Safety Maintenance

Austin Murdock

*** **** **** • CLEVELAND, TN ****2

PHONE 423-***-**** • ***************@***.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am an engaged site manager who focuses on effectively evaluating current process and equipment to ensure compliance with state and federal safety regulations. I have had success in implementing cost effective changes to ensure improved safe working conditions for employees to prevent future health risks. I have experience successfully leading others within environmental health and safety and maintenance

EXPERIENCE

Eaton Corporation Cleveland, TN

Environmental, Health and Safety/Maintenance Analyst Jan 2014 – Present

Achieved a 50% reduction in recordable injuries through leadership in assessments, employee engagement activities, and safety culture focused events.

Provided EHS and maintenance leadership for the hydraulics distribution center totaling over 100 employees and 4 separate locations. .

Experience with facility construction and project management through capital projects up to

$110,000.

Lead multiple kaizen events resulting in cost out of $5,000 dollars and improvement in safety, quality and productivity performance.

Investigated and managed workers compensation claims effectively reducing Eaton’s exposure to workers compensation costs and injures.

Employed analytical techniques to assess productivity and identify cost reduction opportunities by improving systems, equipment and ergonomics

Strategically lead and developed cross-functional teams through the sites first corporate EHS assessment resulting in an 86% compliant score.

Developed and implemented a total preventative maintenance program that will improve efficiency of maintenance activities and help the site to prioritize greatest needs. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY

Student Outreach and Transition Office Graduate Assistant Aug 2013 – Dec 2013

Provided leadership to student organizations to improve retention and recruitment by 75%.

Assisted Director in administrative and organizational duties.

Advised incoming transfer students.

Marathon Petroleum Company Findlay, OH

Emergency Response and Security Intern May 2013– Aug 2013

Organized regional emergency response drills utilizing local government agencies throughout the US for 5 states

Published safety and security focused newsletters that were displayed to 8,500 employees.

Preformed fire, security, and emergency response compliance audits across the US. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY

Fire and Explosion Program Graduate Assistant Jan 2012 – May 2013

Lead classroom lectures on hazardous materials, management, and fire dynamics.

Assisted in institutional grant project developing new fire behavior data and tools.

Filled the role as safety officer during live burns and explosion demonstrations.

Lead field demonstrations of fire and explosions. North American Stainless Ghent, KY

Fire and Safety Intern May 2012 – Aug 2012

Inventoried and classified confined spaces for a 1 million square foot facility.

Developed a standard process for over 200 individual permits required confined space.

Supervised hot work and confined space permits for 1,800 employees and contractors.

Assisted in the development of a behavior based safety program.

Preformed weekly OSHA compliance audits.

EDUCATION

Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY

Masters of Sciences in Safety, Security, Emergency Management. 2011-2013 Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelors of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology Richmond, KY 2007-2011

CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

OSHA Training Institute: OSHA 521: Industrial Hygiene

The University of Findlay All Hazards Center: Facility Security Officer

MPC Six Sigma: Yellow Belt

National Incident Management Systems Certifications

NFPA 70E Arc Flash

First Aid/CPR/AED certified

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