Regional HSSE Manager

CANDIDATE SUMMARY

Experienced Safety Professional with extensive General and Construction Industry safety, refining safety, military safety officer, railroad safety and pipeline safety. A strong leader in safety who fosters an incident and injury free workplace in every position he takes on. Incident Investigation Team Leader. Develop and lead HSE trainings. Conduct site specific safety meetings. Safety Auditing. HSE Gap Analysis Experience. Development of corrective actions. Hazard identification and mitigation. Third Party Safety experience. Bilingual Fluent in Spanish.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Current Location:

Baytown, TX

Years of Experience:

18+

Availability:

Immediate

Education:

Bachelor of Business Administration

Phillips University, Enid, OK

Associates of Applied Science

Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, OK

Skills / Qualifications:

Texas A & M OSHA Course 510

Construction Industry Construction Site Safety Supervisor (NCCER)

Excavation Competent Person

40 Hour Hazwoper Training

Certified Safety Manager Trainer

Scaffold Training Institute Train the Trainer

Course Accident Investigation Technician

Scaffold Builder Certified Plus

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

CPR and First Aid Responder

HSE Gap Analysis

Drug and Alcohol Trained

Safety Auditor Certification from NASP

BP Contractor Safety Audit Team Member Battalion Safety Officer in the Army Reserves

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

W. T. BYLER Oct 2019 – Present Regional HSSE Manager

•Area of HSSE responsibility is from Texas to Louisiana

•Ensure compliance with all Federal (e.g., OSHA), state and local safety rules and regulation, including specific reporting and record keeping requirements Support the vision and strategy of the HSE department

•Performs ongoing reviews of asset utilization, inventory management and provides oversight of purchasing and expenditures

•Implemented an Audit system for the company and trained all field safeties

•Support company effort of visible leadership by visiting job sites and interacting with employee-owners and site and customer leadership

•Oversee, trained and support all of W.T Byler’s HSE programs and process to obtain a zero-incident environment

•Participate and delegate actions in support of company and HSE Objectives, goals, initiatives, campaigns, and projects

•Represent company with key strategic relationships, including but not limited to: Pre-Bid, Pre-Award, Client’s HSE Audit Walks, Area Safety Councils, Local Business Roundtable, etc.

•Organizational emergency preparedness (e.g., Hurricane)

•Manage the HSE onboarding process of every site project

•Support the development of site safety personnel by Guiding, Coaching, and Mentoring

•Conduct periodic field audits of site projects, facilities, equipment, personnel and client site operations

•Supervised that management receives timely and concise notifications and assisted with accident/incident investigations including root cause analysis

•Experience with MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

•Responsible for Subcontractor selection and vetting process thru ISNet World or Avetta

•Work on special projects under the guidance of the Vice President & Director of Safety

W. T. BYLER

Site HSSE Manager Jan 2019 – Oct 2019

ExxonMobil, Blade 1 Project, Beaumont, TX

Conducts Safety Inspections at all job sites, supervises the loss prevention process and OSHA compliance requirements for all personnel and facilities

Identifies causes of accidents and hazards and develops preventative measures in order to minimize accidents in the future

Works with Project Managers to identify areas of training based on contract requirements.

Makes recommendations and implements safety policies and procedures

Inspects proper equipment operation and ensures compliance with company safety guidelines. Corrects deficiencies/safety violations as needed

Initiates and provides all inspection/safety reports to management for review, performs any further safety coordination requested by management

Ensures fire equipment, eye wash stations and emergency showers are inspected monthly at all Company facilities

Ensures weekly safety meetings (Toolboxes) are performed by all crews and compiles reports for management review; creates and conducts monthly safety meetings with field personnel, project superintendents/managers, and upper management

Conducts safety awareness training to all employees including but not limited to, trench excavation, confined space, PPE, flagging, and general construction safety

Responsible for conducting new hire orientation safety awareness for all new employees

Escorts inspectors and other visitors (insurance, OSHA, etc.) on tours of facility and jobsites

Ensures the immediate execution of Random Drug Testing by escorting employee to and from Clinic

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all jobsites

OSHA Compliance (Maintain OSHA 300 Log, Complete OSHA 301 Form for every incident, Complete/Post OSHA 300A Form as mandated)

Maintains Master Certification Log and conducts/schedules training as needed

Works closely with Director of Safety on the administration of Workers’ Compensation claims, including transporting employees to/from medical clinics, as needed

Performs other duties as assigned.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION INTERNATIONAL Aug 2018 – Jan 2019

HSSE Supervisor

Formosa Plastics, EG2 Project, Point Comfort, TX

Project 600 employees and subcontractors.

Staying aware of safety rules and regulations consisting of the federal, state and local level.

Spending 80% in the field conducting different inspections and safety audits on ironworkers, pipe fitters, welders, scaffold builders, electricians and crane operators to ensure compliance with the environmental, occupational health and safety requirements from the client.

Review lifting plans, work permit process, to include review of all contractors HSE turnaround plans.

Provides technical support to safety studies, health assessment studies, and project risk assessments.

Coordinates appropriate consideration of safety requirements with subcontracts, engineering, and construction personnel as assigned.

Provides safety technical support and assistance to projects and coordinates safety requirements and formulation of risk reduction measures with project-assigned safety personnel, engineering, construction and onsite

HSE representatives during construction.

Participates in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of safety requirements that may affect project design, schedule, and cost.

Drafts comprehensive ES&H plans, project specific risk reduction plans, safety awareness training programs, and technical reports.

Provides recommendations and input for revising safety procedures, work processes, and other quality improvement measures.

Conducts safety inspections/assessments of project construction activities to monitor compliance with applicable safety and health requirements including contractual commitments, permits, and the projects ES&H plan.

When in supervisory role, implements personnel policies (e.g., conducts employee performance evaluations) and provides technical direction to staff.

WILLBROS GROUP Jul 2017 – Aug 2018

HSE Coordinator

Marathon Ozark Pipeline, Bland, MO

Monitor compliance safety issues in field tasks ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local jurisdictions, as well as owner clients site-specific safety regulations.

Conduct Incident Investigations and report all incidents to the immediate Field HSE Manager.

Provide technical expertise to ensure compliance with all applicable Health & Safety regulations, goals, policies and procedures.

Provide advice and guidance on interpretation/application of regulations and internal procedures related to Health & Safety.

Possess a strong understanding of OSHA regulations, including PSM/RMP.

Develop initiatives to improve safety culture within the Products Pipelines business unit. Drive the development and continuous improvement of Safety issues and initiatives.

Provide a visible presence at facilities within the business unit and respond to health and safety concerns raised by managers and employees.

Maintain positive and proactive relationships with managers, employees, customers, and regulatory agencies.

Organize and conduct monthly safety meetings.

Schedule and document employee safety training.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION INTERNATIONAL Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

Lockout/Tagout Project Coordinator

ExxonMobil, North America Growth Project, Baytown, TX

Lockout/Tagout Project Coordinator for Engineering and Construction International ECI’s Safety Tagging Authority who ensures that all Construction/Startup activities requiring lockout/tagout are executed in accordance with Client’s and ECI’s Policies and Procedures.

As the lockout/tagout coordinator I made sure that the mechanical, electrical systems and Substations protective measures are in place prior to the start of the identified work and removed after the work was completed.

Prepare status reports and gave LOTO training presentations to job site personnel, client personnel and others as directed.

Able to identify lockout points using P& IDs, mechanical drawings, power distribution panel drawings.

OPTIMIZED PROCESS DESIGN, HOUSTON, TX Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

Site Safety Manager for Optimized Process Design

Enterprise Products, Propane Dehydrogenation Plant Project, Mont Belvieu, TX

Project 1900 employees and subcontractors

Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to exposure factors concerning environmental, accidents and occupational illnesses and prepares reports.

Ensures maintenance of work-related accident and illness records, chemical disposal and other records required by law.

Spending 80% in the field conducting different inspections and safety audits on ironworkers, pipe fitters, welders, scaffold builders, electricians, insulators, painters, hydro testing employees and crane operators to ensure compliance with the environmental, occupational health and safety requirements from the client.

Review lifting plans, work permit process, JSA, to include review of all contractors HSE turnaround plans.

Helps define training needs and implements programs for continuous development of all personnel within respective control with a focus on individual responsibility areas.

Assists in reviewing projects to ensure compliance with safety standards and maintenance.

Oversees relevant ESH activities during proposal, execution and operations.

Supervises the inspection of facilities to detect existing or potential fire, accident and health hazards.

Arranges required ESH audits within company and subcontractor locations. Initiates corrective action measures as required.

Develops, supervises, conducts and coordinates training programs to increase proficiency in safety consciousness.

Counsels’ managers and supervisors on safety matters and conducts safety conferences as needed.

Liaise with all operations staff to ensure effective use of best practice and consistency in approach to ESH activities.

Case Management, First Aid and CPR responder and taught suspension trauma class.

AMEC FOSTER WHEELER Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

HSSE Deputy Manager

Enterprise Products, Propane Dehydrogenation Plant Project, Mont Belvieu, TX

Project 1900 employees and subcontractors; Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to exposure factors concerning environmental, accidents and occupational illnesses and prepares reports.

Ensures maintenance of work-related accident and illness records, chemical disposal and other records required by law.

Spending 80% in the field conducting different inspections and safety audits on ironworkers, pipe fitters, welders, scaffold builders, electricians, insulators, painters, and crane operators to ensure compliance with the environmental, occupational health and safety requirements from the client.

Review lifting plans, work permit process, JSA to include review of all contractors HSE turnaround plans.

Helps define training needs and implements programs for continuous development of all personnel within respective control with a focus on individual responsibility areas.

Assists in reviewing projects to ensure compliance with safety standards and maintenance.

Oversees relevant HSSE activities during proposal, execution and operations.

Supervises the inspection of facilities to detect existing or potential fire, accident and health hazards.

Arranges required HSSE audits within company and subcontractor locations.

Develop and maintain Emergency Response Plans for all facilities, as required.

Plan and conduct drills of the Emergency Response Plan.

Perform contractor safety management system reviews and assist in contractor selection with respect to safety qualifications and history.

Initiates corrective action measures as required.

Develops, supervises, conducts and coordinates training programs to increase proficiency in safety consciousness.

Properly using personal computers for meeting daily performance expectations and accessing plant and unit information and procedures.

Actively assuming personal accountability for meeting Client’s standards of continuous personal and professional development.

Participating in training and respond to emergency situations as required.

Actively complying with all operating policies and procedures.

Ensuring that work stations and the work location is clean and free of hazards.

Counsels’ managers and supervisors on safety matters and conducts safety conferences as needed.

Liaise with all operations staff to ensure effective use of best practice and consistency in approach to HSE activities.

First Aid and CPR responder, taught confine space, flagger/spotter and suspension trauma class.

HUNTSMAN CHEMICAL Dec 2013 - Apr 2015

3rd Party Project Safety Manager, Huntsman Representative

Huntsman, Port Neches, TX

Project 550 employees and subcontractors.

Staying aware of safety rules and regulations consisting of the federal, state and local level.

Spending 80% in the field conducting different inspections and safety audits on ironworkers, pipe fitters, welders, scaffold builders, electricians and crane operators to ensure compliance with the environmental, occupational health and safety requirements from the client.

Review lifting plans, work permit process, to include review of all contractors HSE turnaround plans.

Developing, implementing and maintaining of employee training programs and monthly reports to clients.

Establishing and maintaining safety and training records to ensure all crafts certifications were not expired.

Taking the lead with all subcontractors’ safety managers to meet client’s expectations by developing, updating and managing workplace safety procedures, programs and policies.

Incorporating the techniques of industrial safety and employee training which has been gained through years of practice to improve their service quality.

My presence in the field as the third-party safety manager showed my commitment through leading, planning, and coaching.

Taking corrective decisions and assigning duties to subcontractor’s safety manager’s work area to keep our housekeeping above client’s standards.

Updating the safety policies to make the organization safer and hazard free in nature.

Provides client and subcontractor with incident statistics and reviews as appropriate.

Assists project teams in the investigations of project incidents and ensures proper records are completed and submitted.

Assists in the implementation of corrective actions as it relates to the incidents and ensures “lessons learned” are communicated throughout the company and are incorporated into the program, if necessary.

Assists the project teams in researching, evaluating, and selecting medical facilities to accommodate project requirements including final sign-off authority before the selection is made.

CERTIFIED SAFETY May 2013 - Dec 2013

3rd Party HSSE BP Representative Safety Pillar Lead

BP Refinery, Whiting, IN

Project 3000 employees and subcontractors.

Compile and analyze data and issue HSSE performance reports for their area of responsibility; developed corrective actions to address negatives trends and work with management safety leaders to complete;

Responsible for one thousand contractors on night shift building a new Coker unit.

Spending 80% in the field conducting audits on Contractors which consisted of iron workers, welders, crane operators (heavy and light), scaffold builders, electricians, pipe fitters, boiler makers, and millwright.

Rewarded employees for positive HSSE actions in front of their peers on Monday night mass safety meeting.

Implement and maintain company HSSE documents adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations; work with contractors’ leaders to ensure compliance with HSSE performance guidelines, polices/procedures and regulations to include technical knowledge for various HSSE programs and procedures; assist contractors’ safety managers with emergencies, near miss, incidents, accidents, investigations and performing root cause analysis.

Construction and Commissioning safety, managed the Craft Stewards and Incident Injury Free meetings.

EARLY CONSULTING Sep 2012 - May 2013

3rd Party Safety HSSE BP Representative Safety Pillar Lead

BP Refinery, Whiting, IN

Project 2400 employees and subcontractors.

Compile and analyze data and issue HSSE performance reports for their area of responsibility; developed corrective actions to address negatives trends and work with management safety leaders to complete

Responsible for eight hundred contractors on night shift building a new 12 Pipestill Unit.

Spending 80% in the field conducting audits on Contractors which consisted of iron workers, welders, crane operators (heavy and light), scaffold builders, electricians, pipe fitters, boiler makers, and millwright.

Rewarded employees for positive HSSE actions in front of their peers on Monday night mass safety meeting.

Implement and maintain company HSSE documents adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations; work with contractors’ leaders to ensure compliance with HSSE performance guidelines, polices/procedures and regulations to include technical knowledge for various HSSE programs and procedures; assist contractors’ safety managers with emergencies, near miss, incidents, accidents, investigations and performing root cause analysis.

Construction and Commissioning safety, managed the Craft Stewards and Incident Injury Free meetings.

THE BROCK GROUP, MIKEN SPECIALTIES Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

3rd Party HSE Site Safety Coordinator

BP Refinery, Texas City, TX

Project 600 employees and subcontractors.

Responsible for HSE compliance of Capital Projects and Turnarounds of all crafts; conducted HSE orientations, training, implement policies, plans, procedures, and processes to ensure the effective management of hazard identification, assessment of risk and implementation of controls; review permits to ensure compliance with requirements as specified; very active with BP contractor safety audit team by conducting weekly compliance audits, inspections, and assessment of contractors job sites and work places related to regulatory affairs, company standards, and client requirements

Provide leadership during emergencies, accidents, incidents, investigations, and near miss events; trained selected employees on JLG, scissor lifts, forklift, and scaffolding training.

US ARMY, KUWAIT Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

994th Medical Executive Officer

Responsible for the accountability of our soldiers to deploy and redeploy from Kuwait, logistics of vehicles, supplies, equipment, travel to all countries, pay, promotions, discipline, awards, red cross messages, enforce policies and reporting requirements, conducted safety classes, quarterly, semi, annually, and warrior training classes, weapons qualification range, physical training, weekly update brief to higher command, acting commander in the absence of the commander; conducted Food Safety Audits and Animal Medicine missions in Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, and Qatar; served as the unit's Sexual Assault Prevention Officer, Safety, and Environmental Officer.

THE BROCK GROUP, MIKEN SPECIALTIES Sep 2008 - Jan 2011

Safety Manager

BP Refinery, Texas City, TX

Responsible for HSE compliance of Turnarounds of all crafts; conducted HSE orientations, training, implement policies, plans, procedures, and processes to ensure the effective management of hazard identification, assessment of risk and implementation of controls; review permits to ensure compliance with requirements as specified; very active with BP contractor safety audit team by conducting weekly compliance audits, inspections, and assessment of contractors job sites and work places related to regulatory affairs, company standards, and client requirements; provide leadership during emergencies, accidents, incidents, investigations, and near miss events; trained selected employees on JLG, scissor lifts, forklift, and scaffolding training.

A AND L INDUSTRIAL SERVICE Jun 2007 - Sep 2008

Safety Manager

Multiple Refinery Sites, La Porte, TX

Responsible for hiring, training, and administration of twenty five safety personnel and the safety of six hundred employees at all job sites; handled all worker compensation cases and attended court hearings; trained selected employees on JLG, scissor lifts, and scaffolding competent person; conducted unannounced safety audits and end of the month safety audits to insure employees, field safety, and supervision were in compliance with HSE performance guidelines, polices/procedures and regulations to include technical knowledge for various HSE programs and procedures; lead safety meetings and helped with all new hire orientations at the beginning of each turnaround shift; coordinated and conducted training of all site safety personnel. Participated with the refineries/chemical plants turnaround safety audits, weekly meetings, and to include the management all safety related incidents; provide advice and guidance to site management with regards to emerging safety issues.

US ARMY, FORT HOOD, TX Jan 2004 - Jun 2007

Observer, Controller, Trainer (OC/T)

Provide deploying units overseas with safe realistic training evaluating their every movement, planning phases, risk management process, and after action reviews (AAR); responsible for the logistics of firing ranges, operation orders, set up of the firing ranges, ordering ammunition, weapons, latrines, water, food, hummers, busses, closing of the ranges, convoy safety brief, and the safety of all soldiers during the exercise; served as the Officer In Charge (OIC) for the Convoy Live Fire Lane Range Training and primary instructor of my military police lane.

INTERNATIONAL GALVANIZING, BEAUMONT, TX Jun 2003 - Jan 2004

Plant Superintendent

VALMONT GALVANIZING, CLAREMORE, OK Apr 2002 - Jun 2003

Plant Superintendent

NORTH AMERICAN GALVANIZING, TULSA, OK Dec 1999 - Apr 2002

Plant Superintendent

UNIFIRST CORPORATION, BROKEN ARROW, OK Oct 1995 - Dec 1999

Production Supervisor

CORE SKILLS

Certified Safety Manager

Hazard Communication

Risk Analysis

Environmental Services

Accident Investigations

Emergency Action Plans

HSE Training

Safety Reporting

Effectively Manages Resources

Lockout/Tagout

Safety Meetings

Working at Heights

Fall Protection

Equipment Inspections

Retired Army Medical Officer

Forklift Safety

Safety Training

Tap Root Trained

Behavioral Based Safety

Site Surveys

Excavation Competent

DOT Collector

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