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Safety, Health & Risk Management

Location:
Lakewood, CA, 90715
Salary:
80000
Posted:
February 07, 2010

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Ronald E. Pentecost

***** *. ***** ******, ********, CA 90715

H 562-***-****

************@***.***

OBJECTIVE

A conscientious, organized, and reliable safety professional with 25+ years experience and accomplishment in: developing, implementing and managing safety programs, processes and services; safety/regulatory compliance (OSHA, CAL/OSHA, EPA, AQMD, etc.); cost and waste reduction; producing bottom-line results; report writing and documentation; employee supervision, training, coaching; and, inventory management. Looking for a job that matches my passion for safety.

REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS

- Developed and implemented a comprehensive operations safety programs for 100+ employees.

- Proven results in reducing workers compensation costs.

- Directed safety and employee training processes during major repairs.

- Performed scheduled and on-the-spot safety inspections, audits.

EXPERIENCE

Aircraft Services International Group – 2009 - Current

HSE & Training Manager

- Responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety, Environmental and Training (including initial, annual and recurrent) for Los Angeles Airport based Aircraft Service Company

- Responsible for handling and retraining police citations for both personnel and equipment

Tandem Staffing Solutions, Inc/Select Staffing, Los Angeles, CA, 2004 - 2009

Director of Safety Services

- 75% reduction in injuries over four years; a 150% cost savings in Workers Compensation Costs

- Accident Rate Reduction from 8.0 to 1.3.

- Ensured CAL-OSHA compliance

- Supervised Regional Safety Managers in the South and Mid-West

- Provided Value-Add training sessions for various clients and Tandem staff

Directed Safety Program for entire company. Directly supervised the regional safety managers on a day to day basis. Staffing Company with focus on light/heavy industrial, warehouse and distribution business. Managed safety programs in Western United States with over 25 branches and 25 on-site locations averaging over 2+ million production hours per month. Conducted training, pre-assignment assessments, and post-incident accident investigations.

Port City Industrial Services, US, 2004

Industrial Hygiene Technician/Safety Supervisor/Advisor

Conducted Industrial Hygiene surveys and sampling in a Refinery Setting required by position and unit. Conducted chemical and job hazard assessments for hazard and job exposures. Compiled MSDS into an electronic format for easy access for all personnel. Safety Supervisor/Advisor for refinery shut down/turnaround. Reviewed lockout/tagout, confined space and hotwork permits. Conducted daily audits of contractor jobs and maintenance. Ensure proper wearing of PPE at all times. Conducted investigations of near misses and incidents.

Montenay Pacific Power Corp, Long Beach, CA, 1995 - 2003

Maintenance Manager/Safety Director

- 5 years no lost time record; an accident rate reduction from 6.5 to <1

- Coordinated and conducted safety and maintenance training to over 200 personnel on an annual basis.

- Conducted Near Miss and Incident Investigations.

- Conducted Respiratory Fit Testing to all Facility and Contractors.

- Set up and conducted annual emergency response drills and crises emergency plan.

Directed Safety Program for entire facility. Directly responsible for all aspects of power plant safety as well as facilitation of maintenance staff on a daily basis. Developed company safety and IIPP manuals for facility. Assisted 2 facilities in receiving a star rating from OSHA. Conducted or coordinated all industrial hygiene sampling as required. Conducted Job and chemical hazard assessments for facility. Responsible for State and local solid waste and health inspections.

Telecommunications Systems Services, Long Beach, CA, 1994 - 1995

Senior Instructor

Taught classes and hands on Safety and Marine (Mechanical) Engineering to Foreign Militaries in the Foreign Militaries Ship Leasing Program under the direction of the Department of the Navy.

United States Navy, US, 1978 - 1994

Machinist Mate Chief Petty Officer

Safety and Marine (Mechanical) Engineer. Assistant Safety Officer of Ship Repair facility. Directed safety and employee training processes during major ship conversions and repairs. Resulting in receiving two US Navy Achievement Medals for performance excellence. Performed scheduled and on-the-spot safety inspections. Received the first ever outstanding at the command from the Navy Inspector General for Safety and Industrial Hygiene.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Currently working on ARM – 54, expect to complete ARM Certification early 2010

Cal/Osha High Hazard Recognition Course

OSHA Safety Management Seminar

Industrial Hygiene Technician Certificate

Cal Osha Title 8, General Industry Standards

SG-251 Mishap Investigation and Analysis

S-152 General Industry Standards (CFR 1910)

SG-150 Collateral Duty Safety Officer

Navy Respiratory Protection Manager Certification Course

Asbestos Competent Person

Hazardous Waste Coordinators Course

Quality Control Inspector Qualification

Supervisor Training for Lead Based Paint Removal Course

Upper Extremity Cumulative Trauma Disorders Seminar

Total Quality Leader/Manager Facilitator/Team Leader Course

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Course

JP-5 Aviation Fuels System/Test

Master Training Specialist

Instructor Basic Course

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced in Microsoft Office



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