Manager Safety
Resume:
Wendell Ellis James
**** ****** **** *****, *******, Texas 77066
**********@*****.***
QHSE Superintendent
Promote safety leadership • Provide quality assurance to all aspects the operation of Nabors rigs, logistics equipment and oversee the application of Nabors Rig Management System (RMS) • Plan and manage the efficient and timely provision of support services and supplies to rig operations and to plan and provide logistical support • Work with the Operator's field management and management of other service providers to co-ordinate and optimize field activities in a manner which achieves cohesion of the inputs to field operations and creates a spirit of cross-company teamwork • Applied experience directly in the event of non-routine activities on the rigs and to co-ordinate activities in the event of an incipient or actual emergency or incident • Advised the Area Manager, Operator's field representatives and Nabors Operations Management at NDIL corporate offices of all issues which merit their attention • Review rig performance and develop plans to enhance rig specifications to improve service to customers
- Career Background -
Nabors Drilling International 10/2013-Present
QHSE Superintendent, Houston, Saudi Arabia
Regularly attend rig safety meetings and coach Rig Managers in conducting such meetings
Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, and manage their efforts so as to maximize their contribution to operational effectiveness and performance
Conduct, together with the Operator's field representatives and Rig Managers, timely reviews of the drilling or work over progams.
Develop improvements to practices which will improve performance and enhance economics Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures
Conduct regular inspections of rigs and follow-up on all remedial actions
Participated in HAZOP studies, model reviews, interaction plans, constructability reviews and loss prevention reviews.
Halliburton 3/2012- 10/2013
HSE Manager, Houston, Dallas
Ensure that, the drilling contractor and third party companies are following HSE policies as well as Halliburton policies in siteVerify all inspections and audits are updated and action tracker is in place for timely closeouts.
Coordinate the emergency response drills with Halliburton DSVs on site and update the drill deficiency track with action plan.
Check and verify the drilling equipments (BOP, Diverter, Choke Manifold, Derrick, Mud Pumps) documents are comply with API standards.
Inspect the crane and forklift randomly and report the deficiencies to contractor and take
Verify all multiple crane lifting plans and critical lift plans prior to rig up and rig down mast.
Pre-Mast rise up checklist shall verify and sign it for rising mast.
Ensure all HSE alerts, Internal memos are conveyed to the crew.
Interact with each crew and improve their HSE standards as part of behavior Based Safety.
Participate daily and weekly meetings.
Work as Quarterly Safety Inspection team for other location inspections.
W-Industries (11/2009-1/2012)
HSE Manager, Houston, Louisiana, Mexico
QHSSE Manager responsible for Safety Training and Management.
Daily/Weekly Safety Reporting, Investigation etc.
Presentations to in-house personnel on workplace awareness and Safety aspects of the working environment.
Audit Well Control Equipment.
Provide support to implement site specific HSE programs.
Ensure the Training Matrix is adequately implemented by the Drilling Contractor.
Certification of personnel and equipment to ensure all are up-to-date. Management of International Health and Safety, Control of International workplace hazards and International Health & Safety practical applications applied to ensure a strong Safety Culture within the organization.
Halliburton/KBR/USMI (12/2004-7/2009)
HSE Manager, Mosul, Iraq
Maintaining compliance of safety, and governmental regulations by identifying and analyzing problems, then finalizing suggestions and recommendations for improvements (EMS, MMS);
Implementing and maintaining company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations;
Submitting reports required by company management, regulatory agencies and insurance companies;
Obtaining appropriate applications and other mandated permits and contracts when required;
Maintaining all health and safety programs at the Borger site and ensures all these are consistent with corporate EH&S philosophy;
Performing periodic safety inspection audits of the facility and initiating corrective action to reduce costs and injuries and provide a safe working environment;
Frequent liaison with Wholesale and other plant EH&S personnel to share information, knowledge and ideas on EH&S issues. Primary liaison with OSHA regulatory agencies.
Primary liaison with local emergency responders.
Be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision.
Work with operations to ensure SOP’s are accurate and current. Ability to rewrite SOPs when required.
Ensure that the Subcontractor Permit system is monitored adequately.
Execute all assigned responsibilities defined in the Take Time for Safety Matrix (TTFS)
Education
Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Safety & Environmental Management Engineering
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL, 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Law, Minor in Psychology
Prairie View A&M University View, TX, 2004
- Professional Certifications & Trainings -
HAZMAT training, OSHA 500, First-Aid/CPR Certification,
SET Environmental Training (2012) and Tap Root (2012), Radiation Source Handler (2013), ASP (TBD) (Nebosh 2015 in Process)
H2S Train the Trainer (2014) Rig Pass (2014) Confined Space (2014) (HUET 2015 in Process)
- Technical Skills -
Windows 8, MS Office 2013, Prezi
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