Douglas James
Safety Program Manager - UNITED STATES NAVY
Bryans Road, MD 20616
***********@*****.***
Safety Manager and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 20 years of proven experience in the United States Navy. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 35 personnel in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Safety Policies & Procedures, Training and Development and Safety Communications derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property and equipment while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Emergency Response Plans, Quality Assurance and Control, Operational/Specialized Reports and Property Accountability. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism to include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in the United States Navy. Career supported by vast operational experience and multiple military training. Areas of expertise include:
• Lean Six Sigma Methodologies • Policy Implementation • Communication/Organization
• Administrative Procedures
• Strategic Planning
• Safety Management/Development
• Emergency Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• OSHA Management
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Safety Program Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY - 1997 - Present
Manages NAVOSH training, hazard and mishap reporting, mishap investigation and safety equipment for multiple Navy organizations
• Oversaw 27work center safety representatives coordinating over 7,000 safety training requirements for 469 organization personnel with a 95% completion rate as the Enterprise Safety and Management System Coordinator
• Chairman for 65 Enlisted Safety Council Meetings, providing communication of safety concerns to upper and lower management
• Created and distributed 38 Safety Newsletters providing up-to-date information
• Coordinated with Base Security for a vulnerability / threat assessment of the facilities; conducted active shooter training events for 100% of all assigned personnel
• Organized and led 12 safety stand downs and 5 Aviation Safety Pauses providing engaging and timely safety training
• Coordinated with civil engineering for the hangar and facility renovation / repairs of 120 building discrepancies totaling over $2M; resulted in a safer work environment and higher moral
• Conducted 14 fall arrest briefs to 183 Sailors; coordinated the recertification of the fall arrest system
• Selected to serve as the CPR Program Manager; directly responsible for 7 instructors who conducted 68 hours of instruction qualifying 109 members
• Led 16 work center safety representatives in maintaining OSHA compliance; conducted monthly safety inspections including emergency exit lighting, 24 fire extinguishers, and 5 eye wash stations
• Received numerous accolades from the Naval Safety Center Training Manager
Responsible for the timely management, development and implementation of all training requirements for 234 personnel.
• Oversaw 20 personnel in the management of 234 ASM accounts, 7 Training Planning Boards, development/ implementation of 7 Drill Weekend Schedules and the tracking of the fiscal year funding budget/Long Range Training Plan
• Managed the roles, privileges and PQS assignments for 227 department personnel in 15 work centers which were vital in personnel obtaining 200 C - 130T qualifications and 15 equipment licenses Line Division Manager
Responsible for the supervision of 21 personnel who perform daily, servicing, turnaround of 4 EA - 6B aircraft.
• Led a team of 10 personnel while enabling the execution of 190 Airborne Electronic Attack sorties while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Bagram, Afghanistan; resulted in 99% mission completion with zero safety incidents
• Managed the commands foreign object damage prevention, plane captain, fuel surveillance and ground support equipment licensing programs
Support Equipment Asset Manager
Responsible for the issue, receipt, and inventory of 696 line items.
• Managed $20M+ in classified equipment vital to national security while leading 7 personnel in the; resulted in zero losses, and the integrity of all classified materials
• Oversaw a programs containing 1845 line items of support equipment and special tools valued in excess of
$26.1M; resulted in zero losses
• Coordinated the scheduling and calibration of 430 items; yielded a 90% item readiness rate and zero maintenance down time due to tools
Airframes Manager
Supervised 14 personnel in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on four EA - 6B aircraft.
• Oversaw the completion of 7 downing discrepancies, 2 major phase inspections and over 40 special inspections returning the aircraft to mission capable status directly contributing to the completion of 167 Combat sorties and 610 mishap free flight hours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Bagram Afghanistan with 100% mission completion.
• Ensured professional development for all junior personnel; resulted in 6 personnel completing their Airframes Apprentice PQS, one was awarded the Reserve Junior Sailor of the Year and one received a promotion through the Command Advancement Program
Maintenance Manager
Directed the completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on eight MH - 60s Helicopters. Provides combat ready MH - 60s support for the Naval Air Ambulance Department in Kuwait and the Helicopter Target Launch and Target/Torpedo recovery operations in support of the Director.
• Supervised 7 Corrosion Control Technicians in the completion of over 4,000 discrepancies
• Led composite repair teams in repairs of aircraft structures on three platforms leading to faster than procurement turn-around times saving multiple organizations over $451,000
• As the Corrosion Control Program Manager tracked the qualifications and quarterly training of 162 maintenance personnel; efforts resulted in 94% of personnel trained and zero flight hours lost due to corrosion discrepancies
• As the Respiratory Protection Program Manager created standard operating procedures to comply with NAVOSH regulations, responsible for tracking annual qualifications, training and fit tests for 98 respirator users
• As Emergency Reclamation Program Manager, performed 10 ERT drills, and quarterly training for 48 team members
SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING
OSHA 30 hour card
Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, United States Navy Navy Ergonomics Program, United States Navy
Fall Protection Program Manager, United States Navy Fall Protection Competent Person, United States Navy NAVOSH Assessment Tools & Strategies, United States Navy General Industry Safety Standards, United States Navy Introduction to Navy Occupational Safety and Health, United States Navy Electrical Standards, United States Navy
Operational Risk Management, United States Navy
Respiratory Protection Program Management, United States Navy LINKS
http://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-james-759815149 MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: United States
Branch: Navy
Rank: E-6
1997-10 - Present
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Safety Specialist
Support Equipment Asset Manager
Fall Protection Program Manager
Respiratory Protection Program Manager
Commendations:
Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Safety Specialist
Present