Safety Manager
Resume:
Jeff Beren
San Ramon, CA
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With a safety management background that covers such a broad spectrum of industries and trades, combined with my wildland firefighting experience, I offer employers the knowledge and skill sets that, more often than not, would have to be obtained through multiple employees. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Environmental Health and Safety Consultant
JB Environmental Health and Safety Consultancy - Throughout Northern California January 2015 to Present
As an independent contractor Safety Consultant I have been fortunate enough to have worked with some premier general contractors such as WE O’Neil and Suket on projects ranging from the small to very large in size. I’ve also consulted with state agencies such as the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Mule Creek State Prison expansion) in Ione CA., Additionally, I’ve had the chance to work with multiple utility providers in California as a direct Safety Consultant during the recovery effort in the aftermath of some the massive wildland fires over the last few years. This naturally led to my continued consulting during their “line clearance mission” to mitigate the risk of their powerlines potentially causing wildfires in the future.
Main Responsibilities:
• Technical expert and consultant
• Manage staff performance and facilitate professional development through training, mentoring and coaching.
• Implement programs so that management staff and employees internalize worksite safety practices, fire prevention, material handling/lifting, equipment use and the proper handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Implement safety strategies and best practices; ensure that customer and regulatory requirements are being met.
• Conduct thorough root cause investigations; document and collaborate with operations team to develop reasonable/actionable corrective measures. Above all, communicate results!
• Conduct inspections to identify worksite- and facility-related hazards, and then determine corrective or preventive measures.
• Coordinate fleet safety to comply with DOT regulations. Monitor safety driving telematics daily and work with the management team(s) so that we can continually ensure issues are corrected.
• Communicate safety observations with superintendents/project manager weekly to ensure they are all acted upon.
• Help generate materials for monthly safety meetings. Tailor the monthly meeting agenda to the needs and trends of each location. Monitor and coach regional managers in leading effective safety meetings.
• Ensure new employees complete all driver safety and indoctrination safety requirements before starting work in the field.
• Track and trend safety/quality metrics for each area within the region, and then document and provide data to superintendents monthly.
• Monitor all damage prevention-related recognition and disciplinary actions. Ensure proper documentation and communication.
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program Manager
Santa Clara County FireSafe Council - Saratoga, CA March 2020 to July 2022
As the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program Manager for Santa Clara County FireSafe Council I manage a team that includes 6 project managers and 4 project coordinators. We are a nonprofit who’s primary task is creating fuel breaks, escape routes, defensible space etc throughout Santa Clara County in an effort to better prepare the local area for inevitable wildland fires. Being a nonprofit, the vast majority of our projects are grant based. Some of the local government bodies also fund projects for which we manage cradle to grave. Once funds are acquired my job is to create the projects “scope of work” and put the job up for bidding. Once a contractor is chosen via the bidding process for which I manage, the project is scheduled and work will commence. At any given time, we have anywhere from one to six $100,000 + projects in motion simultaneously, all of which my team and I would be managing. My primary role throughout these processes is to oversee all projects, assure quality of work, maintain budgets for all projects and assure all deliverables are met on time and on budget. Once work is completed, I personally verify all the specific requirements written out in the grant have been met before closing the job out and submitting for internal auditing.
My position works very closely with senior management within Santa Clara County Fire, CalFire Santa Clara Unit (SCU), various federal agencies, Santa Clara County Roads and Airports, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space, Los Altos Hills Fire etc.
Additionally, I manage the organizations Home Ignition Zone ( HIZ) inspection program for the entire county as well as the Firewise Community program. Lastly, I manage the counties chipping program which includes a significant amount of administrative work including scheduling and billing. Area Safety Manager
Pacific States Environmental (joint venture SPSG) - Paradise, CA January 2019 to March 2020
As the safety manager for Pacific states Environmental I was tasked with managing the safety program on the disaster recovery mission in Paradise California. Our overall mission in Paradise was the debris removal effort in the aftermath of the Camp Fire that burned in the late fall/early winter of 2018. Pacific States Environmental, along with two other major contractors joined together to create a “joint venture” company known as “PSG”.
At its peak of operations there were upwards of 600 laborers, equipment operators and well over a thousand dump trucks operating in our designated area area. The crews for which I was managing safety for, were removing the debris from the tens of thousands of structures that were lost in the wildland fire. This was made it especially challenging due to numerous factors such as the following;
•The hazardous nature of the material we were removing made it mandatory for all employees working inside of the footprint of the burned structure to wear check suits and respirators along with their regular every day PPE.
• Summer heat in addition to the previously mentioned mandated additional PPE, made implementation of our Heat Illness Prevention Program vital to ensuring our employees made through each shift safely.
• The sheer number of dump trucks, skid steers and excavators, ground employees etc. working in such close proximity to one another created a “struck by” hazard that had to be mitigated continuously and monitored constantly.
Environmental Health and Safety Consultant
Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. - Paradise, CA
October 2018 to February 2019
As a Safety Consultant with Ceres Environmental Services Inc. I have been assigned to a recovery effort for the Camp Fire in and around Paradise California under contract with Cal Recycle. My daily duties consist of safety inspections of approximately 5 to 10 crews per 12 hour shift. These crews are primarily removing debris from sites where a suture, or multiple structures, were destroyed. Testing of the materials have concluded that there are toxins present in the debris sufficient enough to warrant cordoning off “exclusion zones” where the use of class 1 PPE including rubber boots, full tyvek suits, respirators, hardhat, rubber/nitrite gloves etc. are necessary while working within them. Fatigue brought on by extended working hours in cumbersome PPE and working 6 or 7 days a week for extended periods of time, continuous use of heavy equipment, large amounts of contractors brought in from around the entire country to work for varying agencies in the general area, intermixed with all the other hazards associated with working in a wildland fire disaster zone, has created a dynamic that I would say qualifies it as a high risk/high hazard work environment.
Wildland Firefighter/ Confined Space Rescue Technician Capstone Fire - Throughout California
June 2017 to February 2018
As a Driver/Operator of both Type 3 and Type 6 wildland firefighting apparatus, my primary roll is to safely respond to wildland fires throughout the state of California. After arriving on scene I transition to the operation of the fire engines pumps mechanism. This will ultimately deliver water to firefighters using the connected hose to extinguish the fire for which we were dispatched to fight. As a Rescue Technician I’m qualified to take on any of the three confined space rescue assignments
(Entry supervisor, Attendant or Entrant). This position requires the ability to rescue a patient in any type of situation with any and all types of hazardous exposures. Rope rescue is our primary means of making a rescue.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Mare Island Dry Dock - Vallejo, CA
June 2014 to February 2015
Review, develop and implement H&S programs, policies, procedures, and training. Provide and communicate Employee safety training and communication programs, Contingency Planning, and ergonomic evaluations / implementation. Act as Chairperson of Safety Committee. Conduct, hold and record monthly meetings. Develop, conduct and coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment. Ensure monthly tailgate meetings are held
All Annual Safety Training is developed and conducted Ensure employee attendance at all trainings which include but are not limited to: Lock-Out Tag Out
Personal Protective Equipment
Hearing Conservation
Chemical/Ammonia Awareness
Fire Extinguisher
Blood Bourne Pathogens
Heat stress
Confined Space
Emergency Evacuations
Fall Protection/Ladder Safety
First Aid/CPR
Ergonomics
Back Injury
General Housekeeping,
Manage compliance with EH&S record-keeping requirements including providing Human Resource input for OSHA 300 Log and Accident reporting/investigation for Workers Compensation. Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents. Directs accident investigation programs, report or review findings, develops accident trends, and develops programs for improving performance.
Investigate injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and determine preventive measures to ensure no recurrence.
Identify hazardous workplace conditions and establish guidelines for compliance, risk and injury reduction. Prepares required regulatory reports.
Confer with medical professionals and or workers compensation carrier to assess health risks and to develop ways to manage health issues and concerns. Maintain relationships with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated. Leads the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know (EPCRA) programs. Works with transportation safety on common safety and environmental issues related to the facility. Safety Manager
Frank and Grossman Landscape Construction - San Francisco, CA May 2012 to June 2014
Responsibilities
Manage safety program for over 140 employees
Investigate all workers compensation claims
Investigate all vehicle and liability claims
Instruct driver training classes
Instruct CPR/First Aid classes Conduct new hire orientation Liaison for field to management concerns
Daily jobsite inspections
Daily equipment inspections
Manage safety material inventory and distribution
New hire safety orientation
Develop job specific safety plans
Develop and maintain IIPP
Reporting of all OSHA incidents monthly
HAZ-COM program maintenance
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Coordinate fleet
Interview potential employees
Coordinate and schedule all deliveries
Upkeep and organization of the 4000 sq ft. warehouse Safety Manager
SimplexGrinnell - Livermore, CA
January 2007 to May 2012
Responsibilities
Manage safety program for over 170 employees
Investigate all workers compensation claims
Investigate all vehicle and liability claims
Instruct driver training classes
Instruct CPR/First Aid classes Head of the safety committee Liaison for field to management concerns
Daily jobsite inspections
Daily equipment inspections
Manage safety material inventory and distribution
New hire safety orientation
Develop job specific safety and emergency preparedness plans
Reporting of all OSHA incidents monthly
HAZ-COM program maintenance
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Senior Wildland Firefighter
US Forest Service - Alpine, CA
May 2001 to September 2007
Responsibilities
Response to wildland fires, vehicle accidents, vehicle fires, medical aids, etc. Vehicle and station maintenance
All aspects of controlled burns
Crew member on a helicopter (Helitack)
Crew member of an elite Type 1 handcrew
Supervision of subordinates on and off of emergency incidents Disaster relief assistance
Operation of the fire engine (class B license)
Station grounds maintenance
Certificates obtained while employed with the US Forest Service
• I-100 Intro to ICS
• I-200 Basic ICS
• S-110 Basic Fire Suppression Orientation
• S-130 Firefighter training
• S-131 Advanced Firefighter Training
• S-132 Standards For Survival
• S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior
• S-201 Supervisory Concepts and Techniques
• S-212 Wildfire Power Saws
• S-215 Fire Ops In Urban Interface
• S-216 Driving for the Fire Service
• S-230- Crew Boss (single resource)
• S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management
• S-271 Helibase Manager
• S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• P-101 Intro to Wildland Fire Prevention
• P-110 Inspecting Fire-Prone Property
• P-130 Fire Cause Determination For First Responder
• D-110 Dispatch Recorder
• 1RES First Responder
• RXCM Prescribed Burn Crew Member
• Hazardous Material Operations
• California Department of Forestry 67 hour Basic Firefighter Academy
• California Commercial Drivers
Education
certificate in OSHA Compliance
UC San Diego - San Diego, CA
2007 to 2013
42 semester units completed in Fire Science
Miramar College - San Diego, CA
1999 to 2001
High school diploma or GED
California High School - San Ramon, CA
September 1995 to June 1999
Skills
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Creation and delivery of company, jobsite, trade and task specific Safety training material (10+ years)
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis (8 years)
• Jobsite/worksite safety inspections (8 years)
• Leadership and team building (10+ years)
• Emergency response (10+ years)
• Use of the nationally recognized Incident Command System (ICS) in a training exercise atmosphere as well as significant hands on experience on actual emergency incidents (10+ years)
• Environmental Health (10+ years)
• Osha (10+ years)
• EHS (10+ years)
• training
• Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Disaster Recovery
• Regulatory Reporting
• Program Management
• Emergency Management
• Workers' Compensation
• Change Management
• Compliance Management
• Environmental Services
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
Assessments
Workplace Safety — Expert
January 2020
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Expert
First Aid — Proficient
January 2020
Treating common medical emergencies.
Full results: Proficient
Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence — Proficient July 2020
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives. Full results: Proficient
Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution — Highly Proficient April 2020
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals. Full results: Highly Proficient
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Additional Information
Certificates
OSHA 510 Standards for Construction Industry
OSHA 2250 Principals of Ergonomics
OSHA 3010 Trenching and Excavation
Confined Space Rescue Technician
Hazwoper
OSHA Safety Inspection Techniques (OSHA Institute UCSD) OSHA Accident investigation (OSHA Institute UCSD)
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