HSE Advisor

HSE/FireWatch

Project and Program Administration ~ Strategic Planning and Implementation ~ Regulatory Compliance and Standards

Operational and Process Investigation ~ Cross-functional Leadership and Collaboration- Safety and Emergency Operations

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Performance-focused, hardworking, and versatile professional with comprehensive experience in health, safety and environmental compliance; complemented with strong commitment to protect lives and properties. Equipped with well-defined skills in identifying, analyzing and mitigating risk. Proficient knowledge of regulatory and industry standards to ensure compliance. Additional skills in handling emergency equipment, conducting inspections, and development of training programs. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Visio.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Safety Management Systems – Lafayette, LA

HSE Advisor, Shell Oil 2013–Present

Monitored strict compliance with set-forth procedures and practices by performing worksite inspections.

Formulated and implemented annual safety plans for the attainment of organizational goals.

Acted as health service executive advisor to 150 personnel of 5th generation drillship in the Gulf of Mexico.

Acquired advanced knowledge of various regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and ISO standards.

Good knowledge of Hazard identification and quantitative and qualitative risk analysis and analytical skills.

Displayed outstanding performance and work dedication, thereby receiving a Special Recognition Award.

Significantly lessened incidents from 35 in 2014 to 7 in 2015; along with a 50% reduction in dropped-objects incidents by closely collaborating with crew and the management.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Delcambre Volunteer Fire Department – Delcambre, LA

Chief 2015–Present

Fire Chief 2005–2015

Captain Assistant Chief Driver Operator Firefighter 1999–2005

Render keen oversight to fire and emergency operations.

Purchase approximately $1M worth of equipment for the department by securing funds through grants, state, and local funding.

Contributed to the department’s efficiency, resulting to its best fire class rating since its inception.

Administered rescue and evaluation of more than 300 residents during the Hurricane Rita, as the department’s incident command.

Assumed progressive roles starting from volunteer positions to serving as chief of the fire department.

New Iberia Fire Department – New Iberia, LA (2005–2013)

Step-Up Captain Engineer Fire Driver Firefighter

Functioned as department’s inspector, taking charge of the compliance of the local businesses with state and local fire codes.

Led the provision of fire suppression and public fire prevention activities, while effectively supervising engine crew during the shift.

Maintained the apparatus readiness as well as the functionality of Class A pumpers and aerial apparatus.

Iberia Parish Fire District 1 – New Iberia, LA (2001–2005)

Captain Engineer Firefighter

Ensured efficiency throughout the district by executing incident command system.

Engaged in fire suppression, technical rescue and fire prevention activities.

Defined crew readiness by developing and conducting training programs.

Served as a lead evaluator for the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Institute.

Successfully rescued a victim in an overturned submerged vehicle, thus earning a Lifesaver Award.

Special Risk Insurance Volunteer Firefighting Insurance – Baton Rouge, LA

Instructor 2007–2013

Facilitated comprehensive training to more than 3,000 students while presiding over more than 200 classes that focused on firefighter and driver safety, risk-based approach performance, and hazard identification and mitigation.

EDUCATION

Coursework toward Master of Science in Emergency Services Management: 2014

Columbia Southern University – Orange Beach, AL

Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Administration: 2013 (GPA: 3.90)

Waldorf University – Forest City, IA

Bachelor of Arts in Fire Science: 2010 (GPA 3.86)

Columbia Southern University – Orange Beach, AL

CREDENTIALS

Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Hazmat Awareness and Operations (NFPA 472)

Firefighter I and II (NFPA 1001) Driver-Operator Pumper and Aerial (NFPA 1002) Inspector I (NFPA 1031)

Instructor I and II (NFPA 1041)

Fire Officer I, II, and III (NFPA 1021) Safety Officer (NFPA 1521) First Aid Certification

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification

Louisiana Driver’s License

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Hazardous Material Management (DOT) Core Safety Training in 23 areas including H2S

Confined Space Entrant and Attendant Confined Space Rescue

Fall Protection Authorized Person and Competent Person/ Industrial Rescue

Rig Pass Onward-DROPs Prevention TapRoot Incident Investigation

THUET-Underwater Egress Training Fire Cause Determination for Company Officers (National Fire Academy)

Fire and Arson Origin and Cause Investigations Fire Dynamics: Fire Modeling

Leadership and Administration Flammable-Liquid Fire Fighting Techniques for Municipal and Rural Firefighters

NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

International Association of Drilling Contractors

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