RYAN VANDERSLICE, CHST, COSM, CDS

Saint Amant, LA 225-***-**** ad15qa@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn.com/in/ryanvanderslice Environmental Health & Safety Regional Manager

Driving zero-incident safety cultures and cost-reducing safety programs Dedicated, focused environmental, health and safety manager with 9+ years of experience in leading teams and developing cultural safety mindsets. Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Occupational Safety Manager (COSM), & Certified Director of Safety (CDS) receiving this certification through National American Trucking Management Institution (NATMI) identifying expertise within the Department of Transportation on a nationwide scale. United States Marine Corps Veteran, and former certified law enforcement officer. Adaptable, assertive leader with excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Exude collaborative and coachingmentoring style leadership for team members in motivational speeches, safety briefings and practical training. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to incident response and investigations with a proven impact in identifying the root cause of items of concern by highlighting those areas to provide additional focus or needs to improve. Experienced leader in utilizing a few identifying tools such as graphs, charts, leading-lagging indicator analysis, incident trend analysis and complacency/distractive areas analysis. Thoroughly trained to input those identifying factors to work by then developing mitigation action plans or procedures to reduce the recurrence of trending results. Change agent with exceptional safety record and extensive training in OSHA (500, 501, 510, 511, etc.) safety standards and environmental protection methods and extensive training in SWPPP & SPCC Plans as well as Erosion Controls & mitigation measures. Forklift and heavy machinery expertise. Pursuing EH&S associate degree with Columbia Southern University & Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certification with expected completion in May 2024. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Establish Behavior-Based Safety Training

Programs - Created multiple comprehensive

safety programs and led systemwide

implementation to establish processes,

protocols, and reporting for all areas of

environmental, health, and safety needs.

Incident Response & Prevention - Utilize expert

investigative skills to identify root causes of

incidents, coach team members on mitigation

requirements, and document next steps and

training needs to eliminate future risks.

Annual Safety Strategic Plans - Headed multiple

planning sessions to establish goals to reduce

incidents, KPIs to measure performance and

progress, and communication strategies.

Reporting & Compliance - Adept at acquiring

required permits, submitting compliance

reports (logs, process safety management

(PSM), stormwater, special waste, and

hazardous materials).

Emergency Preparedness Plans - Develop

strategies to ensure proactive responses to all

potential hazards - manmade and acts of God

that protect people and property.

Problem-Solving & Organizational Skills - Keen

ability to analyze and solve a variety of

complex and delicate situations and problems

with fair judgment and actionable responses.

PROFESSIONAL IMAGE**

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Regional Environmental Health Safety Risk Manager EXCEL, Baton Rouge, LA 2023 – Present Focused on team training, safety briefings, mitigation strategies, and incident response for pipeline supply logistics group. Created crisis response plans and HSE plans designed to meet operational goals focused on reducing injuries, accidents, and incidents. Communicated with senior leadership on safety strategies and training programs.

Created metrics to track progress in safety goals, identifying areas of training need, staff development, and accountability drivers.

Reduced incidents by hosting regular safety briefings and hands-on training for worksite crews and reported progress to senior leadership.

Developed health and safety protocols for company-wide safety measures, authoring handbooks, signage, and escalation procedures.

Led incident investigation and documentation process, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans. Provided teams, supervisors, and management training on root cause analysis. Environmental Health & Safety Regional Manager Westgate Electrical & Instrumentation, Port Allen, LA 2023 - 2023 Inspect and evaluate the environment, equipment, and processes in work areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards for natural gas pipeline delivery to destination provider. Protect employees, customers, and the environment by identifying potentially hazardous biological, chemical and radiological materials.

Recommend policy and process changes to protect workers and streamline business operations.

Provide hands-on and on-site safety briefings and meetings to ensure maximum productivity and accountability to company standards and industry regulations.

Investigate accidents to identify causes, mitigate risks, and employ preventative measures for future scenarios through training and incident documentation.

Environmental Health & Safety Regional Manager Moss & Associates, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2021 – 2023 Designed environmental, health, and safety program to facilitate a zero-incident safety culture for solar and renewable energy engineering firm that designs utility-scale solar plants. Prepared employees for safe work by developing and disseminating safety information, conducting orientation and awareness training, and conducting inspections and work audits. Developed audit nd corrective action plans and maintained OSHA records.

Organized safety committees to enhance collaboration, cultural buy-in, and incentivize team members to contribute to zero-incident expectations.

Consulted with worksite leadership (supervisors, superintendents, and division heads) to determine safety training needs and action plans.

Documented safety standards in reports, annual handbook review, and audits as required by company guidelines and regulatory agencies.

Environmental Health & Safety Risk Manager System Services Pipeline, Lafayette, LA 2020 - 2021 Inspect and evaluate the environment, equipment, and processes in work areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards for natural gas pipeline delivery to destination provider. Protect employees, customers, and the environment by identifying potentially hazardous biological, chemical and radiological materials.

Recommend policy and process changes to protect workers and streamline business operations.

Provide hands-on and on-site safety briefings and meetings to ensure maximum productivity and accountability to company standards and industry regulations.

Investigate accidents to identify causes, mitigate risks, and employ preventative measures for future scenarios through training and incident documentation.

Safety Director Empire Group & Makada Transport, Summit, MS 2019 - 2020 Focused on team training, safety briefings, mitigation strategies, and incident response for pipeline supply logistics group. Created crisis response plans and HSE plans designed to meet operational goals focused on reducing injuries, accidents, and incidents. Communicated with senior leadership on safety strategies and training programs.

Created metrics to track progress in safety goals, identifying areas of training need, staff development, and accountability drivers.

Reduced incidents by hosting regular safety briefings and hands-on training for worksite crews and reported progress to senior leadership.

Developed health and safety protocols for company-wide safety measures, authoring handbooks, signage, and escalation procedures.

Led incident investigation and documentation process, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans. Provided teams, supervisors, and management training on root cause analysis. Environmental Health & Safety Manager Depcom Power Inc., Scottsdale, AZ 2016 - 2019 Designed environmental, health, and safety program to facilitate a zero-incident safety culture for solar and renewable energy engineering firm that designs utility-scale solar plants. Prepared employees for safe work by developing and disseminating safety information, conducting orientation and awareness training, and conducting inspections and work audits. Developed audit and corrective action plans and maintained OSHA records.

Organized safety committees to enhance collaboration, cultural buy-in, and incentivize team members to contribute to zero-incident expectations.

Consulted with worksite leadership (supervisors, superintendents, and division heads) to determine safety training needs and action plans.

Documented safety standards in reports, annual handbook review, and audits as required by company guidelines and regulatory agencies.

Environmental Health & Safety Assistant Manager} Strike LLC Construction, The Woodlands, TX 2014 - 2016 Assisted senior EHS manager in maintaining zero-incident approach to safety by conducting training, audits, reporting, and communication with worksite teams, senior leadership, and regulatory inspectors and agencies.

Organized safety committees to enhance collaboration, cultural buy-in, and incentivize team members to contribute to zero-incident expectations.

Consulted with worksite leadership (supervisors, superintendents, and division heads) to determine safety training needs and action plans.

Documented safety standards in reports, annual handbook review, and audits as required by company guidelines and regulatory agencies.

Patrol Officer Mississippi Highway Patrol, Jackson, MS 2011- 2014

Patrolled assigned district to identify potential criminal activity or other conditions that could endanger public safety. Investigated complaints, accidents, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, and other hazardous conditions. Enforced felony and misdemeanor laws, reported incidents, took statements, and made arrests. Served warrants, summons, subpoenas, and civil/official papers. Military Police Officer (E-5 Sergeant) US Marine Corps Various Locations, Tours-Iraq & Afghanistan 2005 – 2012

Protected lives and property of US Marine Corps installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. Controlled traffic, prevented crime, and responded to emergencies. Interviewed witnesses, victims, and suspects in criminal investigations. Secured and processed crime scenes and made arrests and delivered official documents. EDUCATION

Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) & Certified Occupational Safety Managerl (COSM), Certified Director of Safety (CDS) with additional Competency regarding Environmental Protection, Prevention & Control Board of Certified Safety Professionals National American Trucking Management Institution The University of Texas Arlington

Coursework toward Associates Degree Columbia Southern University, Online High School Diploma Brookhaven Academy, Brookhaven, MS TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Process Safety Management

Confined Space Rescue &

Supervisor Personal Protective

Equipment

First Aid/CPR/AED

American Heart Association BLS/AED Instructor

Crosby Rigging

Rescue at Heights (High Angle Rescue)

Sparrow Drilling Crane & Rigging Competent

Person Water Survival Underwater Egress

Training

RCA Cause Mapping

OSHA 10, 30, 500, 501, 510, 511, 2264, 2055, 3015, 3085, 3095, 3115

Hazard

Communication

NFPA70E

Lock-out / Tag-out (LOTO)

Excavation Competent Person

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