Part-Time Safety Manager
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RYAN VANDERSLICE, CHST, COSM, CDS
Saint Amant, LA 225-***-**** **************@*****.*** LinkedIn.com/in/ryanvanderslice Health, Safety, Environmental & Risk Director
Driving zero-incident safety cultures and cost-reducing safety programs Dedicated, focused Health, Safety, Environmental, and Risk Professional with 10+ 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 the 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. An adaptable, assertive leader with excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Exude collaborative and coaching, mentoring style leadership for team members, 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. An experienced leader who utilizes 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 developing mitigation action plans or procedures to reduce the recurrence of trending results.
As a change agent with an exceptional safety record, I am committed to continuous learning and improvement. I have extensive training in OSHA safety standards, environmental protection methods, and SWPPP & SPCC Plans, as well as Erosion Controls & mitigation measures. I am currently pursuing an EH&S associates degree from Columbia Southern University and a Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certification from the BCSP, demonstrating my commitment to staying updated with the latest industry practices. 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
environmental, health, and safety needs
areas.
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 and 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, both manmade and
acts of God, that protect people and
property.
Problem-Solving & Organizational Skills -
Ability to analyze and solve complex and
delicate situations and problems with fair
judgment and actionable responses.
PROFESSIONAL IMAGE**
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Corporate Health, Safety, Environmental & Risk Director Great River Industries, Geismar, LA 2024 – Present Focused on team training, safety briefings, mitigation strategies, and incident response for all divisional groups. Created crisis response and HSE plans 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 of all personnel.
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. Corporate Health, Safety, Environmental & Risk Regional Manager EXCEL, Baton Rouge, LA 2023 – 2024 Inspect and evaluate the environment, equipment, and processes in work areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards for high-voltage electricity delivery to the destination provider. Identify potentially hazardous biological, chemical, and radiological materials to protect employees, customers, and the environment.
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 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 high-voltage electricity delivery to the destination provider. Identify potentially hazardous biological, chemical, and radiological materials to protect employees, customers, and the environment.
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 programs 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.
Consulted with worksite leadership (supervisors, superintendents, and division heads) to determine safety training needs and action plans.
Documented safety standards in reports, annual handbook reviews, and audits as required by company guidelines and regulatory agencies.
Organized safety committees to enhance collaboration and cultural buy-in and incentivize team members to contribute to zero-incident expectations.
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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 the destination provider. Identify potentially hazardous biological, chemical, and radiological materials to protect employees, customers, and the environment.
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 the pipeline supply logistics group. Created crisis response 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 programs 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 and 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 reviews, 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 a 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 and 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 reviews, and audits as required by company guidelines and regulatory agencies.
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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, made arrests, and delivered official documents. EDUCATION
Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) & Certified Occupational Safety Manager (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 Associate Degree Columbia Southern University, Online High School Diploma Brookhaven Academy, Brookhaven, MS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Process Safety Management
• Confined Space Rescue & Supervisor Personal Protective Equipment
• First Aid/CPR/AED BLS Instructor American Heart Association
• 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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