Michael Conmy LSP, CHST, STS
Corporate Safety Director
admdm9@r.postjobfree.com
Awards and Achievements
2019
Achieved a year with no recordable incidents. Started with company in August of 2018. Company had a history of 4 – 5 recordable incidents per year.
Perfect Record Award
National Safety Council
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016
For operating 73,380 employee hours without an occupational injury or illness involving a days away case from work. We continue to operate at this site since that date with no recordable incidents or day’s away cases.
Occupational Excellence Achievement Award
National Safety Council
2017 Recipient
Pyramid Award - Award of Excellence
URS Corporation
July 2013
Now in its fourth year, the Pyramid Awards program continues to honor URS employees who embody our business values and commitment to success—by achieving technical and safety excellence; developing innovative solutions to complex problems; delivering superior project performance; exceeding client expectations; or going "above and beyond" to support our operations. The program is designed to acknowledge the important role every employee plays in the Company's success—whether you have decades of experience or recently joined our respective professions; contribute to large, high-profile contracts or smaller assignments; or serve in a technical, management, or support services capacity.
URS Safe Facility of the Year 2012, Altria Project
URS
January 2013
Perfect Record Award
National Safety Council
April 2012
For operating 190,915 employee hours without an occupational injury or illness involving a days away case from work.
We continue to operate at this site since that date with no recordable incidents or day’s away cases.
URS –2012 - We find we remind them program. Award winner
Our site received this award for the most reported good catches company wide.
This program encourages employees to find potential hazards before they cause an injury, to report them and repair or remove the hazard.
Work Experience
Director of Safety, Metropolitan Communications Group - West Chester, PA August 2018 to Present
Directs, develops, and oversees the general health and safety policies and procedures of the organization.
Ensures the workplace follows OSHA and other state, local, or industry specific regulations and that periodic safety audits are conducted.
Provide programs that ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations, skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment.
Develop a systemic process to collect data and analyze the causes of accidents and generate required reporting.
Implements initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards.
Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develop budgets/policies/ procedures to support the functional infrastructure.
Provide facilitation and leadership to company safety & health committees, work groups and functions. Large amount of time is spent working with plant safety leadership and participants to cause employee empowerment and ownership of site safety activities.
Prioritize High Potential Exposures at the site, with focus on education of all site personnel in identifying and managing High Potential Exposures.
Work with company leaders to plan, direct and implement safety, environmental and wellness programs to ensure a safe, healthy and zero-incident work environment.
Support line management on their personal safety leadership style and improvement effectiveness.
Evaluate site implementation and compliance with MCG Fiber and regulatory safety policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness, recommend improvements and lead improvements.
Evaluate site implementation and compliance with MCG Fiber and regulatory environmental policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness, recommend improvements and lead improvements.
Understand MCG Fiber and government regulations and effectively interpret, communicate, and implement such in the workplace Establish goals for proactive safety and environmental performance metrics and track, measure, trend, and interpret results.
Develop and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices with focus on high potential employee exposures.
Assist in and provide oversight in development and execution of annual site safety plans and implementation of items contained therein.
Track injuries and equipment damage events, conduct investigations and lead efforts to prevent recurrence of incidents, including root cause analysis investigations.
Develop policies and procedures to reduce or eliminate exposures and injuries.
Provide inspiration, creativity and new approaches to safety leadership so as to inspire leaders and employees to possess and demonstrate a passion towards safety.
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency for resolution when confronted with safety risks through proper priority setting and effective communication and action.
Act as the operations safety expert in evaluating new project designs and plant modifications.
Support the Loss Prevention Control inspection process, with emphasis on fire prevention and fire protection equipment.
Conduct audits for safety and environmental compliance.
Provide care for injured employees.
I am the company liaison for workers compensation third party administrator.
Safety Manager, AECOM / URS Corporation 2003 to July 2018
As the Safety, Health and Environmental Manager I work with Altria facility management and AECOM employees to eliminate risks and injuries in the workplace.
Provide facilitation and leadership to site safety & health committees, work groups and functions. Large amount of time is spent working with plant safety leadership and participants to cause employee empowerment and ownership of site safety activities.
Prioritize High Potential Exposures at the site, with focus on education of all site personnel in identifying and managing High Potential Exposures.
Work with leaders to plan, direct and implement safety, environmental and wellness programs to ensure a safe, healthy and zero-incident work environment Support line management on their personal safety leadership style and improvement effectiveness.
Evaluate site implementation and compliance with AECOM, Altria and regulatory safety policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness, recommend improvements and lead improvements.
Evaluate site implementation and compliance with AECOM, Altria and regulatory environmental policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness, recommend improvements and lead improvements.
Understand AECOM, Altria policy and government regulation and effectively interpret, communicate, and implement such in the workplace Establish goals for proactive safety and environmental performance metrics and track, measure, trend, and interpret results.
Develop and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices with focus on high potential employee exposures.
Assist in and provide oversight in development and execution of annual site safety plans and implementation of items contained therein.
Track injuries and equipment damage events, conduct investigations and lead efforts to prevent recurrence of incidents, including root cause analysis investigations.
Develop policies and procedures to reduce or eliminate exposures and injuries.
Provide inspiration, creativity and new approaches to safety leadership so as to inspire leaders and employees to possess and demonstrate a passion towards safety.
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency for resolution when confronted with safety risks through proper priority setting and effective communication and action.
Act as the operations safety expert in evaluating new project designs and plant modifications.
Support the Loss Prevention Control inspection process, with emphasis on fire prevention and fire protection equipment.
Conduct audits at the plant level for safety and environmental compliance.
Provide care for injured employees.
I am the site liaison for workers compensation third party administrator.
I spend up to 30 percent of time in the work areas engaging employees, coaching leaders, and evaluating/ addressing risks or incidents 20 percent of time is spent in an office performing administrative and planning functions.
Facility Construction Contract Manager AECOM / URS Corporation - Richmond, VA 2009 to June 2018
Repeatedly promoted and taking on progressively more responsibility during 17-year tenure with AECOM Corp, culminating in current responsibility for Safety Management & managing facility construction projects for the client at the Center for Research & Technology facility.
I was promoted into the position of Facility Construction Contract Manager at Altria's SOJ facilities.
My first assignment was to manage the day to day operations of the maintenance of a 950,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility that had been left in a state of disrepair from the previous building owner.
This required managing multiple projects as well day to day maintenance of the facility to maintain functional operation.
My current role is to manage contracted facilities work at the client's research and technology facility. These duties would include management of the housekeeping contractor, window washing, and maintenance & construction repairs beyond the scope of daily maintenance work.
My work is split between the Facility Construction Contract Manager Position as well as the Safety Manager position
Construction Project Manager AECOM / URS Corporation 2009 to 2009
I was tasked with managing construction projects for the client, this position was expanded into the Facility Construction Contracts Manager position that I was promoted into.
Plant Operator AECOM / URS Corporation 2002 to 2003
I started my career with AECOM as a Central Utility Plant Operator at the Micron Technology site.
I started there as a plant operator, operating the boiler and chiller system, performing preventative maintenance on the equipment.
I was also tasked with operation of the industrial wastewater system during after hour times.
As well as other chemical treatment areas around the facility that is used in the manufacturing of computer chips.
Facilities Associate Paint Shop Manager Covance Laboratories - Vienna, VA 2001 to 2002
Served as Paint Shop Manager, handled contracted facility services, functioned as primary liaison to customers and ensured a consistently positive customer experience.
Results: Managed contracted Custodial crew. Managed internal painting and general maintenance crew. Managed contracted specialty paint and flooring contractors I served on the site safety committee.
HVAC Technician D&D Services - Ashland, VA 1999 to 2001
I worked as a senior HVAC Technician serving client that included; Virginia Power, VDOT & the TJX Companies that includes TJ Max, Marshalls & Home Goods department stores.
Director of Facilities Management Germanna Community College - Locust Grove, VA March 1998 to 1999
Supervisor of Facilities Germanna Community College January 1998 to March 1998
I was promoted during 2-year tenure with Germanna Community College, culminating in final responsibility for coordinating all facility & security functions at multiple facility locations.
I supervised a team of twelve facility professionals.
Results: Managed custodial operations at multiple facilities, to include in house and contracted staff. Managed several projects to include HVAC replacement, new facility construction, and well water to city water conversion. Responsible for day to day operations of all facility related concerns to include; HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting and Carpentry, Locksmith, and roofing issues.
Managed renovation & construction projects for the college.
Made alterations and modifications to building structures and equipment as requested by the end users. Made alterations and modifications to building structures and equipment as required due to maintenance issues.
This work would include both interior and exterior components such as walls, ceilings, roofs, windows. Served as the college safety committee manager.
Carpenter III Prince George's Community College 1991 to 1998
Carpenter II Prince George's Community College 1987 to 1991
Promoted during my 11-year career with Prince George's Community College.
Results: Worked with a staff of 4 carpenters and 2 painters to maintain 3.5 million square feet of building space.
Provided supervision to the department in the absence of the supervisor.
Managed renovation & construction projects for the college. Made alterations and modifications to building structures as requested by the end users.
Made alterations and modifications to building structures as required due to maintenance issues.
This work would include both interior and exterior components such as walls, ceilings, roofs, windows Served on the classified staff organizations board.
Served on the safety committee.
Education
Diploma in Facility Engineering Management North Carolina State University
Construction OSHA 500 Trainer North Carolina State University
General Industry OSHA 501 Trainer North Carolina State University
Construction Safety & Health Professional Certification in Construction Safety OSHAcademy April 2016
Occupational Safety & Health Professional Certification OSHAcademy June 2011
EM-385 Certification OSHAcademy June 2018
OSHA 510 certificate in OSHA Florida State
OSHA 511 Certificate OSHA National Safety Council
Certifications
LSP Licensed Safety Professional Certification from NASP National Association of Safety Professionals
CHST Construction Health & Safety Technician certification from BCSP Board of Certified Safety Professionals
STS Safety Trained Supervisor certification from BCSP Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Certification Scaffold Training Institute
CPR/AED/FIRST AID Trainer September 2018 to September 2020 CPR CERTIFICATION
National Safety Council Defensive Driver Instructor
EPA Universal CFC certification
Manager of Environmental Safety & Health Programs July 2012 to Present Certification from NC State University
Manager of Environmental & Safety Health Programs Construction October 2016 to Present Certification from NC State University IES
Certification in Certified Safety Management Professional (CSMP) Institute for Safety & Health Management (ISHM)
Skills
Facility Maintenance
OSHA Regulations
HSE Certifications/Licenses
Asset Management
Authorized OSHA 10 & 30-hour trainer General Industry & Construction OSHA 500 & 501
Budget & Finance development & forecasting
Boiler & Chiller Operations
Change Management
CMMS systems Maximo
Contract Management Contract Negotiations Communicates clearly & effectively
Energy Management
Facility Management
Generator Maintenance Management
HVAC Systems Operational Performance
Project Management
Records Management
Report & Document Preparation
Safety EHS Management
Space Utilization
Spreadsheet & Database Creation
Staff Development & Training
Strategy development
Teambuilding & Supervision
Utility Management BAS systems