Manager Safety

Joseph D. Smith, Jr.

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Dothan, Alabama 36301

www.linkedin.com/pub/joe-smith/

Home: 704-***-**** ********@***.*** Cell: 704-***-****

SUMMARY

Results-oriented Environmental Safety and Health professional with comprehensive background in OSHA standards, medical management and contractor safety within construction and manufacturing environments. Recognized for eliminating losses and preventing recurrence by identifying unsafe conditions and behaviors. Demonstrated success implementing safety programs, including safety training, capital improvements, fall protection, return to work and the elimination of lost work days and recorded incidents. Known as an effective problem solver who communicates effectively with all levels of management and employees.

EXPERIENCE

Zachry Inc. San Antonio TX 2014 to Present

Area Safety Support Manager – Louisville, KY

Support the LG&E-KY project to help control the recordable rate and the 1600 plus craft works. Build the training program to support the need of fall protection, Confined Space, Gas Monitors and other items that were not in place. Supervised a total staff of 10 day shift safety professionals, two environmental professionals and one trainer working seven days a week. The staff also included three safety professionals on nights working seven days a week.

Trained and supported accident investigation with the use of Cause Mapping.

Reinforced company safety polices that resulted in cutting 80% of recordables from the previous year.

Received the Heart of Zachry Safety Award – 500,000 without a recordable

Received the KY Governor’s Safety Award – 1.8 million hours without a lost time.

NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY (NIPSCO), Merrillville, IN 2014 – 2014

EHS Consultant

Develop Safety Team to inspect and support contractors working on 85 mile transmission line, two 69kV distribution lines, three substation, replacement of outdated underground electrical service lines and the build out of rural residential natural gas lines and gas forwarding stations. The gas line projects included projects that required; coffer dams, jack and bore, directional boring, plowing, trenching as well as hydro-vac. The electrical underground was done by directional boring equipment with hydro-vac pot holing operation around utilities.

ROBINS & MORTON, Birmingham, AL 2013 – 2014

Site Safety Manager

Develop site safety plan for the first mine job in company history, including 3K employees and staff of 73 EHS personnel covering 60 square miles. Created MSHA-approved training program and wrote 5000-23 for task training. Worked with FMI Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold mine staff and FMI Construction Safety Staff.

AMEC, Tucker, GA 2012 – 2013

Senior Safety Manager

Assisted in developing site-specific safety plans for solar projects located in AZ and CA, first solar projects for AMEC, developed IIPP (Injury and Illness Prevention Plan) for CA project. Worked with environment staff to understand requirements for dust control. Assisted with SWPPP and the SCPPP for all sites in AZ and CA.

Provided training, educating on 2, NFPA and OSHA and CA-OSHA regulation.

Worked with all clients, effectively promoting relationships.

Provided guidance to management through interpretation of legislated and company safety polices.

Consolidated and distributed safety medics to upper management.

FIRST SOLAR, INC., Tempe, AZ 2008 – 2012

Construction Safety Manager

Developed Safety Manual to be used when bidding on projects for utility companies. Developed site health and safety program which included SWPPP and the SCPPP. Hired and placed all of EHS staff for every project as well as approval process for sub-contractors staff. Developed prequalification program for contractors that wanted to bid on any of EPC projects, as well as approval of contractors. Developed training matrix for all First Solar EPC employees’ and contracted staff personal. Oversaw security and removal on all projects.

DYNEGY INC., Houston, TX 2007 – 2008

Site Safety Manager

Assisted in developing Construction Safety Manual used on 2 projects. Worked with environmental staff on wetlands and their relocation. Developed SWPPP and SCPPP plan for 2 new coal fired power plants. Consolidated and distributed contractor safety reports on weekly and monthly basics to management team in Houston. Developed and used site audit program, scoring contractor and providing leading indicator for site. Supported all of sub-contractor’s safety teams and programs as well as manage efforts to keep program in place.

SHAW ENERGY DELIVERY SERVICE, Charlotte, NC 2005 – 2007

EHS Consultant

Built relationship between Shaw upper management and EDS (Energy Delivery Services) management team to understand Shaw’s policies and EHS program. Supported EDS’s EHS Director to build programs for DOT requirements and tracking of all CDL drivers as well as getting medical cards for drivers of vehicles registered over 10K pounds. Involved in all functions of Shaw in audit / training process, requiring 100% travel to all jobs in and outside US.

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W.E. POWER, LLC, Milwaukee, WI 2003 – 2005

Manager Project Compliance

Developed and implemented corporate safety procedures and monitored compliance with both Federal OSHA and EPA. Served as Safety Manager and litigated Federal OSHA citation and trained project personnel in Federal OSHA regulation. Reviewed and analyzed all workers’ compensation claims and lost control inspection reports by insurance carrier. Ensured all environmental regulations followed by contractors, due to job sites being so close to Lake Michigan. Worked with compliance on transmission and distribution crews working in wind farms, Port Washington and Oak Creek, WI. Developed tracking tool for all CDL drivers and equipment.

CALPINE CORPORATION, Folsom, CA 2001 – 2003

ERO Construction Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Developed audit system used on construction projects to track issues of contractors working on different sites. Implemented and conducted OSHA training for site employees, supervisors and all managers. Assisted with QA / QC vendor surveillance program.

GE / GRANITE PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL, Duluth, GA 1997 – 2001

Site Safety Manager

Completed training and received certification as a Level 3 QA / QC person. Performed all orientation and training for all subcontractor’s and GE site Staff. Investigated and documented all incidents and accidents. Issued all permits for the site (general work, hot work, confined space and excavation).

Administered GE PPSD Domestic Site Safety Plan and the Contractor Safety Requirements.

Developed and implemented Site Specific Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Received Level 3 QA / QC certification.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADA MAINTENANCE & CONST. CO., Norcross, GA

Southeast Regional Safety Manager

Managed safety in over 13 states with 80% travel (ADA is a part of General Electric Co.). Investigated all accidents and lost time cases.

Developed all safety-training courses for area.

Controlled all truck drivers, tracked logs, tracked medical and worked with any visits by DOT.

EDUCATION

BS, Safety Engineering, Kennedy-Western University, Thousand Oaks, CA, 2002

CERTIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Field Safety – OSHA 500 (with CAL-OSHA) and 501, Supervisory training course, Paramedic Nationally Registered, Respirator fit test instructor, NCICA Competent Person Training, Safety Training Instructor, 1997 Scaffolding Training (train the trainer), Hazopper 40-hour (train the trainer), H2S (train the trainer), Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor, National Safety Council CPR and First Aid Instructor, American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor, J.J. Keller DOT Federal Motor Regulation (train the trainer), J.J. Keller Haz Mat (train the trainer), Radiation Safety Officer, Certified Master Instructor

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member, Certified Safety Manager, World Safety Organization

Member, Scheduled to complete ASP this year, American Society of Safety Engineers

Certified Utility Safety Administrator, National Safety Council

Lifetime Member, Empire Who’s Who

Certified Safety Manager, American Society of Safety Engineers

Member of National Safety Council – CUSA

Registered Environmental Manager #12320

ASSE Certified Executive Program in Safety Management

Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO) #3897486

Master Trainer

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