Summary of Qualifications
I have experience as a Safety professional in the marine construction business, including tugboats, crane barges, dredges and pipeline operations. I have performed safety inspections and audits, training of employees on Company expectations according to policies and procedures, and contributed in the overall reduction of injuries.
Employment History
Corporate HSE Manager, Orion Marine Group, December 2013 – Present)
Maintain Corporate Safety Capture Action Plan for the Dredging Division
Reporting of Safety data weekly to Corporate level executives
Provide training on Corporate Safety Matrix requirements to construction and management employees
Training and leadership of Hazard Control Reporting (BBS, Near Miss Reports, Stop Work reports, Hazard Hunts)
Dredging safety inspections, training and hazard hunts as per the Accident Prevention Plan requirements
Field Safety Representative, F. Miller Construction, LLC, (March 2010 – December 2013)
Maintains a proactive internal safety audit program at all project sites and locations to monitor employee work practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Company safety standards.
Participates in addressing accidents, incidents and near misses through timely fact-finding investigation, determination of root cause, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Performs workplace safety orientations for new employees, as required, and refresher workplace safety training for existing employees.
Trains and instructs foremen, superintendents and Project Managers to ensure compliance by field employees with safety policies and procedures.
Participates in other Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
Safety Consultant: Cal Dive International New Iberia, LA (2006 – Feb 2010)
Perform Safety meetings for project leaders and barge construction crews
Perform safety inspections on barge and ancillary equipment
Perform OSHA required training to barge and construction personnel to include leading safety drill practices
Follow-up process on corrective actions for incidents, audits, near misses and deficiency reporting
Academic Degrees and Credentials
DOT Hazwoper Certification (2010)
Vessel Security Officer Certification (2010)
Basic CPR Training (2010)
H2S Safety and Respirator fit test (2009)
Helicopter Landing Officer (2009)
Faulk Alford NORM Surveyor (2010)
Confined Space Entry and Rescue Certification (2009,2010)
API-RP-2D Rigging Fundamentals Training I.A.W; API, DOT, & OSHA (2007, 2009)
Helicopter Landing Officer Certification (2009)
Respiratory Fit Test (2009)
Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Awareness Program (2008)
Safe Gulf Training and PECTRAP (2007)
Texas A & M University Continuing Education, TX (2008-2009)
OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene OSHA 510-Construction Industry
OSHA 7205 Health Hazard Awareness
OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
OSHA 400 Instructor/Trainer Medic First Aid and CPR
OSHA 510 in Construction
OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping
OSHA 3010 Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
Texas Engineering Coastal Oil Spill Control(Operations)
Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Awareness Program
Orion Marine Group Lessons in Leadership
OSHA- Specialist in Safety and Health Construction Industry
OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry
OSHA 2045 Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards
OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
OSHA 3115- Fall Protection
OSHA 3010- Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
OSHA 500 Trainer Course for the Construction Industry
OSHA Specialist in Safety and Health Construction Industry
OSHA Certified Safety and Health Official Construction Industry
Safety Health and Environmental Professional
University Of Texas at Arlington Authorized Trainer in the following courses:
Respirator Protection
Personal Protection Equipment
Electrical Standards
Excavation Standards
Cranes Standards
Fall Protection Standards
Rigging Standards
Scaffolding Standards
Confined Space Standards
Masters Certification in Safety and Health