Quality Assurance Special Projects
Resume:
Edward Mays
Hickman, KY *****
************@*****.***
ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONAL offering a solid educational background, extensive experience and a strong record of performance. Significant qualifications include:
• Meeting deadlines with quality results through time management and attention to detail.
• Continually achieving high levels of productivity and efficiency through planning, prioritizing and multi-tasking.
• Exceptional safety and work records.
• Comfortable working in all environments (high-risk, heights, confined spaces and harsh weather conditions) by implementing (ALARP) framework As Low As Reasonably Practical/ OSHA Term - Risk Assessments
• Working well as a part of a team through flexibility, open communication and compromise.
• Flexible regarding scheduling, overtime, limited travel and special projects.
• Maintaining outstanding levels of client satisfaction, retention and referrals through responsiveness, personalized service, knowledgeable assistance and follow-up.
• Staying current on advancements in the field by reading trade publications, networking with colleagues and continuing education.
• Serving as a role model to colleagues by participating in committees and special events, pursuing professional training and education, as well as being open to questions and concerns from coworkers.
• Overcoming setbacks by remaining focused, optimistic and steadfast.
• Providing total commitment to colleagues, clients and the organization as a whole.
• Pursuing education in new skills and trends in order to be better prepared to face future challenges and responsibilities.
• Upholding high levels of confidentiality, initiative and personal/organizational integrity.
• Adapting quickly to new job duties and procedures with limited training and supervision.
• Being prepared for crises by staying in contact with crucial vendors, knowing which assets need to be secured and cross training in vital responsibilities. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING US Army Corps of Engineers Construction T-2 certified
Oil and Gas HSE Manager certified
Oil and Gas platform rigger certified
Quality Management CQM
National Association of Safety
Oil and Gas compliance
Professionals CSA Membership # 50207
FEMA Identification # 000*******
Quality Management System QMS Inspections
Tap Root Investigation
Crane Management
902 Well Site Preparation & Drilling Safety
MT- NDT Level II
904 Oil and Gas Well Safety Inspection
Hoist & Rigging HAZWOPER 40hr Safety Inspector, Safety Auditor, Quality inspection Basic life support & first aid
Safety Manager Trainer Hazardous analyst
Environmental Results Cooperation - Emergency Response, Safety & Risk Assessment, Personal Protective
Equipment Hazardous waste operations Environmental Results Cooperation Hazardous communication Decontamination Procedures, Incident Command System. Directorate of Public Works US-Army
Safety & Environmental Officer U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center Technical Transportation Of Hazardous Material Inspector. IATA Home Land Security EMI Emergency Management - FEMA Scaffolding/ Rigging
Quality Assurance
SOP tech writing
PROGRAMMES LOCATION
Beta Oil field (OCS)
Saudi Arabia PDM-
Bahrain WRM Qatar, EPC Oman EPC
Hawaii WRM Reset
Sudan EPC United Nation
Djibouti BOS. Egypt, EPC
UAE, Dubai UAE Abu Dhabi
Deliverables
Conduct internal Ground Safety inspections & audits, training & conduct briefings Monitors work sites during and after completion to determine safety, quality, and compliance. Participate in monitoring safety of sub-contractor Emergency Response Operations Employee Right to Know Safety program Assure OSHA regulations and standards are complied with site wide Ensure that employees are adequately briefed in safety at hire Ensure that the Health and Safety policy is strictly followed Ensuring compliance with the on base fire regulations. Familiar with OHASAS 180**-***** ISO standards
OSHA Policies and Procedures 29 CFR General & Construction SPECIFIC KEY TRAINING SKILL AREAS Training can include but not limited to the following: Health and Safety policies-Electrical Distribution/Water Treatments & EPC projects FEMA IS-100 Incident Command System
QCS/RMS
Construction USACE EM-385-1-1
Well Site Preparation & Drilling Safety
Quality assurance and inspections
Hazard Identification, risk management/assessment and work place improvement Well Site Preparation & Drilling Safety First Aid principles and resuscitation PreFinal Inspection Final Acceptance Inspection
Tools Machine Guarding and equipment handling
Health and Safety policies
Confined Space
Incident Investigation
Scaffolding/Steel Erection Safety/Heavy Lift Operation Emergency Response Operations Employee Right to Know Safety program OSHA regulations and standards
Familiar with OHASAS 180**-***** ISO standards
OSHA Policies and Procedures 29 CFR 1910 General Industry and OSHA 1926 Construction Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Safety Manager
Amplify Energy - Long Beach, CA
December 2022 to Present
Duties to include advising and guiding executive management, on oil and gas platforms and site management on matters pertaining to safety during upstream downstream & midstream managing. improvement's to existing structures. Provide improved customer support for the development and implementation of safety programs for the Preventive maintenance of OCSl projects, lead trainers and administrative staff for developing and conducting training sessions. Implementing SEMS in compliance with BSEE and monitoring project safety program by setting standards and adhering to all international safety standards and Oil and Gas guidelines for operational reliabiliy.
• Improved our organizational mission and departmental standing
• Conduct Root Cause analysis and Incident Investigations as necessary
• PSM, Risk analysis (RA), Safety Audits, Lessons Learned, Design new
"What If Drills"
• Reduced inaccuracies and inefficiencies as low as reasonably practical
• Successfully introduced company safety policies and procedures for productivity, and support. HSE Manager
Archirodon /American International Contractors Inc - Amman Jordan October 2020 to July 2022
Duties to include advising and guiding executive management, site management on matters pertaining to safety during engineering, procurement & construction managing (EPC) $79 million for new facilities to include lifts, substations & aircraft control tower and improvements to existing structures. Provide improved customer support for the development and implementation of safety programs for the Preventive maintenance of international projects such as Utilities Substation, lead trainers and administrative staff for developing and conducting training sessions. Implementing and monitoring project safety program by setting standards and adhering to all international safety standards and guidelines for operational reliability.
Obtained necessary permits and authorization from safety regulatory offices to ensure safe and accident free construction site, Ensured correct personal protective equipment (PPE) is issue to workers and conduct safety training such as confine space, working at height, MSDS and environmental storage,emergency response and air monitoring systems and program.
• Improved our organizational mission and departmental standing
• Conduct Root Cause analysis and Incident Investigations as necessary
• PSM, Risk analysis (RA), Safety Audits, Lessons Learned, Design new
"What If Drills"
• Reduced inaccuracies and inefficiencies as low as reasonably practical
• Successfully introduced company safety policies and procedures for productivity, and support. Force Safety Officer
Quarterly Force Safety Council
January 2016 to February 2019
Multi-National Force & Observers - (MFO) Sharm el Sheikh, Sinai - Egypt (Paid)40 hr/week As the Force Safety Officer (FSO) I advise the Force Commander & Chief Of Staff and chain of command, on occupational safety and health functions in order to prevent or reduce avoidable accidents. As the principal staff advisor and subject matter expert (SME) on Safety and Risk Management, As the FSO I coordinate subordinate programs within contingents, divisions and branches, and integrate these efforts into a synchronized Force-wide safety program with particular emphasis on vehicle safety and reduction of driving accidents which is our principal threat. Additionally, as the FSO's my responsibility encompasses all areas of safety and quality assurance which includes, but is not limited to, newcomer briefings, Force safety training, risk assessments, accident investigations, safety excellence recognition and the FC's Quarterly Force Safety Council. Lastly, my critical function of the FSO is to establish and sustain a repository of historical files and investigation reports for analysis in identifying trends and lessons learned, the application of which, by current and future Force members, will increase awareness of existing hazards and ideally mitigating probability of accident recurrence. As the FSO I was assisted in the performance of duties by the Force Safety Officer Assistant (FSOA), a Canadian Warrant Officer. HSE Country Manager
Schindler Par Inc - AE
February 2015 to November 2015
Duties: Oversee and creation of polices related to elevator & escalators project safety, health and environmental installation and maintenance. Make decisions related to work stoppage when circumstances are related to an immediate danger to life and health on a project. Responsible for reducing Project Incident Rates by meeting or exceeding newly established goals set by HSE, recommend and implement corrective action based on new developed policies, guidelines and procedures. Investigate and resolve issues on behalf of Schindler and Client. Communicate with project staff and subcontractors in connection with resolving field safety issues. Provide leadership on the project and build working relationships with project staff and each Subcontractor Safety representative and end user's to ensure proper compliance. With fall protection, confined space, LOTO, Jumpers, Scaffolding, Fire safety and assist with method statements development to Enforce safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all State, Federal, Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements. Program HSE Manager
lead trainers and administrative staff
Archirodon /American International Contractors Inc - Cairo, EG June 2013 to January 2015
Cairo Egypt- June, 2013 to Jan, 2015
Cairo West Airforce Base. (Paid)50hr/week
Duties to include advising and guiding executive management, site management on matters pertaining to safety during engineering, procurement & construction managing (EPC) $125 million for new facilities to include lifts, substations & aircraft control tower and improvements to existing structures. Provide improved customer support for the development and implementation of safety programs for the Preventive maintenance of international projects such as Utilities Substation, Maritime Port Infrastructures & Interact internally with the accounting department, lead trainers and administrative staff for developing and conducting training sessions. Implementing and monitoring project safety program by setting standards and adhering to all international safety standards and guidelines for operational reliability.
Obtained necessary permits and authorization from safety regulatory offices to ensure safe and accident free construction site, Ensured correct personal protective equipment (PPE) is issue to workers and conduct safety training such as confine space, working at height, MSDS and environmental storage,emergency response and air monitoring systems and program.
Improved our organizational mission and departmental standing
Conduct Root Cause analysis and Incident Investigations as necessary
PSM, Risk analysis (RA), Safety Audits, Lessons Learned, Design new
"What If Drills"
Reduced inaccuracies and inefficiencies as low as reasonably practical
Successfully introduced company safety policies and procedures for productivity, and support. Program HSE Manager
USACE-Client (Paid) 48hr/week
RDE/USA - Doha, QA
January 2011 to March 2013
Duties to include reviewing & development of SOPs (Safe Operating Procedures), For QCM AHA's, Safety Policies, Safety Manuals, Safety Reports, Safety Audits, QC/RMS data base, HAZOP studies, HAZID (Hazard Identification using Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis,, What If & Preliminary Hazard Analysis), Risk Surveys, etc.(Risk Assessments) for diverse types of projects & activities as well oversee all safety operation activities for Steel Erection for 1 Backshop Building and 1 Aircraft hangar, with 2 stop lifts and 5 other individual building and Excavations (MEP) works, Cladding, ect. My duties also include, but not limited to safety monitoring, to compliance of the client
& company HSE requirements on site. Complete HSE inspections and reports, together with risk assessments., involved in accident prevention programs,work site monitoring and inspections, compliance to permit to work system, hazard identification, conducting incident investigations, auditing, identifying HSE non-conformance s and initiating, recommending and providing positive solutions. Promoting a positive health and safety culture at the project, progress meetings, ensuring all work activities are carried out in a safe controlled manner in accordance to the company HSE policy. Participating, and leading HSE meetings., conveying HSE advice, on tool box talks and site induction, assisting in the development, preparation and or revision of procedures and safe system of work, conducting and supporting departments to conduct risk assessments, advise on the creation, implementation and review of safety training programs, supporting program and line managers in near miss, accident investigations to evaluate the root causes, compiling reports and advising on preventing recurrences, assisting in the evaluation of health and safety performances, responsible for identifying HSE non-compliances, initiating recommendations and contributing to solutions, liaise with project superintendent, supervisors, and whilst maintaining a high level of visibility throughout the contract.
Consistently produced effectiveness
ALARP- As Low AS Reasonably Practical
Avoided lost time and lost productivity by focusing on program goals and outcomes
Streamlined processes and actions.
Reduced inaccuracies and inefficiencies.
Boosted quality, productivity, creativity and support.
Raised morale, standards and integrity.
Program Safety Manager
IAP Worldwide Services - Doha, QA
August 2009 to December 2010
USACE-Client (Paid)50 hr/week
Duties: Oversee and make decisions related to project safety, health and environmental policies such as: Make decisions related to work stoppage when circumstances are related to an immediate danger to life and health on a project Responsible for reducing Project Incident Rates by meeting or exceeding established IAP goals
Recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines and procedures. Investigate and resolve issues on behalf of IAP & USACE. Communicate with project staff and subcontractors in connection with resolving field safety issues. Provide leadership on the project and build working relationships with project staff and each Subcontractor Safety representative and end user's to ensure proper compliance. Enforce safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all State, Federal, Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
Supervise and provide guidance for development of assistant project safety managers educate and advise project staff on safety guidelines and policies & assisted with the QCM with Quality inspection as needed to insure QHSE polices are implemented throughout the program HSE MANAGER NAVFAC
Djibouti Camp Lemonier - Doha, QA
April 2009 to August 2009
Audit multiple construction work activities, on a routine basis, to verify compliance with quality assurance
& safety guidelines and report findings to program management. Prepared and conducted HSE induction prior to all new employees starting work which covers company's QHSE rules and develop AHA's, documented safety analysis which identifies hazards and risk reduction measures for each step of the operation Conducted a daily & weekly HSE toolbox talk with supervisor/ manager's to remind all workers of expected working practices and behavior to be observed. Participate in monitoring safety of sub- contractor and conduct daily HSE inspection and review the result with, PM, and sub-contractor project manager's responsible for the inspection such as work platforms, scaffolds, ladders, steel erection. Communicating HSE policies and method statements to all workers and provided a daily list of manpower and equipment including a daily HSE report to the program manager. Identified and Analyzed risks and hazards associated with construction activities and established control and preventive measures to provide maximum risk free environment for workers. Monitored and checked that all the excavation trenches has been properly sloped, shored and barricaded for the protection of workers, vehicles and equipment. Obtained necessary permits and authorization from safety regulatory offices to ensure safe and accident free construction site, Ensured correct personal protective equipment (PPE) is issue to workers and conduct safety training such as confine space, working at height, MSDS etc. awareness for staff and workers. Carried out HSE audits and inspections on site to check the status and effectiveness of my system and officer's.
Improved our organizational mission and departmental standing.
Enhanced operations and procedures.
Streamlined processes and actions.
Reduced inaccuracies and inefficiencies as low as reasonably practical
Boosted quality, productivity, creativity and support.
Raised morale, standards and integrity.
QHSE MANAGER
United Nation Client - Djibouti, DJ
October 2007 to April 2009
50hr/week
Pacific Architects & Engineers, Lockheed Martin,
Darfur, Sudan, Djibouti, Africa, October, 2007 to April, 2009 Quality & Safety Management on multiple construction job sites and establish base support services on a routine basis to verify compliance and report findings to program management, as well as procedure monitoring and review to implement revisions to standard operating procedures Safety and Occupational Health services analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality inspection system, Charged with planning, developing, organizing, administering and assessing an integrated Safety and Occupational Health Program for all assigned personnel at diverse locations. Communicated results of quality audits and overall Health and Safety performance to program management as necessary to develop track and identify any trends that have developed or are developing on the projects. Implemented and monitored project safety program by setting standards from EPA
& OSHA CFR29 1910 & 1926 EM 385 -1-1 guidelines. Provided training to employees. Computed data, summarized results, and prepared reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. Effectively monitored safety during all construction phases for trenching, reverse osmosis plant PEB steel structure, slab and building foundations, circulation roadways & parking clearing and grading, utility relocation, fuel farms, plumbing and HVAC duct work.
Achieved optimal levels of personal performance and accomplishment.
Excelled in delivering work that achieved results.
Consistently produced effectiveness.
Always exceeded the norm with respect to volume, output and quality. SAFETY SUPERVISOR USA
EG&G, Wheeler Army Air Base, Hawaii USA
September 2005 to October 2007
Tasked to oversee all site functions associated with a reset program. Ensured Health & Base Flight Line Safety policy was strictly followed. Managed hazardous waste material and storage substances documentation and AUL for the site to maintain compliance with SOP, EPA, DOT & OSHA. Managed
& reviewed output to meet resource needs for new employees, equipment, and training. Involved in continual process improvement on projects. Provided support as the Site Maintenance Liaison to government officials and had direct responsibility to discuss, with the Site Project Officer, all maintenance and functions pertaining to the Certificate of Services and other applicable records and reports. Managed safety implementations during installation of airfield lighting, apron & pavement surfaces. Supervised production control, material control inspection logs & record keeping functions for the operation. Prepared and administered department equipment and materials budgets.
Accomplished more output with fewer resources.
Created innovative strategies that resulted in higher productivity and efficiency.
Avoided lost time and lost productivity by focusing on program goals and outcomes.
Enhanced departmental workflow and work product quality. RECONSTITUTION SAFETY SUPERIVISOR AND QUALITY INSPECTOR United Nation Client
August 2003 to August 2005
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL CSC War Ready Material FIELD OPERATIONS, USA Bahrain Naval Station August 2003 to August 2005 (Paid)48 hr/ week
Charged with reading, interpreting and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications or technical manuals, Implemented safety support briefings, training and guidance on OSHA general industry Safety and Hazardous material communication. Served as Safety & QC Inspector stamp #17 of all dangerous goods shipments reviewed and evaluated supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections provided health and safety technical support to facilities.Updated and developed health and safety-training programs for use by Region Safety Staff. Provided support for industrial hygiene activities relative to legislated requirements and industry standards. Determined employee chemical substance exposure and maintained necessary files, records and other historical data. Reviewed and analyzed employee and contractor incident and injury information
Monitored work site during and after completion to determine safety quality, and completeness. Implemented inspection and test activities needed to verify product requirements were met at appropriate stages of the product realization process in accordance with the applicable Quality Control plan.
Made a positive impact on colleagues and the organization as a whole.
Produced consistent effectiveness in duties and responsibilities.
Eliminated inefficient methods and distractions.
Reduced unproductive functions.
Education
Certification
University South Florida
Skills
• Business Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Training
• Operations
• Resource Allocation
• Cost Control
• Organization
• Contracts
• Quality Control
• Computer Operation
• Inventory Control
• Client Relations
• Data Collection
• Military Experience
• Non-destructive Testing
• Quality Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Emergency Management
• Driving
• Delivery driver experience
• Roundabout
• Pigging
• Tree replacement
• Rig safety inspector
• OSHA
• ISO 9001
• Quality management
• QA/QC
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Root cause analysis
• Continuous improvement
• Project implementation
• Microsoft Access
• Training & development
• Technical writing
• Oil & gas
• Leadership
• Supervising experience
• Heavy lifting
• Construction
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 30
Secret Clearance
Driver's License
July 2023 to June 2026
Have 26ft box truck lease
Certified Safety Professional
T-2
November 2022 to November 2025
Rig inspection safety and environmental
December 2022 to Present
CPR Certification
May 2022 to Present
CDL A
CDL B
Additional Information
Management CQM
National Association of Safety Professionals CSA Membership # 50207 FEMA Identification # 000*******
Quality Management System QMS Inspections
Tap Root Investigation
Crane Management
902 Well Site Preparation & Drilling Safety
MT- NDT Level II
904 Oil and Gas Well Safety Inspection
Hoist & Rigging HAZWOPER 40hr Safety Inspector, Safety Auditor, Quality inspection Basic life support & first aid
Safety Manager Trainer Hazardous analyst
Environmental Results Cooperation - Emergency Response, Safety & Risk Assessment, Personal Protective
Equipment Hazardous waste operations Environmental Results Cooperation Hazardous communication Decontamination Procedures, Incident Command System. Directorate of Public Works US-Army
Safety & Environmental Officer U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center Technical Transportation Of Hazardous Material Inspector. IATA Home Land Security EMI Emergency Management - FEMA Scaffolding/ Rigging
Quality Assurance
SOP tech writing
FEMA IS-100 Incident Command System
QCS/RMS
Construction USACE EM-385-1-1
Well Site Preparation & Drilling Safety
Quality assurance and inspections
Hazard Identification, risk management/assessment and work place improvement Well Site Preparation & Drilling Safety First Aid principles and resuscitation PreFinal Inspection Final Acceptance Inspection
Tools Machine Guarding and equipment handling
Health and Safety policies
Confined Space
Incident Investigation
Scaffolding/Steel Erection Safety/Heavy Lift Operation Emergency Response Operations Employee Right to Know Safety program OSHA regulations and standards
Familiar with OHASAS 180**-***** ISO standards
OSHA Policies and Procedures 29 CFR 1910 General Industry and OSHA 1926 Construction
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