Safety Manager

PETER SMITH, CHST

***** ****** *****, ******, ***** 77385 409-***-**** **************@*****.***

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager / Coordinator

SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE RISK MITIGATION

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION STAFF DEVELOPMENT INJURY PREVENTION OSHA REQUIREMENTS

PROFILE

20+ years HSE leadership experience with considerable skills industrial and commercial construction; proven

performance in safety assessments, safety audits, and inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and practices to

ensure adherence to safety standards and government regulations.

Able to clearly communicate health and safety regulations and corporate policies to maximize comprehension,

engagement and compliance, vital to fostering an excellent safety culture.

Solid capabilities in risk management, record-keeping, hazard identification, and loss prevention.

Achieved over 1.5 million man-hours without a lost-time injury across all projects.

Skilled at implementing and directing safety policies and best practices to reduce exposure and liability.

Able to establish unified relationships across a cross-cultural and cross-functional organization.

Excellent talents in preparing JHAs, ensuring use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and supervising project

team members.

Expert in construction safety standards encompassing fall protection, scaffolding, steel erection, and excavation

activities.

Proven success in strategic planning, policy and procedure development, budget administration, resource management,

team-building, orientation, coaching, and mentoring.

Proficient user of HCSS, I-Auditor, and Microsoft Office Suite.

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE

SER Construction Partners, Pasadena, TX, 2019 to 2020

Field Safety Manager

Spearheaded complete spectrum of field safety operations for multiple construction projects concurrently.

Held daily safety meetings, inspected rigging and lifting equipment, and assessed excavations and work locations to

ensure strict adherence to regulatory rules and procedures.

Reported hazards and abatements to project superintendents and performed diligent follow-up.

Championed daily JSA/JHA program and work planning method to elevate safety performance.

Performed weekly site audits and accurately generated daily reports.

Rolled out well-received quarterly ground assurance program throughout company.

Trained, coached, mentored, and motivated over150 employees resulting in zero accidents on project sites during

tenure.

Granite Construction, Houston, TX, 2017 to 2019 Site

Safety, and Health Officer / Coordinator

Directed all aspects of site safety encompassing inspections, risk management, training, report writing, weekly

meetings, hazard identification, daily safety audits, quality assurance, and client relations.

Conduct weekly safety meetings with all supervision and employees on site and discuss any concerns or hazards of the

job to raise awareness and make improvements where needed

Ensured hazard identification, risk assessment, and integration are addressed prior to and during organizations

operations

PCL Industrial Construction, Lake Jackson, TX, 2015 to 2016 HSE

Specialist Coordinator

Steered full-scope HSE operations including regulatory compliance, daily inspections, risk assessments and

management, documentation, record-keeping, and extensive staff training in workplace safety practices and

awareness.

Introduced tracking system to uncover near-miss situations, significantly improving rapid threat identification.

Smittybilt Safety Solutions, Conroe, TX, 2013 to 2015 Safety

Consultant

Conducted daily safety inspections of equipment, tools, and heavy construction and industrial sites to detect

vulnerabilities, potential hazards, and risks.

Communicated safety regulations to personnel, delivered safety training and education, identified risks or hazards, and

recommended practical resolutions or modifications throughout projects to ensure stringent safety compliance.

Cianbro Corporation, Bloomfield, CT, 2002 to 2013 Safety

Professional II

Methodically performed comprehensive safety inspections and assessments, held regular safety meetings, and

provided intensive training to enforce and ensure adherence to OSHA requirements.

Established and implemented safety policies, procedures, and protocols.

Assembled Safety Inspection Committee to discuss strategies for increasing safety awareness and engagement among

staff.

EDUCATION&CREDENTIALS

BS, Safety & Occupational Health Science

Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire

CHST C1590 (Construction Health & Safety Technician) / Board Certified Safety Professional

OSHA 500 Trainer / 502

EM 385-1-1

Fall Protection Competent Person, DBI SALA

Confined Space Competent Person, M SA

ASSP Member, Houston Chapter

Basic Plus, Houston Area Safety Council

STOP, DuPont

PETER SMITH, CHST

16952 Scenic Knoll, Conroe, Texas 77385 409-***-**** **************@*****.***

Dear Sir or Madam:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the HSE Manager / Coordinator Safety Specialist

opportunity that is currently available. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated, I bring to you 20 years experience in HSE operations, significant experience in the construction industry,

and solid expertise in conducting safety audits, inspections, and job hazard assessments.

Im staunchly committed to enforcing regulatory compliance enterprise-wide, and offer proven success in fostering a

robust safety culture through ongoing staff/contractor interaction and education. To complement these qualifications, I

offer well-honed planning and communication skills which are key in developing safety protocols and establishing

HSE programs and systems which control costs and minimize company risk.

As an influential addition to your team, you will find that I am well positioned to guide in not only attaining but

exceeding its goals. I have confidence that I possess many attributes that will make me a valued member of your team.

I am passionate about safety and the welfare of my team members and crew. Experience has taught me how to work

well with all levels of an organization from management to hourly crew members and I am well liked and respected.

My extensive knowledge of safety policies and procedures and my proven track record allow me to play a key role in

many aspects of an organization, such as organizing committees, conducting daily safety inspections and overseeing all

aspects of injury management. I understand the value of having a strong focus on safety and employee health and

would like the opportunity to help you build a world class program. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications

uniquely match your current and future needs and look forward to interviewing with you soon.

Sincerely,

Peter G Smith, CHST

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