Russell Soudelier Jr
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Professional Experience
I am a degreed safety professional with over 18 years experience working in the Oil and Gas Industry in an HSE capacity both as project/site HSE leads and serving in company HSE Management. I have been the lead HSE on both small and large projects in terms of manpower size as well as the project’s scope and cost. I have extensive experience in performing audits on HSE management systems as well as DOT programs. I have also worked in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in a contract capacity serving multiple offshore oil and gas installations and construction fabrication facilities.
Project Logistics and Material Expediter Specialist
August 2018 – Present Tailing LLC
Deliver Supply Chain commitments approved through relevant Service Level Agreements and Manage Supply Chain Performance Indicators.
Develop detailed logistics plans for the delivery of project related material.
Match upcoming demand for project and construction material against available logistics resources. Make recommendations to Logistics Coordination Lead, Materials and Personnel Movement Coordinators and CP Focal for excessive demand requirements that could exceed Contracted capacity.
Participate in daily calls and team meetings with Control Tower and Rig Personnel involving logistics requirements and issues. Key Objectives: Identification of needs and issues in the execution window (7 days) and short-term period (7-42 days).
Actively participate in the Asset or Functional Management System (eg – Daily Production Reviews, Morning Rig Calls, IAP/IS Meetings, Accountability Reviews)
Coordinate daily with offshore locations and vendors to understand readiness of current and planned activity. Routinely visits the field to build and maintain critical relationships and observe Supply Chain Activities offshore.
Effectively engage and support asset focal points, materials office, port personnel, Road Transport, and vendors to develop and assure the logistics schedule.
Work closely with the Materials and Personnel Coordinators to ensure opportunities to optimize logistics resources across assets are realized.
Facilitate resolution of issues causing inefficient or costly operations.
Working with support, build and validate manifests for marine and aviation needs working aligned with Supply Segmentation. Coordinate manifest with GoM Materials and Personnel Coordinators.
Create and maintain an environment of inclusion that respects and values individual differences and is aligned with Shell’s core values
Construction QHSE Manager
May 2016 – August 2018 Crosby Dredging, LLC.
Monitor the application of all “Company” QHSE programs and initiatives
Coordinate with client project and HSE personnel to develop project safety plans and bridging documents required to ensure delivery of HSE performance.
Develop KPIs (Key performance Indicators) for employees and departments with organization to identify HSE performance and address any deficiencies found.
Develop safe work practices that are ISO 9001 compliant for the Construction Department
Conduct a Project Risk Assessment on all projects and develop job task analysis to aid the project superintendent with developing the JSA’s.
Ensuring regulatory compliance on all department projects
Incident investigations and root cause analysis utilizing Tap Root
Department Internal HSE Audits
Conduct regular job site visits and audits for compliance
Coach and mentor all department employees on QHSE related programs and initiatives
Major Projects Supported
USACE New Zydeco Ridge, Flood Side BLH-Wet &Brackish Marsh Restoration Project
Louisiana CPRA Swamp DCP Installations
TPCG Fohs Canal Bridge Strengthening Project
Project Manager
January 2013 – May 2016 Bay Ltd., Amelia, LA
Review project scope of work
Review contract and client requirements for project
Review any and all procedures required for project fabrication and execution
Review project schedule and set goals for execution
Partner with client and company HSE department for setting project HSE goals to include setting project KPIs and auditing project for compliance with those goals
Complete requisitions of all material and third party services for project
Review daily tickets for accuracy
Coordinate with client on any change orders or MOCs that are required during project
Completion of all project deliverables and documentation turn over to client
Assist in developing schedule using Primavera software to load resources, material and man hours
Procure all materials for projects
Ensure that materials meet client specifications
Major Projects Supported
Shell asset Ram Powell VK 956 2014 Shutdown
ENI asset Allegheny GC 385 2015 Shutdown
HSE Manager/Project Manager
August 2010 – January 2013 Stranco, Houma, LA
Establish and maintain HSE culture within company
Establish and maintain compliance with all state and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements
Perform project risk assessments to include mitigation plans on all projects prior to mobilization
Implementation of the HSE Management System and initiatives
I wrote and administered the company HSE Manual
Ensuring regulatory compliance for the department
Establish KPI goals and monitor progress
Incident investigations
Field safety audits
The planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of a project
Major Company Milestones Obtained
Developed Company HSE Manual and Safe Operations Manual with HSE SOPs
Obtained and maintained a TRIR of less than 0.7 throughout my tenure along with reducing the company EMR from a high of 1.37 upon hire to 0.89 during my last year
Our company was able to obtain an MSA with SEPCO and was awarded the commissioning WD 143 C Platform in which we completed in excess of 10,000 man-hours without a recordable incident
HSE Manager Offshore Construction Department and Special Projects
May 2006- August 2010 Chet Morrison Contractors Inc., Houma, LA
Establish and maintain safety culture within the department by serving as a resource to project managers and field superintendents
Perform project risk assessments to include mitigation plans on all projects prior to mobilization
Perform project environmental inspections periodically to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and project permits
Implementation of the safety program and initiatives
Ensuring regulatory compliance for the department
Incident investigations
Field safety audits
EMT-Paramedic Supervisor
June 2003 -April 2006 St. Charles Parish Hospital, Luling, LA
Ground unit paramedic supervisor.
Maintain shift schedule and review of time sheets.
Provide on-site supervision of medical care and transportation destination.
Liaison between medical director and EMS personnel.
Transportation and emergency treatment of the sick and injured.
HSE Manager
March 2002-June 2003 Quality Shipyard, Houma LA
Implementation of all safety programs and initiatives
Develop training matrix for all employees on safe work practices, OSHA required programs and subjects
Ensuring Regulatory compliance for the Company
Incident investigations
Maintain compliance with all environmental permits
Maintain OSHA logs
Company HSE Audits
Coordinate with workers compensation carrier on all compensation claims
Ensure that all permits required for jobs at work sites, to include hot work permit, confined space entry permits and ATW's are issued and maintained
District HSE Manager
October 1999-March 2002 Waste Management Inc, Raceland, LA
Implementation of all safety programs and initiatives within the district.
Training of all employees on safe work practices, OSHA and DOT required programs and subjects.
Maintain the DOT records on all drivers within the district.
Ensuring regulatory compliance for the district through internal DOT audits
Incident investigations.
Safety audits.
Maintain OSHA logs
District HSE audits
Coordinate with workers compensation carrier on all compensation claims
Maintain compliance with all environmental permits for district
HSE Tech
October 1998-October 1999 Moreno and Associates, Lafayette, LA
Field safety technician on contract jobs
Incident investigations
Safety Audits
Safety training
Conduct safety meetings
EMT-Paramedic
December 1991-October 1998 Acadian Ambulance Service, Lafayette, LA
Ground unit paramedic 1991-1996
Offshore HSE tech/medic1996-1998
Transportation and emergency treatment of the sick and injured
Training of all employees on the offshore installation on safe work practices and all OSHA required programs and subjects
Supply and logistics Coordinator
August 1987- August 1991 United States Air Force
Track and monitor the priority supplies ordered for assigned unit
Liaison between unit and base supply
Correspond with civilian contractor on any part with greater than 30 day delivery on priority items
Forward logistics coordinator for 5thCCGP during Desert Shield/Storm
Education
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, La 70301
August 2005 - May 2008
Associate of Science in Safety Technology
Completed 123 credit hours of course study with a GPA of 3.23
OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health
September 8, 2016
Natural Resource Group
Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 2007
Certified Environmental Inspector
Moreno and Associates, Inc.
Lafayette, La
1998-1999
OSHA 30
Behavior Based Safety Science
Hazwoper Technician
Acadian Ambulance Education
Lafayette, La
May 1992-August 1993
EMT-Paramedic
National Registry of EMT’s
AHA CPR provider
AHA ACLS provider