Mel Smith CHST, CRIS, CSHS, GI_SHS

PO Box ****, Redmond, OR 97756 • 541-***-**** • adytjn@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Passionate, outgoing, solution-oriented safety professional with a wide variety of experience adept at establishing a behavior-based safety culture in compliance with the company safety program to meet project safety goals. Work Experience

Griffin Construction LLC, PRINEVILLE, OR

Corporate Safety Director / Quality Control, June 2020 – Current

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the organization’s safety and training programs at multiple job sites. Provide leadership promoting strong safety culture. ALIGNED SAFETY GROUP, REDMOND, OR

Managing Partner, March 2020 – June 2020

Provided consulting, safety training and site safety audits to an established client base. INTUITIVE SAFETY SOLUTIONS, EDMONDS, WA

Power Technology Inc. Solar Farm, RILEY OR

Site Safety Advisor, February 2020 – April 2020

• Provided safety leadership and oversight to the Electrical foreman for a Solar Farm in Oregon NORTHBANK CIVIL & MARINE, VANCOUVER WA

ARMY CORPS of ENGINEERS / LITTLE GOOSE DAM, DAYTON WA Site Safety Health Officer - SSHO, August 2019 - February 2020

• Provided support for USACE 385 1-1 for crews working with rigging, cranes and large equipment ALIGNED SAFETY GROUP, REDMOND, OR

Managing Partner, February 2019 – August 2019

Provided consulting and training to an established client base to identify and evaluate risk and hazard exposures

GEW LLC, BATTLEGROUND, WA

HITT CONSTRUCTION Data Center, HERNDON, VA

Site Safety Manager, December 2018 – January 2019

Provided orientation, root cause analysis, all hands weekly safety meetings, provide communication with company management

ALIGNED SAFETY GROUP, REDMOND, OR

Managing Partner, September 2017 – November 2018

Provided consulting and training to an established client base to identify and evaluate risk and hazard exposures

ACCU CONSTRUCTION, SANTA ANA, CA

BUREAU of RECLAIMATION, GRAND COULEE DAM, WA

General Contractor Safety Manager, May 2017 – August 2017

On site safety management at the Grand Coulee Dam paving project GEW LLC, BATTLEGROUND, WA

Microsoft Data Center, QUINCY WA

Electrical Company Safety Trainer, August 2016 – May 2017

Developed new hire orientation including Arc Flash Awareness and conducted a wide array of training for the electricians

ALIGNED SAFETY GROUP, REDMOND, OR

Managing Partner, June 2016 – July 2016

Provided consulting and training to an established client base to identify and evaluate risk and hazard exposures

GEW LLC, BATTLEGROUND, WA

FACEBOOK PRN3 / PRN4 - PRINEVILLE, OR

Site Safety Manager, December 2015 – May 2016

Developed site-specific safety plan and implemented emergency action plan. Conducted site- safety orientations and all hands weekly safety meetings. Participated in Root Cause Analysis and determine appropriate corrective action. Review pre-task plans, crane pick plans, oversee purchasing of PPE and safety supplies. Attend pre-con meetings. ALIGNED SAFETY GROUP, REDMOND, OR

Managing Partner, November 2015

Provided consulting and training to an established client base to identify and evaluate risk and hazard exposures

MCMILLEN-JACOBS, BOISE, ID

Hydro Electric Project, VALDEZ, AK

Site Safety Manager, July 2015 – October 2015

Responsible for project safety oversight. Developed and implemented emergency action plan. Conducted random drug testing. Reviewed / monitored / implemented confined space program. Conducted daily safety meetings and periodic safety stand downs. MCMILLEN, BOISE, ID

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT Napa River Salt Marsh Restoration Project, NAPA, CA Site Safety Manager, January 2014 – July 2015

Responsible for project safety oversight. Conducted training and audits throughout the project. Despite significant safety challenges, the team had no lost time injuries and only one first aid on the entire 2 year project.

MCMILLEN, BOISE, ID

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WALLA WALLA DISTRICT Dworshak Dam Bridge Removal/Railroad Crossing Installation, OROFINO, ID Site Safety Manager, October 2013 – January 2014

Responsible for project safety oversight, fall protection, excavation, large timber removal, crane pick plans, daily safety meetings, weekly safety audits, PPE purchasing, implementing emergency action plan, cold weather awareness. Challenges included working in a sensitive Nez Perce tribal former encampment and burial grounds, ailroad regulations, extreme cold weather, environmentally sensitive area (Clearwater River)

ALIGNED SAFETY GROUP, REDMOND, OR

Managing Partner, March 2013 – September 2013

Provided consulting and training to an established client base to identify and evaluate risk and hazard exposures

GEW LLC, BATTLEGROUND, OR

Safety Consultant, Multiple Job Sites, January 2013 – March 2013

Observed multiple sites per day, each at a different stage of completion. Projects included 2 to 7 floor parking garages. Observed and monitored installing decking using shoring poles to completion. Monitored safe excavation to Peri forms installed and removed, by cranes. Watched rigging process, signaling and thousands of yards of concrete poured. Trained construction crews on fall protection, respiratory PPE, ladder use, scissor lift, and boom lifts. Conducted tool box talks, incident reviews, and initial orientation training. Conducted audit on inventory and replenished as needed.

SKYLINE SHEET METAL, TROUTDALE, OR

Corporate Safety Coordinator, April 2012 – January 2013

Responsible for entire safety program. Created and implemented safety manual, handbook and new hire orientation. Monitored safety of sheet metal fabrication shop including Oregon OSHA Hearing Conservation Program, cut resistant glove policy for material handling, ergonomic and slip resistant mats. Conducted scaffold training, monitored crews working from heights on suspended scaffold at OHSU Skourtes Tower.

Observed crews installing sheet metal and sheet metal components from scissor lifts, boom lifts, ladders, and cranes. Provided training for rigging and signaling, purchased necessary PPE and tool box talks. Maintained an injury free environment. OREGON ELECTRIC COMPANY, PORTLAND, OR

Intel Data Center, BEAVERTON, OR

Site Safety Technician, August 2011 – April 2012

Primary function was to observe and coach electricians at the Hillsboro Intel sites. Secured and warehoused fall protection and other PPE as needed.

FRED SHEARERS AND SONS, BEAVERTON, OR

Safety Coordinator, June 2011 – August 2011

Observed sheet rock installation from the floor to scissor lifts, and ladders. Monitored respirator use, ergonomics observation and proper PPE for the task. ALIGNED SAFETY GROUP, REDMOND, OR

Managing Partner, October 2010 – May 2011

Provided consulting and training to an established client base to identify and evaluate risk and hazard exposures

WESTERN PARTITIONS, INC., TIGARD, OR

Site Safety Coordinator/Fall Protection Specialist, September 2010 – October 2010

Managed safety aspects at the University of Oregon, Matthew Knight basketball arena during ceiling acoustical baffle installation utilizing special climbing gear authorized by Oregon OSHA to complete the task safely.

COASTAL INDUSTRIAL, FERNDALE, WA

Safety Specialist, July 2010 – August 2010

Managed construction in regard to safety for BP at Anacortes, Washington shut-down. Confined space observation, fall protection, PPE, Tool box talks. PSF INDUSTRIES, SEATTLE, WA

Safety Specialist, January 2010 – June 2010

Conducted new hire orientations, random drug testing, and assisted Safety Director in a variety of safety related tasks, inventory and warehousing tools and PPE for Shell at Anacortes, Washington. PSF INDUSTRIES, SEATTLE, WA

GEORGIA PACIFIC PAPER MILL – CAMAS, WA

Safety Specialist, November 2009 – January 2010

Site specific training, conducted JSA meetings, monitored confined space entries, coordinated hot work, safe work, and confined space permits, PPE purchase and inventory control. PSF INDUSTRIES, SEATTLE, WA

KENNECOTT COPPER MINE – MAGNA, UT

Safety Specialist, August 2009 – November 2009

Responsible for new hire training and general safety for 70-person crew, 14 attendants and fire watches.

ALIGNED SAFETY GROUP, REDMOND, OR

Managing Partner, July 2009 – August 2009

Provided consulting and training to an established client base to identify and evaluate risk and hazard exposures

GEW, LLC. BATTLEGROUND, WA

Safety Specialist, April 2009 – July 2009

Site specific training, new hire training at 502 Union Hall, JSA meetings, monitored confined space entries, coordinated hot work, safe work and confined space permits for Simpson-Kraft Paper Mill at Tacoma, WA.

ALIGNED SAFETY GROUP, REDMOND, OR

Managing Partner, March 2008 – April 2009

Provided leadership and training to clients.

OREGON CONCRETE COATINGS, LLC, REDMOND, OR

Safety Manager, February 2007 – March 2008

Safety management of all construction projects, Redmond Oregon. Concrete removal and replacement, overlay, including using acrylic, epoxy and acid stain. Purchasing manager, Inventory Control and warehousing materials prior to use. QUALITY REPLACEMENT PARTS NW, SEATTLE, WA

Regional Manager, January 2003 – March 2007

Northwest Regional Manager / Marketing Director for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana Auto salvage yards, to increase sales of used auto parts to Insurance companies. Consulted on streamlining operations including warehousing, inventory control, sales, safety, and environmental processes.

Certifications

CHST - Construction Health Safety Technician

CRIS - Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (BCSP designation)

CSHS - Construction Safety Health Specialist (OSHA designation)

GI_SHS General Industry Safety Health Specialist (OSHA designation)

C-STOP- Construction Safety Training Program

OSHA 521 Industrial Hygiene

OSHA 3010 Excavation

OSHA 2264 Permit Required Confined Space

OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection

OSHA 3115 Fall Protection

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Authorized Trainer

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Authorized Trainer

OSHA 510 - Construction Train the Trainer

OSHA 511 - General Industry Train the Trainer

OSHA 500 - Construction Train the Trainer

OSHA 501 - General Industry Train the Trainer

OSHA 502 - Construction Train the Trainer

OSHA 2255 Ergonomics

First Aid/CPR/AED Trained

2015 NFPA 70E Trained

OSHA 2045 Machine Guarding Standards

Aerial Lift & Forklift Train the Trainer

References

Bill Wood: 503-***-****

Carlos Coker: 254-***-****

Dave Williams: 509-***-****

Bo Stip: 360-***-****

Andy Whiton: 360-***-****

Steve Alander: 919-***-****

Steve Summers : 503-***-****

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