Safety Health

JOHN PETERSEN, CHST

**** ***** ***** **., ******, TX 77346 H: 713-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Self-directed and solutions focused Health & Safety professional with over 9 years' experience in the

renewable energy field; currently seeking a mid-level management position. A skilled communicator and team leader able to successfully prioritize work tasks and oversee multiple projects.

HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

CHST Certification (Board of Certified Safety Professionals)

OSHA 501 General Industry Trainer (Department of Labor)

Vertical Rescue, Competent Climber & Descent Certification (ENSA)

ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditor Training (Bureau Veritas)

EXPERIENCE

11/2012 to 06/2016 Health & Safety Associate

EDP Renewables Houston, TX

Reduced injury rates by 30% utilizing incident data tracking and

"Engagement Based Safety Interactions"

Increase Health & Safety awareness by developing and implementing

Health & Safety procedures for wind farms in the U.S and Canada

Decrease injury and illness rates by proactively eliminating site access to

all high risk company's through proper execution of EDPR's "Contractor

Pre-qualification Assessment" program

Maintain regulatory compliance for multiple locations utilizing quality

auditing, up to date training and effective communication

Standardized risk mitigation process through successful completion of

Task Risk Analysis and Risk Matrix for Construction and Operations

Achieved ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certifications for all operating U.S

windfarms.

02/2009 to 11/2012 Regional EHS Supervisor

Gamesa Wind Energy Trevose, PA

Saved Gamesa over $120,000.00 dollars by eliminating third party

contractors and conducting in-house "Emergency Rescue and Tower

Descent" training for 100+ employees

Maximize Health & Safety budget by performing all OSHA 10 Hour General

Industry training for Gamesa employees

Increase transparency by improving communication and building

relationships through employee engagement and positive reinforcement

Reduced OSHA & TRIR recordable rates utilizing Behavior Based Safety

Program

Review incidents, conduct investigations, perform root cause analysis,

measure site safety performance.

03/2007

to

02/2005

to

EDUCATION

1994

1992

01/2009 Confined Space Supervisor

Vance International Cohocton, NY

Trained over 200 employees on declassifying permit required confined

spaces, hazard communication and near miss reporting, resulting in a 10%

drop of OSHA Recordable injuries.

Lead daily Safety meetings, review JHA reports, and initiate confined

space permits.

Identify & mitigate hazardous atmospheres in the work environment

utilizing multi-gas monitoring equipment.

02/2007 Sales & Safety Rep

Alsco Inc. Pensacola, FL

Expanded route territory and revenue by over $50,000.00 dollars during

tenure

Conduct weekly safety meetings, analyze safety incidents and risk

management in the workplace.

Contribute to the company's success while managing and maintaining

service route.

Recommend ergonomic and workplace safety measures to clients in

efforts to increase productivity and lower liability

Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL

Continuing education towards A.S Degree in Occupational Safety & Health

High School Diploma

Pensacola Junior College AHS Pensacola, FL.

Army National Guard - Pensacola, FL.

(Secret) Security Clearance - Field Communications Specialist

E-4 Honorable Discharge

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