Brainard Ben Schexnyder, COSM

QHSE Professional

**** ********** ***** **. **********, Ky. 40242

+1-337-***-**** (USA mobile)

adx3xy@r.postjobfree.com

SUCCESSFUL HSE PROFESSIONAL DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Leadership Abilities-Motivated, Creativity, Persuasiveness, Vision, Versatility, Risk Tolerance, Flexibility, Decisiveness, Collaboration

Analytical Thinking Skills

Attention To Details

Supervisory Skills

Computer Competencies-Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Training Abilities-OSHA 1910, 1926, EPA, PSM, CPR-1ST-Aid AED

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Standards OSHA 1910, 1926, EPA, PSM, DOT, NFPA, Environmental Air/Water Permitting.

EMPLOYMENT

2021-2023

Carbide Industries/EHS Mgr.

Louisville, Kentucky

Implemented health and safety plans, enforce policies, evaluate practices and facilities to ensure compliance with legal guidelines.

Evaluated practices, procedures and assessed risk completion with mitigations.

Report inspection/auditing weekly/monthly, TRIR

Implemented safety committee, recommended solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.

Conduct OSHA annual initial training. Monthly training sessions, monitor compliance weekly.

Administer recognition systems to promote safe and healthful work performance.

Assist water/air DOT permitting and training.

2019-2021

NAS-North American Stainless/HSE Supervisor/Mgr.

Carrolton, Kentucky

Input to corporate EHS safety initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures. Assist in 18001, 45001.

Support mills via hands on counsel, supervision, assessment, and implementation of site EHS culture.

Lead and coach, auditing, EHS performances, risk assessments, effective implementation and utilization of risk assessments and risk predictions. Mitigate hazards effectively and understood by all affected employees.

Investigations panel for continuous improvement.

Liason to all leadership and employees on site.

2016-2019

PECI-Pipeline Environmental & Compression Industries, LLC-HSE/LEAD SAFETY Mgr.

Chantilly, Virginia/Means, Kentucky/Summer Shade, Kentucky/Louisville, Kentucky

Provide day to day support to site and leadership to crews and client on HSE related matters and work collaboratively to build positive working relationships with project personnel and the client.

Establish procedures and mitigation strategies for risk and emergency management.

Oversee, guide and actively support the development and implementation of an effective HSE Management system across the project.

Monitors and supports the development and implementation of the Worksite Management Plan in construction.

Liaises with Project Team, Client, Regulatory Agencies, Consultants/Subcontractors and Suppliers to ensure the HSE management system is functioning properly, advises on changes and their implementation strategies.

HR Resource assistant out in the field, office and site specific sites for job scopes.

2012-2015

Proserv Operations, Inc. Regional HSE Manager

Lafayette, Louisiana/Houma, Louisiana/Houston, Texas

Established HSE department goals, objectives, and actively participated as necessary, to support subordinate personnel in achievement of established goals and objectives.

Provided guidance an assistance to subordinate managers on HSE/Operational issues for resolution.

Developed HSE budget and assured expenditures did not exceed the limit.

Implemented Leading Indicator Systems such as (Job Safety Analysis and Behavior Based Safety Observations.

Reduced the TRIR of the north region by implementation of specific action plans targeting at-risk-behaviors.

Implemented HSE advisor specific competencies as well as HR resource assisting in field and office setting.

Designed job specific tasks for each of these competencies.

Developed tracking systems (Metrics) for the Region in the areas of audits and action items.

Monitored and actively participated in the management of injury claims with a result of a positive reduction on the T.R.I.R.

Facilitated incident investigations and provided reliable solutions.

2000 – 2012

The Bayou Companies/Bayou Welding Works – SR. HSE Manager

New Iberia, Louisiana

Ensured Site maintains continuous “audit ready” state of compliance with company and governmental HSE Standards.

Accountable for the execution of all site Environmental Permit Compliance, including Air, Storm Water, Spill Control and Wastewater. Ensures all testing required through permits and company standards are met on time.

Developed and deployed the site specific HSE Strategies, Program and Plans positioning the site as a best practices on ISO 9000, 14001, 18001.

Lead the effective implementation and utilization of risk assessment and risk prediction processes at the site and drove for appropriate mitigation measures to lower associate risk. Ensured effective communication and understanding by all affected associates.

HR Resource, maintaining copies of all employee’s medical files, providing HR information monthly to all employees, orientation to company regulations, codes and ethics. Orientation new hire preparation paperwork and drug screening paperwork and field implementation.

Supported Mars (Shell) Program by implementing standards and best practices.

Ten to twelve (10-12) year experience in implementing safety, environmental and /or industrial hygiene programs in pipe blasting/coating arena.

Performed accident investigations/root cause analysis and determine leading/lagging indicators through statistics, identifying trends and utilizing preventative measures.

Assisted engineering with or by completing safety evaluations of new or relocated machinery.

Was able to lower TRIR from a 10 year average of 3.6 to a 1.9 within 9 months and zero for the year 2012.

1996 - 2000

Nabors Drilling – HSE Inspector Field Coordinator

New Iberia, Louisiana

Made planned visits to drilling rigs/production platforms,

Carried out regular inspections, assessments and audits in line with company requirements to recognize improvements and remedial actions.

Developed and maintained a DOT program to ensure Nabors policies and procedures.

Performed investigation of all injuries and incidents.

Assisted field supervisors with implementation of company HSE Policies.

Conducted and Coordinated all Safety Training for employees. Assisted tracking all injuries, near misses, leaks, spills, etc.

Maintained safety data base, Inspected heavy equipment on drilling rigs.

Worked closely with HSE staff in developing programs and achieving safety goals and objectives.

Worked on seismic ship for three months through Transocean contract prior to drilling operations in the Gulf Of Mexico

1988-1996

Acadian Ambulance Service-Basic EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic

Lafayette, Louisiana

Basic EMT-Intermediate/ACLS

Driver-involved in transferring young and elderly patients

Also provided intermediate/ACLS care to young and elderly patients

Worked with groups providing one on one visits to nursing and care facilities

Worked at different festivals giving care to all ages of people

EDUCATION & ACCREDITATIONS

Corllins University On-Line-bachelor’s degree Occupational Health and Safety 1996-2000

McNeese State University-1982-1986

OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer-expires 7/16/2025

OSHA 30 Hr. Certification

Hazwoper 40 Hour Certification-April 2021

1st-Aid CPR/AED Instructor/certified

COSM-Safety Alliance Council/Certified Occupational Safety Manager- 12/31/2024

Corllins University On-Line bachelor’s degree Occupational Health and Safety- 1996-2000

McNeese State University- 1982-1986

OSHA 10/30 Hr. Authorized General Industry Trainer-Expires 7/16/2025.

Hazwoper 24 Hour Certification 1/27/2022

1st Aid CPR/AED certified 10/28/2021.

RCRA Hazardous Waste Certification 5/2/2023.

Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT) 3/3/2023.

Scaffolding Safety Competent Person Certification 3/9/2023.

Certificate visible opacity 4/27/2023

REFERENCE:

Steve Poirier-337-***-****/Ambulance Service/Safety

Valarie Hines- (859-***-****/NAS

James Paynter-502-***-****/NAS

Brent Breaux-337-***-****/Safety Co-Worker

Ken Williams-606-***-****/Friend

Michael Teele-713-***-****/Proserv

Jennifer Neil-859-***-****/Carbide

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