Safety Manager Compliance Specialist

Robert E. Watson, CSP, Occupational Safety and Health Professional

*************@*******.*** Phone: 772-***-****

Snapshot: Bachelor of Sciences in Occupational Safety and Health (BS-OSH) BCSP Certified Safety Practitioner (CSP)

CSU Compliance Specialist and Industrial Hygiene Specialist Certificates OSHA 30hr, 10hr, Safety Supervisor Development Program 20+ years of Safety, Health, and leadership experience Veteran US Navy Diver/DMT/Corpsman/Instructor

Commercial Diving Safety Manager/Supervisor/Diver/DMT U.S. Passport, TWIC, TX Driver’s License, Clean record Proven ability to obtain security clearances with a clean driving record Previously granted unescorted access to nuclear and fossil-fueled power plants Relevant Experience:

Columbia Southern University – Orange Beach, AL 08/2020 – 12/2024 Student / Caretaker / Diving Consultant

• Attended/graduated BS-OSH program while caring for elderly parents.

• Remote consultant to a Commercial Diver’s Union for diving and compliance-related matters. Thyssenkrupp Elevator – USA 09/2019 – 08/2020

Regional Safety Specialist (South Region) (Austin, TX-based)

• Assisted the Regional Safety Director with managing and maintaining OSH programs.

• Traveled >50% conducting up to 8 safety and compliance audits per week.

• Mitigated safety issues, recommended corrective actions, and provided guidance and coaching.

• Assessed conformance to 6S principles, regulatory requirements, and corporate guidelines.

• Assigned, tracked, and led safety related training, and monitored training sessions.

• Conducted accident investigations, prepared/reviewed reports, and audited corrective actions.

• Independent worker: Traveled to regional branches and worksites, arranged personal travel and accommodations, and managed expenses and vehicle maintenance. RV Station – Cleveland, TX 04/2019 – 09/2019

Master Service Technician, Safety Observer/Consultant

• Performed recreational vehicle repair and maintenance, recommended safe work practices to the service manager and crew, and led safety and technical training sessions. Underwater Engineering Services Inc. – Fort Pierce, FL 03/2015 – 01/2019 Safety Manager/Dive Supervisor/Inspector

• Managed health and safety programs and formed and chaired a safety committee.

• Performed site safety and compliance audits, and met with clients and insurance reps.

• Conducted safety surveys; generated, reviewed, and approved JHA’s and Ops Plans.

• Reviewed and approved all employee physical examinations and ensured safeguarding IAW HIPAA.

• Prepared safety-related bulletins, calendars, and training presentations using Adobe, MS, and other software.

• Ensured lifesaving equipment purchases met compliance standards and industry requirements.

• Set minimum standards for life-support systems, equipment maintenance, and recordkeeping.

• American Red Cross instructor; Annually trained >100 employees in CPR, FA, AED, O2 Provider, and BBP.

• Maintained gas monitors, trained personnel in calibration and use, and ordered cal. gas, sensors, and supplies.

• Established and managed the gauge calibration program.

• Designed, obtained funding for, and assembled a high-pressure cylinder charging and storing area.

• Set operator qualification standards for high-pressure cylinder charging, storage, handling, and transport.

• Trained Fill Operators to PSI-PCI standards following OSHA and ASME guidelines, and industry best practices.

• Supervisor/diver/tender for confined space and contaminated water ops., cleaned, inspected and repaired nuclear power plant systems and containment vessels.

• Certified UT, MP, VT inspector and coating applicator; Assessed corrosion and applied industrial coating to underwater steel structures and pressure containment vessels. Page 1 of 2

Robert E. Watson, CSP, Occupational Safety and Health Professional *************@*******.*** Phone: 772-***-****

Kreuz Subsea Pte Ltd – Singapore 06/2013 – 03/2015 Diving Supervisor / Diver (IMCA/DCBC) - Conducted 200+ dives onboard the Swiber Aziz.

• Supervised underwater tasks such as the installation of spools, risers, valves, valve guards, clamps, and cement mats; conducted flange assembly using Hydratite, pipe burial with jet sled, pipe lay\stinger monitoring, laydown head removal, positional fixes, and other required diver tasks (GOM Bay of Campeche / PEMEX).

• Conducted diver training, briefings, and safety meetings, ensured permits were in place, diving logs, and recordings completed, and kept divers and equipment in a constant state of readiness.

• Senior Diving Medical Technician (DMT) onboard; primary responder for diving and medical emergencies. Commercial Diving Academy (CDA) - Ocala, FL. 08/2011 – 06/2013 Instructor / Supervisor

• Supervisor / Diver / DMT / Equipment Technician / NASE Instructor Trainer

• Trained 30 students per month, Supervised 1,700+ diving operations, and maintained a perfect safety record. Various Locations USA 04/2004 - 07-2011

Recreational Vehicle Master Service Technician (RVIA/RVDA/RVSA)

• Performed Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, HVAC, Mechanical, and LP gas system maintenance.

• Owner Operator of “RV Country” mobile service, located in Prescott, AZ.

• Service Manager of Acres Outdoor (Formerly The RV Shack) located in Livingston, TX.

• Electrician for Bechtel Construction (TL Wallace Sub.) in Poplarville, MS; performed FEMA housing maint. United States Navy (Honorably Discharged / Retired) 04/1984 – 04/2004 Corpsman/Diver/Instructor

• Completed Diver 2nd class, 1st class, and DMT training at NDSTC, Panama City, FL.

• Instructor (NEC 9502) ; Taught Submarine Escape, Diving, Medical, and Safety Topics.

• Medical Provider and Senior Enlisted Dept. Head; Provided routine and emergency medical care for 200 pers.

• Command Fitness Program Manager at NAVSUBSCOL Groton, CT, MDSU-1 HI, and Ford Island Diveschool.

• Primary Dive Screener in New England for 4 years; screened over 700 candidates for SEAL, EOD, Diver, and SWCC training programs.

• Diver/Human Test Subject, NSMRL, NMRI, NIH - Tested Equipment, Deco Tables, Thermal Studies, and more.

• American Heart Association CPR Instructor Trainer, EMT Instructor, and American Red Cross Lifeguard.

• Fleet Marine Force Corpsman; deployed to Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1st Med BN, 1st FSSG, Camp Pendleton).

• Hospital Laboratory Technician (NEC 8501) attended Ft. Sam Houston Academy of Health Sciences.

• Awarded the Meritorious Outstanding Voluntary Service Medal (MOVSM) for work with Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, Girl Scouts of America, and mentoring at several middle schools. References upon request...

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