Safety Specialist Hse Manager

THOMAS GROS JR.

**** **** **** ***** ****, Morgan City, LA. 985-***-**** ************@*****.***

HSE Manager

I am a Dynamic Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) with 23+ years of Construction Experience with developing and delivering sustained results and improvement expertise. I am a “Results” driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis in safety management practices and concepts in multiple craft disciplines across the industry in; chemical, refinery and manufacturing, heavy construction, Electrical Installation, Iron work, welding and pipe fabrication, steel mill shutdowns, power plant shutdowns, electrical sub-stations, shipyard fabrication & construction. I have a proven history and success with increasing profitability, improving safe work performance and cultivating productivity in fast-paced environments and very competitive industries. I have a solid ability and goal to meet the demands of very challenging dynamic environments and customer client/contractor satisfaction. I have enjoyed success in many short-term/long-term contract assignments and industry opportunities. I am poised to transition into a long-term/permanent position with opportunities for growth and advancement that will benefit from my experience and leadership abilities. I have total of 15+ years in Pre-Startup and Commissioning Experience in multiple Exxon, Marathon, Dow and Conoco Phillips Refineries on New Construction and Existing Expansions. I also have knowledge and Experience with Computer Operating Systems and Presentations Software.

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERIENCE

COSS Certified

Client/Contractor HSE Management

Knowledge of reading drawings and hands on installation of Piping Systems from start to finish in Oil and Gas Refining Systems.

HSE Program development

Hazard Analysis

Risk Mitigation

Behavior Based Safety

Contractor Onboarding

Strategic Planning and Analysis

HSE Construction Management

Client Representative

Data Management

Root Cause Analysis

Field /Site Analysis

Responsible for HSE planning activities to include Pre-Construction activities, and Commissioning (Pre-Start-up).

Employee Training

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

A comprehensive experience in all aspects of HSE program management, including accident investigation, root cause, lessons learned & corrective actions, KPI’s, risk management/mitigation, hazmat/hazard ops management, and industrial operations:

•Valuable contributions include advancing OHS programs in oil/gas production/drilling construction/ Power Generation/Steel Mill.

•Strong field expertise in delivering expert-level training in respirator fitting/testing, scaffold inspection, fall protection, and hearing conservation gear, confined space operations, fire prevention, hazard communications, lockout/tag out procedures, JSA’s (Job Safety Analysis) and PPE.

•Consistently generates efficiencies and continuous process improvement to boost bottom-line profitability.

•Motivational Behavioral Safety Program leader able to capitalize on strong communication skills and industry knowledge to deliver expert-level training in a broad range of areas to consistently motivate personnel and minimize incident rates.

•Strong analytical and management skills, leadership qualities, and solid technical communication abilities.

•Proven top performer, with a reputation for strong management qualified by mature, prudent, business skills and sound judgment.

•Demonstrates professional reliability, highly self-motivated with the ability to assume increased levels of responsibility, anticipates and meets needs to achieve outstanding results.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

COSS/CSST/NCCER Construction Site Safety Supervisor/NCCER Site Safety Technician/NCCER Safety Technology/NCCER Field Safety/OSHA 30 Certification/CPR/First Aid/ NFPA 70E Electrical Safety/Confined Space/CPR/AED/First Aid/Scaffold Safety Awareness/Fall Protection/Excavation and Trenching Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RES Contractors, Honeywell Baton Rouge/ Honeywell Geismar/AmSty/BASF/CF/Marathon/Honeywell UOP/Linde/Army Core of Engineer/Exxon/Southern Ionics/Koch Methanol/Dow 2017-Present Site Safety Manager

Responsible for Contractor / sub-contractor oversite and orientation process.

Developed and implemented management of the site project HSE program.

Created and launched the site auditing program to include the Client management safety assessment and (BBSO)Behavioral Based Safety Observation Program/also implemented the Company’s electronic observation process and developed tracking for training matrix.

Lead investigator for project contractor/sub-contractor incidents, injuries, responsible for case management efforts for site injuries and illnesses to report, document and record keeping. Participated in client objectives to make and mitigate corrective actions for any unsafe conditions or findings.

Team leader responsible for facilitating group discussions, leading HSE planning initiatives and communicating HSE objectives to the project teams.

Responsible for contractor/sub-contractor orientations and site safety training that included PPE, excavation & trenching, “All terrain” vehicle safety, electrical safety training, fall protection, welding operations, lock out tag out procedures, daily tool box talks and Job safety analysis participation and oversite.

Managed the site safety training program and training matrix.

Lead and investigated any project incidents injuries, assisted with case management and participated with discussion and implementation of any corrective actions and mitigation.

Managed and participated in daily and weekly audits.

Cajun Contractors, LLC/Dow Chemical, Shintech, Plaquemine La./IMTT/Baton Rouge, La.

2010/2017 Site Safety Coordinator/Manager

Implemented and participated in Company’s HSE Training Management systems.

Managed contractor compliance with client management processes.

Knowledge of reading drawings and hands on installation of Piping Systems from start to finish in Chemical Industries.

Orientated and did site training including PPE, Confined space, working at heights & Fall protection, lock out tag out, Safe welding operations and Hot work, dropped object prevention, Emergency response and awareness, permit to work.

Lead and participated in the company’s Behavioral Base program and maintained tracking matrix of all training/Maintained OSHA 300 log.

Kept up with case management and loss prevention, injury and incident reporting with assisting management with handling worker’s compensation cases.

Managed all Field craftsman with meeting Cajun’s HSE expectations in their daily craft operations with zero incident injury goals.

Encouraged Near Miss reporting & to report all incidents or injuries.

Performance Contractors, LLC/ Exxon/Shintech/Marathon/Valero/Conoco Phillip 66/Chevron/1999-2010 General Foreman

PERFORMANCE LIST

•Implement company HSE Management Systems at site level.

•Work closely with project contractors and service providers on HSE matters.

•Accelerate implementation of project-specific procedures.

•Interface with other departments to ensure execution of the Project HSE policy and procedures.

•Creative solutions applied to providing health care and emergency response at the site.

•Review/develop training programs as required to support development of Team HSE members and project contractors, liaise with corporate HSE consultants to gain support for initiatives and problem-solving.

•Coordinate/lead incident investigations, reporting, and follow-up.

•Develop procedures to steward processes that will assist the projects meeting safety goals.

•Support and guide project teams to ensure:

•Clear project HSE objectives and expectations are understood and met

•Work is conducted in full compliance with company's HSE policies, procedures, and any statutory requirements/obligations.

•Compliance with all relevant client/contractor HSE policies and procedures where appropriate.

•Knowledge of and Experience with Commissioning and Pre-Startup assisting Plant and contractors.

•Knowledge of reading drawings and hands on installation of Piping Systems from start to finish in Oil and Gas Systems.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Incident Investigation/Case Management.

Accident /Incident Trending and Analysis.

Construction Risk Management.

Onsite Project Management.

Trenching and Shoring Safety Competent Person.

Scaffolding Competent Person.

Respiratory Equipment Trainer.

Regulatory Adherence (1910,1915,1926, EPA, DEQ, MDOT, NFPA, NEC)

Substance Abuse Testing/Management

JSA/JHA Development/Training

Hazards & Protections of Confined Spaces

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