Scott Howard Boim, CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, MBA
***** ******** ***** #**** *******, Texas 77079 Phone 909-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
An experienced Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with 20+ years of progressive field, technical,
program and management roles in the safety, health, security and environmental fields. Enthusiastic and
passionate team player with management experience and skills polished at the Peter F. Drucker Graduate
School of Management in Claremont California and Oxford UK. Ability to interact with leaders at various
levels of accountability and manage HSE programs at the highest levels of performance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead HSE Advisor-Audit & Assurance for Capital Projects and Operations at BP Westlake Campus
Construction Safety Professionals, Inc.
(2013 to present)
Responsible for leading and managing a team of HSE professionals providing HSE oversight and audit
and assurance on BP Westlake Capital Project and Facilities Operations to ensure compliance with all
applicable BP, Federal, State and local regulations. Projects include multi-year projects in excess of $500
million including new central utility plant, high performance computing center, underground utilities,
restack of existing buildings, build-out of leased spaces, demolition, exterior site work, co-gen natural gas
generation plant upgrades and Greenfield projects. Responsibilities include development, review and
approval of all Major Project HSE Plans, Work Plans, Emergency Plans and Risk Assessment studies
(GRA, TSA, HAZID, and HAZOP) and conducting HSE jobsite inspections and Management System
audits of projects to assure contractor regulatory compliance. Ensured the timely and appropriate closure
of audit findings and action items and participated and RCA level investigations when required. Train,
advise and mentor Project Job Representatives, Project Managers and project personnel on project HSE
matters.
Safety Manager – Gerald Desmond Bridge
(2012 to 2013)
Developed and delivered Project HSE Plan for a $900-million major civil project to replace the existing
Gerald Desmond Bridge and 710 freeway connector in the Port of Long Beach, CA. Initial work scope
included sample environmental drilling and sampling, well and facilities decommissioning and CIDH
drilling operations. This was an 8-month contract assignment.
Professional Safety Consultant - S.H. Boim & Associates, Corporation
(2007 to present)
Instructor at the OSHA Training Institute at California State University at Dominguez Hills and numerous
private sector general contractors, sub-contractors, and manufacturers throughout the United States.
Instructed 100’s of OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour Construction and General Industry courses for major
clients such as the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Amoroso Construction Company,
Orbital Science Corporation and DPR Construction. Conducted training in forklift, excavation, scaffold,
aerial lift, fall protection, and confined space entry.
Field Safety Director - Los Angeles Community College
(2010 to 2012)
Directed and managed the HSE program for the nation’s largest sustainable green building endeavor ($9-
billion). Job scope included 10-campuses, 300+ major construction projects, 1600+ contractors, and over
120,000 workers. This program is under an OCIP program and directly oversaw the activities and
mentored a safety staff of 80+ CHST and STS certified safety managers.
Senior HSE Analyst - BP Deep Horizon Oil Spill Response Team
Construction Safety Professionals, Inc.
(2010)
Primary responsibilities include accurate incident/injury field investigations, OSHA injury classification and
reporting, and OSHA and BP safety compliance audits for the State of Louisiana (24,000 employees).
Other duties included generating a daily injury/illness trending analysis, which was reported to the Unified
Incident Command staff and selected to the Heat Illness Gross De-con strike team. Tasked by the Safety
Officer, this team statistically identified staging areas with high frequency rates, identified high risk tasks,
repeat offenders, and poor management accountability. Numerous pilot studies and audits were
conducted resulting in the successful implementation of many “best practices” and continuous
improvement throughout the response and recovery operations. The response to this emergency has
been an extremely challenging, rewarding, educational, turbulent and dynamic working environment.
Corporate Safety Director - ACCO Engineered System
(2008 - 2010)
ACCO is the largest HVAC contractor in the US with over 2000 employees and $600 million in annual
revenues. Leader of ACCO’s employee ESH program which included 2000+ employees located at 100+
jobsites throughout California, Washington, and Nevada). Clients included the Oil and Gas, Chemical
Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defence, Public Works, and Commercial and Industrial Constructions
Industries. Provided leadership and managed the companies HSE management and compliance system
to include new employee orientations, training programs and executed jobsite inspections and audits.
Additional responsibilities included new projects HSE planning and permitting and ensuring compliance
with all Federal, State and local regulations. Managed a staff of HSE professionals located at 100+ jobsite
locations. Dramatically reduced worker’s compensation loss runs from $1.5million to less than $800k.
Safety Inspector and Auditor - Cal West Inspection and Audit Services
(2005 - 2010)
A multi-state professional services corporation employing 200+ professionals. Conduct risk assessments,
safety audits, and workers’ compensation risk surveys; produce detailed reports to assist clients identify,
manage, mitigate and avoid potential safety and security risks primarily in the Oil and Gas, manufacturing,
commercial construction, public transit, private charter, limousine, par- transit, and airport shuttle
industries.
Senior Safety Specialist - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(2004 - 2007)
Accountable for the safety and security of 600+ employees in the Metro San Gabriel Valley sector, this
multi-site assignment encompasses transit operations, facilities maintenance, vehicle maintenance, new
construction, public safety and training, security assessments, and emergency preparedness, response,
and recovery. Member of the Tiger Team, which implemented and lead emergency preparedness,
vulnerability, and threat assessments working closely with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Efforts include security assessments, incident response to transit emergencies, and emergency
management. Administered the Government Emergency Telephone System (GETS) and served on the
Operations Safety Steering Committee to manage strategic safety issues and promote innovative ideas to
improve safety and security. Chairman of the Southern California Transportation Safety and Security
Forum from 2006-2007.
Senior Production Supervisor/Safety Leader - Rain Bird Corporation
(2000 - 2004)
Leader of a successful $21 million production team; met or exceeded all production incentives from 2000-
2004. : Implemented an extremely successful corporate wide DuPont STOP safety training program at
five different manufacturing facilities (<800 employees) throughout Mexico, California, Arizona, and
Alabama, reducing overall workers’ compensation claims by $600K and lost workday cases by 70% in
2003. Classes were taught in English and Spanish. The recipient of two corporate recognition awards in
2003 for quality and safety endeavors. Developed procedures (SOP’s) to ensure employee safe work
practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and new employee safety orientation
procedures. Environmental management and waste reduction program for the facility, ensuring the safe
handling, storage, labeling, training, and transport of hazardous materials and wastes. Duties included
emergency management, Hazmat response, and SB14 waste reduction plans. Updated and improved an
existing financial model used by senior management to bid jobs and make outsourcing decisions. Final
results included an accurate and flexible financial modeling tool which helped management accurately
measure profitability and control costs.
Operations and Safety Manager - The Smead Manufacturing Company
(1998 - 2000)
Managing a $16 million production and distribution center, responsibilities also included the
closure and relocation of the facility to Hastings, Minnesota. The transition was done seamlessly
while supporting West Coast operations. A relocation package and new job assignment was
formally offered but was politely declined due to out-of-state relocation.
Director of Operations - Fire and Light
(1995 - 1998)
Designed, constructed, and staffed a start-up recycled glass production facility in Arcata,
California with $900,000. Over a two-year period, more than 50 tons of glass was recycled into
beautiful dinnerware and gifts.
Business Owner/Operator - Eureka Truck Stop Terminal/Fr Diner
(1991 - 1997)
Designed, built, and safely operated two successful restaurants for six years. Performed most all
aspects of small business ownership including finance, accounting, P/L, purchasing, marketing,
employee training and related legal requirements.
Group Leader MD-80/Safety Leader MD-11 - Douglas Aircraft Company
(1987-1991)
Manufacturing Management Training Program: Selected from a nationwide engineering
recruitment effort, graduated from the DAC Manufacturing Management Training Academy. This
special 18-month program allowed for job rotations and specialized management training
throughout the corporation. Appointed project leader, this dynamic team reduced out-of-position
work and prevented 3000 hours of rework due to poor quality up the line. Promoted to Section
Manager: MD-80 Final Assembly; responsible for training 435 unionized skilled professionals.
Promoted two years later to Group Leader: Worked with the first development team for the MD-
11 airliner as Safety Leader, responsible for manufacturing and safety for over 235 contract
employees.
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Executive MBA, Beta-Gamma-Sigma, 2004
Claremont Graduate University, Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management
Graduate Certificate Program in Transportation Security Management -2008
(Transportation Security and Emergency Management)
San Jose State University, Norman Mineta Transportation Institute,
Awarded fellowship in 2007
Graduate Business Certificate in Executive Management, 2003 (Mentored by Professor Peter
F. Drucker)
Claremont Graduate University, Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management
Ask me about my personal meetings and educational experiences with Peter F. Drucker.
BA in Industrial Arts, 1988
Power and Transportation emphasis
Humboldt State University
Additional University Level Training:
Oxford University, Saint Peters College/Global Strategy and Trade, summer 2004
Universidad Anahuac Del Sur, Mexico City/Assessing Risk in Emerging Economies, spring
2004
John Hopkins University, Strategic Security issues for Transit Managers, 2006
Rutgers University, Industrial Transit Safety Management, 2006
Rutgers University, CNG and Alternate Fuels, 2006
Rutgers University, Operator Fatigue Awareness, 2006
Rutgers University, Basic and Advanced Vehicle Collision Investigations, 2004-2006
Rutgers University, Blood borne Pathogens, 2004
London School of Economics, summer 2004
Toyota Motor Company, Management Consulting Project (800+ hours), fall 2004
University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Injection Molding Technician Certification, 2003
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Safety, Health and Environmental
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST)
Certified Construction, Health, and Safety Technician (CHST)
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager 2009-2014 (CHMM)
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Executive Safety Management Program
Authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for Construction and General Industry
OSHA 10 & 30 (General Industry) & OSHA 10/30 (Construction)
Competent person – Fall Protection, Excavation, Scaffolds, Cranes and Rigging, Confined
space
Red Cross Certified Instructor (26 different courses), 2005
OSHA authorized Industrial Truck instructor, 2003-present (500+ operators)
DuPont Safety Recourses training and mentoring (500+ hours)
APICS of Orange County/Supply Chain Management Certification, 2001
Professional Associations
Professional member of ASSE, 2004-present
President ASSE Los Angeles Chapter, 2010
Chair, ASSE Transportation Specialty Committee, 2007-2009
Chair, ASSE Construction Specialty Committee, 2008-2010
Chair, ASSE Awards Committee, 2008
SEMS/ICS 100, 2007
Chairman, Southern California Safety and Security Forum, 2006-2007 (co-founder)
New Mexico Tech, DHS-Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents, 2006-2007
(certified instructor)
New Mexico Tech, DHS-Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, 2006-2007 (certified
instructor)
Metro Terrorism Threat Assessment Advisory committee, ongoing
Operation Angels Overload participant, 2005
Bus Operator Training and Commercial License (240+ hours), 2004
LAFD Community Emergency Response Team member (CERT) trained, 2005
Vocational and/or Technical Training
Class “B-P” DMV commercial licensed bus operator,
Orange Coast College-injection molding tech program, 2001
Golden West College, Automotive and truck technician certification program, 1986-1987
Airframe structure mechanic (K2J), and electrical tech (K2C) training, DAC 1988
Bureau of Automotive Repair, California licensed vehicle emissions inspector, 1986