Safety Management
Resume:
Claude Holifield, MS, CHST
MERRILLVILLE,INDIANA 46410-7342
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Education
PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET, HAMMOND, INDIANA
MS/Technology, Concentration in Environmental, Health and Safety
May 2014
PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET, HAMMOND, INDIANA
BS/Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Concentration in Environmental, Health and Safety
May 2010
PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET, HAMMOND, INDIANA
AAS/Industrial Engineering Technology
December 1995
Professional Experience
TITAN CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, RENSSELAER, INDIANA
Safety Director, September 2013 - Present
Develop and sustain a new Safety Culture.
Developed and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward Safety.
Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel Safety issues and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's Safety policies and practices.
Analyze training needs to design employee development and health and safety programs.
Maintain Safety and Health Policy manual.
Ensure IOSHA, and USEPA Compliance by all field and office personnel.
Conduct Work In Progress audits at all jobsites and take corrective action as needed.
Maintain all OSHA required documentation.
Developed and conduct subcontractor pre-qualifications.
EXXONMOBIL and CITGO, JOLIET, ILLINOIS
Safety Consultant, March 2013 – September 2013
Independent contractor at ExxonMobil and Citgo in Joliet as a Safety Consultant for their 2013 Turnarounds.
Acting as permit approver for confined space and hot work after ensuring all conditions for safe work are present.
Work with contractor and ExxonMobil personnel to ensure they are following all safety procedures and policies.
PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION, CHESTERTON, INDIANA
Safety and Human Resource Director, Jul 2006 – Sep 2008
Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed properly.
Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.
Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.
Investigate complaints regarding safety violations.
Examine carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, or carrier training and testing programs for compliance with regulations or safety standards.
Review commercial vehicle logs, shipping papers, or driver and equipment records to detect any problems or to ensure compliance with regulations.
Investigate incidents or violations, such as delays, accidents, and equipment failures.
Ensure DOT, OSHA, and USEPA Compliance by drivers, shop personnel and office personnel.
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.
Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs.
Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.
Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers.
BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, WHITING, INDIANA
Business Security and Emergency Response Manager, Jun 2001 – May 2006
Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
Direct and coordinate organization\'s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs.
Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers.
Additional Skills
Certified Construction Health and safety Technician (CHST)
OSHA 500 Certified Construction 10 Hour/ 30 Hour Trainer
ISO 14001 Design and Implementation Team at BP
HAZOP/PSM experience
Retired Volunteer Firefighter (31+ years)
Retired Fire Instructor
Retired Fire Investigator
Safety Policy Manual and Emergency Plan Writer
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Emergency Management Specialist
Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
IHSAA Football Official
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