Manager Safety

BOBBY H. TOLSON 816-***-****

***** ******** **. ***********@*****.***

Kansas City, Missouri 64134 cell- 816-***-****

My recent employment history has been primarily project and contract work, which are usually a short to medium duration of time. I am seeking a Position where extensive hands on experience, and education in the (EHS arena) will add value to the employers’ bottom line!

SKILLS and ABILITIES

Negotiator, Government contracts

Electrical Safety, NFPA /Fall Protection/High Angle Rescue

Training Development

Policies and procedures development

Excellent conceptualization skills

Verbal and Written communication

Performed Conflict Resolution

Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Industrial Safety Management; Central Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science in Safety Management; Central Missouri State University

Associates of Science in Fire Science; Penn Valley Community College

OSHA 500 Construction Authorized Trainer

OSHA Excavation Competent Person Training

Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED Certified Trainer

U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA) - General Industry Safety and Health Training

Vietnam ERA Protected Veteran

CONSULTANT & PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Safety Manager -Mark One Electrical Inc- General Motors Assembly Plant

Kansas City, KS (11/07/16)-(12/20/2016)

Conducts audits to ensure compliance and regulatory mandates are being adhered to

Makes suggestions to mitigate or reduce hazard

Interpret customer needs and assess requirements, make recommendations and improved conditions through the Steering Safety Committee process

Safety Manager Professional - Pro-Energy Nearman Power Plant upgrade

Pro-Energy Co. – Kansas City KS (9/15/15 - 11/15/15)

Provided project safety oversight as the owner’s representative to ensure EHS compliance

Make suggestions to mitigate or reduce hazards through the Steering Safety Committee process

Provided sub contracts EHS oversight, and managed all Workers Compensation claims

Field Safety Professional-Amerisafe Workman’s Compensation Insurance

American Interstate Insurance Co. – Kansas City MO (03/14/15 – 8/22/15)

Conduct surveys of job sites to ensure the safety of employees and work being done.

Ensuring the company has the required safety plans and that they are being implemented

Make recommendations to ensure compliance and regulatory mandates are adhered to

EHS Manager-Agrium Lone Star Project

Agrium BNO Borger TX (11/13-08/31/14)

Provided project safety oversight as the owners representative to ensure EHS compliance

Conducted audits to ensure compliance and regulatory mandates are adhered to on project

Make suggestions to mitigate or reduce hazards through the Steering Safety Committee process

Provided sub contracts EHS oversight, and managed all Workers Compensation claims

Performed Subcontractor EHS suitability through the IS Networld evaluation tool

Managed all of the environmental impacts, spill remediation, hazardous waste disposal

Chaired all significant incident and accident reviews

Involved in all pre lift planning and post lift evaluations

Safety Manager-“Monsanto Waco” Seed Corn Plant Project

IES Commercial, Waco NE (05/13-10/13)

Provided project safety oversight as well as mentoring to the workforce concerning Safety Issues

Conducted audits, and toured the property ensuring compliance and regulatory mandates are adhered to

Conducted training and retraining as required, made suggestions to mitigate or reduce hazards

Environmental Health &Safety Coordinator-“Magic Valley”-“Anacacho Mountain” Wind Projects

E.ON Renewable Energy Division Brackettville TX (02/2012-12/2012)

Provided project safety oversight as the owners representative, for two wind turbine farms

Developed emergency evacuation plans, and emergency action procedures, accountable as community right to know manager

Conducted audits to ensure compliance and regulatory mandates were adhered to

Made suggestions to mitigate or reduce hazard

Interpreted customer needs and assessed requirements, made recommendations and improved conditions through the Steering Safety Committee process

Provided sub contractors EHS oversight

Involved in all pre lift planning and post lift evaluations

Project Safety Manager-“Dollarhide”& “Jal”

HyPower Renewable Energy Division Jal, NM (02/2011-07/2011)

Provided project safety oversight and audits, for the Subcontractors Safety Program to ensure the safest job site possible

Developed Emergency Operations Plans, as well as upgraded the Safety Program to reduce loss from current risk

Determined risks associated with all activities related to building a solar farm, and eliminated or mitigated that risk.

Conducted the Site Safety Orientation for all employees on two sites, including self performing subcontractors

Construction Project Safety Manager “Cimarron 30 Project”

Helix Electric/First Solar Springer NM (06/2010-11/2010)

Developed Emergency Operations Plans for hazardous weather, or other catastrophic events

Interpreted customer needs and assessed requirements, made recommendations and improved conditions

Improved training material for work force in recognizing hazards

Worked with First Solar Safety and Management to mitigate all recognized hazards

Managed negative impact of injuries and incidences on project (Medical Case Management)

BHT Safety Training & Consulting Associates

OSHA 10/30 Hour Training Provider

Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED Trainer KC MO (2008-2010)

Provided training KCMO Metropolitan Community College, Business Technology Center

University (OEI) relating to OSHA, some DOT, EPA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards

University of Central Missouri, Weatherization Training

Delivered over 180 OSHA 10/30 Hr. (Genera industry and Construction) Safety sessions to individuals & small businesses

EHS Manager

SWECO Suzlon Wind Energy, King City MO, Pipestone MN, and Woodward OK (2008)

Developed Safety Plans, Emergency Operations Plans for the three sites in three states

Responsible to manage all Workers Compensation claims from all sites

Reviewed bidding documents for EH&S concerns

Developed emergency call list for each site

Involved in all pre lift planning and post lift evaluations

Safety Supervisor

ALSTOM Power/Code Red, Weston, MO (2008)

Project Safety oversight on 2nd shift

Provided project safety oversight and audits, of the Subcontractors Safety Programs to ensure the safest job site possible

Interfaced with the owners representative to ensure compliance with the projects mandates related to safety

Provided environmental audits and remediation controls

Involved in all pre lift planning and post lift evaluations

Site Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Wind Connect Projects (2007- 2008)

Reviewed bidding documents to determine adequacy of Subcontractors EH&S procedures/programs

Provided project safety oversight and audits, reviewed and improved the Subcontractors Safety Programs to ensure the safest job site possible on the Wind Connect Projects.

Involved in all pre lift planning and post lift evaluations

Responsible for the compliance and dissemination of information regarding the SWPPP, SPCC,

Determined acceptable risk associated with all activities related to building a wind farm, and mitigated any unacceptable risk.

Developed emergency operation procedures, as well as evacuation plans for a personnel, also responsible as community information liaison officer

Conducted daily tailgate meetings for self-performing crews.

Collected and maintained MSDS's for all substances arriving on the project

Conducted new hire site EH&S orientation

Safety Manager

Dearborn Midwest Conveyor, Moundsville, West Virginia (2006-2007)

Provided project safety oversight, and management of the Dearborn Midwest Conveyor Safety Program to ensure the safest job site possible at the AEP Mitchell Power Facility

Performed environmental sampling for products of combustion and biological products in the confined spaces that we were responsible for.

Reviewed and refined the Occupational Safety and Health Program for the Dearborn Midwest Conveyor project

Safety Facilitator

Pullman Power LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, North Bend OH (2006)

Provided safety oversight, and management of the Pullman Power LLC Safety Program to guarantee the safest jobsite possible at the Duke Energy Miami Fort Facility

Performed Air Sampling for products of combustion and wind at the top of the chimney Miami Fort # 7

Determined risk associated with all activities related to building a chimney, and applying mitigating measures to manage the risk

Involved in all pre lift planning and post lift evaluations

Improved the current Occupational Safety and Health Program for compliance

OSHA Standards Trainer

Business &Technology Center, Kansas City, Missouri (2005-2006)

Delivered authorized OSHA standards training 10 Hr., 30 Hr., 500, and 501 for construction and general industry

Provided evaluations and consulting for specific and general hazards for the clients of BTC

Safety Professional

Safety Advocates, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri (2001-2005)

Developed NBC Terrorist Addendum for General Services Administration GSA Region 6’s Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP), and evacuation plan for the GSA Bannister Facility

Provided Air Sampling Support for Mold detection for GSA in multiple buildings in four states

Provided Air Sampling Support for Asbestos Removal GSA

Provided Technical Oversight for Asbestos Removal Project GSA

Delivered Radon monitoring/analysis services to GSA

EOSH Professional

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Lockheed Martin Technology Service Groups Lenexa, Kansas

(1997-2002)

Designed, Delivered, and managed Comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health Programs and training for FAA/two states. Approximately four hundred people

Developed Occupant Emergency/Evacuation Plans for several manned and unmanned facilities

Developed /Implemented asbestos Operation & Management Plans for 1,700 FAA facilities

Synthesized and implemented Hoist Program, Fire Safety Program and provided training

Developed and implemented lead acid battery containment program resulting in a savings of 1.5 million dollars

Designed /Administered Lock Out/Tag Out Program and Training in a two state area

Developed written LO/TO procedures in over 500 FAA facilities

Designed program/ training for Fall protection

Developed Confined Space inventory and training

ADDITIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE

Fire Inspector, City of Kansas City, Missouri

Reviewed specifications and plans for new and remodeled business projects for Kansas City, Missouri

Performed inspections on commercial businesses and issued permits as required by the City Fire Codes, National Fire Codes and NFPA Life Safety 101

Construction Codes Inspector, City of Kansas City, Missouri

Duties required me to inspect new, existing, and remodeled commercial and residential construction

Utilized my knowledge of the codes and regulations governing Single and Double Family dwellings and commercial properties

Iron Worker, Kansas City Missouri Worked on

Bridges

Coal Fired Power Plants

Large Buildings, etc

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