Data Entry Safety Officer

Stiffon Ethridge

Phone: 409-***-****

**********@******.***

Summary

I’m a highly skilled Health Safety & Environmental Supervisor with over 13 years of safety experience working in High-Voltage Utilities, Vegetation Management, Oil & Gas, and Pharmaceutical industries on various New Construction and Maintenance Projects. I operate and conduct business in the most professional manner at all times in order to represent myself, my employer, and the client in the most positive manner. I’m experienced in effectively communicating with diverse groups of professionals at all levels in order to assist in exceeding HSE performance goals. My work ethic and integrity are unmatched and have proven me to-be both dependable and deployable to support the most critical of missions to ensure success.

Work Experience

PG&E Contractor For Michels Transmission, Distribution, Underground & New Construction ( February 2022-November 2022)

Transmission and Distribution implementing a safe culture developing metrics and data for safety

Conduction audits inspection of harness, buck squeeze and making sure safety compliance is meeting the standards of clients as well as company

Make sure of line clearance and conducting safety meetings

Observe document positive actions good catches as well as coaching of Safe procedures

Daily safety discussion on how to improve safety how to change the cultural along with audit data inputs of trending events

Entergy- Transmission,Underground, Distribution & Vegetation

Field Safey Manager Safety Oversight Louisiana Project (September 2021 – February 2022)

Develop, manage, and implement activities related to specific safety initiatives/programs to improve employee and contractor safety performance and reduce injuries and accidents.

Manage workforce mandated safety and compliance training

Provide development opportunities for employees through training opportunities, both in house

Ensure a safe work environment and safety culture exists for all assigned employees;

Actively and progressively requires safe work behaviors and actions from all assigned employees.

Conduct daily audits in the field, equipment inspections makes sure we are in compliance

Observe and document the positive and ways to improve has a team from safety stand point

Creating trenching safety plan to prevent cave in separation incident response plan

Primoris T&D Exxon Mobile- XTO Transmission and Distribution Underground Utility Field Safety Oversight New Mexico Project (March 2021- September 2021)

Working with crews to promote safety on the project

Safety observation reporting instant feedback to crews on safety performance

Perform independent investigations of incidents to develop root cause

Evaluate potential contractors safety performance

Assist project personnel with understanding of safety rules prior to work

Identify potential hazards issues with equipment

Excavation and trenching depth length of time it will remain open

Continuous implementation of safe work practices with contractors and personnel

CaLtrees Tree Services – Vegetation Management Line Clearance

Chief Safety Officer – Northern California, Southern California (Mar 2020 – August 2020)

•Directs and manages the operations and activities of two Regional Health and Safety Programs to ensure compliance and exceed client expectations.

•Participates in organizational design, staffing, recruitment, and succession planning efforts.

•Manages employee relations, staff performance, and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary.

•Develops and implements associated plans, procedures, and program activities associated with safety and health assurance throughout Northern and Southern California.

•Ensures that a safety culture exists in all decision-making to guarantee the safety of our employees, contractors, key stakeholders and the communities we serve.

•Responsible for strategic policy development, management, and oversight of the Company’s Safety Programs.

•Support the process for monitoring injury, illness, and incident related performance within the organization.

•Support the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will improve the performance results as required.

•Acts as a resource to staff and internal customers as the HSE subject matter expert.

BMW Manufacture Facility - Integrated Facility Management

Site HSE Supervisor – Greenville South Carolina (Dec 2019 – Mar 2020)

•Assists in Managing HSE programs and initiatives to meet regulatory requirements and HSE needs of a client account(s).

•Evaluates new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes.

•Support the process for monitoring injury, illness, and incident related performance within the assigned account, or market area.

•Support the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will improve the performance results as required.

•Acts as a resource to staff and internal customers as the HSE subject matter expert.

•Provides direct and timely advise and information to the management responsible for the account, market area, or other assigned area of responsibility in matters related to HSE performance, compliance, trends, and concerns.

•Assists in overseeing specific HSE plans, playbooks, and procedures for the assigned account or market area, making certain play books are current, complete, and effectively implemented.

•Assists in the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will support management's efforts to improve and maintain compliance as required.

•Identifies opportunities to reduce costs while enhancing quality of services.

Environmental Resource Management - So Cal Edison - Transmission & Distribution Construction&Vegetation

Field Safety Specialist - North Rurals, San Joaquin (Nov 2019-Dec 2019)

•Observe and document site activities to ensure compliance with PG&E standards and State regulations.

•Provide safety training and coaching on company procedures and regulatory compliance standards.

•Utilize knowledge of Cal OSHA/Title 8 High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders to identify and eliminate potential hazards.

•Conduct Data Entry to capture and create performance indicators.

•Assist with incident reporting and root cause analysis.

•Proactively build partnership relationships with Contractor Journeymen and their Supervisors.

•Perform audits and assessments of the operation teams (Safety Management Process).

Pacific Gas and Electric (Contractor) –Transmission, Distribution Electrical Construction & Vegetation

Field Safety Specialist – North Valley (March 2018 - Nov 2019)

•Observe and document site activities to ensure compliance with PG&E standards and State regulations.

•Provide safety training and coaching on company procedures and regulatory compliance standards.

•Utilize knowledge of Cal OSHA/Title 8 High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders to identify and eliminate potential hazards.

•Conduct Data Entry to capture and create performance indicators.

•Assist with incident reporting and root cause analysis.

•Proactively build partnership relationships with Contractor Journeymen and their Supervisors.

•Perform audits and assessments of the operation teams (Safety Management Process).

Atlas Field Services - (Pacific Gas & Electric Contractor) – Vegetation Management, Transmission, Distribution Electrical Construction, & Substation Inspection Team

Field Safety Specialist - North Valley, Central Valley (Aug 2017- March 2018)

•Provide quality assurance and quality control oversight for electrical safety inspectors.

•Oversee contractor safety inspectors and conduct audits/ observations of work practices.

•Promote High-Voltage electrical safety during site inspections and the implementation of medium and high-risk activities.

•Utilize knowledge of Cal OSHA/Title 8 High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders and ANSI Z.133 to identify and eliminate potential hazards.

•Provide safety training and coaching on company procedures and regulatory compliance standards.

•Conduct daily tailboard and safety meetings with contractors.

•Utilize Predictive Solutions to capture, communicate and correct at risk findings and identify safety and performance trends.

Tutor Perini – (Rosewood Beach Resort) - (Electrical Utility Safety Division)

Electrical Safety Inspector - Montecito, CA (June 2017 - Aug 2018)

•Conduct daily tailboards and safety meetings with Distribution Line Crews.

•Conduct daily safety observations and audits on work practices.

•Schedule and Administer non-DOT drug screenings to employees

•Participate in the development and implementation of Behavioral based safety program.

•Provide Safety orientation and training to new employees.

•Conduct incident and injury investigations using Root Cause Analysis.

•Utilize knowledge of Cal OSHA/Title 8 High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders to identify and eliminate potential hazards.

Fluor - (Chevron Refinery)

Journeyman Pipefitter - Deer Park, TX (Dec 2015- May 2017)

•Work as a member of a crew cutting, removing, and replacing various pipes and pipe supports, in accordance with assigned work orders and design drawings.

•Tack weld sections into place in preparation for welding.

•Check and verify that all Weld Documents, Material Issue Reports and Design drawings represent and correspond to assigned workpiece.

•Maintain proper Filler Metal Control and Foreign Material Exclusion while working.

•Conduct pre-work safety brief before beginning every task and during each change in task.

•Maintain a safe and hazard free workspace in order to minimize injury and as well as maximize work efficiency.

•Conduct rigging of Pipe and Supports for safe placement and staging prior to fit and weld.

Total Safety -BNSF Contractor (Oil & Gas, Electrical Utility, Substations, Railroad, & Refinery)

Safety Coordinator Inspector - Laporte, TX (Jun 2012 - Sep 2015)

•Inspection of equipment, roadbed, track, switches and rod pins to ensure safe transport of people and cargo

•Discussing railcar inspections with conductor

•Performing inspections on waste, air sample and oil samples

•Documenting data while during inspections in field

•Observe, intervene, and coach various crafts and crews on upon identifying at-risk behaviors.

•Conduct morning tailboard meetings, field audits, and routine site inspections.

•Held weekly safety meetings with the plant and utility companies/joint ventures regarding safety record and safety status reports

•Conduct Incident reporting & accident investigations

•Implement and Drive Safety management systems to promote a Zero Incident work environment.

•Participate in the development and implementation of Behavioral based safety program.

Performance Contractors

Safety Coordinator - Port Arthur, TX (Sep 2011 - May 2012)

•Conduct daily observations and safety audits while providing recommendations for safe work practices.

•Maintain high visibility on work site to ensure best safety practices and procedures are followed according to policy

•Prepare field audits, incident and injury reports for submission to safety manager.

•Coach employees on personal safety and alternate methods to increase job safety and performance.

•Ensure requirement for confined space entry is followed and proper documentation of entrants is maintained.

•Ensure that proper PPE is utilized and inspected while conducting work.

•Safety Training Facilitation (Emergency/Hazard Management Awareness)

Industrial Contractors - (Refinery)

Safety Technician - Orange, TX (Jun 2011 - Sep 2011)

•Prepare and Facilitate daily safety agenda for morning toolbox meetings.

•Assist in the formation of Job Safety and Hazard analyses for site activities.

•Maintained high visibility on work site to ensure job site safety.

•Conduct safety training as needed for new employees.

•Participate in inspections and investigations with key players and craft supervisors.

Foreman’s INC

Safety Technician - Orange, TX (Jul 2010 - Sep 2010)

•Prepare agenda for morning toolbox meetings and/or conduct meetings with employees.

•Prepare field audits, incident and injury reports for submission to safety manager.

•Assist in the completion of Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for all site activities.

•Maintained high visibility on work site to ensure safety practices and procedures are followed according to policy.

•Conduct safety orientation and training as needed for new employees.

Entergy Electric Company

Electrical Safety Compliance Technician- Beaumont, TX (Jun 2005 -Sep 2010)

•Promote electrical safety in workplace

•Recognize potential hazards and evidence of Competency as related to NFPA 70E standards.

•Recognizing Transmission, Distribution Safety hazards.

•Inspect and audit the use of Personal Protective Equipment while performing tasks.

•Audit and Observe crews working near or on exposed energized parts and lines

•Identify and Verify De-Energizing, grounding, prior to beginning work on Electrical Conductors.

Education/Certification

•EHS Safety Academy - Certified Safety Technician/Supervisor 2011

•Northwestern State University - Bachelors of Science (Biology/Sociology) 2009

•Newton High School - General Studies Diploma 2005

•Certified Tree-care Safety Professional (CTSP)

•OSHA 510 Construction Industry

•OSHA 501 General Industry

•OSHA 500 Construction

•COSS Certified Occupational Safety Specialist

•First Aid CPR

•AED trained and certified

•DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing

•Construction Site Safety Supervisor

•Construction Site Safety Technician

•Field Safety Technician

•Safety Technology

•Electrical Safety Technician

•Electrical Safety Professional

•OSHA 30 HR Construction

•OSHA 10 General Industry

•CPR/First Aid

•First Aid CPR Instructor

•Fall Protection Rescue

•Bloodborne Pathogens

•HAZWOPER 40 hour

•Your Role in the Green Environment

•NCCER Journeyman Pipefitter Certification

•NCCER Rigging Certification

•Forklift Operator Certification

•Bucket Truck Operator Certification

•Manlift/Scissor Lift Operator Certificationl

•000000000000000000

•TDLR Electrician Licensure

•Certified Industrial Hygienist

•Certified D.O.T Professional Collector Technician for Drug Collections (CPCT)

•Breathe Alcohol Technician (BAT)

•FEMA Incident Command System

•FEMA Single Resources and Initial Accident and Initial Action Incident

•FEMA National Incident Management System

•FEMA National Response Framework

•TWIC Card

•Fire Watch and Confine Space

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