Thomas French CSP
Email: ********@************.***
Address:
City: Fulton
State: MO
Zip: 65251
Country: USA
Phone: 573-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Certified Safety Professional Exceptional leader experienced at leading 300 employees at various levels in the performance of safe emergency and routine Energy Delivery work. This including Metering, Overhead Electric distribution, Underground Electric distribution, Substations transmission and Natural gas distribution. Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building, training and presentation skills.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from University of Missouri Columbia, Columbia MO 1/2001 to 5/1989 (Health Services Management)
High School Dipolma from Supervisor Certificate Program, Columbia MO 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from Operator Qualification Certificate, Columbia MO 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from University of Mo.-Columbia, Columbia MO 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from Nichols Career Center, Columbia MO 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from California College of Respiratory Therapy, Columbia MO 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from Missouri Department of Health, Columbia MO 1/2001 to 10/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Certified Safety Professional
Exceptional leader experienced at leading 300 employees at various levels in the performance of safe emergency and routine Energy Delivery work. This including Metering, Overhead Electric distribution, Underground Electric distribution, Substations transmission and Natural gas distribution. Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building, training and presentation skills.
Core Qualifications
Certified Safety Professional
Certified Asbestos Inspector
DOT Commercial Driver
Program Administrator
OSHA 10 hour Certificate
Supervisor Certificate Program
Journeyman Pipefitter/Operator
Certified Respirator Therapy technician
Emergency Medical Technician
certificate #23342
#7011040512MOII6004
Class A
Substations and Relay Fall protection program
Missouri # D8785
Experience
December 2006 to Current
Ameren Mexico, Missouri
Safety Supervisor
Achieved extraordinary improvement in Safety performance and compliance within a large regional area across several different unions
and several different trades. Groups served include distribution of Electricity and Natural gas. Instituted and ANSI approved Fall Protection program for Substations and Relay and am currently actively involved in expanding this to the Overhead Electric group. developed programs and training which achieved a significant decrease in the number and severity of fatalities, Lost work day cases, restricted or transfered work day cases, Recordable cases, First aid cases and Motor Vehicle collisions.
November 2003 to December 2006
Ameren Energy Delivery Jefferson City, Mo.
First line Supervisor Gas Construction and Distribution
Responsible for all aspects of strategic planning and daily operation of a Natural Gas construction and Distribution service, lead maintenance work for managing cathodic and leak management in compliance with the Missouri Public service Commission. Responsible for twelve to fourteen construction journeymen four to five Chief Gas Workers and seven to nine Journey Gas Service men. During my time with this group I lead improvements in safety,moral and productivity. Program presenter
MEA Ames Iowa annual Gas Conference. Founding member of the Illinois/Missouri joint Safety committee.
October 1993 to January 2004
Ameren Columbia, Mo.
Journeyman Pipefitter Equipment operator
Preform daily operation involved in the construction and maintenance of a modern Gas distribution program to include installation, emergency response and repairs as well as code compliance. Supervised site operations for contractors. Served on the local safety committee. Introduced a reality based Safety program to other Ameren locations across the state of Missouri and Illinois including Power plants and Operation headquarters.
Education
2012 M.E.T.A Maryland Heights, Mo
Asbestos Inspector
Study included all requirements to be a Licensed Asbestos Inspector in the State of Missouri and Illinois.
2006 Supervisor Certificate Program St. Louis, Mo
Employee Management
Course included Behavioral interviewing, Coaching skills for Supervisors Business Acumen and Seven habits of highly effective people.
2001 Operator Qualification Certificate Pawnee, Il.
Pipe fitter and Equipment Operator
Study included Pipe fitting, Cathodic protection equipment operation
1989 University of Mo.-Columbia Columbia, MO
Bachelor of Science Management
Broad spectrum of Management, budgeting, Personnel management and accounting.
1989 Nichols Career Center Jefferson city, MO.
Introduction to Microcomputers
1987 California College of Respiratory Therapy San Diego, CA
Associate of Applied Science Respiratory Therapy
Instruction in Science of human anatomy and physiology became qualified as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Clinical Evaluator.
1980 Missouri Department of Health Vienna, Mo.
Licensed Emergency Medicaql Techician Emergency Treatment and FIrst aid
Professional Affiliations
Member American Society Safety Engineers
Member National Safety counsel
Mid Missouri ASSE