Safety Specialist

TOOSDIAH FELDER NICHOLS

Cell: 832-***-**** - ********.*******@*****.***

Summary

Safety technician equipped with the technical skill sets necessary to maintain a balance between safety and productivity through coaching. Focused on increasing organizational efficiency and productivity by maintaining a good working relationship with all field personnel and creating a question asking environment encouraging field personnel to be engaged in their personal safety, health and working environment.

Recent Professional Exp. / Projects

November 2014 to February 2016

Ineos Outage, Chocolate Bayou, TX

Celanese Fairway Project, Clear Lake, TX

CF Industries T/A Project, Woodward, OK

Seadrift Coke Turnaround Project, Port Lavaca, TX

Gerdau Ameristeel LSM T/A 2015, Midlothian, TX

Clean Harbors T/A, Deer Park, TX

Thorpe Plant Services 6644 Kirbyville, Houston, TX 713-***-**** Field Safety Technician

February 2003 to May 2010

November 2014 to Present

Control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through safety management and contacting supervisory personnel.

Assist corporate program by developing employee/craft safety-orientation training program and implementing the program upon completion.

Conduct daily safety meetings to review client and company required safety topics. Conduct and document daily safety audits. Intervene and communicate findings to site supervision and Corporate HSE Specialist.

Discuss task and location specific hazard mitigation daily. Ensure operators have completed safety training to operate any equipment. Maintain a good working relationship with all field personnel, and create a question asking environment encouraging field personnel to ask questions.

Communicate frequently with client to be advised on schedule of mandated meetings, and advise Corporate HSE Specialist of scheduled meetings.

Conduct monthly evaluation of overall site commitment and report findings. Meet with Corporate Safety Specialist weekly by phone or site visit to conduct site safety evaluation and job audits, discuss site safety performance, and communicate any unresolved issues. Harley Davidson Vehicle Operations 1425 Eden Road, York, PA 717-***-**** Safety Specialist

February 2014 to June 2014

Implementation, management and ongoing improvement of all safety programs, processes and health policies for various internal and external stakeholders.

Implement operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs. Work with the salaried safety staff: Union Safety Representatives, Joint Labor Management, Health Committee Managers, Supervisors and Production employees.

Provide leadership and guidance for health and safety policies programs. TOOSDIAH FELDER NICHOLS

Cell: 832-***-**** - ********.*******@*****.***

Kellogg Lancaster Plant 2050 State Road, Lancaster, PA 717-***-**** EHS Specialist

June 2012 to December 2013

Obtained clearances, certificates and approvals to maintain updates of the SDS chemical inventory, hazardous energy control system and incident/accident tracking for the facility. Created and conducted multimedia site specific regulatory training presentations. Develop and maintain company safety newsletter.

Member of the Safety Committee working with Union members on various safety projects, risk assessments, hazard analysis and project safety reviews.

Work with the safety manager in accident/incident investigations, Industrial Hygiene sampling and testing. Diamond Refractory Services 8412 Mosley, Houston, TX 713-***-**** Refractory Specialist

January 2004 to February 2011

Conduct plant and area audits to determine safe levels of exposure to materials and conditions. Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify issues to correct potential hazards and ensure company compliance following federal safety regulations. Watch for possible fire hazards during hot work activities, signed workers in and out of confined spaces, controlled oxygen or fresh breathing air for workers under IDLH working conditions. Active Safety Attendant and Certified Fire/ Hole/ Bottle watch: 7 years. Education

Columbia Southern University 21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, AL 251-***-**** Associate of Science: Occupational Safety and Health, 2014 Bachelor of Science: Occupational Safety and Health, 2017 Certifications

NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST) # 9419278 OSHA 30 hour Construction Safety & Health

Houston Area Safety Council Basic Safety Plus 01/2017 Transportation Security Administration TWIC 11/2018 American Red Cross First Aid, Adult, & Child CPR, AED Leacon–Sunbelt, Inc. Forklift Trained

J T Thorpe Corp. HAZWOPER 8 hr.

Affiliations

Member, American Society of Safety Engineers, Student Member (2011 - Present) Member, National Safety Council (2013 - Present)

Member, Students of Safety, San Jacinto College (2011 - Present) Member, Safety Committee Technical Advisor, Kellogg (2012 - 2013) Member, First Aid Brigade, Kellogg (2012 - 2013)

Member, Emergency Responder, Kellogg (2012 - 2013) References available

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