Safety Manager

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June 06, 2017

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PROFILE

Results oriented safety professional with over 25 years of experience in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management within the renewable energy, electric power generation, petrochemical, oil and gas construction and off shore industries

Experience in creating positive safety cultures and reducing accidents through proven safety processes

International experience includes HSE regulatory compliance in Canada and Mexico

Background includes HSE, supervision, training, construction and maintenance

Effective communication, leadership, management, and problem solving skills

PROJECT TYPES

Wind and Solar Energy, Petrochemical Plants, Refineries, Nuclear Plants, Subsea Projects

ACHIEVEMENTS

Received American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Gold Safety Achievement Award

Achieved OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 Certifications

Achieved OSHA injury rates consistently lower than industry average and client goals

Achieved 1,000,000 plus work hours with no OSHA Lost Time Injuries

Reduced OSHA injury rate from over 8.0 to less than 2.0 on wind farm sites

Reduced OSHA injury rate at least 50 percent each year for four years, culminating in a rate of 0.0 – The first time in the 20-plus year history of the plant maintenance project

Exceeded client and company goals by achieving an OSHA frequency rate of 0.0 - First time in the 30-plus year history of the petrochemical plant maintenance project

Achieved 450,000 hours (24 months) with no OSHA recordable injuries on petrochemical plant maintenance project - most hours in the 30-plus year history of the project

Assigned to major chemical plant construction project to address safety concerns – Upon completion, the project won the Houston Business Roundtable Safety Award

WORK HISTORY

EDP Renewables – Health and Safety Senior Manager, North America (2008-2017)

Subsea7 - HSE Manager, Gulf of Mexico (2006-2007)

Team Industrial Services, Inc. – Corporate HSE Manager (2005)

U S Contractors and associates United Electrical & Instrumentation and Brazos M&E (1985-2004)

- HSE Manager and Project Supervisor at Dow Chemical Co., South Texas Nuclear Project and Amoco/BP Chemical Co.

EXPERIENCE

HEALTH, SAFETY and ENVIRONMENTAL

Developed and implemented company HSE policies, procedures and programs

Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA, USCG, DOT, NFPA-70E, and MSHA regulations

Implemented and coordinated proactive Behavior Based Safety (BBS) processes

Implemented proactive Engagement Based Safety Interaction process

Implemented proactive Good Catch Hazard Recognition program

Managed EHS and training across North America with up to 700 employees

Supervised a team of six regional safety technicians

Developed and implemented contractor HSE pre-qualification process

Coordinated JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) / Hazard Control program

Coordinated PSM (Process Safety Management) program

Facilitated Project HAZID/HIRAs (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments)

Developed and facilitated Emergency Response Exercises

Developed HSE audit process and conducted inspections

EXPERIENCE HEALTH, SAFETY and ENVIRONMENTAL (Continued)

Conducted root cause investigations of accidents, incidents and near misses

Implemented and tracked corrective actions resulting from audits and investigations

Developed accident prevention programs based on statistical analysis of data

Implemented Safe Start safety awareness and personal safety skills program

Maintained data on ISNetworld and PEC websites

Coordinated industrial hygiene monitoring, audiometric and respirator fit testing

Coordinated compiling of EPA reporting data

Coordinated Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program

Member - American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

Board member - Contractors Safety Council, Brazosport

Chair - Safety Committee - Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), Houston, TX

Vice Chair – Safety Steering Committee - American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)

TRAINING

Developed company HSE training modules

Developed and conducted company safety orientation and training programs

Conducted OSHA, MSHA and SafeGulf required training

Implemented and managed computer based on-line safety training program

Prepared and conducted monthly supervisor training/communications meetings

PROJECT MANAGEMENT and SUPERVISION

Supervised multi-million dollar maintenance and construction projects with up to 100 employees

Assisted in management and supervision on projects with up to 700 employees

Managed all areas of projects including safety, execution, quality, costs, and schedule

Experience in material take-off, estimating, planning, scheduling and QA/QC

Assisted in cost budgeting and cost controls

Participated in sub contractor vendor selection and management

Determined staffing requirements; hired, trained and supervised employees

Working knowledge in a wide range of crafts including electrical and instrumentation, civil, heavy equipment operation, pipefitting/fabricating, welding, structural steel, and carpentry

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX - BS, Industrial Education

Brazosport College, Lake Jackson, TX - Associate, Elective Studies

U. S. Department of Labor - Apprenticeship Certificate – Pipefitting

CERTIFICATIONS and CONTINUED EDUCATION

Substation Basics and Electrical Safety

TapRoot Investigation/Root Cause Analysis

Safe Crane Operation

Rigging, Lifting and Slinging

Excavation Safety

OSHA 30-Hour Training

OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety