Safety Manager

SCOTT WHATLEY, CHST

***** ***** *** • CYPRESS, TX. 77429 • ******************@*****.*** • 601-***-****

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Health, Safety and Environmental Professional:

Detail oriented and highly qualified HSE Professional with extensive experience directing and managing health, safety and

environmental operations. Adept at developing new policies, implementing programs to improve workplace safety, monitoring

employee’s safety, and proactively performing investigations to discover and resolve potential safety hazards.

Accomplished Manager with 20+ years of experience as Environmental, Health & Safety specialist for industry-

leading organizations. Maintain highest quality standards to avoid time and cost expenditures

Quality & Safety Specialist with ability to analyze operations, pinpoint areas for improvement and redesign, and

implement plans that generate profitable results

Excellent team member with success in forming strong, sustainable relationships and securing consensus amount cross-

functional team members for key initiatives. Effective communicator and leader

Extensive Utility Experience:

Monitoring and inspecting of overhead and underground utility installation activities; including power distribution installation and

removal, cabling, data, water and sewer projects. Trainer for maintenance and traffic control set-up, as well as flagger certifications for

roadway and interstate operations. Additional areas of expertise include street, parking, and athletic facility lighting and cabling.

Monitored and inspected installation of electrical components and equipment in commercial high-rises and casinos.

Rig Experience:

Kome, Chad (Africa) on an Exxon project with Kellog, Brown, and Root.

Managed safety operations on drilling and production rigs in West Texas, South Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Mississippi.

Key Skills

Employee Safety Measures / KPI’s Bridging Safety Documentation Safety jobsite audit and assurance

Cost Reduction/Avoidance Loss Prevention HSE Management System metrics / data reporting

Regulatory Compliance Root Cause Analysis safety department’s procedures

Quality Evaluation / Audit Job specific emergency plan pre-job planning

Safety Training Programs OSHA and EPA regulatory Effective Communicator

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Independent Consultant January 20, 2014 – Present

Sr. Loss Prevention Manager, Lead

Manage HSE operations for Special and Large Projects

Conduct compliance checks to verify adherence to local operating procedures, field audits & company safety programs

/processes

Assist Loss Prevention team members with hazard recognition and corrective action

Coordinate HSE efforts on projects owned / lead by Oil, Gas and Alternative Energy Clients

Conduct jobsite safety meetings throughout the Houston area

Develop bridging documents between company and client HSE policies and procedures

Ensure all contractors working on site are in compliance and provide site HSE Orientation

Built a team approach to maintain compliance while enhancing HSE efforts on-site

Performed facility surveys, worked in progress reviews to ensure continuous enhancement in the health and safety programs

Carried out regular checks on personnel PPE’s and gave site induction for new personnel

Develops, identifies and implements improvements to safety programs and SAP work strategies

BP October 2011 – December 31, 2013

HSE Consultant

Coordinate and Manage daily HSE operations on behalf of the client

Developed bridging documents, manage safety programs, and activities to strategically align with BP HSE policies and values

Represented BP in industry organizations, taking leadership roles as appropriate, and interfaced with regulatory contractors as required

Teach, Review and Audit all Control of Work Permitting Operations

Conduct the New Employee and Contractor Orientations

Analysis incidents and injuries examined in a RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) as a Leader, RCA Specialist and Subject Matter Expert

Assure that HSE information management system and data entry for incidents and credentials is timely and accurate entered.

Budgeting and scheduling safety oversight for each WLCPM project

Review, update and develop policies and procedures

Assist Project Managers in developing and updating Project Execution Plans (PEP) and Project Safety Plans for active projects

Review applicable Lessons Learned for inclusion in job planning and mitigation plans

Identify HESS hazards requiring significant effort or cost to mitigate in early phases of the project

Evaluate and participate in selection of qualified contractors within bid processes

Partner directly with contractors and clients to foster an incident free culture during project execution

Conducts onsite safety assessments as part of constant monitoring process, daily jobsite audit and assurance

Coordinate, track, report and act upon overall project safety metrics, including observations, stop work authority near misses and incidents

Documents all safety violations or unsafe conditions/activities and ensures corrective measures are implemented

Assists the project team in completing weekly jobsite safety audits

Conducts safety orientation for all project employees to the safe practices required on the project and by the Company

Ensures all Company safety policies and procedures are understood and implemented

Effective, communicator, teacher and presenter and able to thoroughly engage the audience.

Educate project personnel through on-the-spot training and tool box safety talks

Accompanies all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk-through tours

Develops the job specific emergency plan and communicates through orientation to all project personnel

Monitor HSE performance through HSE Management System metrics, audits and program reviews

Participate in Post Job Contractor Evaluations, Lessons Learned discussions and capture same for inclusion on future projects.

Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values, and goals

Assists in the development and improvement of the safety department’s procedures

Greystone Oil and Gas June 2011 – October 2011

HSE Consultant

Manage daily HSE operations for multiple drilling and work over rigs

Facilitate safety meetings for rig personnel, JSA’s and Orientation for all third party contractors.

Direct supervision and oversight of safety personnel.

Hazardous atmosphere monitoring – hydrogen sulfide exposures, explosive atmospheres, confined space entry.

Assessments of hazardous conditions – rectifying and addressing safety concerns daily.

Complete and submit daily safety reports.

Develop and oversee / manage project specific emergency response preparedness plans and capability (training, equipment,

resources

Meyer Engineering – BP Gulf Coast Oil Spill Response May 2010 – Dec. 2010

HSE Consultant

Manage daily HSE operations for multiple BP decontamination sites in Lafourche, Louisiana

Daily activities include coordination of efforts with subcontractors, site safety personnel, heat stress manager, operations

managers and United States Coast Guard to ensure workers safety.

Direct supervision and oversight of 49 safety professionals and industrial hygienists.

Confined space entry program implementation, monitoring and inspection.

Supervision of first line breaks operations.

Hazardous atmosphere monitoring - hydrogen sulfide exposures, explosive atmospheres, inserting spaces for hot work permits

and benzene.

Implementation and assessment of worker decontamination procedures.

Assessments of hazardous conditions – rectifying and addressing safety concerns daily.

Reckitt Benckiser Mar. 2008 – Apr. 2010

HSE Coordinator

Implementation of Contractor Safety Programs throughout 8 manufacturing plants and 4 logistic centers in North America and

Canada.

Responsible for all environmental, health, and safety operations for the Brandon, Mississippi Plant.

Conducted accident, incident, and near miss investigations in accordance to all OSHA and EPA regulatory guidelines.

Performed EHS training to employees and management per OSHA and EPA regulations.

Developed and implemented safety policies including – Lock Out Tag Out), Arc Flash, Contingency Plan, Emergency

Operations, Building the Safety Team, Spill Response Team, and Fire Protection Team.

Conducted all accident investigations to determine the root cause and enforced all rules and regulations when disciplinary action

was needed.

IKBI Incorporated Oct. 2007 – Jan. 2008

Regional Safety Manager

Supervised and managed all safety operations for IKBI’s 6 contract projects - BB King Museum Build, Greenville, MS;

Mississippi Town Hall and Courthouse Renovation, Cleveland, MS; Valley State University Dormitory Renovation, Greenwood,

MS; Golden Moon Casino and Golf Course, Philadelphia, MS; Army Corps of Engineers Land Preparation and Backfill, Vicksburg,

MS; and Stennis Space Center Rocket Test Facility Build, Stennis, MS.

Southern Electric Corporation of Mississippi Apr. 2007 – Sept. 2007

Safety, DOT & Claims Manager

Developed all DOT compliance documentation, managed all claims and maintained all internal safety and reporting

documentation.

Coordinated and managed all on road equipment issues as they pertained to OSHA and DOT

Safety Coordinator for all Underground Electric, Water, and Commercial and Residential Electricians.

Developed a company apprenticeship and a safety award programs that encouraged safer workplace practices.

Developed and managed the company’s Drug and Alcohol program.

W.G. Yates & Sons Feb. 2007 – Mar. 2007

Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Conducted daily HSE audits, developed and implemented programs to ensure compliance.

Managed daily safety meetings for contract personnel.

Conducted training classes for personnel ensuring a complete understanding of safe guards to protect against on the job

incidents and accidents.

Worked as the Quality Control manager on site ensuring all work was completed to specification.

SEC Training Centers Dec. 2006 – Jan. 2007

Director, CDL Training

Directed daily operations of the CDL Training Center

Managed and supervised all employees, payroll, budgeting, maintenance files, DOT regulations, and 3rd-party testing for CDL

licenses.

Self-Employed Oct. 2006 – Oct. 2008

Safety, Training & DOT Specialist

Contracted to various companies to serve as a Safety, Training, and DOT Specialist.

North Star Food Service Aug. 2006 – Oct. 2006

Transportation Supervisor

Managed all transportation operations during the night shift.

Irby Construction Co. Nov. 1998 – Jul. 2006

Safety, Training & DOT Specialist

Routinely performed safety audits, safety inspections, safety meetings, accident investigations and DOT audits

Managed DOT compliance issues, licensing, and FMCSA compliance.

Developed and implemented training courses per OSHA and DOT specifications.

Employee hiring requirements and verification practices - managed pre-hire background investigations, drug and alcohol

testing, HazMat regulation issues, driver qualification and administered driving tests for the issuance of CDL licenses.

Acted as the special projects Safety and Training Officer for overseas projects, including an Exxon and KBR project in Kome,

Chad.

Utilities Construction Co. 1994 – 1998

Safety & Training Coordinator Lineman

Managed all safety and training issues, including Mississippi and Alabama DOT Regions.

CERTIFICATIONS (MORE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)

(CHST) Certified Health and Fall Protection Trainer Ground Density Testing

Safety Technician Safety Orientation Trainer Supervisor

Radiation Safety Officer (Troxler Fork Lift Certification Trainer Work Place Ergonomics Trainer

Certified) Defensive Driving Instructor Hazard Communication (Right to

OSHA 10 & 30 hour Construction Bare Hand Safety Supervisor Know) Trainer

Outreach Trainer Annual DOT & Brake Inspector HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certified

First Aid, CPR, & AED Trainer Safety for Supervisors Trainer Root Cause Analysis Leader /

Traffic Control/Flagger Competent Climber Wood, Specialist Certified

Certification Trainer Concrete, & Steel Certification Trainer

DOT Reasonable Suspicion Equal Potential Grounding Trainer

Trainer Powder Activated Tools Trainer

Defensive Driving Utility Truck Tap Root Accident Investigation

Trainer Certified

EDUCATION HISTORY

Forest Hill High School – Graduated in ‘91

Hinds Community College – Basic entry level courses completed

CHST – Certified health and Safety Technician

Columbian Southern – In progress Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering

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