Christopher L. Ballew
Phone- 205-***-**** Email- **********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Pacific Architects and Engineers, United States Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq June 2017 to present ESH Deputy Manager
Primary oversight of the day to day ESH responsibilities at the Baghdad Embassy Compound and supervise field implementation of the ESH program at multiple sites within country; direct supervision of four site supervisors and fourteen site ESH inspectors; revise/Edit ESH plan and supporting programs as needed, assist with monthly performance data and trend analysis; perform fault tree analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and other risk management tools to ensure loss and cost control; maintain facilities conditions assessments, deficiency and abatement log, monitor corrective actions, support ESH training department as needed, and develop programs in accordance with EM385 1- 1/OSHA guidelines that promote a safe compliant working environment. Maintain a SECRET level security clearance through DOS.
Chugach Federal Solutions, Inc., Wake Island, HI May 2015 to April 2017 QC/Safety Manager
Responsible for managing, implementing and enforcing the Quality Control and Health and Safety Programs in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL); quality control inspections, contract performance reviews and corrective actions; serves as TODA (Technical Order Library Custodian); implements and maintains a Health and Safety plan that is tailored to the contract in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) as well as state, federal and local laws; conducts investigations of incidents; promotes safety education and conducts safety training; perform safety inspections, safety analysis, and providing recommendations; maintains records, reports, and documents required to meet corporate and regulatory requirements; facilities Security Point-of-Contact (SPOC); maintain SECRET level security clearance.
Synergy Industrial Group, Hyperion Safety Services, Baton Rouge, LA October 2012 to January 2015 SEMS Coordinator/HSE Coach
Provided support and instruction to offshore GOM/international operations in developing; implementing and maintaining a robust Safety & Environmental Management System (SEMS) for drilling; work over, lift boat, wire line, slick line and construction operations; conducted safety audits and routine compliance sweeps; conducted and directed various emergency drills and safety pre tour meetings; general SEMS administrator duties; maintained physical and electronic database; SEMP Check and SEMS Pro computer system; SEMS Awareness and Person in Charge instructor; provided incipient fire protection/first aid for land based hydraulic FRAC installations. Synergy Industrial Group, Trinity Medical Management, Baton Rouge, LA March 2012 to October 2012 Offshore/Remote Duty Medic
Provided emergency and clinical medical support in the offshore environment; Maintained and inventory medical clinic and supplies; Conducted safety training and pre tour safety meetings; Conduct Health & Safety inspections; Assisted in continuing implementation and maintenance of the companies HSE Management system; Assist with incident investigations; Developed, implemented and maintained company HSE documents adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations Lead and conduct Project Risk Assessments (HAZOPs / HAZIDs); Work with internal and external customers to ensure compliance with company HSE guidelines, policies and regulations; Support the Offshore Project Team to ensure that all HSE issues were identified and resolved. Fluor Government Group, LOGCAP IV, Kunduz, Afghanistan June 12, 2011 to February 2012 HSE Safety/Senior Medic
Provided site level HSE Safety and Remote Duty Medic assistance; coordinate site specific HSE policies and procedures; inspect and assess facilities and project area, and enter deficiencies into Quick Base program; stocked and maintained occupational medical clinic for approximately 25 employees and 60 subcontractors; maintained proper inventory of EMS equipment, sensitive items, narcotics inventory and first aid supplies; performed pre-employment medical, physical agility testing; performed drug and alcohol testing with administration to the company alcohol abuse policy; conduct Quality Assurance and Health & Welfare Inspections of construction work sites, living facilities, Dining Food facilities, Hazmat storage areas and existing structures.
Kellogg, Brown and Root, LOGCAP III, Baghdad, Iraq Dec 2010 to May 2011; Dec 24, 2008 to Sept 1, 2009 HSE Medical, Paramedic
Provided emergency medical services and first aid, including advanced treatments and medical guidance to employees on work location and in medical facility; operated ambulance in support of Victory Base Complex emergency essential medical issues; placed as point of contact for related medical emergencies and issues; prepare and maintain required records associated with occupational/non-occupational incidents and injuries; maintained project or worksite statistical data with the aid of Quick Base; attended and completed “Remote Duty Medic” course through Theater Training Center. Kellogg, Brown and Root, LOGCAP III, Baghdad, Iraq September 1, 2009 to January 8, 2010 HSE Coordinator/Safety
Training personnel in accordance with government safety & environmental compliance guidelines; implementing field services associated with health & safety manuals/policies & procedures; conducted Quality Assurance and Health & Welfare Inspections of construction work sites, Living facilities, Dining Food facilities, Hazmat storage areas and existing structures; managed overall base safety compliance of subcontract workers and facilities; conduct daily site inspection and produce subsequent reports of deficiencies; conducted accident investigations as well as assess corrective actions for preventive re-occurrence; ensured safety compliance with OSHA Standards and Department of Labor Guidelines; incident review boards; field work is investigation, reporting and document control; propose measures of continuous Health & Safety improvements; efficient in OSHA1910/1926 General Industries & Construction, with knowledge of reporting procedures and documentation of recordable illness/injuries; provided professional advice to the Leadership Team and Managers in all QHSE matters; control and maintenance of training requirements and training status for over 150+ employees.
Decatur Fire & Rescue, Decatur, Alabama June 20, 1996 to Nov 17, 2008, Feb 20, 2010 to Nov 2010 Firefighter/Paramedic
Member of a 100+ man, municipal fire department; firefighter, paramedic, back-up driver/engineer; member of the Hazardous Materials team; member of the High Angle/Confined Space rescue team; tactical medic. EDUCATION
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Alabama Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety & Health, February 2017 University of Alabama at Birmingham, Huntsville, Alabama Certificate/Licensed - Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician, EMT-Paramedic 2002 OTHER
Certificates of Achievement
IFSAC/Pro Board/DOD Certified: Firefighter Iⅈ Hazardous Materials-First Responder/Technician/Incident Commander; Apparatus Operator-Pumper/Aerial/ARFF; Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting; Instructor I; Officer III; Health and Safety Officer/Incident Safety Officer; Fire Inspector I
OSHA 1910.146, Confined Space Rescue Technician; High Angle Rescue Technician; OSHA, 10 & 30 Hour 1910 Certification; OSHA, 10 & 30 Hour 1926 Certification; FEMA Incident Command System; IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, IS-800.a KBR, 32 Hour Remote Duty Medic Certification, Baghdad, Iraq; KBR, 30 Hour HSE Coordinator Course Certification, Baghdad, Iraq Fluor, 52 Hour HSE Training, Bagram, Afghanistan
Institute for Safety and Health; Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) Additional Information: Advance Cardiopulmonary Life Support; Basic Trauma Life Support; Pediatric Advance Life Support; Emergency Vehicle Operators Course; Advanced Haz-Mat Life Support; Tactical Medic; Fall Protection End User Competent Person/Rescue; Water Survival w/ HUET & Swing Rope Transfer; Rigger Qualification; Rig Pass; Incipient Firefighting and Fire Watch; Welding, Cutting and Brazing Safety; Respiratory Protection; Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Awareness; Permit Confined Space Competent Person/Rescue; Process Safety Management; Cranes & Slings; Safe Chemical Handling; Spill Prevention; TWIC Card; BOISET certification; Accident Investigation; Industrial Hygiene; Hazardous Materials Interactions & Waste Management; Safety Supervisor; Toxicology; Total Environmental Health & Safety Management; Ergonomics.
Security Clearance: Previously held Secret and Top Secret security clearances. Active SECRET clearance.