MICHAEL SAKS
ad3vei@r.postjobfree.com · https://www.linkedin.com/in/MSAKSSETGOSAFETY
Brings over 24 years of management experience in occupational environmental, health and safety, in construction, manufacturing, energy (oil, gas, and utilities) sectors. Has proven success in the development and implementation of EHS and QA/QC policies and procedures resulting in positive cultural change, decreased accidents and injuries and increased project controls efficiency. Possesses a “life-long-learner” attitude and continually seeks to further education and certifications.
EXPERIENCE
2022 – PRESENT
EHS CONSULTANT/OWNER – SET/GO SAFETY, LLC.
• Provide a diverse range of EHS services including safety, environmental and training for construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and utilities sectors.
• www.setgosafety.com ad3vei@r.postjobfree.com
2013 - 2022
CORPORATE EHS DIRECTOR · QA/QC MANAGER
FCI CONSTRUCTORS, INC. – GRAND JUNCTION, CO
$593M (FY2022), 7 OFFICES, 450 EMPLOYEES
• Develop and implement EHS and QA/QC programs and policies. Conduct field audits, manage OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agency inspections and interactions. Responsible for four direct reports, including two EHS Regional Managers, EHS Coordinator and Corporate Training Manager.
• Industries Served
• Aviation: Denver International Airport, Concourse B, C East Expansions; Aspen Regional Airport; Montrose Regional Airport Expansion.
• Utilities: Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative (headquarters, numerous substations, and administrative buildings); APS Four Corners Power Plant
(renovation of active electrical production plant for the Four Corners area); Clifton Water District (renovation to existing control buildings for water distribution of the Colorado River in the Grand Junction, CO area)
• Manufacturing: CoorsTek (renovation and expansion to production facility of military and industrial grade ceramics)
• Commercial and Residential Construction
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2004 - 2012
SSHO · CQCM
SAN JUAN CONSTRUCTION – MONTROSE, CO
WORKED IN KWAJALEIN, RMI (2004-2010); HICKAM AFB AND MCBH, OAHU (2010- 2012)
• The SSHO is responsible for the overall management, implementation, and enforcement of the contractor's safety and health program and Accident Prevention Program. Enforces EM-385-1-1 in all phases of work. Conducts safety meetings, trainings, and inspections.
• The CQCM role includes direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the workflow process and collaborating with in-house personnel (e.g.: Project Managers, Engineers, Coordinators, administrative support staff) and external personnel to produce and document a quality product. 1998 – 2004
MATERIALS TESTING TECHNICIAN
CTL/THOMPSON – DENVER, CO
• Conducted special inspections, including concrete, masonry, spray-applied fireproofing, reinforcing steel, welds, as examples. Achieved multiple lab certifications facilitating work in aggregate testing and mix design.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH TECHNICIAN (CHST)
BOARD OF CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
INDUSTRIAL HYGEINE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
OSHA #502 - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINER OSHA ROCKY MOUNTAIN EDUCATION CENTER
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TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS