Safety Training

Robert Thompson, Commercial Construction Safety Professional

*** ******** *****, **** *******, CO 80525 970-***-**** Cell 970-***-**** *********@*****.***

Profile

Hands on professional in Commercial Construction and Oil / Gas Worker and Site Safety with over 20 years experience in safety disciplines and management practices. Extensive experience with development of Accident Prevention Programs, Safety Manuals and Emergency Response and Crisis Action Plans. Also familiar with Workman Compensation Claim and Loss Control, Risk Management and Claim Management, Other Training as First Aid / CPR Instructor with OSHA sponsored certifications to train in specific qualification criteria. Also, extensive management training disciplines with in-house training programs from various positions held. Safeland Basic Instructor as of 2014. Energy Worldnet Operator Qualification Trainer as of 2013. Recent experience in Quality Control Technician duties for Solar Collection project in Northern Colorado.

Qualifications

Safety and Risk Management

Proven ability to design, direct and implement effective safety programs that promote a culture of safety-risk assessment in the workforce.

Administration, documentation, auditing and training based on safety criteria for small and large workforces and single and multi-site construction projects. This also includes experience in various communication media for the workforce developed.

Experience covers projects valued from $10 million to $83 million and from 15 employees to as many as 150.

Technical Expertise

OSHA Outreach Trainer for Construction 500, 30/10 hour courses, Recertified in 2010. (not in force)

American Heart Association Certified to train First Aid, CPR and AED qualifications.

Development of Training and Presentation tools – proficient in Power Point, MS Word, and other training media. Developed newsletters in regards to specific safety awareness, Orientations, Safety Regulations and Qualification Criteria. Also experience in Behavioral Safety concepts and implementation.

Trained in ISO 14001 Environmental Program Planning and Documentation as well as EPA Storm Water Pollution Prevention Planning and BMP design and inspection.

PEC / Safeland Certified Instructor ( not in force)

Energy Worldnet Operator Qualification Evaluation and Training

Confined Space Rescue – Emergency Response Team Member

Hazardous Spill Response Team

Various OSHA / Oil-Gas related Specific Practice Criteria ( Hotwork, Confined Space, Lock Out/ Tagout, Critical Lift)

Trainer for Forklift Operators and Manlift Operators.

Communication Skills

Personnel Orientations for new employee’s, contractors, public speaking and Safety Presentations.

Involved in developing safety and loss control manuals for contractors and clients.

Development of Training Materials and Hands-on examples for communication of Safety Standards in the workplace.

Development of Task Specific Testing Materials for Competency Documentation and Compliance Criteria.

Client Safety Oversight and Training Criteria

Anadarko- Kerr Magee, Kinder Morgan –Tall Grass, DCP-Midstream, XCEL Energy, Suncor, Sem-Group, Bear Tracker, and Bonanza Creek – Oil and Gas Industries. Sunflo – JUWI Solar –Bison Project.

Accomplishments

Trained over 1,800 new hires during peak oil/gas company development in as many months to include Operator Qualification

PEC / Safeland and IN-HOUSE programs,

Lead Safety in Safety Recovery Team Assigned to Noble Energy project, to completion.

Retail Inventory Trouble Shooter for Pace Membership Warehouses, New Store Setup Team for Pace Membership

Warehouse, Inc., HomeCrafters Warehouse, Inc and Re-merchandising team for Hugh M. Woods Home Improvement.

Experience

CLP Resources / Sunflo – Bison Solar Collection Project 30 MW 2016

Quality Check and Remediation Technician. Duties involved inspection of installed solar arrays and performing remediation for most errors found or arranging corrections with proper technicians.

Elkhorn Construction, Oil & Gas Services. / Position as Safety Coordinator. 2014 - 2015

Assigned as a Safety Representative to companies in the Gas Processing sector, such as Anadarko, Noble Energy, Conoco-Phillips and Devon Energy Services. Site Specific assignments as Safety Coordinator, Hiring Mgr. and Drug Free workplace compliance. Duties includes, training, oversight of OSHA and In-house safety programs, development for new aspects and Health and Safety Risk Assessments and Audits. Also a PEC / Safeland instructor for temporary assignments to supplement hiring surges.

Blackeagle Energy Services, LLC. / Position as Safety Coordinator 2011 – 2014

Responsible for safety oversight of contracted projects for clients at their sites, projects and maintenance functions in the field. Includes safety assurance for not only Blackeagle’s Safety Operation Standards, but the clients as well. Projects included construction at live gas processing plants, pipeline projects and component installations. Training, orientations and development of training presentations and Tail gate safety presentations. Specific Project Oversight and other assignments. Member of Confined Space Rescue Team and Hazmat Response team. Safeland PEC trainer certified and First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer for this company.

Balfour Beatty Rail, Inc., Safety, Health and Environmental Manager 2009-2010

Responsible for the development, deployment of established safety program, through orientations and training of employees and sub-contractors assigned to awarded projects. Main client was RTD Light Rail of Denver, CO. Responsible for field audits, Reports to Management and Clients, addressing safety concerns of / for the Client, Public and Employees. Also involved in the development of corporate Safety Programs, promoting an Accident Free Environment Culture within this company. Also responsible for Environmental oversight at the work sites and SWPPPs maintenance and audit reports.

Heery International, Inc. Safety Health and Environmental Manager 2007 – 2009

Responsible for the development of safety program for the Boulder Valley School District, ( Client) for the implementation and oversight of safety standards for contractors, School Employees, and Students during a renovation phase involving 16 school projects within their district. These projects ranged in value and complexity from $5 million to $20 Million and were concurrent with each other in this time period. Duties included the development of a Safety Standard for the Contractors, Training programs for the Contractors, District Employees and an Orientation for Faculty and Students and concerned Public about the construction process and safety criteria used.

Promoted an Accident Free environment culture within the company that encompassed not only employees but our clients as well.

Responsible for SWPPP planning and implementation at the work sites, safety audits, observer reports and best practice recommendations.

Skanska, USA, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager 2002 – 2007

Assigned to various Government contracts with this employer. These included assignments that required travel, job set up, contract compliance and reporting and implementation of the in-housie safety program. Duties included over-sight, training, communication to the workers, reports to the client and development of safe practices for new construction techniques. Responsible for training assigned workers to contract specifications or making sure contractors were in compliance before allowed to commence work at the sites. In charge of SWPPPs compliance and maintenance of BMP’s. Also designated in the position of Assistant Superintendent a two of the projects listed below.

Center for ‘Disease Control, Fort Collins, CO $83 million

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Artesia, NM $15 million

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Brunswick, GA $10 million

University of Texas, Blanton Art Museum, Austin, TX $22 million

Sunstate Equipment Rentals, Outside Sales Person 2000 – 2002

Responsible for contacting prospective clients and servicing established client base in the market place of construction equipment rentals, equipment use training and answering logistical uses for equipment or recommending equipment that would address their needs.

Rocky Mountain Well Drilling, Outside Sales Person 1998 – 2000

Responsible for contacting prospective clients for well drilling and property development services. Extensive research of public records and data bases to identify potential clients, record research to provide reasonable estimates, and set up projects for the crews in the execution of the contracts and associated permits.

Risk Removal, Inc. Field Supervisor, Hazmat Specialist Technician 1990 – 1998

Responsible for the execution of awarded contracts for the abatement, control and development of maintenance programs for clients with Hazardous Materials on their properties. These usually included schools, public buildings, developers and private contractors that needed abatement services. Held certifications for AHERA Asbestos, Lead, HAZWOPR and Bio-Hazard abatement standards.;

Pace Membership Warehouses, Inc. Inventory Specialist and Receiving Manager 1983 – 1990

Receiving Manager responsible for the daily processing of merchandise and food products incoming to t he retail environment. Also responsible for the accurate data entry, inventory control and reconciliation for any discrepancies found at physical inventory periods.

Responsible for training all Forklift operators in safe use of equipment, batteries, and public protections and procedures. At this time, as part of the management staff, I was afforded the opportunity to participate in management enhancement classes and training to include; Time Management, Project Management, Human Resource Development and Team Composition and Building.

Prior Career Experience - Carpentry, Welding, Apprentice, Mechanics helper – factory, Painter, Pipe fitter, Fabrication and Truck driver. Survey Assistant, Equipment Operator, Forklift Driver – Rough Terrain and Warehouse types, and Loader and Skidsteer.

Education and Certifications

Graduate of Brighton High School, Brighton, Colorado / Certifications through Red Rocks Community College and CSU Programs.

Training and / or Certifications - Qualified

International Board of Environmental, Health and Safety Professionals, Registered Safety Manager.

OSHA 30- Hour 1926 Construction Standards, OSHA Outreach Trainer, 30/10 hour instructor, (Currently not in force)

Project Managers Crane Safety Trainer` OSHA Outreach, Red Rocks Community College

Rigging and Signaling Qualification Instructor, Balfour Beatty Rail, Long Beach, CA.

AHERA and Reg 8, Asbestos Abatement Certification-Supervisor, 8-hour Refresher, 2008

HAZWOPR – 48 –hr Supervisor Training ( Hazardous Materials Site Evaluation and Safety Planning)

American Heart Association – First Aid, CPR and AED Trainer

PEC / Safeland Trainer for Basic Oil / Gas Industry

Confined Space Rescue . Planning and Techniques – Member of Emergency Response Team

Drug Free Work Place – Certified / Trained Collection Technician

Storm Water Pollution Protection Planning and Best Management Practices – California Standards and Basic EPA.

ISO 14001 Environmental Planning and Program Development – Recycling, Auditing, Waste Management.

Specific OSHA Standards Trainer – Confined Space, Fall Arrest, Equipment Operator, Forklifts.

Other Considerations

Security Clearance for Government Projects ( Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and Centers for Disease Control)

Trained by Drug Free Work Force and familiar with Testing Criteria for workforce.

Familiar with Construction Practices and Practical Application for Safety in the Workplace, Both in Commercial Construction and Oil and Gas Industry.QC functions at job sites, or performing QC functions.

While some certifications may have expired, I am able to acquire or re-certify needed certifications as needed by potential employers to fit their specific needs and practices.

References and Letters available upon request.

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