PROFILE SUMMARY
A forward-thinking, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented Safety Professional, bringing a decade-long experience in upholding fiscal integrity and enhancing operations through the delivery of value-added safety programs and training. Works towards a goal of zero harm to people, the environment, and equipment via reviewing/updating institutional HSE policies, conducting risk assessments, detecting potential hazards, planning precautionary measures, investigating workplace incidents, and carrying out safety audits. A dedicated leader seeking a challenging and professionally rewarding position to contribute accrued expertise towards the qualitative enhancement of the Organization. PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
GEORGE MEGRESS,
CSP, CHST
6910 Iris Ct., Baytown, TX-77521
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Bachelors Of Science in
Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University,
Orange Beach, AL
Sep 2019
Certificate of Occupational Safety
and Health Technology
College of the Mainland, Texas City,
TX
May 2011
EDUCATION
• Knowledgeable of 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926 standards as well as ANSI, NFPA, and API
• Uses exceptional collaborative and relationship-building skills to work collaboratively with the client on QHSE-related matters and build positive rapport
• Maintains current level of knowledge of applicable HSE laws, regulations, and standards
• Strong communication, influencing, and decision-making skills and proven experience creating an empowered culture
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead - QHSE North America Impact Team
Avetta, Houston, Texas Jul 2020 – Present
• Supervises a team of 5 direct reports involved in providing information to the contractors to help gain compliance within the audit
• Conducts Safety Manual and Implementation Audits (Desktop Audits) across client sites to check HSE standards and policy adherence while acting as a Manager of HSE Associates and Professionals
• Provides expert hands-on technical involvement on contractor issues and takes initiatives for resolution
• Identifies gaps and develops safety policies and procedures according to regulatory and customer requirements
• Verifies contractors’ performance and keeps track of details and actions taken
• Offers proactive account management of safety and health in the workplace QHSE Professional
Avetta, Houston, Texas Jun 2011- Jul 2020
• Performed Gap assess contractor/supplier HSE Management Systems, programs, and protocols based on services provided
• Coach contractor/supplier with developing safety policies based on regulatory requirements
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries
• Handle and resolve customer concerns professionally
• Communicated and coordinated with multiple levels of management internally and externally
• Auditing
• Prevention Analysis
• Investigative Strategies
• Workers Compensation
• Quality Control and Risk
Management
• Project Management
• Corporate HSE Management
• Safety Meetings
• Report Writing
• Analytical and Critical Thinking
CORE COMPETENCIES
Gary Rogers
General Manager, Ace Hardware
(Former Safety Manager at Avetta)
Malcom Hollins
Sr. Safety Manager, Vistra Corp
Preston Case
Sr HSE Professional, Avetta
REFERENCES
• Microsoft Office Products
• Salesforce
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
• Certified Safety Professional Designation (CSP) from BCSP
• Construction Health and Safety Technician Designation (CHST) from BCSP
• Bachelors Degree from Accredited University in Occupational Safety
• Experience managing Safety Associates, Safety Professionals
• OSHA 510 Designation
• TWIC Card
• Conducted over 12,000 HSE supplier pre-qualification audits and reviews
• Experience in developing and Implementing Safety and Health Programs QHSE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING…
• Substance Awareness for Asbestos, Benzene, H2S, Lead, and Arsenic
• Bloodborne Pathogens and First Aid
• Fire Prevention and Hot Work
• Process Safety Management- Management of Change and Contract Employer
• Responsibilities
• Emergency Response Planning
• Confined Space Entry- General Industry and Construction
• Fall Protection
• Scaffold Use
• Trenching and Excavation
• Over the Road Transportation (DOT Requirements)
• Hazard Communication
• Lockout Tagout
• Electrical Safety- Qualified and Unqualified
• Grounding Assurance
• NFPA 70E
• Heavy Mobile Equipment
• Work Zone Safety (Traffic Control)
• Cranes and Rigging
• Respiratory Protection
• Hearing Conservation
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Accident Investigation
• Risk Assessment and Risk Identification
• New Hire Orientation and Annual Refresher
training for Safety and Health
• Forklift and Aerial Lift Operation
• Blasting Demolition