Merald Murchison

Sumter, SC ***** adswzj@r.postjobfree.com 530-***-****

Willing to relocate

www.linkedin.com/in/merald-lyle-murchison-281b59203/

Experience

Safety Engineer Client: Hogan Construction Group Sep 2021 to Present

Supervisor: Scott Wheatley

oOversee’s the HSE / safety program implementation for Hogan Construction Group Project at BD plant construction expansion.

o Managed multiple on-site employees reaching up to 65 contractor employees.

oConducts safety audits of all contractors jobs and provided results of leading indicators that were observed.

oOversaw accident investigations and conducted root cause analysis investigations of incidents, developed recommendations for solutions.

oIdentify any training needs and conduct on-site safety orientations.

oReviews and approves all lift plans for crane operations, verifying work area for electrical line assuring correct distance is adhered to and any other hazards.

oCoached contractors on proper PPE (Protective Protective Equipment) requirements for task being conducted.

oConducts daily inspection of any entrenching for underground electrical and sewer renovation.

Environmental Safety Consultant Client: Antero Resources Dec 2016 to Sep 2021

Supervisor: Jerry Klontz

oEnforced Safety Policies, the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Compliance with OSHA, DEP, API, and State Mandates while providing onsite HSSE management.

oTrusted as the Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Onsite Representative for many of the

organization's highest-profile clients, including Halliburton, USWS, DEEP WELL, Frac Shack, Reach Wire Line, Nine Wire Line, Blue Fin, and SPN.

o Oversaw crews that consisted of 35+ environmental safety personnel.

oAccountable for implementing safety expectations and safety policies.

oCoach personnel on rules and procedures.

oAttend and perform safety meetings documenting topics.

oPrepare reports and investigate environmental spills, MVA's (Motor Vehicle Accidents), Near Misses. Document near misses and all incidents, stop work authorities,

reporting any to the FSS, and assist in corrective actions.

oPerform JSA (Job Safety Analyst) Audits, Hot Work permits, LO/TO procedures, and

confined space permits.

oWork closely with the AOR to ensure a safe and healthful workplace.

oProvide Field Orientations, Stop Work Authority training, and other safety-related

orientations.

oConduct incident investigations and prepare incident reports.

oInput BBS reports into Enablon.

oInput Enablon mobile events.

oInput all required incident information into incident reports.

oConduct RCA/5-Why as needed or directed by Antero.

oFollow up on SSW Corrective Action Items.

oCollect Sump samples and complete Discharge Checklists & Logsheets.

oConduct site safety audits.

oAttend and cover safety topics in kick-off, pre-spud meetings.

oVerified and conducted changes to the schedule to clean facilities on the work site daily.

oResponsible for personnel to get tested for COVID-19 when testing personnel arrived on location.

oDeveloped cleaning procedures and procedures to report positive tests.

Production Controller/Manager Sierra Army Depot April 2014 to Dec 2016

Supervisor: Devin Ransom

oServed as the Production Controller for End-of-Life Cycle, Sparks Mine Rollers, Stryker Equipment, SOCOM, and MRAP.

oResponsible for directing and performing logistics management operations that

involve the planning and coordinating of parts pulls for Reset Lines.

oEvaluated actions required to support the program utilizing LogisticsModernization

Program (LMP).

oVerified the material is not on record, and once the items are pulled by maintenance, they are brought to record in LMP.

oDeveloped supporting data and provided comprehensive logistics planning

information for priority work schedules and the history of the material.

oProvided recommendations, alternatives, work priorities to the directorates for priority of work performance.

oResolved logistic management problems by making adjustments to the budget and follow up on work performance and shipping material.

oWorked with Project Manager on logistic plans to cover costing, develop direct short and long-range plans for cost and material for projects using LMP/MPS (Master

Production Schedule).

oServed as back up and support within the Program Management Office. This involved directing, developing and performing logistics management operations that comprised of

planning, costing,coordinating, or evaluating actions required to support a specificprogram that Sierra Army Depot will execute utilizing the LogisticsModernization

Program (LMP) and System Applications and Programs(SAP) software.

oProvided advice on the development, testing and rollout decisions to depot personnel with input from independent contractors, higherheadquarters and Army guidance.

oServed as the depot POC for LMP Project Systems (PJS) creation, acceptance, and execution for respective area of expertise.

oPerformed a variety of duties required to develop logistics management operations thatinvolve planning, coordinating and evaluating the logistics actions required to support

depot/mission, initial fabrication,and production run, initial and following fielding and majormodifications of Operational Project Stocks, and other electronic communication systems.

oAssigned responsibility for specific projects, programs and procedures,and provides

visibility and reporting of these projects to the depot command and higher headquarters.

oParticipated in the planning, directing, evaluating, briefing, andcoordinating of logistical

actions to support the management ofspecified electronic communication or weapon control systems,equipment, and other designated depot level projects.

Correction Officer California Department of Corrections July 2005 to Feb 2014

Supervisor: Sergeant Nedler

oProvided safety and security for correctional staff and inmates.

oWorked exercise yard providing security.

oSupervised 25 inmates on work crew for yard maintenance.

oTrained inmates in safety use of hand tools, yard tools, and MSDS ofchemicals used for

cleaning. Ability to write Technical reports.

Production Supervisor Sierra Army Depot July 2004 to July 2005

Supervisor: Bill Bredstand

oResponsible for project management and work execution of various projects cost over $6M.

oResponsible for creating Work Execution Orders based on the scope of work and WBS.

oFollowed project to completion, track hours along with cost to stay within budget. Reports

included work center schedules by PCN,production schedules.

oWhile supporting Sierra Army Depot's (SIAD) sustainment mission which

included desiging, manufacturing, and the overhauling of 150 FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) emergency relief containers.

oScheduled and rescheduled production orders, daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for the material Handlers, weld shop and paint shop.

oMonitored compliance and attainment to the schedules and identify schedule discrepancies so decisions can be made on any off - schedule conditions.

oMonitored any changes in work, labor and material charges.

oCompiled records of related materials and supplies received, on hand and issued to work sites.

oCoordinated and expedited flow of material, parts for assembly to departments by filling out supply requests and transportation requests.

oInventoried items received, on hand and issued to departments for record of inventory and use. Any materials not being used on project werereturned to stock in accordance with aproved procedures.

oInterpreted POs and planned receipt times for materials for planned production.

oAccountable for quality control procedures of containers before being relinquished to FEMA.

oResolved problems to meet customer expectations.

oMaintained quality records and documentation of man hours and costs for materials and documentation of complete project records.

oCommunicated daily and weekly schedule requirements to the Shop Supervisors to manage man hours and cost for production.

oManaged planning and workload and compared to available shop'scapacity.

oMonitored compliance and attainment to the schedules and identifiedschedule discrepancies so decisions could be made to resolve thediscrepancies.

oManaged Production Orders and to communicate those production orders to the shop supervisors.

oExecuted Production Controller responsibilities under the LogisticsModernization Program.

oHeavy Vehicle Operator/Mid-Level Transportation Manager/TransportationPersonnel Manager/Senior Transportation Management Adviser.

Transportation Manager United States Army Jan 1984 to Feb 2004

oOperated and performed maintenance on a wide range of vehicles from small trucks to heavy Equipment haulers.

oMotivated and oversaw Soldiers to accomplish their missions during high stress situations.

oImplemented safety and enforcing safety for Soldiers.

oServed as Platoon Safety and Hazmat Officer for 3 years.

oProvided general knowledge to soldiers of the packaging discipline to establish supply principals, concepts, and methodologies for deployments.

oAttended Hazardous Materials Transporting training performed duties for shipping hazardous materials and marking of packages and containers being shipped.

oUsed computerized equipment to access requirements for packing hazardous items.

oLabeled hazardous waste containers with hazard class for shipment and storage.

oOperated electric, gasoline, and diesel-powered forklifts to move containers and material to staging areas.

oOperated motor vehicles up to and including 26,000 GVM.

oPerformed recurring and routine assignments of the Army's packaging program.

oRecognized and identified fluctuations in program objectives to management while performing duties as Battalion Movement Officer.

oUsed working knowledge of specific packaging programs provided recommendations in methods of evaluating analyzing problems or potential problem areas and recommending changes to senior specialists and management.

o6+ years' experience with maintaining and inspecting HEMTTsM978/M985 for maintenance and serviceability before and after use of vehicles.

oConducted inspections of HEMTTs after refurbishes and major repairs before accepting vehicle back to unit. Conducted surveys and investigations.

oPlanned and conducted complete evaluations of work operations involving hazardous environmental conditions analyzed findings and recommend corrective measures and controls.

oServed as Battalion Safety (OSHA) and HAZMAT instructing training and hands-on

training.

Education

AS Degree equivalent in Forestry and Wildlife North Central College

Skills

Emergency Management (10+ years)

Manufacturing (6 years)

Production Management (3 years)

Logistics (10+ years)

Transportation Mgmt (10+ years)

Emergency Management (10+ years)

Logistics (10+ years)

Manufacturing (6 years)

Production Management (3 years)

Transportation Mgmt (10+ years)

Military Experience (10+ years)

Process Improvement (7 years)

Quality Assurance (3 years)

Operations Management (10+ years)

Employee Orientation (4 years)

Program Management (3 years)

Strategic Planning (10+ years)

Team Management (10+ years)

Lean (~1 year)

Supply Chain (8 years)

Computer Networking

Procurement

Six Sigma

Negotiation

Lean Manufacturing

Project Planning

ISO 9001

Technical Support

Production Planning

Military Service

Branch: United States Army

Rank: Sergeant First Class

Assessments (2020)

Workplace Safety — Expert, 2020

Using safe practices at work

Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution — Highly Proficient, 2020

Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals.

Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Proficient, 2020

Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions.

Supervisory Skills: Interpersonal Skills — Proficient, 2020

Fostering a collaborative environment and conducting difficult conversations.

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