.

Comprehensive Compliance Instructor 1990-2004

Spirometry & Audiometer Testing Technician & Instructor

Comprehensive Compliance Instructor

1990-2004

B.A.T. Technician (Breath Alcohol / Intoxilizer)

Comprehensive Compliance Instructor

1990-2004

Power Actuated Tools Instructor RAMSET Tools Training Certified

Comprehensive Compliance Instructor /CAT 1990-2004

OSHA 500 -501-510 Construction Industry, General Industry

Georgia Tech.

1990

Health Responder, Emergency First Aid & Cardiac Care Giver & EMT

Calhoun Community College 1999

Emergency Vehicle Safety Operator

Calhoun Community College

1999

Alcohol & Controlled Substance Abuse Reasonable Suspicion Training

Comprehensive Compliance Instructor 1990-2004

For Supervision & Management Train / trainer

Comprehensive Compliance Instructor

1990-2004

Alcohol & Drug Trainer in Awareness for Supervisors

Comprehensive Compliance Instructor

1990-2004

General Production Management Training

GE Zeinger Miller for Supervision/Mgmt

1989

Professional Experience Professional Memberships

Member-, NAIS-, Computers, Physical Fitness, Instructor for The National

Safety Council, Master Trainer / Instructor for the NCCER, American Society

of Safety Engineers, American Association of Safety Professionals, Approved

Accreditations for applications to the C.S.P., & C.I.H, ISO trained,

Safety Professional Society Outreach.

References

Don Zonca -Durr' Auto Mfg. Industrial Manager / Mercedes Benz

(734) 634-

6385

Rodney Coon- Chemical Construction Mgr. / Middough Eng/Linde Global Gas

304-***-****

Rich Aldana - Corp. SHE Mgr. / Linde' Group

908-***-****

Rick McGuffey -Mercedes Benz/ Helix Systems Engineer / Mercedes Benz

205-***-****

Simon Fore weather -Helix Systems /Owner Engineer / Mercedes Benz

(205) 531-

2658



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