Thomas C. Tunnell
Anchorage, AK *****
Cell Phone: 907-***-****/E-Mail:
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
I am an experienced Occupational Safety and Health Specialist and Driver instructor. I have knowledge in OSHA regulations in General Industry, Construction and Maritime. I am an authorized trainer of all relevant state and federal regulations. I am experienced in DOT, USCG and Environmental regulations/training. SKILLS
I read, write and orally communicate in English. I have the ability to work either alone or collectively with others. I am proficient in MS Office Pro. I am knowledgeable in OSHA, DOT, EPA, ADEC and other state/federal regulations. I am familiar with PSM, 29 CFR 1910.119, Hazardous Materials and Hazwoper, 29 CFR 1910.120. I have the ability to learn new things quickly and turn that knowledge into experience. WORK HISTORY
03/01/2017-Present- Safety Consultant/Trainer/Owner, Safe T Consulting, Anchorage, Alaska
• Consultant
o Provide consultation services to clients about Occupational Safety and Health.
Hazard Surveys
JSA/JHA assistance
PPE assessments
And more.
• Trainer
o Provide clients with up to date training on Occupational Safety and Health.
OSHA (PIT, Hazwoper, Confined Space, LOTO, etc…)
HAZMAT
Emergency Response
DOT
EPA
04/08/2018-Presnt- Driving Instructor, Alaska Safe Driver Academy, Anchorage, Alaska
• Driving Instructor
o Provide Clients with proper driver instructions according to Department of Motor Vehicle and AAA both in the classroom and behind the wheel.
07/17/2017-04/29/2018- Operations Manager, Aleutian Spill Control, Inc./Alaska Response Company LLC, Anchorage, Alaska
Customer Service Manager:
• Spill Response Manager, Office Manager and Employee Supervisor
• Reports to Sr. V.P.
• Watcher Supervisor
02/01/2016-01/18/2017- Safety Compliance Officer/Trainer, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Alaska Occupational Safety and Health, Anchorage, Alaska. o Conduct Hazard surveys for Small Alaskan Businesses. Provide Reports of hazard surveys for abatement. o Conduct Training for Small Alaskan Businesses in OSHA 49 CFR, 29 CFR 1904, 1908, 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, and 1926.
o Promote AKOSH Safety Consultant program to Alaska’s small businesses 07/01/2013-12/01/2015- Process and Occupational Safety Specialist, Petro Star, Inc. Valdez, Alaska o Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of all process and occupational safety and DOT programs.
o Conduct periodic facility inspections.
o Conduct JSAs and PPE assessments as necessary.
o Write and update safe work practices/procedures as necessary. o Coordinate and assist in tri-annual PSM audits.
o Conduct PHAs as necessary.
o Conduct management of change reviews as requested for potential impact to health and safety and required PSI updates.
o Conduct Accident/incident investigations as requested. o Provide technical assistance to management and supervision on regulatory and company policy requirements.
o Provide technical assistance to the workforce on solving health and safety exposure and compliance issues.
o Evaluate and identify adequate PPE for routine as well as special activities and maintain PPE inventory o Maintain current emergency action and pre-fire plans. o Oversee and ensure the readiness of all emergency response equipment including: SCBA, Fixed fire system, Foam trailer, Spill trailer, Extinguishers, etc. o Maintain training database for EHS training, including hazardous material handling, shipping and transportation.
12/01/2007-07/01/2013 –Safety, Training, and Emergency Response Coordinator, Petro Star Inc., Anchorage, Alaska
• Coordinator:
o Conduct OSHA/DOT, First Aid/CPR, propane dispensing, Construction, and Maritime safety classes including Hazwoper and ICS. Manage training calendar, and create and conduct training classes as needed.
o Provide safety services for 17 locations which includes 2 refineries, 3 docks (Boat/Barge service), 8 petroleum tank farms with truck delivery services, lubrication department and 10 convenience stores; approximately 250 personnel.
o Conduct annual facility safety, Emergency Response Equipment audits. o Conduct JSA’s and PPE assessments as needed.
o Conduct Accident/Incident Investigations as needed
• Alternate Company Security Officer:
o Conduct Training/Exercise per 33 CFR 105.210.
o Annual audits and inspections pertaining to Facility Security.
• Emergency Response Coordinator:
o Respond to incidents as ICS commander, conduct training and exercises. AK-CESCL trained (SWPPP). UST A/B and C class Operator/Trainer.
07/15/04-12/01/2007 – Operations Manager, Rural Alaska Fuel Services, Anchorage, Alaska 99518
• Operations Manager:
o Manage maintenance of 51 Bulk Fuel Tank Farms.
o Supervise field technicians and manage repair schedules/site visits. o Conduct Accident Investigations as needed
• Safety Manager:
o Conduct OSHA safety classes (including Hazwoper). Most training conducted in rural communities on request. Conduct incident investigations as required.
• Training Facilitator:
o Supervise other trainers, contact prospective customers, manage training calendar, conduct training classes and create training classes as needed.
• Office Manager:
o Manage office, A/R, A/P, payroll, QuickBooks and supply requisitions.
• Emergency Response Coordinator:
o Respond as needed as ICS Commander. Conduct inspections as required by customers
• Customer Service Manager:
o Assist customers with information or problems they may encounter. Alaska Class B CDL with X endorsement. Report to CEO.
04/01/2002-07/15/2004 – Facility Manager, Yukon Fuel Company, Anchorage, Alaska 99507
• Facilities Manager:
o Manage 12 tank farms across western Alaska and manage the maintenance and construction crews.
• ICS Operations Manager.
• Company Security Officer.
• Operations trainer.
• Assist Safety Officer in training and maintaining safety objectives. Inter-corporate office Operations representative. Class B with X endorsement driver’s license. ISO 9002. Worked closely with Yutana Barge Lines. Reported to Sr. Operations Manager.
07/15/1996-04/01/2004 – Interim Supervisor/Tank farm Operator, Yukon Fuel Company, Anchorage, Alaska
• The primary duties include: assisting in tank farm supervisory duties, customer service, truck and barge transferring/delivering all fuel products, vehicle maintenance, tank farm operations and inventory. Assisting the Facilities Manager set up new locations and training new personnel in tank farm operations and maintenance.
• Certified in Hazwoper, D.O.T. Hazmat training, fall protection and Confined Space Entry. Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements
Military Experience
1982 – 1988 United States Air Force.
Sergeant-Security Police/Security Specialist.
• Personnel supervisor, High Priority Area supervisor. Fire team leader. Flight trainer.
• Completed several supervisor training courses and maintained a secret clearance.
• NCO Academy
Honorable Discharge
EDUCATION
1977-1981 Haines High School, Haines, AK
1982-1988 Studied Criminal Justice at Community College of the Air Force 1996–2009 Several certificates for working in Hazwoper/Bulk Fuel Tank Farm/HazMat driver including 40-hour ICS training, Confined Space Entry, and Fall Protection. 2004 Certificates for NASP Safety Planning Specialist/Training Specialist 2004 Hazwoper, Powered Industrial Truck, Confined Space, Fall Protection and Other OSHA class Instructor 2005 OSHA 500, 501, 510, 511, 3110 Certificates
2009-present Columbia Southern University-pursuing degree in Occupational Safety and Health 1997–present Proficient in Microsoft Office Pro: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Publisher, Outlook 2003, 2007, 2010 and Microsoft XP/Vista/7
2008 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR instructor certified. 2008 TWIC card
2009 OSHA 502 General Industry train-the-trainer refresher, OSHA 5400 Maritime train-the-trainer. PHA Works training
2010 AK-CESCL (Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead) certified. Alaska Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan. 2010 U of Wash. Safety & Health General Industry Specialist Certificate. 2016 Confined Space (OSHA 2264)
2016 Accident Investigation (AKOSH)
2017 EM 385-1-1
2018 DOT Hazmat: 49 CFR parts 100-185 Training
2020 AAA certified driver Instructor
2020 State of Alaska certified driver instructor
2020 OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer (OSHA 501) REFERENCES
1982-1988 US Air Force Security Police