Steve E. Halmes
Blairsville, PA 15717
Home 724-***-**** Cell 724-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where I can apply my safety
education and training and utilize my added skills related to equipment
training and operation and develop along with the company.
EDUCATION
B.S. Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences
May 2014
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
GPA: 3.09
RELATED
EXPERIENCE
Keystone Crystal Corporation
July 2014 to Present
. Evaluate hazards within the workplace for safety, health, and
environmental risks
. Implement EHS programs, policies, procedures
. Maintain contingency plans, including fire prevention
. Conduct regular inspections, audits and prepare safety reports
. Maintain company's safety incentive programs
. Inspect packed, documented and labeled materials for shipment
and disposal.
. Operate, maintain and clean machinery
. Rebuild furnaces
. Work with crystal growth processes (Cadmium Telluride, Cadmium
Zinc Telluride and related compound single crystal substrates)
and metals
. Cut, sand and polish crystals
. Perform thorough testing and documentation of products to ensure
proper performance standards are met and ensure proper
consistency quality
Halmes Lawn Care, Blairsville PA, Owner
2005 - Present
. Ability to operate dump truck, backhoe, forklift, tractors and
other equipment
. Operate light/heavy-duty machinery, lawn maintenance equipment,
and hand/power tools
. Grass cutting, tree trimming, spraying and hauling
. Roofing, painting services, and equipment repair
. Maintain database of approximately 20-25 yearly clients
Torrance State Hospital, Blairsville PA, Intern
June 2013 - August 2013
. Recognize aspects of SHE including: safety management, fire
safety, industrial hygiene, risk assessment, and hazardous
materials
. Anticipated, identified, and evaluated hazardous conditions in
the workplace
. Assisted with safety audits, inspections, fire extinguisher
training, and corrective measures
. Performed daily safety oversight and noise monitoring surveys
. Participated in research and improvement processes following
accidents
. Conducted a trend analysis for injury and illness reporting
. Analyzed the dangers and effects of activities and projects -
created alternative solutions
. Updated the Material Safety Data System (MSDS) and processed
Microsoft Office Reports
. Communicated effectively, both orally and in written materials
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Co-Op Store, Indiana PA, Buyer Assistant
2009 - July 2014
. Inventory control, computer input, stock supplies
. Administer pricing, scanning, and labeling
. Record keeping
. Customer service and cash register processes
. Filing, answer telephones, perform counter duties
Dr. Anthony J. Mancuso, O.D, Blairsville PA, Custodian
2006 - May 2014
. Office cleaning
. Grass cutting, tree trimming, parking lot cleaning, and snow
removal
CERTIFICATIONS
. Commercial Driver's License Permit (In process of obtaining CDL
license)
. Graduate Safety Practitioner Certification (GSP)
. HAZMAT Awareness Certification, CPR Training
. Response Training, Risk Assessment
ADDITIONAL
SKILLS
. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficient
. Familiar with MSD'S, SAP and Banner