Russell E. White

Independence, KS ***** 620-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-white-5207b5171/ adl3zk@r.postjobfree.com

Operations and Safety Manager

Pipeline Operations and Construction Oil and Gas OSHA Certified Safety Specialist

Safety and Operations professional dedicated to developing people and safety programs that exceed expectations. Record of achieving zero incidents and injuries by building behavior based safety programs and commitment of employees. Experience across pipeline and oil and gas industry construction and operations, including auditing, inspection, testing, maintenance, and spill control. Strong training development and delivery skills. Build relationships up and down to achieve goals.

Pipeline Operations/Construction

Oil and Gas Production

Safety Investigation/Record Keeping

Project Management

Leadership

Training and Development

Inspections and Audits

Increased Efficiencies

Spill Response

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WHITE CONSULTING GROUP, Kansas and Oklahoma 4/2018 – Present

OSHA Safety and Training Consultant

Provide safety training and auditing and develop and implement safety programs. Clients include Star Roofing, Southside Recycling, Kepley Well Service, TLC Lawn and Garden Center, Woods Lumber and Supply, and Redbud Energy.

Oversee safety program for Redbud Energy Oil and Gas Operations, which operates 1600 wells over 180K acres.

Provide all the field training and oversight; achieved zero incident and injury rate throughout tenure.

SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE, Hesston, KS 5/2017 – 3/2018

Operations Team Lead

Managed two compressor stations, 300 miles of high pressure natural gas pipeline, and 13 pipeline operators and engineers in central Kansas. Oversaw operations, strategy implementation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for construction.

Managed multiple projects, including the repair of five major line leaks. Completed projects on-time and under budget for equipment and man hours despite challenging weather conditions and funding restraints.

Improved procedures and work methods that increased reliability and efficiency and assured safety compliance requirements were met.

Completed all work with zero safety incidents.

INDEPENDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Independence, KS 8/2016 – 4/2017

Full Time Police Officer

Instructed Fair and Impartial Policing and Defensive Tactics training. Served as patrolman for narcotics enforcement.

Participated in drug arrests that lowered town crime rate. Assisted in break-up of burglary ring.

ENBRIDGE/LIBERTY PIPELINE, Independence, KS 4/2015 – 6/2016

Senior Pipeline Safety Inspector, Southern Access and Flanagan South Pipeline Projects, Illinois, Kansas, and Oklahoma

Provided safety and environmental oversight for construction of 200 miles of pipeline including pump station, valve, and main line construction operations.

Trained ~850 contract workers on site-specific safety protocols and ground disturbance.

Maintained all safety and training records including Daily Safety Observations, Daily Inspection Reports, Environmental Monitoring Reports, Initial Incident Summaries, and Incident Reports.

Built relationships across all levels including corporate management, land owners, foremen, inspectors, and contracted laborers and operators.

QUANTA PIPELINE AND ENGINEERING, Kankakee, IL 7/2014 – 1/2015

Lead Safety Coordinator, Enbridge Line 78 Pipeline Project, Illinois

Led safety and environmental programs for a team of 20 company and contracted employees performing survey activities for the building of pipeline in metropolitan and rural areas of northern Illinois.

Ensured that Enbridge (Pipeline Owner) safety guidelines were followed and achieved a zero incident rate. Coordinated all work with local law enforcement.

Conducted daily safety training, weekly safety meetings, and daily audits in the field. Trained new hires and re-trained team members as needed.

Completed “near miss” investigations and root cause analysis and implemented safe work practices to correct. Provided regular safety reports for corporate management.

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, Independence, KS 1/2014 – 7/2014

Lead Safety Coordinator, Enbridge Flanagan South Pipeline Project, Illinois

Led and managed safety programs for 45 survey employees, providing all safety training and record keeping.

Achieved zero incidents and lost time injuries.

U.S. PIPELINE INC., Independence, KS 10/2013 – 1/2014

Safety and Spill Coordinator, Enbridge Flanagan South Pipeline Project, Kansas and Oklahoma

Provided safety and spill response training to ~300 pipeline employees.

Responded to line strikes, directing spill remediation activities per EPA and KCC (Kansas Corporation Commission) guidelines for disposal.

Conducted daily safety audits and inspections; oversaw drug testing collection.

POSTROCK ENERGY CORPORATION, Chanute, KS 2/2007 – 10/2013

Safety Director

Advanced through multiple roles including Safety Director, Field Training Manager/Construction, Team Leader, and Safety and Training Coordinator. Supervised varied teams including the Well Servicing Group, Saltwater Disposal Team, New Well Development Team, and Pipeline Group. Created and implemented SOPs for safety and efficiency.

Developed and implemented oil field production operations safety training for all employees

Supervised crude oil and brine spill remediation, preparing legal and court reports.

Managed the construction and repair of waterways and containment systems.

Additional Experience:

Deputy Sheriff, Montgomery County, Independence, KS; Police Officer, Coffeyville Police Department, Coffeyville, KS

Sergeant First Class (E7), United States Army: Recruiter, Military Police, and Rocket Artillery duties.

Rank, United States Navy, Persian Gulf, Southwest Asia, and Hawaii

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Strategic Leadership, Southwestern College, Winfield, KS

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, Seward County Community College, Liberal, KS

Natural Gas Processing Training Certification, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

OSHA Certifications, OSHA Institute, Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, MO

OSHA Specialist in Safety and Health-Construction

OSHA 500, Trainer for Construction Safety

OSHA 510, Standards for the Construction Industry

OSHA 2015, Hazardous Material Handling

OSHA 3015, Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics

Full-Time Police Officer Certification: Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, Hutchinson, KS

Military Police School, Artillery School, Recruiting and Retention School, U.S. Army

Machinist Mate-A Certification: Naval Propulsion and Engineering School, U.S. Navy

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