James Felice
Safety Specialist.
*************@*****.***
Lake Charles
US
Skills
Safety Coordination (Expert)
Emergency Response (Expert)
Risk Management (Experienced)
Industrial Gases (Experienced)
OSHA Compliance (Expert)
Microsoft Office (Skillful)
Professional Summary
James J Felice is a seasoned safety professional with over two decades of experience in safety coordination, emergency response, and risk management within the chemical and industrial gas sectors. He is proficient in handling industrial gases, conducting safety audits, and training employees in safety procedures. His extensive training includes OSHA compliance, hazardous material response, and emergency medical response.
Employment
Reginal Safety Specialist
/Emergency Responder
May 2025 - Present
American Welding Gasses
Beaumont, Tx
Respond to any emergencies with the upmost efficiency. Cover the Southwest Division from Louisiana throughout Texas. Followed Dot Regulations for all class A and class B with a hazardous endorsement. Bulk Drivers and Cylinder Drivers. Conducted daily Quality and safety checks, Helping the team achieve a consistent 100 pass rate for Medical Gases, Monitored and managed a wide range of industrial gasses, Including oxygen, argon, and acetylene, propylene, nitrogen, Gas Handing Proficient in the use of handling of industrial gasses. Cylinders handle all sizes for the fill plants for the industrial gasses industry.
Inspect all trucks for the proper documents needed to perform transport of hazardous chemicals.
Coordinated with all commercial drivers on the best practices on delivery of all hazardous gases.
Also train all employees on safety procedures for each facility on emergency response.
Conducted safety meetings when needed for all employees in the region.
Conducted monthly safety meetings across our company across the United States.
Participated in audits done by my FDA for medical gases filled at our sites.
Always making improvements towards safety and compliance with the environment.
Safety Coordinator / Emergency
Responder/PTW Coordinator/Shift
Safety
2018 - Present
Lotte Chemical
Lake Charles
Respond to any emergencies with the upmost efficiency operate pierce fire truck and pump water.
Conduct Safety Audits on EHS insight
Issuing and signing High Energy and Confined Space Permits Train employees in Safety Procedures and Policies
In-Force OSHA rules 1910 1926 PHMSA.
PSM Knowledge.
Inspection of daily JSA’s and Contractors
Assist with Environmental Issues in LACC and LACA
Inspections of all Fire Extinguishers at the Facility, and the delude system and all firefighting equipment.
Utilizes Fire Protection of the Facility
Assist Operation Department in the Permit to Work procedures ERT Team writing Rescue Plans
CPR citified along with basic first aid.
Oversee pro waste vacuum and waste operations.
Oversee all contractors and sub-contractors.
Continue training monthly training courses on insight EHS. Industrial Hygene experience in a chemical plant facility. Risk Management supervisor /
Safety Supervisor/Safety
Coordinator
2010 - 2018
Duphil Pipeline Construction
Orange, Texas
Conducted Daily and Weekly Safety Meeting
Precipitate in Pre Job Meetings
Follow written procedures and instructions on daily activities Perform daily safety inspections of the job sites
Order PPE Supplies for the job scope
Inspections of all daily JSA’s
Oversee accuracy and compliance of company policies and procedures
Oversee random drug testing for employees
Compliance Audits
Keep Inventory of equipment
Lead person in accident and incident investigations Review new policies and procedures with affected supervisors and Forman’s and employees
Control environmental issues
Resolve any safety issues with customers in the field Perform weekly reports and daily reports
OSHA, DOT, EPA,.FMCSA,USCG,PHMSA,MSHA.
Directed Safety training for employees
Coach employees regarding safety and health issues Notify safety director of issues that need to be addressed and request help if needed
Work with management team to identify professional developmental opportunities
Proficient in Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint, Company server Assist Supervisors and foreman’s in our BBO program. Safety Coordinator/Safety
Supervisor/High Angle Rescue
2008 - 2010
Oilind Safety an Airgas Company
Sulphur, Louisiana
Work as a safety coordinator and a safety supervisor during turnarounds and outages at chemical plants and refineries Conduct safety meetings daily during turnarounds
Inspection of all contractors and all plant or refineries areas Compliance Audits for customers
Enforce OSHA rules and refinery or plant policy and procedures Participate in daily safety meetings during the turnaround or outage
Shipping Coordinator 2004 - 2008
Phillips 66 Refinery
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Receive material for the refinery, Pull orders and stock all areas of the warehouse
Also use handheld scanners to do inventory
Enter invoice orders from vendors
Coordinate offsite supplies for the refinery
Call vendors if the invoices did not match the materials be delivered
Off loaded and Delivered Chemical totes for the refinery Complete daily inventory cycle counts, and did a yearly inventory count
Trained to do PMI on all metals coming to the plant. PMI stainless hastily, and Chrome
Reasonable for all incoming and outgoing shipments SAP Trained.
Operate forklifts.
Unloading trucks of material and chemicals.
Shift Supervisor /Lead Operator
/Process Plant Operator
1990 - 2004
Tetra Chemicals
Westlake, Louisiana
Followed detailed procedures in conjunction with Iso registration Control and operate chemical process and system of machines, using panel boards, control boards, and semi-automatic equipment
Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment and units
Draw samples of product and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and ensure that standards are met Insured products were manufactured and shipped to optimum quality levels
Operate chemical processing and water treatment systems and equipment, rotating equipment, three stage evaporator Monitored instruments to ensure proper production conditions Supervised chemical plant operators and packaging operators along with instrumentation and electricians’ techs and maintenance techs
Processed work orders for plant and facility
Rewrote procedures on operation and policies when needed Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable Trained employees regarding the process and procedures of the plant
Participates in appropriate safety training and demonstrates commitment to safety
Education
TEEX Mar 2014 -
Certified Health Safety Official
TEEX CHSO (Certified Health Safety Official)
OSHA 510
OSHA 30
CPR instructor
Medical Responder
Hazwopper
NFPA 1081 Industrial fire fighter
Hazardous material responder
Hazardous Chemical Instructor
ASSP
Training and Certifications
Safety and Environmental Training
Hazmat Responder Training
Benzene Awareness Training