Safety Engineer

JOHN O. FADAIRO

Telephone: 304-***-**** / Email: *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Committed multi-discipline engineer and safety/Industrial hygiene professional with a proven history of leadership and teamwork illustrated through 7+ years of contributions toward research, Industrial hygiene, and safety management in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and research institutions.

EXPERTISE INCLUDES:

• NFPA, EPA & OSHA Regulations • Incident Investigation • IH Sampling and Analysis • Ergonomics • Data Analysis

• Process improvement • Machine Safety • Continuous Improvement • Project Management • Environmental Compliance

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Student Researcher West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV 08/2017 – 08/2020

Planned and designed new experiments and procedures; conducted series of laboratory experiments using different RPE, different equipment (CNC, CNP, TSI NanoScan, breathing simulator), mannequin, and human research subjects to test and compare respirator performances using different test protocols, test conditions, subjects’ type, and particle concentration

Managed data and performed statistical analyses using Excel and JMP; Contributed to the writing of the report of laboratory activities, and presentation of results

Drafted and obtained IRB approval for human subject’s research, recruited, trained and followed up subjects

Taught and coordinated laboratory activities of 16 graduate students; Conducted inventory of laboratory apparatus and equipment in Ergonomics and respiratory protection labs

Maintained inventory of laboratory apparatus, equipment and consumables on regular basis to keep the record accurate

Performed safety and quality audits, identified and managed occupational hazards and risks in the laboratories

Graduate Safety Engineering Intern Smithsonian Institution - Washington, DC 05/2019 – 08/2019

Maintained knowledge of most recent electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and machine safety; assisted in the interpretation and implementation of standards to improve operations and safety

Assisted in engineering project and ensured strict adherence to safety rules and regulations while handling and relocating artifacts from aerospace museum in Washington during the upgrading of the exterior of the building and interior mechanical system

Evaluated the effectiveness of the Smithsonian safety program and identified opportunities for improvement; developed and tracked employee training and assisted in new hire orientation

Participated in weekly Management Evaluation &Technical Review (METR), in all the Smithsonian facilities, zoos, labs, and workshops; identified and corrected potential safety hazards to improve the safety of equipment and personnel.

conducted sampling for hazards at various Smithsonian facilities, museums, zoos and construction sites and provided solutions which was used to determine personnel exposure

Research Associate II Public Health Institute (PHI) - Oakland, CA 02/2017 – 05/2017

Conducted literature review, formulated information gaps and research questions; Identified health impact pathways from emerging energy technologies over the technology lifecycle; Synthesized and summarized information in narrative tables and flow charts

Worked as a part of a research team that produced the final project on the public health roadmap on emerging electricity generating systems that will be part of the California grid in 2030

Collaborated with leadership team to design research, questionnaire development and to answer relevant questions

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Graduate EHS Intern Tesla Inc. - Fremont, CA 09/2016 – 06/2017

Coordinated EHS compliance, developed safety programs and worked with employees and supervisors at different departments including Stamping press, Wastewater facilities, General assembly, Parts quality, Body-in White, Foundry, Plastic Shop, Computer-controlled Paint Center and Robotic Spraying booth, Tools and Die to implement best practices

Checked for proper equipment operation and determined the need for maintenance and improvement; read and interpreted sketches and diagram in the performance of work.

Carried out Job Hazards Assessment for PPE, Logout/Tagout for engineers, technicians and operators and maintained EHS metrics of different departments including stamping press, and general assembly

Managed Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of over 1000 chemicals, PPE for over 10,000 employees and IH/environmental equipment inventories

Liaised with IH equipment rentals and manufacturers such as Pine environmental, TSI Inc, 3M, and OHD Inc. to obtain needed hazard monitoring equipment and PPE

Assembly Operative/Technician Grupo Antolin Holding - Birmingham, UK 06/2014 – 12/2014

Worked in automotive manufacturing plant and assembly line to create and assemble automotive interiors; performed quality checks on automotive parts and assembled components

Maintained tools, equipment and checked the general conditions of equipment; achieved target without jeopardizing quality, monitored and improved process to minimized scrap

Supported manufacturing/assembly lines day-to-day operations and contributed to cycle time improvement

Production Operative/Technician SERTEC Group Holding - Birmingham, UK 08/2013– 06/2014

Worked on Stamping presses and machine tools to construct parts for Jaguar/Land Rover, BMW, Ford, and Honda; Performed in-process quality checks on automotive parts and assembled components

Carried out in-spot welding with error-checking & in-line testing of auto parts

Inspected mold set up and run time accuracy for efficient material flow before and during operation

Maintenance Supervisor/Process Safety Engineer Skyway Aviation Handling Company 12/2008 – 09/2012

Provided subject matter expertise and continuous improvement in matter related to aircraft handling equipment including aircraft pushback, ASU, ACU, GPU, and main deck loader

Worked with other engineers & technicians to design and assemble new equipment

Evaluated and purchased GSE parts, optimized spare and replacement parts inventories; provided technical expertise into machinery purchased and investigated new technologies for existing processes; Provided equipment downtime and related cost reports with focus on cost reduction

Involved in the designed and manufacturing of aircraft water bowser and GSE fuel bowser that improved the efficiencies of the equipment & cost reduction of $105,000

Coordinated operation, maintenance and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of equipment; ensured GSE equipment met customer, company, quality, industry and regulatory requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 08/2017 – 12/2020

Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Safety & Health

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 01/2015 – 08/2016

Master of Science in Safety Management

Birmingham City University, UK 09/2012 – 11/2013

Master of Science in Automotive Engineering

University of Ado-Ekiti 01/1998 – 08/2003

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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