Bill Abbott Construction Health and Safety Manager (chst), (sms)
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Dynamic and accomplished Safety and Health Management Leader with 38+ years of experience and success in optimizing work environment safety and profitable operations. Displays a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Superior time management, organization, and multitasking skills; employs strong initiative to complete projects in fast-paced, challenging work environments with shifting priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; forges and maintains relationships with diverse groups of clients and colleagues at all organizational levels. Recognized for key decision making skills and sound judgment. Earns rapid progressive promotions through exemplary performance. An analytical problem solver—resourceful, proactive, and respected.
Safety & Health Leadership Operations Management Profit Optimization
Inspection Management Team Supervision Supervisory/Employee Training
Project Management Risk Assessment Quality Control Process Enhancement
Experience & Notable Contributions
Archer Western Herzog,, Dallas Area Rapid Transit/ Silver Line Commuter Rail Construction.
Construction of the 1 Billion Dollar 26 Mile Silver Line Commuter Rail project that includes, a 26 mile double track alignment from Plano Texas, to DFW Airport Terminal B, The are 28 Bridges along the alignment. The expected manpower daily average will be 700 workers including sub-contractors.
Sr. Safety Manager 2018-2019
Facilitated DART/ OCIP for AWH and Sub Contractors
Champion oversight of seven segment safety mangers
Develop and implement new worker safety orientation and badging process including roadway worker protection ( Rail Training)
Established Supervisor Safety Series classes and accident investigation procedures for workers’ compensation, general liability, auto liability, and utility damages.
Provide leadership to the safety committee.
Archer Wetern Herzog, / TEX Rail/ Trinity Metro
Construction of a 27 Mile, 1 Billion Dollar Comuter Rail project from Dowtown Fort Worth to Dallas For Worth Airport Terminal B Staion, The project included 26 bridges and 8 stations along the alignment, The project was completed in January 2019. Average Manpower dailey including sub – contractors 700 workers/
Sr. Safety Manager 2016-2018
Champion oversight of seven segment safety mangers
Devise and implement new worker safety orientation and badging process including roadway worker protection ( Rail Training)
Established Supervisor Safety Series classes and accident investigation procedures for workers’ compensation, general liability, auto liability, and utility damages.
Provide leadership to the safety committee.
BLUEBONNET CONTRACTORS, LLC/NORTH TARRANT INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC/TRINITY INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC
Director of Safety 2012-2016
Provided Safety Leadership for 4 Billion Dollars of work over 4 years along IH 820 in Fort Wotth and IH 635 in Dallas.
Champion oversight of ten safety manger on two Projects.
Devise and implement new worker safety orientation and badging process
Established Supervisor Safety Series classes and accident investigation procedures for workers’ compensation, general liability, auto liability, and utility damages
Facilitated “Engineering News Record (ENR) 2015 Best Project: Excellence in Safety” award for Bluebonnet Contractors North Tarrant Express project
MASTEC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Director of Safety 2012
Ensured effective oversight of 8 regional safety managers (58 markets); designed and implemented company-wide incident and accident review process;
BLUEBONNET CONTRACTORS, LLC
Safety and Traffic Control Manager 2010-2012
Designed safety and health process for large-scale $2B project along IH 820/SH 121/183 corridor 13.5 miles and IH-35 W corridor miles (including privately-funded toll lanes and general purpose lanes/service roads expansion)
Developed project traffic control; ensured proper supervisory and employee training
Supervised 6 segment safety coordinators and 2 segment traffic control managers (overseeing 8 foreman and 65 traffic control employees)
MASTEC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Regional Safety Manager 2008-2010
Led development and implementation of safety and health processes and current incident review process
Oversaw 400 Direct TV satellite technicians in 4-state region
Recognized for significant contribution to Drivers Awareness class development which helped greatly reduce motor vehicle accidents
ARCHER WESTERN CONTRACTORS
Safety Manager 2007-2008
Assisted project management and supervision of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail green line; implemented safety processes
Oversaw management of injury cases in collaboration with physicians and insurance carriers
Lead on-site inspection and conveyed results to onsite project manager
PEGASUS BROADBAND
Director of Field Services 2004-2007
Initiated and executed all environmental, safety, and health processes, tower safety training for climbers, and installer safety training
Managed all warehousing and inventory safety functions
PEGASUS SATELLITE TELEVISION
Regional Manager 2003-2004
Established safety and quality control for 6-state area; developed and implemented safety and technical plans to dealer base and trained installation technicians
Designed reporting format for individual service rates and quality control pass rates to be recorded and maintained for improvement measurement
Additional Relevant Experience
NUCENTRIX BROADBAND NETWORKS, INC. Director of Corporate Safety and Health
H.B. ZACHARY CO. Safety Manager
BROWN AND ROOT, INC. Safety Manager
Education
Associate of Science, Occupational Safety and Health, in progress
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Orange Beach, AL
General Studies
TROY STATE UNIVERSITY Montgomery, AL
Certifications & Authorizations
Board Of Certified Safety Professionals SMS #1367 (2019)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals CHST # C3302 (2013)
U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer (Expires 3/18/2022)