Objective

Seeking a challenging position, which will utilize my experience in the health and safety arena. Skilled in safety, health, & emergency response issues arising from operations and maintenance activities in refining and chemical operating units and construction activities.

Education

·University of Phoenix – (Houston Campus)

B.S., Management emphasis Occupational Health and Safety

·San Jacinto College

A.A.S., Occupational Health & Safety

Professional Experience

Celanese Corporation July 2022 – Current

Safety Lead

Develop strategies and planning implementations to communicate process safety management, facility safety and risk management initiatives. Align initiatives with the site’s mission and vision for compliance with all EHS policies and procedures.

Other responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Daily Interaction with Plant Operations, Security & Maintenance Employees

Manage contractor and sub-contractors conducting construction activities

Complete and engage Core Team in safety leading indicators

Develop, communicate, and implement daily EHS focus

Identify and assess emerging issues

Daily interaction with operations and maintenance teams

Manage EHS reporting systems

Advantage Technical Resources Oct. 2021 – July 2022

Chevron Phillips Chemical

Construction Safety Manager

Direct Third-Party Contractor to Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPCHEM). Develop strategies and planning implementations to communicate process safety management, facility safety and risk management initiatives. Align initiatives with CPCHEM’s Journey to Zero Initiative. Ensure compliance with all CPCHEM policies, practices and programs are being communicated and adhered to by all contractor personnel.

Other responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Daily Interaction with Plant Operations, Security & Maintenance Employees

Manage contractor and sub-contractors conducting construction activities

Conduct routine audits and safety walks, to ensure compliance with team goals

Develop and report safety metrics to senior management on a weekly and monthly basis

Champion multiple steering and facility safety teams and committees

Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and Why Tree Investigations

Lead all field incident investigations

Set and establish Safety & Health expectations for all contractors and direct reports

Coach and Mentor, all construction safety personnel to successfully implement CPCHEM’s vision and expectations

Injury/Illness case management

Issue and audit safe work permits

Conduct employee training:

oSafe Work Permitting

oConfined Space Permitting

oCritical Procedure Analysis

Develop & Implement Safe Work Strategies

Coordinate and audit emergency drills

Monitor HSE and other regulatory changes to ensure compliance

Develop budget, cost control and planning for Safety Department

Ensure adequate resources are available to meet goals and objectives

MacKnight Safety Solutions Jun. 2021 – Oct. 2021

EHS Specialist

Provide technical and regulatory support with respect to environmental, health and safety compliance.

Other responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Assist with the design, development, and implementation of Ampac Fine Chemicals (LPE Plant) environmental, health and safety programs that will ensure a safe working environment and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Investigate a variety of working conditions and technical procedures for the purpose of identifying potential health and safety hazards

Perform accident/incident investigations and root cause analyses

Conduct safety training

Conduct monitoring for fugitive emissions throughout Ampac Fine Chemicals manufacturing and support facilities consistent with Ampac’s leak detection and repair (LDAR) program

Conduct internal environmental audits for compliance

Maintain recordkeeping for OSHA mandated programs

Tulsa Inspection Resources Nov. 2018 – Sept. 2020

Enterprise Products Pipeline

Contractor Operations Representative (COR)

Qualified noncompany contractor: authorized by Enterprise Products Operations Management to issue Safe Work Permits and to provide general safety oversight for field work, on behalf of Enterprise Products.

Other responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Ensure applicable Enterprise Products Safety policies, practices and programs are being communicated and adhered to by all contractor personnel

Maintain communication with local Operations Management and Station Operators

Ensure that all pipeline assets are maintained in safe and secure manner

Eastman Chemical Company (TCO Plant) Jan. 2015 – Aug.2018

Safety & Security Specialist

Develop strategies and planning implementations to communicate process safety management, facility safety and risk management initiatives. Align initiatives with the site’s mission and vision statements. Develop, train, and implement programs and processes to improve morale to ensure safe work practices. Schedule and perform regular Safety, Health and Facility Security audits. Review, revise and update policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO). Coordinate all security efforts for the site.

Other responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Contractor Safety, Security and Compliance

Daily Interaction with Plant Operations, Security & Maintenance Employees

Perform and Implement Process Hazard Analysis Audits

Write Safety & Security Plans, Procedures and Guidelines

Develop & Implement Safe Work Strategies

Conduct Annual Reviews of the Safety and Health Program

PSM Program Management

Coordinate Emergency Response Drills & Activities

Monitor HSE and other regulatory changes to ensure compliance

Interact with governmental agencies as required including comments to proposed

regulation and participating with committees

Interact in the root cause incident investigations

Develop budget, cost control and planning for Safety and Security Department

Intercontinental Terminals Company Sept. 2008 – Jan. 2015

Safety & Health Manager

Develop strategies and planning implementations to communicate process safety management and risk management initiatives. Align initiatives with the site’s mission and vision statements. Facilitate PSM activities to include PHA and MOC. Interface with employees to understand potential PSM gaps and generate strategies for closures. Coordinate schedules to continuously audit PSM practices to assure alignment with regulatory requirements. Design training guidelines for site management, employees, and contractors. Implement and manage governmental protocol, to ensure total compliance. Lead the site contractor and company steering committees. Provide guidelines to line supervisors to effectively manage EHS process. Directed the development of emergency pre-plans for critical equipment and schedule periodic emergency response drills and training for the company emergency response team. Improved the reliability and effectiveness of the fire protection superstructure and the callout system. Resolved and managed EHS deficiencies and opportunities. Partnered with various departments to ensure relevant EHS training is successfully implemented. Aided in, the coordination and implementation of Responsible Care.

Other responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Implementation of the Companies Safety and Health Management System

Conduct Annual Reviews of the Safety and Health Program

PSM Program Management

Coordinate Emergency Response Drills & Activities

Coordinate Medical Surveillance Program

Contractor Safety and Compliance

Daily Interaction with Plant Operations & Maintenance Employees

Perform and Implement Process Hazard Analysis Audits

Write Safety Plans, Procedures and Guidelines

Develop & Implement Safe Work Strategies

Coordinate efforts for the plant Emergency Response Team

Coordinate Medical Surveillance Program

Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, monitor and prevent or attempt to minimize health effects from workplace hazards to employees

Monitor HSE and other regulatory changes to ensure compliance

Interact with governmental agencies as required including comments to proposed regulation and participating with committees

Interact in the root cause incident investigations

Develop budget, cost control and planning for Safety Department

Chair employee safety committee(s)

Ensure adequate resources are available to meet goals and objectives

Oversight of contractor HSE evaluation program

MEMC – Pasadena, INC Jan. 2007 – Sept. 2008

Safety Engineer

Developed, trained, and implemented programs and processes to improve morale to ensure safe work practices both on and off the job. Scheduled and performed regular Safety, Health and Environmental audits. Reviewed, revised, and updated policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Managed department budgets, construction activities, community awareness committees, emergency response efforts, process safety and risk management practices, general employee health and safety to ensure regulatory compliance.

Other responsibilities included, but not limited to the following:

Implementation of the Companies EH&S Management System

Conduct Annual Reviews of EH&S Program

PSM Program Management

Designated Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

Develop Safety Plans, Procedures and Guidelines

Develop & Implement Safe Work Strategies

Emergency Response Team Member

Coordinate Emergency Response Drills & Activities

Coordinate Medical Surveillance Program

Liaison for Plant Security

Daily Interaction with Plant Operations & Maintenance Employees

Perform and Implement Process Hazard Analysis Audits

Koch Knight, LLC Mar. 2005 – Jan. 2007

Safety Manager

Corporate Safety Manager for Koch Knight’s Acid Proof Construction Group. Responsible for the health and safety of multiple contracts US wide. Coordinated the safe work efforts of 100 plus employees. Revised company safety manual to meet and comply with current OSHA and MSHA standards.

Other responsibilities included, but not limited to the following:

Implement Companies EH&S Management System

Reduced the Number of Recordable Injuries, Through Aggressive Behavioral Based Safety Programs and Being Consistent with the Implementation of the Companies Safety Philosophy

Review & Update Training

Employee & MSHA Training

Conduct Annual Reviews of EH&S Program

Monthly Compliance Audits

Behavior Based Safety Programs

Conduct Safety Committee Meetings

Write Safety Plans, Procedures and Guidelines

Track of Waste Streams

Oversee Lead Abatement Projects

Inventory Management, Scheduling of Manpower and Shipping/Receiving Coordination

Coordinate Medical Surveillance Program

Training and Skills

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)

Certificate in Safety Management (CSM) - ASSE

40 Hr. Hazardous Material Training

24 Hr. Emergency Response Technician Level Training

8 Hr. Hazardous Material Supervisor Training

National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Compliant

Certified as an Asbestos Contractor/ Supervisor

Medic First Aid / CPR/ AED Training

Certified Industrial Radiation Safety Officer

Certified Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Instructor

Excellent Verbal, Interpersonal and Written Communication Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Excellent Organizational and Time Management Skills

Coordinator of Emergency Response Team(s) (ERT)

Served on Multiple Steering and Environmental Teams

Ability to Conduct Mass Safety Meetings and Presentations

General Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Compliance Issues

Storm Water / Wastewater

Knowledgeable in Medical Surveillance Programs

Ability to Manage Inventories, Budgets, Employment, Purchasing

Vastly Proficient in OSHA / MSHA Standards and Regulations

Proficient in Process Hazard Analysis

Participant in the Channel Industries Mutual Aid (CIMA) Organization

Experienced with Managing Union Workforce(s)

Experienced with Employee Union Contractual Agreements & Committees

Facility Security Officer (FSO) Certification

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