Project Manager Training
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LEIGH A. SERVISS
Post Office Box ******
Birmingham, AL 35217
205-***-**** ************@***.***
SUMMARY
Proactive Occupational Health and Safety professional with 20 years of progressive industrial experience with significant expertise in managing corporate risk programs. Expert at inspecting and evaluating workplaces for safety hazards and recommending and implementing safe workplace policies and procedures. Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, computer and training skills with proven ability to interact effectively with management, union representatives, technicians and employees at all levels. Thoroughly knowledgeable in federal, state and local area safety regulations including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), DOT (Department of Transportation), ADEM (Alabama Department of Environmental Management), JCDH (Jefferson County Department of Health) and NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WALTER COKE (WALTER ENERGY), Birmingham, AL (Walter Coke (formally Sloss Industries) is a major manufacturer of coke for use in blast furnaces and foundries. The operation consists of three batteries with a total of 120 coke ovens which produce approximately 460,000 tons of coke each year.)
Safety and Environmental Coordinator 2006 - 2013
* Coordinated all safety issues at a 500 acre heavy industrial manufacturing complex with 350 employees including a Rail Yard, By-Products, Utilities, Slag Wool and Biological Treatment Facility.
* Reduced reportable injuries by 75 percent through training, safety committees, coordinated accident investigations and inspections.
* Developed and conducted safety training orientation sessions which included OSHA and EHS policies and procedures.
* Created and implemented a new plant wide safety program and inspection procedure that utilized inspection teams in a more efficient manner.
* Lead the Joint Health and Safety Committee in monthly inspections and resolution of findings.
* Worked closely with union representatives. Implemented a weekly meeting with local union president and his representatives where plant environmental and safety issues and concerns were addressed and issues resolved.
* Opening this line of communication resulted in better working relationships between the union and management.
* Totally revamped the fire system inspection, maintenance, and upgrade of a fifty-year old fire suppression system bringing it up to code and meeting all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements.
* Developed, maintained, updated, and enforced policies and procedures including the following: Emergency Response Plan, Blood Borne Pathogen, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hazardous Communications, Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, Respirator Protection, Ladder Inspection, Industrial Vehicle Safety.
* Revised policies and procedures to minimize potential hazards.
* Performed daily walks of the complex conducting safety and health inspections to include environmental and fire.
* Directed and developed the evaluation of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Trained employees on the use of PPE and made changes to equipment as needed and updates as required.
* Wrote, developed and implemented Job Hazard Analysis.
* Investigated near misses and accidents as occurred and identify root causes and implemented corrective action.
* Developed risk management procedures, policies and manuals for entire complex.
* Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations through comprehensive inspections and communication keeping employees current in these regulations.
* Maintained prominent display of the OSHA required safety bulletins and policies.
* Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on chemicals used in the workplace.
* Over saw proposed contractors safety documentation to ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
* Accompanied OSHA on all visits and inspections.
Training and ISO Coordinator 1996 - 2006
* Developed, implemented and conducted New Employee Safety Orientation.
* Maintained schedule of employee CPR / First Aid safety training classes and defibrillator operations.
* Produced training materials and conducted in house and off site training on multiple shifts for all levels of employees at five plant locations.
* Implemented new program to document employee training for OSHA and ISO compliance.
* Created companywide weekly safety topics to be administrated by Operations.
* Maintained and updated ISO files.
* Trained, tested and certified forklift operators.
* Coordinated with managers, supervisors and union representatives to solve specific training problems.
* Maintained current and accurate training records.
* Conducted internal auditing for ISO compliance.
* Managing internal training program for ISO related training needs.
* Worked with external consultants to conduct an ISO audit.
* Developed training programs to cover operational elements such as product line hazards, Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), transportation, material storage and disposal.
CULP ALUMINUM ALLOYS (a Leggett & Platt Company) Steele, AL (Culp Aluminum Alloys was acquired by Wabash Alloys in 2002. At the time of the acquisition, Culp produced about 120 million pounds of aluminum alloy annually.)
Plant Risk Management 1995 - 1996
* Conducted Plant Safety Inspections and reported findings to management.
* Conducted accident investigations, determined corrective actions and made recommendation to management for corrective actions.
* Chaired monthly safety committee.
* Maintained OSHA Accident Injury and Illness Logs.
* Collected samples of waste storm and wash water run off for testing for ADEM.
* Profiled the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials waste.
* Coordinated on site visits of ADEM Compliance Officer.
* Conducted new employee orientation training.
BOSTROM SEATING INC., Piedmont, AL (Bostrom Seating, a subsidiary of Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., produces seating for light truck/sprinter van and medium sized and heavy duty trucks.)
Manufacturing Engineer Technician 1994 - 1995
* Created the work procedures for ISO 9000 certification, job training, and quality and safety purposes.
* Performed motion and time studies to determine the most efficient procedure for sewing assembly of heavy duty truck seating.
* Conducted daily inventory audits of work in process.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BS in Technology, Safety and Quality Management-Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
CERTIFICATIONS
* ISO 9000 Lead Auditor
* ISO Internal Auditor
* Confined Space and Rescue
* HAZMAT (45 Hour) Emergency Response Technician
* Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
* 501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
* MSHA Trainer Certified
* Respirator Fit Test and Training Certified
* CPR/AED/First Aid Training, American Red Cross, Birmingham, Alabama
* Emergency Response Hazard Assessment Planning
* Incident Commander
* Additional training documentation available upon request
LEIGH A. SERVISS
Post Office Box 170322
Birmingham, AL 35217
205-***-**** ************@***.***
REFERENCES
Charles Jones
Walter Coke, Walter Energy
Coordinator of Environmental Affairs
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Dale Byram
Walter Energy
Director of Safety Compliance US Operations, WE
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Mike Sullivan
Central Fire Protection Inc.
Project Manager, Contract Sales Representative
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Randal Fowler
Walter Coke, Walter Energy
United Steel Workers Union
Union President
Beth Hall
Parker Hannifin, Jacksonville, Alabama
Purchasing
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