Safety Manager

HERSCHEL BOBBITT

*** ***** **** ***** ***********, Texas 76087

817-***-**** ***.*******@*****.***

SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

More than 30 years of experience in safety, health, and environmental program development and project management.

KEY COMPETENCIES

OSHA / Regulatory Compliance Project Management Safety Start Ups / Turnarounds

Strategic Planning Team Leadership / Motivation Employee / Labor Relations Recruiting

Training / Development Workforce Planning Talent Management Client Relations Customer Service

Logistics Cost Reduction Ops Management Scheduling OSHA / Regulatory Compliance Communication

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Instrumental in reducing OSHA Recordable rates by implementation of Safety Management and Behavior Base training. Passionate regarding the safety of employees and the company.

Self-motivated individual who requires little supervision. Managed up to 300 contractors on site preforming multiple tasks and accountable for site security.

Proven ability to reduce OSHA/Lost Time injuries through behavioral based safety training reducing the TRIR and EMR rate which means increased profits for the company and employees.

Extensive knowledge, and experience in all aspects of safety, health, environmental, and compliance issues; tracking and analyzing safety statistics; Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), Hazard Communications (HAZCOM), interfacing with OSHA, Texas Department of Health (TDH), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal regulations; monitoring and enhancing safety and health awareness levels of workers; analyzing safety records and trends to reduce accidents, injuries, and risk factors, also to improve ergonomic conditions, and industrial hygiene; coordinate, monitor, and resolve safety, health, and environmental issues for company employees and contract personnel.

Proficient in writing Standard Operation Procedures and Safety and Environmental Regulation Compliance training programs. Develop, coordinate, instruct mandatory compliance health, safety, and environmental classes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Evergreen National Construction. Houston, Texas 10/29/2017- 3/03/2018 Lay off

West Texas Safety Manager working for OXY and ATMOS

Recordable Injuries (0) First Aids (0)

Monitored employees and supervision for safety compliance

Primoris Energy Services Ft. Worth, Texas 5/2014 – 7/2016

Pipeline and facility construction company.

EHS Area Safety Manager

Served as EHS for all assigned projects. Assisted direct reports with safety issues. Conducted annual performance reviews for direct reports. Audited job sites for safety performance. Conducted operator qualification and NCCER training and testing for skills assessment. Conducted incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Achievements:

Reduced injuries by correcting behavior related to safety, resulting in no OSHA recordables.

North Star Energy Services Houston, Texas 1/2013 – 5/2014

Pipeline construction company.

Site Safety Manager

Served as EHS for entire project.

Monitored job sites of 300 contractors for safety compliance and corrective actions. Conducted incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Achievements:

Reduced injuries by correcting behavior related to safety, resulting in no OSHA recordables.

DCP Midstream Tolar, Texas 9/2004 – 1/2013

Gas processing plant.

Plant/Pipeline EHS Manager

Ensured EHS compliance.

Served as company liaison for EPA, TNRCC and Railroad Commission: Conducted annual required safety training. Served on the Process Safety Management Team: Coordinated waste disposal and documentation. Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Achievements:

Reduced OSHA Recordables and Lost Time Injuries. Corrected unsafe behavior.

Texas Utilities Fairfield and Dallas, Texas 6/1980 – 6/2004

Electric generation plant and regulated pipeline.

Senior Safety Representative

Served as the plant and pipeline compliance representative, ensured adherence to safety policies. Conducted required annual training, pulmonary function and respiratory fit testing, audiometric testing, workers’ compensation/labor relations. Conducted site and personnel air monitoring and daily plant audits for safety deficiencies. Conducted high rise rescue training for 26 plants. Served as fire protection and emergency response leader: Conducted incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Achievements:

Reduced injuries by correcting behavior related to safety, resulting in no OSHA recordables.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Health and Education

Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, Texas

Special Training & Certifications

Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA), Asbestos Abatement, Scaffold Erection, Audiometric and Pulmonary Testing, Respirator Protection and Fit Testing and Radiation. HAZWOPER, HAZCOM, RCRA, High Rise Rescue, Fire Protection, First Aid/CPR, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, Trenching and Excavation Safety, Confined Space Entry, Air Monitoring, Hazardous Waste Management, Lead Protection, and Abatement, Environmental Site Assessment Phase I, Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), Storm Water Prevention Pollution Plan (SWPPP), Managing Natural Gas Emergencies, OSHA 30 Hour Course, Veriforce OQ Evaluator, NCCER Evaluator, Energy World Net Evaluator, ISNETWORLD

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

6 Million Safe Work Hours without a Lost Time Injury

4 Million Safe Work Hours without a Lost Time Injury

5 Million Safe Work Hours without a Lost Time Injury

3 Million Safe Work Hours without a Lost Time Injury

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