Safety Manager

Dear Hiring Manager:

With a proven record of experience and accomplishments in the coordination of Zero Injury Safety, I have strengths for implementing, training and administrative programs that improve overall operations. Enclosed is a resume for your review that highlights my strengths, qualifications and professional background.

Some specific achievements while the Project Safety Coordinator:

• Coordinated daily safety of 800+ employees while striving to achieve 0 recordable injuries while constructing the newest and largest Steel mill in the USA

• Implemented methods and procedures to eliminate safety hazards and prevent accidents, including the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) and the Behavioral Based Safety Management System. (BBS)

• Maintain good working relationships with customer and workforce.

• Experienced in the successful management of Workers Comp issues.

• Contributed to the construction site achieving the Safe Contractor Award given by ThyssenKrupp Steel

• Experienced in New Hire Safety Orientation from a Safety & Human Resource prospective

I am confident that my experience will be a benefit in continuing to improve and lead your company’s safety program and operational effectiveness. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss your needs as well as my ability to fulfill them. Please contact me to schedule an interview

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Nathan Akridge

Professional Experience

Jan 2011 – Present

Stevens Engineers & Constructors

United States Steel, Midwest Mill Portage, Indiana

Project Safety Manager

Assure all Federal, state and site standards and regulations are followed for the Waste Water Treatment project at USS Midwest Mill. Perform worksite audits, new hire orientation & site specific training. Review all sub contractor site specific safety plans for approval to work on the project. Conduct interviews of candidates for safety positions within the Indiana division of Stevens Corporation.

Jan 2010 – Jan 2011

Stevens Engineers & Constructors

Calvert, Al ThyssenKrupp Steel- Hot Dip Galvanized

Lead Safety Coordinator

Assured all Federal, state and site standards and regulations were followed for as many as 700 employees. Performed work site audits, New hire orientations & site specific training. Investigated all Accidents/Incidents to come up with suitable corrective actions and ensure that these procedures were being implemented. Supervised and audited the Lock Out Tag Out program for all employees. Participated strongly in the TKS Near Miss program on a daily basis.

July 09-Jan 10

ARD Contracting

Calvert, Al ThyssenKrupp, Stainless

Assistant Safety Manager

Assured all Federal, state and site standards and regulations were followed for as many as 180 employees. Performed work site audits & administered all field first aids. Worked closely with Project Safety Manager to ensure all employees received weekly safety training & assisted in OSHA 30 hour training for all supervisors. Participated strongly in the TKL Near Miss program on a daily basis.

December 08-July 09

United Forming

Calvert, Al ThyssenKrupp Steel- Hot Strip Mill

Job Safety Coordinator

Assured all Federal, state and site standards and regulations were followed for as many as 900 employees. Preformed Work site audits & preformed daily training of new hire employees. Participated strongly in the TKS Near Miss program on a daily basis.

August 05- March 07

Progressive Contracting Citronelle, Al

Foreman/Safety Committee

Preformed work site audits, JSA/JHA audits & meetings. Inspected rigging prior to use & issued out PPE.

Education

Wesleyan Academy

Graduated May 2003

GPA 3.75

University of Alabama

Completed Construction, Safety & Health Certificate Program

October 2010

Professional Affiliations

National Safety Council

World Safety Organization

Certifications

OSHA 500 Authorized Outreach Trainer, 10 & 30 Hour -University of Alabama

OSHA 510 Safety and health Standards for the construction Industry- University of South Florida

Crane and rigging inspector

Trenching and Excavating Competent

First Aid and CPR Certified

Haswoper 40 Technician Trained

Scaffold Safety and Erection Competent

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Safety

References

Available Upon Request

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