RONALD W. FERGUSON
Trinity, Texas 75862 / 832-***-**** (Cell)
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position with a progressive company, which will offer the opportunity for developing a career direction and to pursue advancement within the company where I will utilize my hands-on approach with concepts, ideas and skills in Quality, Safety, and Maintenance to a maximum level.
SUMMARY
Over eight-teen (18) years experience in Quality Assurance, four-teen (14) years in Safety, and three {3} years in Maintenance. Efficient in the use of PC applications including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Reflections and Paradox. Highly motivated quick study with the initiative for success. Major strengths, organizational skills and efficient improvement. Well organized, team player with excellent communication and people skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Swift Technical Services, LLC / Hawkeye Compressor Station New Town, North Dakota
Hess EHS Advisor BAKKEN Upstream .F Midstream / 6-2016 to Present
Perform daily Safety support on location with work task visits, employee interaction with coaching and mentoring, establishing, and communicating the potential risk and needs to minimize these by using best practices.
Ensure all operations are carried out in a Safe manner adhering to Hess’s Operating Practices, Standards, Regulations, and guidelines.
Actively participating in Safety Meetings, Tool Box Meetings, JSA’s and providing sound safe advice when required.
Review daily Safe Work Permits, Hot Work, Confined Space, Excavations/Trenching, JSA’s, LOTO, and etc. for compliance.
JV Industries LA Porte, Texas
Safety Representative / 2-2016 to 4-2016
Provided Client Safety Support during Turnaround Activities
Field Enforcement of Client and JVI Safety Procedures and Policies
Performed Daily Field Safety Audits
Job Safety Analysis {JSA} Conducted with Mentoring
Conducted Safety Meetings
Safety Responsibility {100+} Employees
BES Engineering Hess Corporation {Bakken Field Construction Group North Dakota}
EHS Lead Field Specialist / 8-2011 to 1-2016
Perform daily Safety support to construction locations with site visits, employee interaction with coaching and mentoring, establishing, and communicating the potential risk and needs to minimize these by using best practices.
Ensure all construction operations are carried out in a Safe manner adhering with the clients Operating Practices, Standards, Regulations, and guidelines.
Involved in lowering T.R.I.R. from {1.10 - 2011} to {0.0 - 2015}
Providing constructive advice {Best Practice} to the general workforce concerning Safe practices and Safe operating procedures/guidelines.
Actively participating in Safety Meetings, Tool Box Meetings, JSA’s and providing sound safe advice when required.
Review daily Safe Work Permits, Hot Work, Confined Space, Excavations/Trenching, JSA’s, LOTO, and etc. for compliance.
Hess EHS {Lead/Advisor} Role and Responsibilities
Coordinated work activities ensuring that EHS coverage was present at all High Risk activities.
Prioritized the High Risk activities or Hot Spots and passed out work assignments to the EHS Specialist.
Facilitated and participated in a pre-job JSA discussion (toolbox) and Safety meeting as the hazard spotting process during work activities.
Coached all personnel on location on the use of {SWA} STOP Work Authority.
Provided daily visible Safety support to construction locations by conducting site visits to establish and build a working relationship.
Worked with the crews to resolve any unsafe act, discussed with crew a Safe working alternative.
Communicated and assisted the crews with understanding the potential risks of the work being performed – educated crews on hazard spotting – taking a proactive approach to Safety to minimize potential hazards.
Ensured all operations are carried out in a Safe manner using Hess EHS Operating Practices, Standards, Regulations and Guidelines.
Provided best practices advice to the crews concerning Safe practices and Safe operating procedures.
Coached, mentored, taught, guided and adjusted behavior to facilitate a Safe work environment.
Visible leader of Safe operations – Led by example
Supported Construction Supervisors (Hess Rep)
Completed Hess incident reporting {Synergi}, collected all available data, conducted investigation, with completion of Consequences, Severity, Causes, and Corrective/Preventive Action Items, and placed into {Hess Synergi system}.
Provided a daily activity report.
Provided the Hess EHS Supervisor with the crew’s Weekly Activity Report.
Notification to the Hess EHS Supervisor immediately of all incidents.
Facilitated implementation of Hess EHS process and procedures
JV Industries LA Porte, Texas
Safety Representative / 1-2011 to 7-2011
Provided Client Safety Support during New Construction & Turnaround Activities
Field Enforcement of Client and JVI Safety Procedures and Policies
Performed Daily Field Safety Audits
Job Safety Analysis {JSA} Conducted with Mentoring
Conducted Safety Meetings
Safety Responsibility {75+} Employees
Cam Environmental Services Pasadena, Texas
Sr. Industrial Hygienist/Site Safety Coordinator / 11-2007 to 1-2011
Performed Employee and Site Safety Audits
Maintained Training Documentation on Personnel
Held Daily Tool Box Safety Meetings
Implemented Safety Check System for Technicians
Provided and Maintained Site Safety Equipment
Perform IH monitoring services as designated per Corporate Certified Industrial Hygienist.
Field work with Direct Read Meters {PID} for Hot Work and Confined Space Entry Permits.
Onsite area and personnel air monitoring {passive/active}.
Provide equipment calibration, documentation, chain of custody, and sample preparation.
IH and Safety Support before, during, and after facility turnarounds and maintenance activities.
Provided compliance air monitoring for Asbestos and Lead abatement projects.
Performed Noise, Heat, Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Surveys.
Enforced Site Procedures and Policies along with adhering to EPA and OSHA Standards.
Tele-Flow, Inc. Pearland, Texas
Quality/Safety Manager / 3-2002 to 9-2007
Quality/Safety Responsibility: Three (3) facilities w/workforce of 200 employees.
Quality:
Familiar with ISO 9001, U.L., and ETL Protocol/Procedures/Inspections/Audits.
Establishing New Quality Procedures/Developing/Implementing, while following existing Procedures Maintaining the Lowest Non-Conformities possible.
Conducting Internal/External Quality and Safety Audits.
Investigating Customer Complaints with follow-up and Resolution of Complaint.
Daily Responsibilities include but not limited to Incoming, Assembly Process, Final Assembly Process, and Shipping Inspections.
Safety/HR:
Familiar with O.S.H.A. Standards/Audits/ Documentation.
Conduct Documented Internal/External Plant Safety Audits.
Conduct Documented Monthly Safety Meetings with Employees.
Safety Team Chairman
Conduct Documented Bi-Monthly Safety Team Meetings with Safety Project/Recommendations Progress and Follow-up with the Safety Team and Management.
Safety Training and Implementing PPE with Employees.
Job Safety Analysis (JSA} Conducted.
Hearing Conservation Program Implemented and Followed.
Performed Accident/Incident Reporting.
Accident Investigation Leader.
Conducted Accident Investigation/Documenting/Reporting.
Accident/Incident Follow-up with Recommendations and Preventive/Corrective Action.
Familiar with Workers Compensation Requirements/Documentation.
Attended and Documented Monthly Workers Compensation Loss Run Meetings with Corporate Headquarters.
Areas of Advanced Training: Safety & Quality
O.S.H.A. / 10 Hour General Industry Safety & Health
O.S.H.A. / 10 Hour Construction Safety & Health
Excavation Safety Competent Person
NORM Surveyor
Safety Leadership Training
EPA Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor, Air Monitoring.
Scaffold User, Confined Space, Respiratory Training,
Asbestos Awareness, Hazard Communication,
Blood borne Pathogens, Hearing Conservation, NORM,
Excavation/Trenching, Ladder Safety, Benzene, Lock-Out Tag-Out,
H2S Training, Direct Read Meters / MultiRae, UltraRae {PID}
Internal/External Quality/Safety Auditing
Drug & Alcohol Awareness, Pro-Active Driving Winter, Eye & Face Protection
Walking/Working Surfaces, Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment
Waste Management Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures
Emergency Response Plan Training, Industrial Ergonomics, Portable Fire Extinguishers
IPC-A-600
IPC-A-610C
Electro Static Discharge Protection (ESD)
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance
Volunteer Community Involvement:
Firefighter, PVFD Pasadena, Texas {16 Years}
References provided upon request.