Occupational Safety Project Management
Resume:
JAMES F KANE
Avenue, Maryland 20609-2305
SAFETY DIRECTOR/SENIOR MANAGER
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT LEADER
E-mail: *******@*****.***
Phone: 571-***-****
A strong leader capable of engaging all levels of employees, from top management to line workers, persuading them to adopt a safety culture that will enable all to work within a safe and healthy work environment. James is an excellent communicator able to address all levels of audiences by tailoring the message to that audience. With 40 years of experience in the Construction and Development fields serving as contractor, consulting engineer, regulator and owner/client.
• Over 40 Years of experience in the construction field, including owner, owner’s representative, management, contracting, subcontracting and tradesman, providing me with a unique perspective of how the various parts work to achieve a successful project.
• Over 35 Years of experience directly related to HSE management
• Directly responsible for HSE program creation, development and continuous improvement to foster a positive corporate safety culture
• Successfully managing HSE locally and internationally
• OSHA 500, OSHA 510 and OSHA 30 as well as EM-385-1-1 Certified
• Acted as liaison on HSE matters with stakeholders including clients, engineers, customers, partners and subcontractors.
• Trained all levels from management to line workers
• Proven, award winning HSE management
Risk
Management
• Program Development & Implementation
• Management Plan Development
• Policies & Procedures
• Hazard Identification
• Risk Assessment
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Field Safety Manual
• Competency Matrix
• Training Matrix
• Drug & Alcohol Program
• Hazardous Work Permits
• Incident Investigation
• Root Cause
Professional Experience Overview
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)Skills
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Training • Safety Leadership
• OSHA 10 Hours for Construction
• OSHA 30 Hours for Construction
• Trenching & Excavation
• Lifting & Rigging
• Electrical Safety
• Confined Space Entry
• Incident Investigation
• Lock Out – Tag Out (LOTO),
• Job Hazard Analysis Completion & Utilization
Auditing
• HSE Program Review
• HSE Document Review
• Integration and Configurations of SAP transport system
• Contractor Program Audits
• Subcontractor Program Audits
• Multi-Employer Worksite Review
• Site Inspections
Computing • Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Access
• Other Windows based programs
• Time Keeping Program V.2
• SAP – Concur – Travel & Expenses
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• 4Success Talent Management System
• Smartsheet Document Management
Position Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Manager/Director Description A strong leader capable of engaging all levels of employees, from top management to line workers, persuading them to adopt a safety culture that will enable all to work within a safe and healthy work environment. James is an excellent communicator able to address all levels of audiences by tailoring the message to that audience. With 40 years of experience in the Construction and Development fields serving as contractor, consulting engineer, regulator and owner/client.
• Over 20 years of increasing responsibilities in project management, safety, security, health and environmental systems with more than 15 years of direct responsibility for health, safety and environmental management.
• James is well versed in management systems producing continual improvement.
• Extensive experience in Safety Management, Public Works, Environmental Monitoring & Controls and Code Enforcement in the public and private and consulting sectors.
HSE Roles & Responsibilities
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• Over 10 years of increasing responsibilities in the heavy commercial- industrial construction industry, including safety management.
• 10 years international experience working for multi-national companies on large high-profile projects.
Position Corporate Health, Safety, Security and Environment Manager Description Develop a Corporate Health, Safety, Security and Environment Management System focusing on continual improvement.
• Develop corporate policy with senior management; plan action program; implement plan; monitor performance, evaluate improvement areas and revise plan in accordance with corporate goals, various project requirements and local regulations.
• Develop a management system that can adapt to various types of projects and scopes of work while providing a safe, secure, healthy and environmentally friendly work environment for all employees.
• Educate, engage and evolve management and supervisors to develop a shared ownership approach to safety management.
• Manages the entire HSSE Department for various projects including safety, security, medical and environmental personnel.
Position Health, Safety, Security and Environment Manager Description Develop and implement the Health & Safety, Security and Environment Management Plan
• Provide training including drafting and presenting sessions on various HSSE issues
• Monitor HSSE Management Systems to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and continual improvement
• Enforce company policies and legal requirements to ensure compliance
• Perform incident investigations to determent causes to prevent reoccurrences
• Coordinate with engineer and client safety staff including attendance and presentations at meetings and reporting pertinent data and supervision of company health, safety, security and environment department staff.
• Educate, engage and evolve employees to focus on constant improvement through well managed systems.
• Develop policy, plan actions, implement plan, monitor performance and evaluate programs for improvement in accordance with company goals, project requirements and local regulations.
Position Safety and Environmental Consultant
Description Develop and implement Safety Management Plans,
• • Train personnel on various safety issues,
• • Recommend personnel requirements,
• • Recommend safety equipment,
• • Develop and implement environmental protection plans,
• • Develop and implement solid waste management plans.
• • Provide methodology for collecting, transporting, sorting, recycling and disposal of waste materials.
• • Coordination between governmental agencies, contractors, clients, operators, non-governmental organizations and citizens.
• • Develop and implement public awareness campaigns. Page 4 of 8
Organization American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Specialties • Construction
• International
• Chesapeake Chapter (Central Maryland) - President
• Northern Virginia Chapter
• Middle East Chapter
Organizations Chesapeake Regional Safety Council
National Safety Council (NSC)
Washington Area Construction Safety Association (WMACSA)
• New Doha International Airport (NDIA) ES&H Professional of the Year – October 2008
• New Doha International Airport (NDIA) ES&H Professional of the Year – Runner Up July 2007
• Bemco and Almabani Engineering and Contracting Co. – 9.65 Million Safe Man-hours without LTI March 2008.
• Bemco and Almabani Engineering and Contracting Co. - 10.00 Million Safe Man-hours without LTI March 2010
• Al Jaber & Partners for Construction & Energy Projects – 700,000 Safe Man-hours without LTI March 2006
• Appointed to Environmental Health Technology Advisory Committee – College of the North Atlantic Qatar – February 2010
• Zero Accident Slogan Competition Winner - 2005
Professional Organizations
Major Achievements
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Title Organization Date
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED American Red Cross July 2021 Electrical Safety: OSHA and NFPA
70E® Requirements
JJ Keller June 2021
Lift Truck Train-the-Trainer Chesapeake Region Safety Council
(CRSC)
July 2020
OSHA 30 Hour in Construction Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
June 2020
EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard
Awareness Course for Contractors
Chesapeake Region Safety Council (CRSC) June 2020
OSHA/MSHA Requirements and Best
Practices When Addressing COVID-19 in
the Workplace
Chesapeake Region Safety Council (CRSC)
– Adele Abrams, Law Office of Adele L.
Abrams P.C.
May 2020
Recognizing, Preventing and Responding
to Violence in the Workplace
Chesapeake Region Safety Council (CRSC)
– Hilliard Heintze
April 2020
Pandemic Influenza and Workplace
Preparedness – OSHA 7210
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
March 2020
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for The Construction
Industry – OSHA 500
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
August 2019
Health Hazard Awareness - OSHA 7205 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) –
November 2018
Opioids in the Workplace Chesapeake Region Safety Council (CRSC) October 2018 Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control
– OSHA 7200
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
October 2018
Fall Hazard Awareness for Construction
Industry – OSHA 7405
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
September 2018
Introduction to Evacuation and Emergency
Planning – OSHA 7105
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
August 2018
Introduction to OSHA for Small Business –
OSHA 7510
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
July 2018
OSHA Public Warehouse and Storage -
OSHA 7005
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
July 2018
Introduction to Accident Investigation -
OSHA 7505
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
June 2018
OSHA Construction Standards - OSHA
510
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
June 2015
Managing Safely Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
(IOSH)
April 2013
Occupational Safety and Health Training
Course 30 Hours for Construction Safety
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
April 2012
Occupational Health And Safety
Management Systems (OH&S) Auditor /
Lead Auditor – OSHAS 18001
International Register For Certificated
Auditor (IRCA), UK – EQMS
April 2011
Basic Life Support & First Aid Course Hamad International Training Center January 2011 Basic Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
Awareness Training
Qatar International Training Center September 2010 Contractor Safety, Health & Environment
(SHE) Workshop
American Society of Safety Engineers February 2010 Professional Development Conference American Society of Safety Engineers February 2010 Various Professional Development Topics Available Upon Request Prior to 2010 Training Courses Completed
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Organization Reliance Testing & Technology
Role Safety and Quality Compliance Manager
Period March 2022 - Present
Organization Stella May Contracting
Role Director of Safety and Quality
Period August 2021 – January 2022
Organization Strata Infrastructure LLC
Role Safety Director
Period May 2020 – June 2021
Description Strata Infrastructure LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
(SDVOSB) general contractor for commercial and institutional clients with an added expertise in electrical work. Each project is managed by our team of experienced personnel, uniting the services of various professionals in the general construction, electrical, and other related fields. Our employees bring their experience and skills necessary to be competitive and exceed the requirements and expectations of your project.
Organization NPL Construction Company/Baltimore - Centuri Role Senior Manager of Safety & Quality
Period December 2018 to April 2020
Description NPL Construction Company/Baltimore is a Contractor of Choice for Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) utility. BGE provides natural gas to the greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area. NPL is charged with the installation, repair and replacement of the natural gas distribution pipeline system for BGE. Organization Project Management Solutions
Role President/ Lead Consultant (Self Employed)
Period August 2017 - December 2018
Description Project Management Solutions is a sole proprietor consultancy providing safety and environmental services to small and medium size companies and municipalities. Advising clients on various safety and environmental issue and supplementing staff as required.
Organization Siemens (Mobility)
Role HSE Manager
Period July 2015 – August 1017
Description Siemens Mobility division as a member of the BACS Consortium to construct and install the Riyadh Metro Project, Line 1 and 2. Consists of Driverless Trains, 42 stations, 50+ miles of above, at and below grade track, 3 Depots. A turnkey project that Included electrification of track, signalling, Switching, Communications and Platform Screen Doors.
Professional Experience
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Organization Project Management Solutions
Role President/ CEO (Self Employed)
Period 2013 - 2015
Description Project Management Solutions is a sole proprietor consultancy providing safety and environmental services to small and medium size companies and municipalities. Advising clients on various safety and environmental issue and supplementing staff as required.
Organization Saudi Binladin Group – Public Buildings & Airports Role Corporate HSE Director
Period 2012 - 2013
Organization Bemco & Almabani Engineering and Contracting Co. (UNICORP) Role Corporate HSSE Manager
Period 2007 - 2012
Organization Bemco & Almabani Engineering and Contracting Co. Role HSSE Manager
Period 2006 - 2007
Organization Al Jaber & Partners for Construction and Energy Projects W.L.L., Doha
Role ES&H Manager
Period 2005 - 2006
Organization Project Management Solutions LLC
Role President/CEO (Self Employed)
Period 2002 – 2005
Organization SCS Engineers – Reston, Virginia
Role Project Professional
Period 1999 – 2002
Organization Country of Orange, Orange, Virginia
Role Director of Solid Waste Management
Period 1997 - 1999
Organization County of Louisa – Louisa, Virginia
Role Director of Public Works/ Code Enforcement Officer Period 1990 - 1997
Professional Experience (Previous)
Education Qualification
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Institution Course of Study
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
Mechanical Engineering
Political Science - Public Administration
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, Virginia
Construction Management
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, Virginia
Computer Software Programs
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