RYAN A. ROSS
BESSEMER, AL 35023
**********@***.***
OBJECTIVE
Placing safety and quality in every job task, nothing we do is worth
getting hurt.
EMPLOYMENT
SAFETY & INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SPECIALIST
(NOV. 2010 - PRESENT)
United States Steel Corporation - Fairfield Works
. Promoted to Safety Specialist in November 2010 to provide
implementation and ongoing support of Corporate Safety Programs,
including Isolation, Purging and Re-introduction of plant gases
and Gas Hazards Management Programs
. Teach safety training to employees on different safety related
topics
. Conduct safety housekeeping inspections and incident
investigations
. Conduct and audit emergency shut down and evacuation procedures
. Health hazard surveys and sampling
. Participate in pre-startup safety reviews for new facilities
and processes
. Supervise seven contractor safety technicians
EMERGENCY SPECIALIST, SHIFT SUPERVISOR (AUG. 2004 - NOV.
2010)
United States Steel Corporation - Fairfield Works
* Provide emergency medical care to plant employees and contractors
* Responded and assisted with incident investigations
* Command emergency services crews during plant emergencies
* Conduct safety meetings, pre shift huddles, and line ups
* Conduct post incident drug and alcohol screenings
* Assisted with gas rescue drills and SCBA maintenance
* Active member of Hazardous Materials Team
SAFETY COORDINATOR - Active Part Time (JAN. 2013 -
PRESENT)
All American Metal Components, Inc.
Bessemer, Alabama
* Develop and implementation of All American Metal's Safety Program
* Inspect and audit processes and equipment
* Develop SJP's and ECP's for equipment and jobs
* Provide in-house safety training
* Administration of the OSHA 300/301A logs
EMT / ASSISTANT WORK-COMP COORDINATOR (JAN.
2004 - AUG. 2004)
Sloss Industries Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
* Provide Medical Care to Employees and Contractors
* Worked in an In-House Medical Clinic
* Respond to Medical and Rescue Emergencies
* Assisted with OSHA related documentation
EDUCATION
Columbia Southern University - Orange Beach, AL
(2013 Graduate) - Bachelor Degree in Environmental Management
(2009 Graduate) - Associates Degree in Fire Science
(2007 Certificate) - Industrial Hygiene Management Program
The University of Alabama OSHA Training Center - Tuscaloosa, AL
OSHA Training
(Completed) 511 - Occupational Safety & Health Standards for
General Industry
(Completed) 521 - OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
(Completed) 7300 - OSHA Guide to Permit Required Confined Spaces
Alabama Fire College - Tuscaloosa, AL
Pro-Board Certificate Courses Completed
* Certified Firefighter 160
* Fire Instructor 1
* Apparatus Operator - Mobile Water Supply
* Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
* Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
* Introduction to Technical Rescue
* Medical First Responder
Jefferson State Community College - Birmingham, AL
Certificate Courses Completed
. Completed Hazardous Materials Technician
. Completed Confined Space Rescue / High Angle Rescue
. Completed Basic Security Officer Course
. Completed Annual Weapons Requalification Training
The Texas A&M University System / Office for Domestic Preparedness
Certificate Courses Completed
* Completed Incident Command / Unified Command Course
* Completed EMS I: Basic Concepts for WMD Incidents Course
* Completed Public Works for WMD Incidents Course
* Completed Bacillus Anthricas Course
* Completed Medical Effects of Primary Blast Injuries Course
* Completed Children / Adult WMD Nerve Agent Course
University of Alabama at Birmingham / UAB South Central Center for
Public Health Preparedness Program - Birmingham, Alabama
Certificate Courses Completed
* Completed Emergency Medical Technician Course
* Certified by Alabama State Board of Health EMT - Basic
* BLS Healthcare Provider
* Basic Trauma Life Support Provider
* Hazardous Materials - EPHOC
* Solid and Hazardous Waste - EPHOC
* Radiation Protection - EPHOC
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Management Institute Training Center
Certificate Courses Completed
* IS-3 Radiological Emergency Management
* IS-195 Basic Incident Command System
* IS-288 Roll of Volunteer Agencies in Emergency Management
* ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
* IS-700 National Incident Management System
* IS-5.A An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
* IS-235 Emergency Planning
* IS-393.A Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
* IS- 230 Principles of Emergency Management
* IS - 200 Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
* IS - 800 National Response Framework
MEMBERSHIPS
. Active Member of the Association of Iron and Steel Technology
. Active Member of the International Association of Hazardous
Material Managers
. Active Member of the National Registry of Emergency Medical
Technicians
. Active Member of the National Association of Safety
Professionals