EARN ESTO COLE MAN (SAFE TY) - *

Earnesto Coleman

aco0c0@r.postjobfree.com • 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

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