EARN ESTO COLE MAN (SAFE TY) - *
Earnesto Coleman
************@*****.*** • L ake Charles, LA • 251-***-****
SAFE TY PROFESSIONAL
Certified Occupational Safety Specia list with 10+ Years Safety M an agement
E xperience
Certified as a COSS and a CSST with extensive experience in oil and gas operations and
safety. Accustomed to serving as onsite safety manager and performing all safety t raining
and drills, safety audits, emergency management and incident reports.
Routinely credited with reducing accidents/incidents and costs through careful
evaluation and improvement of safety practices and procedures.
Proficient at auditing safety procedures and leading regular safety t raining,
meetings, etc.
Accustomed to t raining personnel in confined space entry, hot work, harness
safety, back safety, proper lifting, crane safety, PPE, r igging safety, firefighting,
f irst aid, CPR, AED and hazardous waste and spill response.
Understand r isk management principles and practices
Accomplished at ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols
Adept at analyzing incident data to develop preventive policies
Remain calm during emergencies
Well-versed in OSHA (10 & 30), NFPA, EPA and 29 CFR (1903, 1904, 1910, 1926)
Effective in communications with crew, contractors and management
Speak conversational Spanish
Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Currently pursuing CSST certification and an associate degree in Occupational
Health & Safety
WORK H ISTORY
G OLDEN NUGGET – Lake Charles, LA
11/2014 – Present
Riverboat Assistant Superintendent
• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations,
Federal and State laws and regulations, and Golden Nugget and departmental
policies and procedures.
• Consistently deliver positive, courteous and professional guest service in all
i nteractions with guests, visitors, vendors and fellow employees.
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• Adhere to and enforce compliance with all regulations established by Louisiana
S tate Police
Gaming, United States Coast Guard, ABS Consulting and other applicable agencies
pertaining to r iverboat gaming and vessel operations while adhering to Golden
N ugget policies and procedures.
• M aintain all equipment onboard the vessel at a level commensurate with a premier
gaming facility by using a preventative maintenance schedule, inspections and
t racking of tasks assigned/completed
• Ensure that all emergencies are drilled and documented quarterly emergency
d rilled to ensure that employees are proficient in how to handle any emergencies.
• E nsure compliance with OSHA standards and regulations, as well as state, local,
and federal ordinances.
• Small project management such as space reconfigurations and small construction
p rojects.
Assist in subcontractor service negotiations and follow up on contracted work to
ensure timely
completion and fulfillment of company expectations .
P EAK SAFETY USA – Moss Bluff, LA 02-2014/11-2014
Field Safety Technician
• Reduced LTA by implementing all HSE procedures
• Improved morale, lowered absenteeism and increased productivity by focusing on
t he safety of every individual on site.
• Improved contractor and crew awareness safety surveillance and evacuation
p rocedures.
• Promoted HSE awareness via the STOP Work Authority Program and behavior-
based safety.
• Perform safety observations, audits and formal reviews
• Performs accident investigation, root cause analysis, and provide guidance toward
appropriate corrective actions
• Perform monthly fire extinguisher/suppression and safety inspection of the facility
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BRAND SCAFFOLD BU I LDER (Brand Energy & Infrastructure) – LaPlace, LA 2/2013 –
6/2013
Scaffold Builder - Helper / Fi re Watch (contract job)
• Ensured all hot work areas were clear and accessible.
• Actively scanned for, prevented and fought any incipient stage fi res.
GALLAT I N MAR I NE MANAGEMENT,LLC. – L afayette, LA 3/2012 – 11/2012
Mate / Vessel Security & Safety Officer (contract job)
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• Coordinated weekly, bi-monthly and monthly safety meetings to improve safety
awareness.
• Saved t ime and money by conducting Coast Guard internal/external audit and
assisting with development and implementation of a new safety manual (ISM,
I SPS, ISO, VERP, VSOP).
• Prepared Risk Assessment with JSAs for routine HSE-critical activit ies including
handling chemicals and combustible materials.
• Improved eye safety by convincing owner to purchase safety glasses, face shields and
goggles.
• Improved MSDS system and t rained personnel in its use.
• Trained all personnel in HSE standards, conducted safety drills and implemented
t he STOP Work safety program.
• Trained employees in fi re safety, gas detection, handheld f lares, SCBA, confined
space, r igging, hearing protection, material handling, emergency procedures, LOTO
and waste management.
• Assured compliance with all USCG regulations and all company safety systems and
p rocedures.
• Created a Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for the engine room, galley, storage,
etc. to prevent safety incidents.
JAMBON BOAT RENTAL – Golden Meadow, LA 2010 – 2012
Master
• Ensured budget increase during BP spill by convincing 3 rd party to extend contract.
• Improved safety by updating cargo securing procedures.
• Reduced LTA by implementing all HSE procedures
• Improved morale, lowered absenteeism and increased productivity by focusing on
t he safety of every individual on site.
• Worked with owner to improve company safety procedures, r isk assessment,
accident control and storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Improved contractor and crew awareness safety surveillance and evacuation
p rocedures.
• Promoted HSE awareness via the STOP Work Authority Program and behavior-
based safety.
T R I TON D I V I NG SERV ICES, LLC. – A melia, LA 2009
Mate
• Oversaw crew safety and t raining per company's "Incident Free Operations"
p rocedures.
• Navigated a 4-point anchor vessel safety through the Gulf of Mexico.
ED ISON CHOUEST OFFSHORE – Galliano, LA 2006 - 2009
Master
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• Implemented company's Zero Accident, Zero Harm protocols.
• Ensured vessel safety and security with on-the-job t raining, safety drills and
meetings.
• Created inspection check-sheets for life-saving equipment and related safety items
( fire alarms, extinguishers, fire hoses, smoke detection systems, chemical alarms,
etc.).
• Improved internal and external audits by USCG and ABS by reducing non-
conformities.
• Ensured compliance with USCG regulations and company safety policies.
• Provided HSE t raining in: toxic substances, welding, fi re protection, machine
guards, electrical hazards, material handling/storage, first aid, PPE and blood
borne pathogens.
• Created safety information instructions with warning and danger signs throughout
vessel.
E D UCAT ION & CERT I F ICAT IO NS
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (6/2013) – Alliance Safety Council, Baton
Rouge, LA
Construction Site Safety Technician (8 /2013) – Baton Rouge Community College
A.S., Occupational Health & Safety (12 /2014) – Columbia Southern Univ., Orange
Beach, AL
Diploma, W. P. Davidson H igh School, Mobile, AL