Safety Supervisor,Operator

GARON FERGUSON

Port Arthur, TX 776**-***-*** **** ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Able to monitor job operations with vigilance and honesty to keep companies operating within OSHA standards and employees safe. Proven skills in enhancing and realigning processes with safety and productivity goals.

SKILLS

CHST Certified

Risk mitigation

Team management

MS Office

Protective equipment

Safety and compliance inspections

Industrial hygiene

OSHA Standards and Codes

Conflict Resolution

Incident Management

Safety audits

Lock out tag out programs

Safety courses

Construction

WORK HISTORY

Field Safety Manager, 01/2012 to Current

Gulfspan Industrial-Safety – Port Arthur, TX

Conducted safety evaluations to recommend alternate safety procedures.

Monitored safety and assessed risk levels and mitigation strategies at industrial worksites and on construction jobs.

Assessed compliance of site operations, accuracy of forms and adequate employee notification for different policies.

Updated contract, project and crew leaders with daily status reports on observations and incidents.

Conducted new employee interviews, orientation and training, and provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

Directed recordkeeping and paperwork preparation in line with OSHA requirements. Safety Supervisor, 04/2011 to 11/2012

Newtron Mechanical – Huntsman Corp, TX

Mentored and managed team of safety specialists and enforced safety protocols among associates.

Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for all employees.

Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.

Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.

Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.

Led employee training on safe usage of equipment. Safety Supervisor, 02/2011 to 08/2011

Triple S Maintenance – Valero Port Arthur, TX

Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.

Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.

Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.

Helped probation and pretrial services officers carry out investigation and supervision duties, providing assistance and technical support in variety of areas. Safety Supervisor &Huntsman PNPP Maintenance, 07/2006 to 02/2011 Conex International – TX

Developed safety policies and procedures to be used at facilities.

Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.

Prepared relevant SRM documents in conformance with Safety Management System (SMS) order.

Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases. Safety Supervisor, 05/2002 to 07/2006

Exxon-Mobil Maintenance – TX

Researched and implemented new materials handling processes.

Ensured compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, etc.).

Oversaw the applications for and receipt of necessary permits EDUCATION

Associate Degree

Vidor High School - Vidor, TX

CERTIFICATIONS

NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician

OSHA 501 – Trainer Course

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Outreach Training

CPR/First Aid & Blood Borne Pathogens Training

Hazwoper Trained

NCCER Industrial Ironworker, Intermediate Rigger, Hydraulic boom crane operator (up to 250 ton)

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