OBJECTIVE

Looking for Project Safety Manager/HSE Manager Position.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Core Construct Inc. Project Safety Manager 10/2018 – Present

New construction residential, renovation retail interiors bailout including new additions.

Responsible for overall safety performance of the project which included: Safety procedure writing/compliance and implementation.

Review project scope of works, specifications, and contracts to obtain a good working knowledge of the project prior to installation kick-off. Participate in project planning meetings as requested. Review and development of JHA/JSA. Job Walk down with PM for upcoming projects. Manage company pre-surveys, perform risk assessment, Implement/Enforce company Safety Policy, Insurance EMR rates are reduced.

Fisher Tank Inc. Roxboro NC (Duke Energy site): Safety Manager 08/2018 – 10/2018

Working on tank installations, for waste water, including preparation and clean up for primer and topcoat.

Assist Project Lead with development of field project punch-list, maintain the punch-list, and ensure that the installation contractor adequately completes the punch-list. Final job part was to attached outside stairway and hand rails on all 4 tanks.

Ensure Safety stand downs are conducted in accordance with procedural requirements by Duke Energy policy. JHA/JSA development and review.

Final verification of contractor safety, equipment, and LOTO training and qualifications.

Work with Project Lead and installation contractor on schedule development.

Consulting Project Safety Manager: East Bend Station (Duke Energy site) for outage. 03/2018 – 08/2018

Participate as a project team member and provide primary construction oversight of installation contractors. Review project scope of works, specifications, and contracts to obtain a good working knowledge of the project prior to installation kick-off. Participate in project planning meetings as requested.

Support Installation Kick-off, Pre-Outage Planning, Installation and Outage meetings with project status and updates. Confirm with Project Lead that all appropriate permits and state notifications are in place and issued for construction activities to begin.

Assist Project Lead with development of field project punch-list, maintain the punch-list, and ensure that the installation contractor adequately completes the punch-list. Ensure installation contractor maintains accurate red line/as built drawings throughout project. Maintain electronic log of lessons learned and provide to Project Lead at completion of project. Participate in Post Project Debrief.

Ideal Contracting at Detroit MI (GM auto maker): Project Safety Manager 06/2017 - 12/2017

Ensured job safety analysis (JSA) was performed and effective.

Performed/Organized onsite Safety Inspections policies and procedures were being implemented and practiced.

Assist Project Lead with development of field project punch-list, maintain the punch-list, and ensure that the installation contractor adequately completes the punch-list. Ensure installation contractor maintains accurate red line/as built drawings throughout project.

ESS Inc. CCP project at Dan River in Eden NC (Duke Energy site): Safety Manager 10/2015 – 12/2016

Oversight safety responsibilities for the Ash Basin and Coal Combustion clean up.

Perform daily inspection of site from Safety Stand-point. Provided safety over sight for the installation of the new transmission line and substations at Riverbend Steam and Dan River Site approximately 10 miles of line.

Involved in Safety procedure writing/compliance and implementation.

Ensure Daily safety brief are conducted daily prior to the start of a new task.

Ensure Safety stand downs are conducted in accordance with procedural requirements. JHA/JSA development and review. Job Walk down with PM for upcoming projects.

Rail Road safety training. Scaffold Safety Training. Heavy Equipment operation safety training. Confined space coordinator, monitor and training. LOTO training and competent person. Diving/Dredge operations, Concrete work, Rail Car activities and Heavy excavations.

VW - Chattanooga TN: Safety Manager 07/2015 – 11/2015

Conduct safety inspections, during shut down process, provide follow-up training, and conduct safety audits.

Ensured job safety analysis (JSA) was performed and effective.

Performed/Organized onsite Safety Inspections Simens policies and procedures were being implemented and practiced.

Waste Management, Waverly VA: Safety Consultant & Soil Stabilization

Landfill Inspector 04/2015 – 7/2015

Inspecting current and future cell in the landfill for movement, erosion, sink holes and general stability.

Support the Construction Project Manager in an Emergency.

Preparedness and drill scenario. Respond to any emergency or accident on site.

Ryan Central, Ottumwa IA: Project HSE Manager 3/2014 - 11/2014

Project HSE Manager for the construction of a new ash landfill cell. The project involved the movement of approximately 1,000,000 yards of material utilizing a substantial fleet of heavy equipment.

Responsible for overall safety performance of the project which included: New employee orientation and drug screening, daily onsite safety inspections of the work areas, ensured job safety analysis (JSA) were performed and effective, Oversight and monitoring of subcontractor safety performance, and Ensured safety program, policies and procedures are implemented and followed. Project did not experience any OSHA recordable injuries or illnesses.

ICI Inc. Bismarck, ND: HSE Manager 5/2013 – 8/2013

Work at the Great Plains Synfuels Plant in BEULAH, ND. Performing job site audits to ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, ANSI, company, and client safety policies/standards.

Assisting with development of pre–job safety analyses. Providing first aid for minor injuries/illnesses and acting as resource of safety and technical knowledge for company foremen.

The Great Plains Synfuels Plant is the only commercial-scale gasification plant in the United States that manufactures natural Gas.

This is 2.1 billion $ Plant using the Lurgi process, the Synfuels Plant gasifies lignite coal to procedure valuable gases and liquids.

Eastman Transport Ltd. Malta: Master Mariner 01/2012 – 11/2012

Master Mariner unlimited license, proven ability to direct and implement effective safety programs, crew fire drill, abandon ship procedures and weekly safety training for crew. Conduct safety inspections of security staff, crew and equipment under USCG regulations. Chief leader in Maritime industries, Emergency Response Team, for emergency power failures, hurricanes etc. Coordinate work project including ongoing ship safety inspections, maintenance and repair of safety and security equipment. Implementation of cost-effective programs and the use of proven techniques to enhance safety consciousness on the ship. Proficient Maritime trainer. Conduct HAZMAT training and inspection. Incident/Accident Reports. Innovative and effective problem solving.

Toyota-TKS Industrial Company, Blue Springs, MS: HSE Manager Paint Shop 05/2011 – 11/2011

Project: New (Toyota) Paint Shop. Performed/Organized onsite Safety Inspections with Superintendents to verify and monitor that the contract Safety specifications and TKS policies and procedures were being implemented and practiced. Conducted weekly and daily toolbox meetings and compiled safety reports for management. Reduced lost time incident rates. Insurance EMR rates are reduced.

VW-Abacus Service Corporation, Chattanooga, TN: HSE Manager 01/2010 – 12/2010

Project: New (VW) Volkswagen factory – 2.2 million square feet.

Manage company pre-surveys, perform risk assessment, Implement/Enforce VW Safety Policy for 4300 employees Process Installation Workers and more than 400 sub-contractors, conduct safety inspections, provide follow-up training, and conduct safety audits.

Resulted in a significant reduction in accident rates and recordable

E4Safety Professionals, Jessup, MD: Safety Director 06/2008 – 10/2008

Project: Fort George Meade-Steel Construction. Greatest focus was on transport safety and personal protection. Assigned as Safety Director in the Insurance Industry as a Loss Control / Risk Control Representative, which allowed me to apply my education and experience to reduce the frequency and severity of incidents as well as maintaining compliance with all Local, State, and Governmental Laws and Regulations. Project consisted of five steel construction buildings (Military operations, Commend, Lab, Warehouse and Acquisitions buildings) with a combined 4300 tons of steel.

Appalachian Pipeline Contractor, Fort Lauderdale: Safety Director 7/2007 – 05/2008

Project: New pipeline installation at the Port of Fort Lauderdale. Provided coaching, leadership and feedback to management and personnel to ensure that an environment of safety excellence was built and maintained.

New Installation of pipelines from (new) fuel oil tanks to unloading jetty. Managed all safety activities on a daily basis, and monitored the transportation and preparation of pipes for installation. Conducted weekly and daily toolbox meetings and compiled safety reports for management.

Coscan Construction, North Miami, FL: Safety Manager 02/2006 – 06/2007

Project: 52 story glass structure. Reduced lost time incident rates. Reduced insurance EMR rates. Recognized by employer for having the safest project for the year. Strong partnership and relationship with local area OSHA office. Coordinated and conducted the OSHA 30 Hour Course and other related safety courses for all of the Coscan Construction Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Project Managers, and Superintendents.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Safety and Risk Management

Master Mariner unlimited license.

OSHA 500 by Georgia Tech – Atlanta, GA

US Citizen

Proven ability to direct and implement effective safety programs.

Chief leader in industry’s Emergency Response team for emergency power failures, hurricanes etc.

Demonstrated experience in monitoring facilities and processes for adherence to OSHA guidelines by overseeing inspections, recommending corrective measures and preparing for OSHA safety audits and investigations.

Implementation of cost-effective programs and the use of proven techniques to enhance safety consciousness on the jobsite.

Proficient trainer in CFR 1926, Subpart R

OSHA Record preservation.

Incident/Accident Reports.

Innovative and effective problem solving.

Risk Management and OCIP/CCIP coordination.

Technical Expertise/Certifications

Nautical University (Marine Engineer), Master Mariner with unlimited license, OSHA 500 Construction Safety trainer, 1910 General Industry, TWIC card Forklift training, Certification in HazMat Hexavalent Chromium, Advance Firefighting, CPR, First Aid, Crisis Management and Human Behavior, Crowd Management and Safety, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Operation, Search Rescue and Survival at Sea, Handling Life Saving Equipment, Active Member of Florida AGC (Safety Council), Pipeline installation safety, Steel construction, Familiar with USCG regulations, LO/TA, Confined Space.

Communication Skills

•Instructor of job safety training programs on OSHA safety and compliance, drug free workplace programs, firefighting, and various other job safety programs.

•Developed occupational safety control manuals for both current and past employers.

•Effectively interact with all levels of management and personnel.

•Ability to speak fluent English, Croatian, and communicate in Bulgarian, Spanish and Italian.

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