Kevin Smith

Senior Health/Safety Professional

Midland, TX ad4ld7@r.postjobfree.com

210-***-****

Accomplished professional with over 30 years of experience with Environmental, Health & Safety management for a variety of industry-leading organizations.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Health/Safety Director INDECA Crude Xpress - Midland, TX August 2022 to Present

•Developed and implemented the company safety program ensuring compliance with industry, state, and federal regulations and laws.

•Certified and Maintain ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 26000 certifications.

•Conduct routine safety audits.

•Carry out safety training programs for company employees on regular basis.

•Develop processes via which collection of data on the causes of industrial accidents can be done with ease.

•Implement initiatives to reduce the level of work-related accidents and/or occupational hazards.

•Investigate accidents to find out their causes; and also take care of employees’ compensation.

•Inspect and/or monitor the daily operations of employees to make sure they are in compliance with safety policies and laws.

•Inspect and check organization’s equipment and machinery to make sure they are not in conditions that are not safe.

•Report back to company’s top management team as regards safety adjustments that may be required to be made within the organization.

Director of Health/Safety

Concrete and Materials Placement - Charlotte, NC September 2021 to 2022

•Developed and implemented the company safety program ensuring compliance with industry, state, and federal regulations and laws.

•Conduct routine safety audits

•Carry out safety training programs for company employees on regular basis

•Develop processes via which collection of data on the causes of industrial accidents can be done with ease

•Implement initiatives to reduce the level of work-related accidents and/or occupational hazards

•Direct and supervise the general safety guidelines and procedures in the particular organization

•Investigate accidents to find out their causes; and also take care of employees’ compensation

•Inspect and/or monitor the daily operations of employees to make sure they are in compliance with safety policies and laws

•Inspect and check organization’s equipment and machinery to make sure they are not in conditions that are not safe

•Report back to company’s top management team as regards safety adjustments that may be required to be made within the organization.

Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Greenville Water - Greenville, SC May 2019 to 2021

Responsible for all aspects of health/safety for the Water Treatment/Distribution, as well as, Engineering for current and future projects. Ensures compliance with Federal, State and Local authorities.

Owner/Consultant

BK Sloane - San Antonio, TX June 2006 to Present

Owner/President

BK Sloane Inc - San Antonio, TX now in Laurens, SC June 2006

Directs all operations of business with consultant contracts within the areas of Quality consulting, Developmental Disability consulting and Health/Safety consulting.

Produces plan of corrections for deficiencies resulting from internal and external audits.

District Safety Quality Manager

NuCO2 - Stuart, FL

June 2014 to September 2016

Responsible for the Health and Safety for a region which encompasses 5 states, 23 facility depots and 115 CDL employees. Managed/ directed the safety program and results for the region and assisted with numerous facility depots across the nation.

Realtor

Keller Williams Realty - San Antonio, TX 2006 to 2014

Assist clients with the purchase or sale of their properties. Assist with loan applications and qualification. Assist with property management issues.

HSE Area Supervisor

Dynamic Energy Services - Charlotte, TX November 2011 to July 2013

Coordinate safety awareness for our employees and customers. Coordinate and implement the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) program(s) at the field level. Conduct frequent internal audits and inspections. Recommends corrective actions and assists in ensuring that corrective actions of areas of concern identified during inspections are taken. Investigate all incidents and near misses while ensuring proper follow up and implementation of corrective actions. Conduct frequent training sessions in HSE topics. Spend time in the field working with Facility Managers and other employees coaching them on safety and compliance related activities. Assist in ensuring operational compliance with customer requirements. Assist in ensuring operational compliance with HSE regulations and requirements. Conducts and participate in due diligence audits, including those associated with new acquisitions.

Assist in upgrading HSE programs through upgrading policies and procedures and/or establishing new policies and procedures. Interact with regulatory agencies and/or insurance carriers as needed. Assist in compiling HSE statistics. Assist in establishing measurable HSE goals for management. Assist in compiling regulatory agency logs and forms for HSE reporting, including OSHA forms and DMRs. Provide support to Facility Managers on HSE issues and initiatives. Ensure that appropriate drug testing is completed. Ensure that Respirator Fit Testing is done on employees as needed. Promote employee culture change related to HSE compliance. Research HSE requirements and issues.

MA Instructor (Adjunct)

Sanford-Brown College - San Antonio, TX 2010 to 2011

Instructor of medical courses for students attending the medical assistance course. Courses taught include, but not limited to, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Human Disease/ Pathophysiology, Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures, Specialty Procedures, Procedures in a Clinical Setting, Medical Software Application, and Medical Coding Basics. Responsible for academic counseling of students to ensure student planning is in place to complete the course.

MA Instructor

Career Point College - San Antonio, TX 2008 to 2010

Instructor of medical courses for students attending the medical assistance course. Courses taught include, but not limited to, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Human Disease/ Pathophysiology, Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures, Specialty Procedures, Procedures in a Clinical Setting, Medical Software Application, and Medical Coding Basics. Lead instructor for Medical On-Line Courses. Lead Instructor for Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Medical Terminology courses. Responsible for academic counseling of students to ensure student planning is in place to complete the course.

Program Director

Personal Consulting - San Antonio, TX 2005 to 2006

Program Director for eleven group homes in the San Antonio/Austin Regions for eighty individuals with developmental disabilities or related conditions. Supervised four QMRPs of their duties pertaining to their case load of individuals. Implemented programs to enhance the quality of living for each individual we served. Managed budgets in all areas pertaining to staff and individuals. Worked with both state and federal surveyors to ensure quality assurance and compliance of mandated regulations of the ICF-MR program. Conducted investigations related to abuse, neglect and exploitation of individuals we served.

QMRP/QA

Personal Consulting - San Antonio, TX 2002 to 2006

Consultant for companies as a QMRP or QA serving group homes in San Antonio, assisting individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsible for, but not limited to, the development of all IPPs to enhance the independent skills of each individual. Complete all areas of developmental training, including the management of staff and Residential Directors to ensure proper care and consistent training. Facilitate all Interdisciplinary Team and Human Rights Committee meetings to ensure all aspects of the individuals' health and welfare are met. Works closely with all family members, school districts and worksites. State certified investigator of incidents involving abuse, neglect and exploitation of individuals we serve.

Drill Sergeant

U.S. Army - Fort Sam Houston, TX 1998 to 2000

Supervised, scheduled, and evaluated 60 - 100 soldiers (Regular Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, etc.) in a basic training and an advanced individual training environment. Developed self- discipline, motivation, confidence, and a high level of fitness in each soldier. Instructed over 200 hours of classroom lessons, countless hours of hands on training and one-on-one counseling. Worked an average of 14+ hours a day during each nine-week cycle. Rated consistently with excellences on my Noncommissioned Officers' Evaluation Reports. Received additional recognition as Drill Sergeant of the Cycle for five (5) consecutive cycles, which was voted by peers.

Medical Instructor/Writer

U.S. Army - Fort Knox, KY 1994 to 1998

Served as a Medical Instructor/Writer for a basic training battalion. Instructed numerous courses to include, medical courses, preventive medicine, CPR, basic first aid for Initial Entry Training students, ROTC students, and permanent party soldiers. Wrote and revised lesson plans as needed to ensure courses were being taught utilizing the newest information and equipment available. Utilized and maintained audio/visual equipment and training aids used during blocks of instruction.

Medical Specialist

U.S. Army 1986 to 1994

Nurnberg, Germany

Administered emergency and routine outpatient and inpatient medical care/treatment to battle and non-battle casualties in both combat and peacetime environments. Assisted with outpatient care and treatment and supervised field and clinical medical facilities. Conducted minor surgery under supervision of physician and physician's assistant.

Education

Bachelors of Occupational Education in Business Administration/Health Care Administration

Wayland Baptist University - San Antonio, TX

Primary Leadership Development Course

Drill Sergeant Academy - Fort Sam Houston, TX

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(Realtor) - University of Arlington - Arlington, TX

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgt191b%EE%80%90

Military Service

Branch: Army

Service Country: United States Rank: E-6 / SSG

August 1986 to January 2000

Medical Specialist, Medical Instructor/Writer, Drill Sergeant

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Safety Management Specialist

June 2017 to December 2025

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Occupational Safety and Health Manager

February 2017 to Present OSHAcademy

OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer

March 2022 to March 2026

OSHA Authorized Trainer for the OSHA 10 Hr. and OSHA 30 Hr. course in Construction

Additional Information

2006-Present Owner/President, BK Sloane Inc. 2014-2015 District Surgeon, Texas VFW District 20 2012-2014 Commander VFW Post 2059, Kirby TX 2011-2012 Quartermaster VFW Post 2059, Kirby TX

2006-Present Chairman for Surrogate Consent Committee Hearings – DADS

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