Manager Safety

Thomas E. Kinder Jr. ASHM ***********@*****.***

*** ******** ** • Vacaville, California 95687 • Cell 707-***-****

Tom has over 30 years of experience in managing and leading people in the manufacturing, assembly, construction, petrochemical, and aerospace industries. He is a proven complex problem solver who is confident in making tough decisions for the sake of improvement and conducts himself with integrity and professionalism. Tom has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health Technology, and two Associate degrees. Tom’s results driven attitude consistently produces winning teams. He collaborates with clients, and other executives to not just meet expectations, but blow them away. His interpersonal and communication skills are top rate. He possesses the ability to motivate employees and contractors with his passion and is driven to build leaders. Tom is known for developing a zero incident culture that elevates openness, promotes a high level of enthusiasm, and unmatched morale. He is respected in the safety industry, which is evident, by his successes and awards.

ICON Aircraft (2015-2016)

Plant Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Manager

As EHS&S Manager for this startup company, I was tasked with creating a safety and security program from the ground up. I developed, managed, and implemented all actionable safety programs, plans, policies, procedures, and training curriculum, ensuring Senior Management buy-in to EHS objectives along with employee education and compliance. Instilled solid “safety minded” employee behavior and created an accident free workplace in a very short timeframe.

Assessed daily work activities identifying unsafe acts & conditions, then created safety policies, procedures and training for employees yet supporting company priorities and goals

Created company Injury and illness prevention program (IIPP), developed Emergency Response Plan

Money saver; obtained facility permits, setup environmental waste collection and monitoring program

Developed and instructed all employee and contractor new hire general safety orientation training

Generated and reported safety metrics, priorities and goals to Senior Managers and Stake Holders

Worked closely with Federal, State and local agencies ensuring compliance with operating permits

Fostered Employee engagement and involvement by the creation of a company safety committee

Experienced with TAP Root and 5 Why incident investigation methods; corrective actions followed up

Took over workers compensation from Human Resources, achieved company best interests results

Transfield Services (2013-2015)

Northern Regional Health, Safety, Environmental and Community Manager

As Regional Safety Manager I was responsible for planning and executing at an operational and technical level. Charged with the development of 22 safety professionals located at 18 project sites and committed to providing complete satisfaction to clients. Supporting and guiding to ensure the company’s objectives in safety and training were achieved. I took a stale safety culture at one project site and elevated it to be the model and standard for the northern region. Created a safety DNA where employees were engaged and motivated to work safely even while no one was watching.

Successfully planned, developed and monitored loss control, incident investigation, injury management, claims management, facility and field inspection programs and environmental incidents

Responsible for developing and maintaining an “all in” corporate safety culture by auditing the efforts of project sites and the standardization and implementation of best practices

Created site budget and safety statistics, developed reports for corporate leadership to assess

Observed maintenance practices, upheld regulations and ensured supervisory follow-through on accountability and compliance with all HSE policies, standards and guidelines

Maintained current knowledge with OSHA/Cal-OSHA, DOT, RCRA Federal, State and local regulations

Conducted incident investigations and responsible for injury and illness case management, ensuring compliance with OSHA reporting criteria

Experienced with Cal OSHA complaint and negotiations, no follow-up letter or site visit required.

Thomas E. Kinder Jr. ***********@*****.***

307 Marshall Rd • Vacaville, California 95687 • Cell 707-***-****

Transfield Services (2007-2013)

Health, Safety, Environmental and Community Advisor

Responsible for communicating with managers and employees; provided awareness of workplace hazards, assessed and recommended proper safety practices

Safety lead for 9 refinery maintenance turnarounds; zero reportable, zero recordable injuries

Appointed site safety supervisor for large Capital Project overseeing 35 electricians and 50 constructors

Site leader; 1 of 4 contractor personnel certified in clients behavior-based safety program, SNAP

Served 2 terms as chairman of client contractor safety forum, 40 contractor companies represented

Authored and implemented multiple site safety plans, ensured details identified and documented

Managed aspects of IIPP, provided recommendations, and assistance in implementation

Led site team to winning contractor of the month 5 times in 3 years

Directly contributed to the Valero Benicia Refinery receiving VPP Star status; delivered error free program documentation; coordinated efforts to achieve Transfield Services own VPP Star Status

Received corporate recognition for revitalizing a safety culture with the creation of a “Safety Football” game based on field audits, safety compliance and employee involvement

United States Air Force (1984-2007)

First Sergeant, Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, Quality Assurance Inspector

Squadron First Sergeant

Enlisted liaison to the squadron commander concerning health, morale, welfare and discipline of squadron personnel

Assigned to 3 squadrons totaling over 1000 Airmen

Created programs from the ground up and executed in a short time for startup squadron

Won First Sergeant of the Year for the 60th Air Mobility Group, First Sergeant of the Year for Travis AFB

Obtained Associate’s degree in Human Resources Management and Services through the Community College of the Air Force 2006

Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, Quality Assurance Inspector

Provided technical advice and expertise on all safety matters pertaining to aircraft maintenance, ground handling and refueling operations for KC-135R aircraft

Responsible for initial discrepancy reports, recommendations of corrective actions, and follow-up inspections for 12 KC-135R’s valued at more than $678 million

Developed realistic scenarios testing organization’s response during emergency exercises; feedback enhanced response time for actual emergency situation

Obtained Associate Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology through the Community College of the Air Force 2006

FORMAL EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, Occupational Safety and Health;

Columbia Southern University, Summa Cum Laude honors 2012

OSHA 500 Authorized Trainer, Construction Industry 2015

Certified OSHA 510 Construction Industry, 10 & 30 hour General Industry 2015

Certified Associate Safety and Health Manager, ASHM 2015

Associate in Applied Science Degrees, Aircraft Maintenance & Human Resources

Management, Community College of the Air Force 2006

Trained and certified in drug and alcohol testing, emerging drug trends identification

Qualified: confined space, first aid, LOTO, Haz Com, PPE, HAZMAT, fall protection, industrial hygiene

Certified in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook programs

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