Industrial Engineer Safety Professional

Gurpinar Ocal Ozaner

**** ********* **., *****, ** 32926

Phone: 321-***-**** Email: ******@*****.***

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER EHS & SAFETY PROFFESIONAL

SUMMARY

Accomplished Industrial Engineer with 12+ years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety

(EHS) management espacially at industrial constructions like bridge girder construction and assembly, natural gas power plant construction, fertilizer plant construction and 8+ years in QA & EHS engineering. Extensive expertise in OSHA compliance, risk mitigation, workplace safety, and quality assurance. Proven ability to lead safety programs, conduct audits, and implement process improvements in construction, manufacturing, and industrial environments. Fully authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

CORE COMPETENCIES

OSHA & NEPA Compliance

OSHA 30

Risk Identification & Mitigation

Construction & Industrial Safety

Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste

Management

Quality Management Systems (ISO

9001:2015)

Safety Program Development

Incident Investigation & Reporting

Workplace Safety Training

Process Improvement & Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Health & Safety Professional

Aybet Construction Company Samsun, Turkey 2016 – 2023 The Biggest Highway Bridges Girder Construction And Assembly Comp.

• Adopts the safety minded culture that drives safe performance through the proactive approach to safety, where incidents are not acceptable norms.

• Works collaboratively with operations, field staff, and safety staff in support of safe operations for ongoing and future work. Problem solver in the field, relating to safety hazards and safety compliance.

• Developed and maintained documented safety observations from regular hazard identification inspections of facilities, machinery, safety equipment, and on-site construction to identify, mitigate hazards, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies

• Implemented, enforced, and audited the site’s construction contractor EHS management program for employees involved in or associated with contractor operations. Ensured EHS requirements were clearly communicated and consistently followed by contractors and subcontractors.

• Led routine subcontractor safety coordination meetings to align expectations, communicate job-specific safety requirements, and promote a collaborative safety culture across multiple trade partners.

• Monitored subcontractor compliance with permit-to-work systems, hazard controls, and PPE policies, enforcing corrective action protocols when deviations occurred.

• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments, establish Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, determine safeguards, and implement health and safety policies and procedures to increase safety across all construction sites and projects

• Ability to monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards during nominal processes or emergency situations

• Educate and provide necessary safety training to construction personnel

• Investigate and write corresponding reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, establish corrective actions and preventive measures

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, RCRA, DOT and other applicable regulatory agencies

• Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items Health & Safety Manager and Human Resources Consultant Sastas Sea Food Production Samsun, Turkey 2016 - 2023

• Proactively analyzed tasks for potential ergonomic risk factors, performed biomechanical assessments and lead injury prevention activities.Conducted EHS inspections and ensured compliance with safety regulations.

• Minimized the risk of ergonomic injury to employees through awareness, education and early intervention

• Proactively analyzed tasks for potential ergonomic risk factors, performed biomechanical assessments, and led injury prevention activities. Conducted EHS inspections and ensured compliance with environmental and workplace safety regulations.

• Minimized the risk of ergonomic injury to employees through awareness, education, and early intervention strategies.

• Developed and executed risk management and accident prevention programs tailored to site- specific operational hazards.

• Provided regulatory training for employees on workplace safety protocols, including emergency response, PPE use, and confined space entry.

• Managed hazardous materials (hazmat) handling and storage procedures in compliance with local and international regulations, including labeling, segregation, and spill response planning.

• Participated in hazmat emergency response planning and drills; trained staff on proper procedures for spill containment, evacuation, and regulatory reporting. Health & Safety Supervisor (Cogeneration Power Plant Project) Tekfen Toros Fertilizer Plant 2012 – 2014 Samsun Natural Gas Power Plant Construction

• Conducted daily site inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.

• Developed and enforced health and safety plans in alignment with OSHA standards.

• Investigated workplace accidents and implemented corrective actions.

• Managed daily work permits for hot work, confined space, and safe work procedures.

• Provided safety training for subcontractor employees. Human Resources Director

Grand Sheraton Hotel Samsun, Turkey 2014 – 2016

• Collaborated with senior management to develop HR policies and strategies aligned with business goals.

• Ensured HR regulatory compliance with local and federal laws, maintaining optimal staffing levels.

• Led the recruitment process and developed job descriptions and vacancy listings. Health & Safety Supervisor (Power Plant Project)

Tekfen Toros Fertilizer Plant 2011 – 2013 (Power Plant Construction)

• Conducted daily site inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.

• Developed and enforced health and safety plans in alignment with OSHA standards.

• Investigated workplace accidents and implemented corrective actions.

• Managed daily work permits for hot work, confined space, and safe work procedures. QA Engineer / HR Manager

Dost Textile Industry Inc. Denizli, Turkey 2003 - 2012

Implemented quality assurance systems to maintain production consistency. EDUCATION

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey 1996 CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Manager (CM) 2022 - 2023

OSHA 30 Professional

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Founder & Chairman, Denizli Health &

Safety Professionals Chamber

Board Member, Peryön Ege Branch

Member, Pamukkale University Sport

Club

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP & EHS Management Systems

Risk Assessment & Audit Reporting

Workplace Safety Training &

Compliance

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