Safety Manager
Resume:
JAMES W. OSBORNE
Aiken, SC **803
**********@**********.***
EHS Manager
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
HANDS ON PROFESSIONAL with extensive experience managing all aspects of environmental, safety, and health (ESH) in a manufacturing / construction setting including hazard identification and mitigation, injury prevention, first responder team leadership, and safety training. Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines and interface effectively with personnel, high level managers, and customers. Former US Marine whose passion is to motivate others to take responsibility for their personal health and safety.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Safety & Environmental Oversight
Workers Compensation Management
Hazard & Risk Assessment / Mitigation
Training & Program Development
ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 Program Management
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Accident Investigation / Route Cause Analysis
Lean Manufacturing Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Thompson Construction (2017- Present)
Safety Manager
Provides Environmental Health & Safety oversite for Construction and Maintenance projects. Projects that include Electrical, Mechanical, Pipe, Millwright, Iron, Concrete, Excavation, and all other aspects of construction and industrial projects. Provides extensive hands-on field support for multiple facilities/regions within multiple regulatory jurisdictions, to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury, property or environmental damage. Coordinates with clients and other contracting companies to ensure facility EHS hazards are identified and mitigated and that site workers are appropriately informed and trained to perform their assigned work in a safe and compliant manner. Maintains compliance with company Drug Free workplace program by preforming new hire, random, and incident drug screening testing. Provides instruction and direction to less experienced personnel working on environmental, health, and safety programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage/lead personnel from diverse groups working toward a common objective or projects.
Successful track record in supporting EHS compliance at multiple facilities/regions within multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
Experience in communications with regulators
Uses experience to anticipate and prevent EHS incidents and hazards.
Develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and quality assurance programs
Leads /conducts investigations of incidents, accidents, injuries, or complaints
Recommends improvements in moderately complex processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize the hazard potential.
Maintains current knowledge of specific requirements imposed by government agencies and a working knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects of regulatory requirements and how they may impact company operations.
Applies specialized technical expertise to develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems and procedures.
T E C Industrial (2014 – 2017)
EHS Professional / Consultant
Provides comprehensive Environmental Health & Safety expertise to assigned geographic and organizational projects that include Industrial Electrical, Mechanical Maintenance, and Construction projects. Provided extensive hands-on field support for multiple facilities/regions within multiple regulatory jurisdictions, to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury, property or environmental damage. Coordinated with clients and other contracting companies to ensure facility EHS hazards were identified and mitigated, and that site workers were appropriately informed and trained to perform their assigned work in a safe and compliant manner. Provides direction to less experienced personnel working on environmental, health, and safety programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage/lead personnel from diverse groups working toward a common objective or projects.
Successful track record in supporting EHS compliance at multiple facilities/regions within multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
Experience in communications with regulators
Uses experience to anticipate and prevent EHS incidents and hazards.
Develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and quality assurance programs
Leads /conducts investigations of incidents, accidents, injuries, or complaints
Recommends improvements in moderately complex processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize the hazard potential.
Maintains current knowledge of specific requirements imposed by government agencies and a working knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects of regulatory requirements and how they may impact company operations.
Applies specialized technical expertise to develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems and procedures.
Dayco Products, LLC (2016 – 2016)
EHS Generalist
Provides leadership and management of a robust Environmental Health & Safety program. Champions a safe and environmentally compliant workplace by identifying and anticipating EHS concerns and hazards, developing and implementing systems, policies, and procedures; conducting studies, accident investigations, and training; and providing the information and tools to plant personnel to understand and meet EHS requirements.
Provides management of ISO 14001 program
Implementation / management of OHSAS 18001 program
Develops and conducts effective EHS training
Provides management of Workers Compensation
Assists personnel in understanding and following environmental, safety and health policies by conducting inspections; completing incident reports; reporting statistics; scheduling and assisting in incident related medical evaluations and treatment (such as employee physicals, hearing conservation and substance abuse programs).
Provides oversight of activities regarding environmental compliance such as permits, reports, and regulatory agency communication and visits.
Ensures all analytical data, records, inspections, and other reporting requirements of Federal State or other applicable permits are met.
Alstom Grid, Inc. (2014 – 2014)
EHS Manager / Consultant
Provides leadership for the development and implementation of a robust Environmental Safety & Health (EHS) program. Champions a safe and environmentally compliant workplace by identifying and anticipating safety concerns and hazards; developing and implementing systems, policies, and procedures; conducting studies, accident investigations, and training; and providing the information and tools to plant personnel to understand and meet EHS requirements.
Provides oversight of ISO 14001 program
Develops and conducts effective EHS training
Assists personnel in understanding and following environmental, safety and health policies by conducting inspections; completing incident reports; reporting statistics; scheduling and assisting in incident related medical evaluations and treatment (such as employee physicals, hearing conservation and substance abuse programs).
Provides oversight of activities regarding environmental compliance such as permits, reports, and regulatory agency communication and visits.
Ensures all analytical data, records, inspections, and other reporting requirements of Federal and State or other applicable permits are met.
Provides leadership and guidance to the emergency response team.
US Battery, Inc. (2013 – 2014)
Health and Safety Director
Directed the health and safety (H&S) program at two plant locations. Championed, developed, and implemented a new health and safety training program, managed workers compensation program, responsible for purchasing PPE and supplies, and maintaining the H&S budget. Directed the medical surveillance program and the security of both plants.
Provided supervision and leadership for staff through coaching and counseling and by developing annual goals and performance measurements.
Drove ongoing compliance efforts, improvement plans and continuous improvement strategies.
Provided counsel to operations management and hourly employees regarding safety policy interpretation, application of plant safety rules, safety discipline etc.
Coordinated development and documentation of corrective actions including new/revised policies and procedures.
Led the investigation process for all recordable, near-miss and property damage accidents & incidents; determine root causes, and recommend changes in procedures, practices, and methods to prevent recurrence. Ensure all documentation is complete and thorough.
Coordinated and facilitate safety and health training
Responsible for development and updates of Safety and Health standards.
Facilitated the plant safety committee.
Managed worker’s compensation program.
Conducted Industrial Hygiene exposure assessments, conducted sampling, and communicated monitoring results.
Managed the hearing conservation program.
Managed employee medical program ( physical, blood lead testing )
Responsible for all safety compliance with Federal, State and Local Regulatory agencies.
Prayon, Inc. (2012 – 2013)
ESH Coordinator/Chemical Manufacturing
Championed a safe and healthy workplace by identifying and anticipating safety concerns and hazards; developed and enforced systems, policies and procedures; conducted studies, investigations and training; maintained compliance with environmental regulations and “Right-to-Operate” requirements. Served as the lead for the First Responder Team and plant security.
Guided and promoted safe work performance by supporting and advocating behavioral based safety efforts and VPP program.
Prepared regulatory reports, worked with multiple departments to prepare and conduct investigations, handled numerous regulatory inspections, prepared responses to questions or findings, and worked on projects to address future regulatory needs.
Assisted personnel in understanding and following environmental, safety and health policies by conducting inspections; completing incident reports; reporting statistics; scheduling and assisting in incident related medical evaluations and treatment (such as employee physicals, hearing conservation and substance abuse programs);
Ensured environmental compliance such as preparing permit applications, environmental reports, and other deliverables.
Provided guidance during spill clean-up activities and site remediation.
Developed cost effective individual ESH training that was beneficial to all employees at their work locations.
MAU (2011-2012)
Aiken, SC
Engine Assembler/Temporary Position
Worked as a temporary employee in a manufacturing plant close to family while seeking permanent employment (previous job was out of state).
JTH Engineering (2007 – 2011)
Kingsport, TN
Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental
Directed the ESH program to ensure it was compliant, resourced, and that the implementation of the program included hazard analysis and control, PPE, training, and site support. Provided extensive hands-on field support at various job sites during maintenance and construction projects to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and or property damage. Coordinated with customers at various field locations to ensure facility safety requirements were identified and that site workers were appropriately trained to perform the assigned work in a safe and compliant manner. Provided technical advice and guidance to management and office/field personnel related to safety, injury prevention, industrial hygiene, substance abuse prevention, and environmental protection. Tracked key safety metrics and provided updates to senior management on trends and opportunities for continuous improvement of safety performance and environmental regulatory compliance.
Assisted in reducing the safety incidents by enacting task specific hazard analysis and control measures.
Created a more efficient recordkeeping system thereby improving tracking of the health, safety, and environmental programs.
Aided in minimizing the amount and frequency of occupational injuries through employee education, improved procedures, and hands-on field oversight.
Helped implement the incident, injury, and illness reduction programs.
Developed a system to track employee training against site specific requirements to ensure staff members were mission ready prior to commencing work.
Successfully negotiated lower prices with various product vendors to reduce the safety budget.
Aeromark, Inc – Idaho Falls Regional Airport (2000-2007)
Idaho Falls, ID
Fuel Specialist/Quality Assurance Authority
Served as the company Quality Assurance (QA) subject matter expert for aviation fuels stored in underground storage tanks. Identified and mitigated any quality assurance and safety concerns throughout the supply chain and ensured the fuel was stored in a safe and compliant manner. Conducted inspections and internal assessments and served as liaison with government regulatory agencies for external audits. Also prepared and submitted regulatory reports and maintained records and interpreted and implemented all quality assurance requirements.
Western Implement, (1995-1999)
Grand Junction, CO
Customer Service Representative/Farm Equipment
Worked at the parts counter at a farm implement store including providing parts to technicians and customers; ordering, receiving, and storing parts; filling requisitions and requests for materials, tools, and other stock items; and maintaining inventory.
United States Marine Corps, (1990-1995)
C-130 Turboprop Mechanic/Quality Assurance Inspector
Served as squadron QA Inspector for the maintenance, repair, corrosion control, and safety of C-130 turboprops. Also served as chemical and hazardous waste coordinator ensuring the safe and compliant storage, maintenance, and disposal of chemicals and spent solvents. Conducted internal compliance inspections and served as liaison for external audits.
TRAINING, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 510 Certification
MSHA Training
First Responder
CPR/First Aid
Hazardous Waste Management Training
Auditor Training
Forklift Train the Trainer
Fuel Surveillance Training
ISO 9001 / 14001 Auditing Training
OHSAS 18001 Auditing Training
Quality Assurance Inspector Training
DOD Aircraft Fuel Contract Compliance
Maintenance Supervisor Training
Quality Assurance Inspector
Class A CDL
TSA Security Clearance
ERT Training
Title V-Opacity Training
Aerial Lift Train the Trainer
Lean Manufacturing
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