Manager Safety

CHRIS WATFORD, CSP, OHST, CHST

**** *** ***** ***** ( Kingwood, Texas, 77345

832-***-**** ( *********@*****.***

SENIOR-LEVEL MANAGEMENT: Senior HSE Manager, HSE Manager

Thorough, detail-oriented Safety Professional who specializes in analyzing

workplaces and developing programs/processes to mitigate safety hazards.

Excel at pre-planning, managing and implementing safety into daily

activities to reduce incident rates. Knowledgeable of all relevant federal,

state and local regulations and standards. Proactive with audits and

regulatory implementation, keeping detailed records/incident reports,

conducting thorough incident investigations and ensuring necessary

corrective actions. Effective leader who works well in the field and easily

develops rapport with all employees. Areas of expertise include:

Field Monitoring ( Safety Training ( Safety Audits/Inspections ( Compliance

Regulations

Complex Problem Solving ( Incident Investigation/Reporting ( Risk

Identification

Army Safety Guidelines ( Record Keeping ( International Situations

Safety Provisions ( Lowering Incident Rates

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aker Solutions ( Atyrau, Kazakhstan ( 2010-Present

International company and a leading global provider of engineering and

construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. Has

annual revenue of $18 billion and employs 24,000 people worldwide.

Offshore HSE Manager

Plan, manage and coordinate all daily safety and safety training operations

for $62 billion offshore construction project in the Caspian Sea,

Kazakhstan. Interface with client, management and field personnel on a

daily basis to maintain project safety enhancement processes. Facilitate

safety meetings, behavior based coaching and training with field personnel.

Perform incident investigations to determine root cause and corrective

actions. Perform scheduled jobsite inspections and closely monitor

corrective action measures. Perform risk assessment and hazard abatement

in the field.

. Review and track corrective actions, arising from incident

investigation, audits, inspections, and reviews.

. Organize and participate in the safety meetings, toolbox talks with

local contractors and direct hire employees.

. Aided in development, coordination and modification of the hazard

observation and behavioral safety programs within the project.

. Managed and Coordinated occupational health issues, incident cases and

medical evacuations.

Aker Solutions ( Pascagoula, Mississippi ( 2009-2010

International company and a leading global provider of engineering and

construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. Has

annual revenue of $18 billion and employs 24,000 people worldwide.

Sr. HSSE Manager

Oversee all daily safety and security operations for $1.1 billion LNG

terminal construction project in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Interface with

client, management and field personnel on a daily basis to maintain project

safety enhancement processes. Facilitate safety meetings, behavior based

coaching and training with field personnel. Perform incident

investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions. Perform

scheduled jobsite inspections and closely monitor corrective action

measures. Perform risk assessment and hazard abatement in the field.

. Developed and implemented Site Specific HSE Plan

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. Implemented Site Specific Emergency Action Plan

. Implemented Site Security Plan

. Reduced lost time incident rate by nearly 40% by implementing hazard

observation and behavioral based program.

. Assisted in development of engineered fall protection device for

unloading flatbed trailers - patent pending.

. Lead monthly, all-hands meetings for 600 site personnel.

. Developed and implemented site recognition program using leading

indicators.

Aker Solutions ( Houston, Texas and Palmarejo, Mexico ( 2008-2009

International company and a leading global provider of engineering and

construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. Has

annual revenue of $18 billion and employs 24,000 people worldwide.

Sr. HSE Manager

Oversee all daily safety operations for mining construction project in

Palmarejo, Mexico. Interface with client, management and field personnel on

a daily basis to maintain project safety enhancement processes. Issue work

permits and facilitate safety meetings and training with field personnel.

Perform incident investigations to determine root cause and corrective

actions. Perform scheduled jobsite inspections and closely monitor

corrective action measures. Perform risk assessment and hazard abatement

in the field.

. Facilitated 0% lost time accident rate by implementing a pre-task risk

assessment and behavior based safety program. Achieved 3 million man

hours without a lost time.

. Developed and implemented Site Specific HSE Plan

. Developed and implemented Site Specific Emergency Action Plan

. Developed Site Security Plan

. Prepare and present monthly presentations to client and senior

management.

. Maintain project metrics

. Developed and implemented project recognition program

. Developed and implemented project LOTO and Commissioning Administrative

Program

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY SOLUTIONS ( Lafayette, Louisiana ( 2007-2008

International safety consulting firm, providing safety and medical

professionals to the oil and gas industries. Generates $300 million in

revenue and employs 100 people worldwide.

Safety Manager

Oversee all daily safety operations for onshore and offshore projects.

Interface with client, management and field personnel on a daily basis to

maintain project safety enhancement processes. Issue work permits and

facilitate safety meetings and training with field personnel. Perform

incident investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.

Perform scheduled jobsite inspections and closely monitor corrective action

measures. Perform risk assessment and hazard abatement in the field.

Provide onsite safety coaching for all personnel.

. Facilitated 0% incident rate by implementing a pre-task risk assessment

and behavior based safety program.

. Helped develop company's remote site training program which will be an

additional source of revenue.

. Developed scheduled inspection matrixes for various onshore/offshore

projects.

. Most recent projects include GOM P&A of Chevron offshore production

platform and Chevron's Tahiti Project at $3.5 billion. Contracted to

Greene's Energy Group as Site Safety Manager during hydrostatic pressure

testing of all platform pipelines.

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KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT ( Houston, Texas; Bagram, Afghanistan; and Tallil,

Iraq ( 2006-2007

International company specializing in major capital construction projects,

logistics, government and infrastructure. Employs more than 70,000 people

worldwide.

HSE Coordinator

Directed pre-construction safety review, issued hot work and dig permits,

and trained personnel on safety concerns. Held regular safety meetings with

crew and project management. Traveled to various worksites,

investigated incidents to determine root causes, prepared appropriate

reports and implemented corrective actions. Led post-accident review

boards.

. Maintained the lowest incident rates in Iraq, Afghanistan, Djibouti and

Republic of Georgia, reducing the incident rate by 30% and lowering

direct/indirect costs related to occupational injuries/ illnesses.

. Conducted pre-construction safety assessments for more than $30 million

in projects, advising project management on safe, cost-effective ways to

perform horizontal, vertical, utility and underground (confined space)

operations.

. Established operations of onsite safety committees, facilitating 100%

compliance.

. Implemented safety task observation program to monitor field compliance

among craft workers.

STERLING CRANE AND RIGGING ( Houston, Texas ( 2004-2006

Heavy equipment service company with 26 employees and $2 million in annual

sales to Houston-area businesses.

Health Safety Supervisor

Provided safety training/orientation to employees and sub-contractors.

Maintained accident records, OSHA log, MSDS records and hazardous materials

documentation. Investigated safety incidents, performed safety inspections

and facilitated safety meetings. Supervised staff of 3.

. Initiated/developed companywide behavior-based safety program that

eliminated safety incidents during 61,000 man-hours worked.

. Provided field direction prior to and during projects, coaching

employees on safety matters and assessing/mitigating risk.

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT ( Houston, Texas and Mosul, Iraq ( 2003-2004

Major capital construction company specializing in logistics, government

and infrastructure projects. Employs an international workforce of more

than 70,000.

HSE Supervisor

Directed all safety operations for projects totaling $300 million on 5

military bases in Northern Iraq. Supervised 47 employees to investigate

incidents, maintain all logs/records and report findings, including

injuries from hostile action. Developed safety policies and training

materials, facilitated regular safety meetings and trained all employees.

Traveled between sites to monitor safety matters.

. Slashed incident rate by 40% with the addition of highly visible, onsite

field safety personnel.

. Developed first-in-theatre procedures for medical waste incineration,

solid waste management and oxygen generation for Combat Support

Hospital.

. Initiated the use of bi-lingual JSAs to promote better understanding of

safety policies.

. Implemented a behavior-based safety program.

. Received Letters of Commendation and Company Coins from the 67th Combat

Support Hospital and 44th Combat Support Battalion for the Mosul

Airfield project.

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STERLING CRANE AND RIGGING ( Houston, Texas ( 2000-2003

Metro-area company generating $2 million from the heavy equipment service

industry.

HSE Coordinator

Provided safety training/orientation to employees. Maintained accident

records, OSHA log, MSDS records and hazardous materials documentation.

Investigated safety incidents, performed safety inspections and facilitated

safety meetings.

. Provided coaching to employees on safety matters

. Assisted in assessing/mitigating risk related to work operations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health

Graduated Cum Laude (3.57)

Columbia Southern University ( Orange Beach, Alabama

Coursework for Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( University of Texas (

Houston, Texas

TRAINING/AFFILIATIONS

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Board of Certified Safety

Professionals

Occupational Health Safety Technologist (OHST) - Board of Certified Safety

Professionals

Construction Health Safety Technologist (CHST) - Board of Certified Safety

Professionals

Certificate in Industrial Hygiene Management (CIHM) - Columbia Southern

University

OSHA 30-Hour Construction ( AHA CPR/First Aid ( Shaping Accident Free

Environments (SAFE)

Draeger D1 & D2 Certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) ( Behavior Based

Safety/Total Safety Culture

OSHA 29CFR 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Space Program ( HSE

Coordinator 30 Hour

20-Hour Site Safety Supervisor Certification - 101st Airborne Division,

Mosul, Iraq

Production Safety Systems (T-2) - MMS 30 CFR 250; 254 & API RP 14C

Hazwoper 40 Hour ( Hazwoper 8 Hour Supervisor

OSHA Compliance - Fire Watch, HAZMAT, HAZWOPER Awareness, Lockout/Tagout,

Electrical Safety, H2S, Behavior Based Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, PPE,

Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Marine Trash & Debris, Compressed

Gases/Welding & Burning, N.O.R.M. Awareness, Security/Terrorism

Awareness, JSA/JSEA, HAZCOM, Scaffolding Safety, Emergency (Incident)

Response, Hearing Conservation, Asbestos Awareness, Hand Safety, Spill

Prevention & Counter Measures (SPCCM)

Incident Investigation ( Root Cause Analysis

Offshore Water Survival - HUET

Medical 1st Responder

OPITO - BOSIET Training (exp. 2013)

Fall Protection Competent Person ( Fall Rescue Competent Person

20 Hour DOT Compliance

Professional Member of American Society of Safety Engineers

Construction, Oil/Gas & Consulting Specialties

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