Michael Aswell Sr.
Houston, Texas 77023
T: 832-***-****
E: adtubr@r.postjobfree.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
I am responsible for leading and managing our company’s efforts to promote safe and compliant practices within our company. In the field, I manage and focus on providing safety expertise along with risk assessment with the goal of “Zero Accidents and Injuries” through a proactive, safe work practices. I use prevention and mitigation techniques when assessing potential risks. In my current position, I use my highly developed communication skills daily, work with others to reach our safety goals, train the company’s employees on their safety standards. In addition, I use my project management skills to reach all company’s performance goals.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health
OSHA 500 Standards for Construction
OSHA 510 Standards for Construction
OSHA 3510 Excavation, Trenching & Soil Mechanics
Houston Area Safety Council Basic Plus
Self Propelled & Boom Support Competent person
Rigging & Signaling Competent person
Scaffolding Competent person
Ladder Safety Competent person
Fall Protection Competent person
CAREER HISTORY
Doran Steel – May 2016 – October 2022
Safety Director
Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
Maintain current knowledge of safety trends and practices in the industry to adapt to changing safety environment
Identify and implement company best practices to create standards in order to continuously improve safety practices
Manages safety region to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses & deaths
Assist in the development and implementation of safety training programs related to occupational injuries directly related to the construction/manufacturing industry
CAREER HISTORY (cont.)
Doran Steel – 2016 - Present (cont.)
Safety Director
Assist in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures
Communication and Reporting Responsibilities
Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and/or accidents and prepares reports for informational purposes
Act with a sense of fiduciary responsibilities
Prepares incident reports for regions and works with operations on dissemination, review, and recommended actions
Compile and submit reports required by company management, regulatory agencies (OSHA), which also includes Ad Hoc reporting where necessary
Audit/Compliance Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive EHS facility and field audits
Create corrective action plans based on audit findings and partner with operations for deliverables
Facilitate timely completion and closure of corrective action plans
Subject matter expert on all corporate and governmental regulatory issues within assigned region
Conduct and facilitate field and facility safety meetings and training
Regional Safety Management Responsibilities
Train and develop regional resources on overall Construction Safety
Investigate Injuries and Incidents and develop root cause analysis and corrective action plans
Document all Injury and Incident Scenarios, Causes, and CAPA in company EHS information system
Communicate Injury and Incident Scenario along with Root and Contributing Causes to the organization to facilitate proactive injury and incident avoidance activity
Audit data collection and reporting practices to confirm compliance with federal and state regulations
CAREER HISTORY (cont.)
SpawGlass – 2014 - 2016
Project Safety Manager
Responsibilities
Create and conduct PowerPoint presentations on workplace safety with employees
Met with superintendent for the scope of work for the next day
Coordinated Daily Safety Meetings with crew
Led Safety Discussions during Foreman and Management Meetings
Insured all Safety of Crew at Job Site
Daily reports of all job site accidents, injuries, and near misses as well as compliant issues.
Maintained morale, motivation and positive employee relations
Texas Firecraft Technology, Inc. – 2013 - 2014
Foreman for UTMB Galveston/Ike Recovery Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Met with superintendent for the scope of work for the next day
Coordinated Daily Safety Meetings with crew
Led Safety Discussions during Foreman and Management Meetings
Insured all Safety of Crew at Job Site
Daily reports of all job site accidents, injuries, and near misses as well as compliant issues.
Maintained morale, motivation and positive employee relations
AB Fire Protection – 2010 - 2013
Safety Coordinator for ExxonMobil Refinery/Beaumont
Responsibilities
Conducted Daily Safety Meetings
Met with superintendent for the scope of work for the next day
Enforced all safety regulations in compliance with OSHA Standards
Daily reports of all job site accidents, injuries, and near misses as well as compliant issues
Prepared Task Safety Analysis depending on scope of work, including Risk Ranking
Led safety discussions during management and owner meetings
CAREER HISTORY (cont.)
Casteel Fire Protection – 2007 - 2009
Field Supt. /Safety Coordinator for JP Morgan Chase Building/Downtown
Responsibilities
Coordinated daily safety meeting
Met with superintendent for the scope of work for the next day
Enforced all safety regulations in compliance with OSHA Standards
Prepared Task Safety Analysis/JSAs depending on scope of work, including Risk Ranking
Daily safety audits of the work being performed for compliance
Maintained morale, motivation and positive employee relations
Western States Fire (Local 669) – 2000 - 2007
Field Supt./Safety Coordinator for ConocoPhillips/Houston office
Responsibilities
Coordinated Daily Safety Meetings
Met with superintendent for the scope of work for the next day
Enforced all safety regulations in compliance with OSHA standards
Reviewed Task Safety Analysis for scope of work, including Risk Ranking
Provide guidance and training to all safety personnel and staff as needed
Wrote daily JSAs for jobs and work to be performed
DUTIES
Identifying hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace.
Leading a small cross-functional team to establish standards and ensure that potential hazards are identified, understood and controlled.
Reviewing and overseeing safety procedures.
Organizing in-house health & safety training for managers and employees.
Carrying out site safety inspections.
Ensuring the safe installation of new equipment.
Identifying probable risks.
Giving advice on safety matter to senior managers.
Ensuring that all safety activities are appropriately documented.
Providing training, assistance and mentoring to team members.
Lead safety orientations and tool box talks.
Responding quickly to any emergencies.
Writing up accident, injury and property damage reports.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Safety Management
A proven leader who can effectively manage people to get results.
Risk and safety management.
Proactive hazard analysis.
Strong levels of literacy and numeracy.
Personal
Tolerant and respectful of the views of others.
Proficient and self-assured.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Safety Management
Supervision Management
Health & Safety
Accident Investigation
Occupational Health
Excavation and Trenching Competent Person
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
University of Texas at Arlington – Certified OSHA #500 & #510
University of Texas at Arlington – Certified OSHA #3015
REFERENCES
Available upon request