Training Manager
Resume:
Scott Joseph Okhuysen
Stephenson, MI 49887
Mobile: 906-***-****
Evening Phone: 906-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Safety and Training Manager
Silvan Industries, Inc. 6/2003 - Present
Marinette, WI US
Responsible for all Safety, Training and Plant Security for 350+
employees at a pressure vessel manufacturer.
Oversee all aspects of the Safety Program. Ensure compliance with all
applicable regulations including OSHA including writing, implementing,
training and tracking of all OSHA required safety regulations (policies).
Develop and update safety manuals (policies) as needed to ensure written
compliance. Implement motivational programs to expand employee awareness.
Track and investigate all job related injuries. Provide monthly reports
to Division President and Division General Counsel. Oversee all return-to-
work (light duty) employees by working directly with medical
professional. Maintain OSHA 300 Log.
Oversee all aspects of Training Program including assistance to other
division locations. Monitor all current on-the-job training programs to
ensure that position trainers are meeting current standards. Research and
anticipate future training needs of manufacturing department and develop
programs to match these needs. Responsible for direct training of up to
20 employees at a time in a classroom environment. Training includes fall
protection, confined space, hazard communication, hazardous material
awareness, respirator and various other OSHA required training. Assist
with interviews of potential new hires and provide 20+ hours of one-on-
one training. Administer ASME Weld Tests and review RT test results to
confirm compliance and acceptance. On-site Emergency Coordinator/First
Response Team Leader (Emergency First Response active teaching status -
First Aid/CPR w/ AED plus child/infant).
Oversee all aspects of plant security. Work directly with Manufacturing
Services Manager to ensure integrity of building security in accordance
with Homeland Defense Regulations. Review and act upon any threats to
building or personnel. This could include procedure changes or working
with local law enforcement employees.
Accomplishments: Provided vision and action plan for training department
with the goal to accommodate growth of company by 100 employees. Reduced
plant-wide injuries by 49%, OSHA logged injuries by 41% and lost time
injuries by 31%. Recently received Hartford Insurance Merit Award for
Injury Reduction for reduction of DART Rate from 7.46 to 2.1.
Related Skills: Radiograph (RT) Level 2 Certified with 1300 hours
experience, Dye Penetrant (PT) Level 2 Certified with 500 hours
experience, Magnetic Particle (MT) Level 1 with 100 hours experience, 30-
hour OSHA Certified, Certified Respirator Fit Tester with 3M Corporation,
First Aid and CPR (with AED) Trainer with Emergency First Response.
DiveMaster (part-time)
M&M Diving 6/2006 - Present
Menominee, MI US
Perform all DiveMaster duties on charter operations. These include, but
not limited to, diver safety (including rescue), diver orientation, dive
plan overview and lecture, equipment review, boat handling and any other
duties as assigned by Captain. Provide in-water assistance to instructor
with Open Water Divers, skills review with current divers (checkout
dives) and lead groups of divers up to depths of 130 feet (recreational
limit).
Assistant M&M Diving with commercial work for local shipbuilders. This
includes placing thruster covers, clearing intacts and non-destructive
testing of various components on ships (including military). Commercial
work includes in-water along with stand-by (safety) diver
responsibilities. Work with other DiverMasters as rescue divers during
military ship launches.
Provide CPR, First Aid and AED Training for all rescue divers at M&M
Diving.
Coordinate with local law enforcement during recovery operations of
bodies (volunteer work, non-paid).
Professional Swim Coach/Aquatic Director
YMCA of USA 9/1999 - 6/2003
Various Locations, US
Aquatic Director: Oversee all aspects of Aquatic Operations including
budget (up to $250,000), safety, training (lifeguards), swim lessons,
etc. Schedule and publish all programs and hire staff to meet current
needs. Attend publicity functions to expand private grant programs.
Professional Swim Coach: Head Coach Responsibilities for 100+ youth swim
team. Hire and oversee assistant coaches. Direct coaching of all swimmers
age 13+. Write workouts based on sound physiology.
Accomplishments: Coached to National Level with 8 swimmers competing at
National Championships. Balanced budget with 3 different teams. All teams
had been in the red for a minimum of 10 years.
Industrial Hygienist
Mid-West Environmental LLC 5/1993 - 9/1999
Menominee, MI US
Perform environmental inspections, air sampling, budget reviews for
industrial and municipalities. Provide job management during cleanup
operations to ensure safety and financial security for clients. Work
directly with EPA, DNR and local municipalities to ensure compliance of
operations. All inspections and air sampling related to lead, asbestos
and PCB's.
Accomplishments: Expanded client base by 50%.
Related Skills: Asbestos Supervisor and Inspector.
Computer Technician
Michigan National Bank 6/1989 - 5/1993
Lansing, MI US
Provide Computer and Network support for local division. This include
direct hardware and software installation. Provide computer related
training (in-person or via phone) to division employees.
Related Skills: Novell Network Engineer
EDUCATION
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI US
Some College Coursework Completed
JOB RELATED TRAINING
Radiograph (RT) Level 2 - Since 2004 - 1300 hours
Liquid Penetrant (PT) Level 2 - Since 2006 - 500 hours
Magnetic Particle (MT) Level 2 - Since 2006 - 300 hours
PADI DiverMaster - January 2007
30-Hour OSHA Certification - August 2008
EFR First Aid, CPR and AED Trainer - February 2008
62 hour Samuel Manu-Tech Leadership Program - October 2007
ISO Lead Auditor
AFFILIATIONS
Professional Association of Dive Instructors (active teaching status)
Emergency First Response (active teaching status - First Aid/CPR w/ AED
plus child/infant)
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