Health & Safety Coordinator

Victor D. Burks

*** *. ******** ********, *** Mexico 88220

832-***-**** Cell

Email ****************@*****.***

Objective: Seeking a professional position in the area of health and safety.

Summary: Over eight years of experience in health and safety in the oil and gas and public utilities environments. Over four years of supervisory experience in customer service and social services environments.

Proficient in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong interpersonal, administrative, and training skills

Excellent presentation skills

Working knowledge of OSHA standards, PSM, ISO 9000/14000

Ability to interface effectively with all levels of personnel

Professional

Experience

June, 2011 to present

DCP Midstream

2010 E. Orchard Ln.

Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220

Health and Safety Coordinator

• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace.

• Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.

• Identify and evaluate occupational health, safety and environmental conditions.

• Implement company health and safety policies and procedures to include implementation of behavioral based safety techniques.

• Develop, coordinate, and conduct OSHA mandated health and safety training and conduct new hire safety orientation.

• Conduct field safety and PSM audits for all company operating areas for regulatory compliance.

• Function as lead investigator/ facilitator during incident investigations using root cause analysis techniques, and assist with the creation of corrective actions as needed.

• Conduct job site inspections, and observe and mentor company operations personnel in safe work planning and practices.

• Perform contractor audits for compliance and safety awareness.

• Coordinate industrial hygiene efforts for asset.

• Author various reports for asset, division, and corporate audiences.

July, 2008 to June, 2011

City of Houston

2525 Staff Sgt. Macario Garcia Dr.

Houston, Texas 77020

Safety Trainer

• Developed safety training material and assist in curriculum development related to job safety in water and wastewater facilities.

• Performed classroom and field trainings regarding health and safety practices to Public Utilities Department personnel.

• Conducted audits on adherence to safety procedures, such as HazCom, Site Specific Chemical Use (MSDS) and Hazard Analysis Risk Control (HARC)

• Coordinated TCEQ training courses offered by outside vendors for continuing education of PUD personnel.

• Maintained contact with other training organizations to keep abreast of new developments.

• Ensured proper training is provided regarding the use and requirements of Personal Protective Equipment. (PPE)

January, 2004 to December 2009

Safety Tech Global Training

3915 Point Clear Dr. Missouri City Texas 77459

Corporate HSE Trainer

• Contracted with Schlumberger Oil and Gas to provide behavior based safety training to Schlumberger staff worldwide.

• Specific training included classroom training in CPR, First Aid, Injury Prevention Programs, Office Ergonomics, Fire Training, Fork Lift, Crane Operation, Confined Space, Lock out Tag Out, Electrical Safety, HazCom, HazMat, PPE, and Defensive Driving.

• Performed in-vehicle defensive driving and driver certification training ensuring compliance with company driving policy.

• Organized and developed behavior based safety training material and visual aids to meet safety training requirements for other corporate clients as needed.

• Performed work site inspections, and safety audits to identify unsafe or hazardous conditions, complete job safety analysis, (JSA) and make recommendations to correct conditions.

• Conducted and coordinated safety training meetings and consulted with safety and operations management personnel regarding safety procedures.

• Ensured compliance of all safety regulations by monitoring of employees performance of normal work functions on job sites.

• Assisted in the investigation of near misses and incidents to determine root causes and consult with management to develop protocols to prevent reoccurrences.

Education

September 2007 toNovember, 2007

University of Houston - Paralegal Studies

4800 Calhoun

Houston, Texas

August, 1989 to May1991

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Houston, Texas

May 1986

North Texas State University

Denton, Texas

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Smith System Driver Training Instructor

Certified First Aid/CPR Trainer

Certified Driver Trainer

Certified Level III SIPP Instructor

Certified Paralegal

Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of Texas

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