Jacob B. Shank
979-***-**** *.*.*******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/Jacob-shank
Safety Professional with over 18 years’ experience The only difference between the start & end of shift is a bit of dirt & pride on a job well done. Everyone goes home safe. Every shift. Every day.
Safety Strategist instrumental in creating and implementing a new safety policy and procedure manual which reduced the on-site injury rate, accident medical costs, and increased the overall safety standards of the facility.
People Manager who oversees crews and makes at the moment critical decisions based upon OSHA safety standards, environmental standards, and project guidelines that keep crew working safely and effectively. Auditor responsible for monitoring, recording and reporting any and all incidents, specs, violations, and discrepancies within the job parameters that could affect outcomes and timeline projections. Fun Fact:
Created and implemented new
safety standards for a site of 900+
employees which decrease in
med-pay expenses worth over $2.2
million, provided greater exposure
to safety techniques and
methodologies, and resulted in a
reduction of over 50% of onsite
injuries.
Professional Value
Work Comp Case Management professional responsible for administering first aid, transporting injured employees to medical facilities, maintaining accurate reports of incidents, and following up with medical providers to ensure treatments were only within the scope of the work-related injury so that medical costs were kept reasonable while ensuring injured workers received quality care.
Safety Inspector who organized routine inspections of all equipment, logs, safety data sheets, and policy and procedure manuals. Instrumental in organizing and running volunteer safety committees that encompass employees from all aspects of the facility who are interested in helping to create and establish a safer work environment to reduce down time due to accidents and reduce costs in medical expenses and lost wages.
Persuasive Speaker and Leader responsible for developing and conducting new hire safety orientations to ensure green hires are prepared for the work environment and demands of the job while understanding the safety policies and procedures and their importance in the work place. Organize and lead tailgate meetings for daily job splits, task assignments, and check-in requirements.
Maintains detail-oriented records, spreadsheets, safety data sheets, daily audits, and SOIC cards to ensure all inspections are recorded properly, incidents are accounted for in a timely and succinct manner, paperwork is completed and recorded for continuity and safety guidelines are always maintained. Career
Site Safety Coordinator, RCS, Deer Park, TX 2021 – Current SIte Safety Manager, Apache Ind, Deer Park, TX 2019 -- 2020 Safety Supervisor, UPS IND, Deer Park, TX 2018 – 2019 Safety Coordinator, Brand, Angleton, TX 2017 – 2018 Safety Coordinator, OJL Construction, Freeport, TX 2016 – 2017 Safety Coordinator, PSC, Deer Park, TX 2015 – 2016 Education, Certifications, & Awards
Accepted into Bachelor’s Programs in SHEM
at Brazosport College, 2016
Associates Degree in EH&S, 2014
Advanced and Basic Certificate in Safety
Health Environmental Management, 2013
Safety Technician, JVI, Freeport, TX
2014 – 2014
Site Safety Coordinator, Cajun IDC, Deer Park, TX. 2013 – 2014 Safety Facilitator, Zachry Industrial, Houston, TX 2013
– 2013
Site Safety Representative, Inotek Safety, Houston, TX 2010 – 2013 Site Safety Coordinator, Mansfield Ind., Freeport, TX 2009 – 2010 Safety Technician, JVI, Freeport, TX
2009 – 2009
Site Safety Coordinator, Webb Murray, Houston, TX 2008 – 2009 Site Safety Representative, Brevard, Freeport, TX 2006
– 2008
HAZWOPER Certification, 2013
Safety Recognition Award from Amoco Texas
City, 2013
TWIC, 2010
Contractor Safety Recognition Award for
Outstanding Safety Contact, 2007