Risk Management Safety Coordinator

James M Dopheid

San Antonio, TX 210-***-**** ************@*****.***

Safety Coordinator

SUMMARY

Safety-focused professional with 5+ years of experience ensuring regulatory compliance, including extensive work with OSHA standards and procedures. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders to promote safety initiatives and implement effective safety programs. Core skills include safety leadership, OSHA compliance, training and mentoring, risk management, project leadership, and collaboration with project teams. Possess thorough experience and certified training in the electrical work industry, including adherence to the National Electrical Code and electrical code regulation. Knowledge in using Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and reporting purposes.

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS

· Electrical Distribution High Voltage

· Amarillo, TX Mechanical Electrical Technology, June 1986.

· OSHA, San Antonio, TX

· OSHA 10 Certification, July 2015.

· OSHA 30 Certification, August 2011.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Northern Natural Gas, Chief Inspector 08/2018 – 02/2025 Safety Knowledge and Compliance: Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures on multiple projects, including AC Mitigation, Valve Replacement, and pipeline installations. Oversaw Stopple Work, Bypassing, and Civil & Electrical Inspection, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Managed projects with "zero safety incidents," committed to maintaining safe work environments. Conducted regular safety meetings and toolbox talks to reinforce safety practices and enhance accountability among team members.

Hazard Identification & Risk Management: Identified and mitigated hazards associated with pipeline construction, including anomaly repairs (clock spring, welded sleeves, coating), and tailored corrective actions to enhance safety standards. Coordinated road closures, demonstrating proactive risk management and excavation safety. Emphasized program management to support employee safety and environmental protection was a priority in all planning phases.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Collaborated with various contractors to ensure project safety and efficiency. Coordinated with stakeholders during complex projects (e.g., road closures) and facilitated effective labor relations through open communication. Assisted in the start-up process with the City of Fremont and Operations, coaching team members for supportability. Organizational & Technical Skills: Produced and maintained all documents needed for Job Closeout Boxes for all projects. Managed multiple projects, including 36X30” Launcher/Receiver, Mainline 30’ valve replacement, and 24” receiver replacement. Responsible for materials, welding, job closeouts, and electrical installations. Ensured accuracy and proper documentation throughout each phase of project management, while writing clear reports to satisfy compliance requirements.

Baltimore Gas & Electric, Senior Welding Inspector 03/2018 – 06/2018 Organizational & Technical Skills: Tracked spool fabrication, red line material tracking, and NDE logistics; performed visual inspections on welds; accepted all material coming into the shop and all loads of spools for delivery to the field; and worked directly with Engineering to ensure compliance with industry standards, maintaining a detailed oriented approach.

Williams Engineering Services, Material Coordinator 09/2017 – 02/2018 Safety Knowledge and Compliance: Oversaw replacement of 6” natural gas supply line, including stopple work, mainline tie-in, and upgraded grounding grid, while ensuring all activities adhered to safety protocols and the electrical code and PPE regulations.

Organizational & Technical Skills: Coordinated logistics, delivery, and receiving of materials and equipment from suppliers; verified materials and inspected the workmanship of skids; ensured lockout procedures were followed; and maintained and tracked documents for job closeout. Actively involved in monitoring contractors to ensure adherence to safety practices.

Tulsa Inspection/ Representing Sanchez Oil & Gas, Facilities Inspector 05/2017 – 08/2017 Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Selected contractors, material suppliers, and controls contractors through the bid process; coordinated 225 Ton Crane work, NDE Crew, and Hydro Static Testing Crew; actively participated in safety training and mentoring sessions to enhance team culture. Organizational & Technical Skills: Planned and scheduled jobs from the bid process through commissioning; redlined drawings and maintained job closeout books; and kept management aware of costs while acting as an assistant to project managers for operational efficiency. Marathon Petroleum, Certified Welding Inspector 09/2016 – 12/2016 Organizational & Technical Skills: Conducted welding inspection, maintained redlines, and coordinated Non Destructive Examination (NDE) for three petroleum facilities; oversaw piping and civil construction duties

(painting and coating); performed industrial engineering duties for pipe layout; managed record keeping for received materials; and oversaw hydro testing onsite Spectra Energy, Certified Welding & Composite Inspector 03/2016 – 09/2016 Safety Knowledge and Compliance: Completed project safely in an urban setting, demonstrating the ability to prioritize and execute safety protocols in high-risk environments with significant public interaction. Implemented an incentive program to boost safety compliance among workers, effectively developing a more safety-conscious workforce.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Worked closely with the New York Department of Environment and Protection with permit requirements, demonstrating ability to navigate complex regulatory processes and secure necessary approvals for project execution.

Organizational & Technical Skills: Managed 18+ welders on the firing line; oversaw welding and civil engineering activities, including concrete and site preparation, and 300-ton crane activity; and installed a 42” line cased in 48” with isolators and link seal and wax sealant over the aqueduct.

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