Desi L. Taylor - A.A.S., ASC,
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Rensselaer, NY 12144 518-***-**** or 518-496-
4572
Objective: Pursuing a safety position where I can utilize my
knowledge, skills and experience to improve the health and
safety program for a company or firm.
Education: Delgado College, May 1998
Associate Degree, Safety and Health Technology - New
Orleans, L.A.
Employment: Aerotek SUPERFUND (largest) June - December 2012
Fort Edwards,
N.Y. Environmental,Health &
Safety Manager
Preparing JSA paperwork as needed
Eliminate or reduce hazards and
exposures
Manage and implement hazard
controls
Identify, recognize, existing
safety issues (i.e Fall Protection)
Advising others about hazardous
waste
Training in (HAZCOM)
Engage in Environmental controls
Moorhead Contractors March
2012 - May 2012 Wheatland, WY
Evaluated hazardous conditions and
practices
Implemented, administered and
advise others on hazardous conditions
Implemented the Respirator fit
testing program and conducted fit test
Casey Industrials, Date land, A.Z.
First Solar Project
Field Environmental Health & Safety Manager, August 2011 -
Dec-2011
One of the largest Solar Projects in the United States
. Conduct site safety orientations
. Assessing and evaluating the probability of accidents
which may result in actual hazards
. Conducting hazard analysis and interpreting results
. Audit and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls
. Providing advice to top Management in regards to Safety
and Health Laws, Codes, Regulations and Standards
CH2M HILL Rensselaer, NY
Empire Generating Project
Field Environmental & Health Safety Manager, August 2007 -
Feb 22, 2011
The Empire Generating Project is a nominal 535 MW combined-cycle
cogeneration 2x2x1 power plant with a peaking capacity of
635 MW using the HRSG duct burners. Project also included a
345 kV switchyard, 8 miles of 345 kV transmission line, a
16-inch diameter gas line for 4.5 miles, and a 3,000 ft 28-
inch diameter Grey Water horizontal directional drilled
pipe line under the Hudson River.
. Identified, anticipated, and evaluated hazardous
conditions and practices
. Provided advice and counsel about compliance with
safety, health and environmental laws, codes,
regulations and standards
. Conducted orientation and safety training
. Managed and implemented company policies
. Advised top management on safety issues
. Reduced the probability of severe injuries, illnesses,
losses or damage from potential exposure and accidents
S&ME, Raleigh, NC
Corporate Safety Coordinator, January 2005 - July 2007
. Conducted daily pre-job briefings and walk-through
inspections or work activities
. Monitored and audited all work activities for compliance
with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, Environmental and Site Specific
rules, regulations, laws and standard operating
procedures
. Prepared and reviewed health/safety plans, safety task
analysis, reports, procedures and other documents
relating to safe work practices
Debra Kuempel, Cincinnati, OH DOE JOB
Safety & Health Technician, April 2003 - 2004
. Monitored and audited all work activities for compliance
with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, Environmental and Site Specific
rules, regulations, laws and standard operating
procedures
. Investigated, issued and maintained the following
permits: work, flame, hazardous work, penetration and
outage
. Conducted daily pre-job briefings and walk-through
inspections of work activities, including compliance for
fall protection and confined space entry and Hazard
Communication
. Conducted and documented investigations of
injuries/accidents/near misses
. Prepared and reviewed health/safety plans, safety task
analysis, reports, procedures and other documents
relating to safe work practices
. Conduct atmospheric monitoring, for cold stress and heat
stress, along with exposures to chemicals
. Inspected excavations, scaffolding and personal
protective equipment to ensure compliance with
applicable standards
Fluor Construction, Inc., Greenville, SC
Safety Supervisor, January 1999 - April 2003
. Monitored and audited all work activities for compliance
with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, Environmental and Site Specific
rules, regulations, laws and standard operating
procedures
. Investigated, issued and maintained the following
permits: work, flame, hazardous work, penetration and
outage
. Conducted and documented investigations of
injuries/accidents/near misses
. Prepared and reviewed health/safety plans, safety task
analysis, reports, procedures and other documents
relating to safe work practices
. Maintained the OSHA 300 log via record keeping
Veterans Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
Occupational Safety & Health/Fire Prevention Technician
June 1995 - January 1999
. Coordinated and managed the Asbestos Monitoring and
Hearing Conservation Programs
. Investigated accidents and injuries; and assisted in the
Accident Prevention Program
. Performed Fit Testing and Awareness training for over
300 personnel in reference to the negative pressure
rooms used for isolation rooms (TB fit test)
Industrial Safety and Health, Metairie, LA
Confined Space and Fire Watch Attendant, August 1994 - June
1995
Military Service - 13 yrs. Non-Commissioned Officer
Positions held; Fuel supply for the first 10 years and Environmental
Officer for Motor Pools. Served in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Fort Polk,
Louisiana, and 2 Deployments in Korea, ended Army career with an
Honorable discharge November, of 1993.
ALL JOBS (except one) were union jobs.
HAVE DEPARMENT OF ENERGY EXPERIENCE.
Certification
. Occupation Health Safety Technician(expired)
. Construction Health Safety Technician(expired)
. OSHA 500 (expired)
. Advanced Safety Certificate, National Safety Council,
1998
. Radiological Training as required by DOE
. Certificate of completion in Fundamental of Industrial
Hygiene
. Certified in HAZWOPER Operations Level
. Certified in Fire Watch Operations, Control Level
. Completed Basic Non-Commission Officers Course
. Certified in Resource Conservation Recovery Act
. Certified Non-Permit Required Confined Space, Entry &
Attendant
. First Aid Instructor for CPR
References:
Tom Butcher retired
Sr. Safety Manager from Fluor 318-***-****
Jose Perez Safety Manager
Stan Carlos Safety Manager