RUSSELL GRIMES

*** ***** **** **** *******, TX **566 979-***-**** e78964@r.postjobfree.com

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY PROFESSIONAL

Summary of Background

Degreed Safety Professional, offering more than seventeen (17) years of experience in safety, health, and security, program development, and execution; senior staff manager with strengths in a broad range of policy, operations, procedures, budgeting, and administration practices; superior relationship manager, effective with building collaborative partnerships with leaders from all levels of government and private industry; decision-maker, respected for sound judgment in crisis situations and prudent daily operations; strong proponent for staff development through continuing training; career background strongest in contractor safety management and regulation compliance.

I have approximately 10 years experience as a supervisor/manager where daily duties included work direction, training, discipline, scheduling, P & L reporting, budget development in both law enforcement and as a safety manager. Additionally, I have experience managing a rotating security force.

SKILLS

Root Cause Investigation

Accident Prevention/Loss Control

OSHA Recordkeeping

DOT Regulations/Commercial MV Inspection

OSHA General/Construction (CFR 1910/1926) VPP/OSHA Challenge

Conflict/Dispute Management

Injury/Case Mgmt

Safety/Security Program Management

Industrial/Retail Loss prevention

Security Management Orientation & On-Boarding

Training & Development

Computer Skills; Microsoft Office Suite

EH&S/Security Policies & Procedures

Human Resources

Communication: Written/Verbal

Industrial Hygiene

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JV INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES – Freeport, TX .

Project Safety, Chevron Phillips Chemical Unit 24 Turnaround 3/2011 to 5/2011

Lead a team of safety professionals during the Chevron Phillips Chemical Unit 24 Turnaround, with over 160 field employees, to a successful completion INJURY FREE.

Perform field audits and observations with project personnel; administer substance abuse program; conduct accident/incident investigation, prepare root cause analysis; maintain recordkeeping for project, represent company to client.

EXCEL MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES – Lake Jackson, TX

Safety Manager, 2010 to 2011

Manage and lead a team of safety professionals with over 400 field employees. Develop, implement and drive change at the site level. Proactively mitigate hazards through implementation of JSA and other hazard analysis methods, investigate all incidents to determine root cause and develop, implement and monitor corrective actions to ensure a hazard and injury free work place. Work with client and company management to develop rapport and foster a lasting customer relationship through diligently and proactively managing the excel safety program as well as assisting the client with their HSE needs. Developed tracking mechanism to ensure corrective actions are completed on or before due dates and are audited periodically for compliance. Implemented supervisor expectations for auditing their workforce with action items developed and audited for completion. Manage the Industrial Hygiene program by implementing an annual IH strategy for monitoring employee exposures to respirable dust, noise, heat, benzene, cholinesterase, as well as other hazardous chemicals. Maintained budget for safety program and staff, including incentive program, overtime, staffed turnaround safety attendants, Hole watch, bottle watch, and confined space attendants.

THE INFINITY GROUP Clute, TX

Safety Director, 2008 to 2010

EH&S Leader at large chemical manufacturing plants. Develop and implement policies and procedures; develop Site safety activity and Emergency Action plans; develop and conduct EHS training and craft specific training. Establish EHS goals and track progress. Track EHS data & develop trend analysis. Jobsite audits for compliance. Management of Change (MOC) for company & site established standards and procedures; Monitor, Develop, implement and drive Risk Management Process (JSA), and Task Hazard Analysis. Supervise and Direct subcontractor activities to Infinity at the site. Lead all incident investigations for site/company. Work with client EHS and Operations during investigation to develop root cause and corrective actions that will mitigate hazards through recommending engineering solutions, evaluating management systems, administrative controls, and training. Evaluate and facilitate all safety and craft training & maintain training records for the site Direct all sub-contractor employees and ensure they have required training and certifications to perform duties. Manage the Industrial Hygiene program by implementing an IH strategy for monitoring employee exposures to respirable dust, noise, heat, benzene, NORM, Hexavalent Chromium, as well as other hazardous chemicals. Maintained budget for safety program and staff, including incentive programs, overtime, etc.

BRAND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS Freeport, TX

PROTHERM SERVICES GROUP, LLC Freeport, TX

Area Safety Manager – Safety Supervisor, 2006 – 2008

BRAND purchased Protherm 2007.

Area of responsibility included three chemical manufacturing plants with over 150 employees and two safety techs. Injury/case management; work with physicians and WC representatives. Updated/developed new-hire orientation program to include OSHA mandated training, HR information and company resources. Updated presentation materials; Reduced number of incidents and safety violations by >50%. Industrial Hygiene Monitoring: sampling of potential Lead and Asbestos containing material. Issued Confined Space Permits, atmospheric monitoring. Issued and tested monitoring equipment.

ANGLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT Angleton, TX

CLUTE POLICE DEPARTMENT Clute, TX

Police Officer- Patrol Sergeant/Criminal Investigator/ Training Officer/ Narcotics Detective, 1993 – 2006

Traffic enforcement, Traffic Accident Investigation and Reconstruction; Narcotics Investigator, Criminal Investigator, and Training Coordinator (licensed TCLEOSE Instructor), Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, Public Relations Officer, Patrol Supervisor, I maintain an Advanced Peace Officer License, Certified in CPR and First Aid, Field Training Certified, Bike Patrol Certified as a supervisor, Management for Law Enforcement and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Certified. I have over 2600 training hours through TCLEOSE. Prepare departmental budgets. Write and submit grant proposals.

High attention to detail, accuracy and compliance in preparation of cases for trial; i.e homicide, bank robbery, aggravated robbery and assault as well as burglary and theft, which included handling and processing evidence, interviewing/interrogating witnesses/suspects, taking statements and/or confessions, writing reports, preparing affidavits for probable cause for arrest warrants, search warrants, testifying at grand jury, evidentiary hearings and in court.

Additionally, I have managed multiple sites security personnel, utilizing CCTV, foot and vehicle patrol, as well alarm system monitoring in the industrial and retail sectors. Consulted on several occasions; preparing gap analysis on security programs at many locations including residential.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE Lake Jackson, TX

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Safety, Health and Environmental Management 2008

o Currently in pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree…

One year certificate in Safety, Health and Environmental Management

Criminal Justice Studies toward degree in Criminal Justice

40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY Stephenville, TX

General studies /Major: Political Science. member of the football team

CEDAR VALLEY COLLEGE Dallas County, TX

Law Enforcement Academy –Graduated

o Multiple certifications for training, investigation, management, supervision, etc.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH NCCER

Construction Site Safety Technician

Construction Site Safety Supervisor

Construction/Project Management

Certified Craft Trainer Safety

TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS STANDARDS AND EDUCATION TCLEOSE

Advanced Police Officer License

Numerous Certifications in Law Enforcement**

Supervision/Management

Investigation

o Criminal, Narcotic (undercover), Civil, Internal, Fraud, Financial

Training Certification - Instructor License

Traffic enforcement; Commercial Motor Vehicle, Accident Investigation/Reconstruction, DOT Regulations.

Crisis Intervention Training

Emergency Management

o Incident Command System / National Incident Management System (NIMS)

TEXAS COMMISION ON PRIVATE SECURITY-

Registered Private Investigator – State of Texas Cert # A16158

Certified Civil Process Server – State of Texas SCH# 8476

*REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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