Manager/Director EHS

Joseph D. Smith, Jr.

Summary of Experience A results-oriented Environmental Safety and Health professional with extensive experience and success with OSHA standards, medical management and contractor safety. Effective problem solver who communicates effectively with all levels of management and employees. Dedicated team player who identifies unsafe conditions and behaviors to eliminate losses and prevent recurrence. Demonstrated accomplishments in implementing safety programs, including safety training, capital improvements, fall protection, return to work and the elimination of lost work days and recorded incidents. Accomplishments in not only construction but in the manufacturing environment.

Experience September 2008 to Present First Solar, Inc. Tempe, AZ

Construction Safety Manager

• Oversight of all construction projects

• Work with all clients to promote relationship

• Develop Construction Safety Manual

• Develop all SWPPPs for construction projects

• Develop all HASP for all construction projects

• Manage all site safety people – hire and place

• Design and implement all training required for site associates

• Provide guidance to management through interpretation of legislated and company safety policies.

• Manage 38 US safety professionals and 12 Canada safety professionals

• Manage the different security companies at the different sites.

• Support the environmental staff with any issues

• Managed all approval of contractors

• Managed the EHS side of the sub-station build out for all project

• In depth audit of all projects during the life of the project

• Consolidate and distribute safety medics to upper management

0ctober 2007 to September 2008 Dynegy Inc. Houston, TX

Site Safety Manager

• Promote relationship / business development.

• Develop Construction Safety Manual

• Assist management in development contract between owner and contractor.

• Consolidate and distribute contractor safety reports.

• In depth audit of contractor’s site safety plan.

• Provide guidance to management through interpretation of legislated and company safety policies.

• Managed and controlled all environmental issues and COE request.

• Design and implementation of 10 & 30 hr. OSHA certification for all site and home office employees.

• Managed the T&D side of the company for the new plants.

• Managed all sub-station builds for all new power plants

• Managed the Security companies at all new plants while under construction.

2005 - 2007 Shaw EDS Charlotte, N.C.

EHS Consultant

Promote client relationship / business development

Develop abilities of subordinates through goal setting, training and counseling.

Facilitate hiring, promotion, transfer, discharge and employee assessments of safety personnel.

Assist management in development of plans to mitigate safety and security risks.

In depth audit of all projects. (self performed and sub-contractor compliance)

Consolidate and distribute regional safety reports.

Provide guidance to management through interpretation of legislated and company safety policies.

Design and implementation of 10 & 30 hr. OSHA certification for all regional employees.

Coordinated program energies that resulted in the award of the “OSHA VPP STAR” (Three sites)

Develop the DOT program fro one of Shaw’s Division and tracked all vehicle accidents. Track all CDL driver’s logs and drug test.

Manager the compliance audit and all environmental issues with EDS.

Managed the EHS for the T&D side of Shaw.

2002- 2005 W.E. Power, LLC Milwaukee, WI

Manager – Project Compliance

Develop and implemented corporate safety procedures and monitored Federal OSHA compliance on all construction projects.

As Safety Manager I litigated Federal OSHA citations and trained project safety personnel in Federal OSHA regulations.

Review and analyzed workers’ compensation claims and loss control inspection reports by the insurance carrier, following and preparing various statistical data as required and implementing corrective program actions.

Developed and implemented approval of the OCIP program with the State of Wisconsin with total control of said program.

2001-2002 Calpine Corporation Folsom, CA

ERO Construction Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Coordinated 18 construction sites and safety programs for eight different construction companies with 90% travel required.

Implemented and conducted the mandatory OSHA Training Program and accomplished a 100% participation rate for employees, their supervisors and managers.

All personnel received OSHA 10-hour General Industry certifications along with fork-lift certification, Excavation and Competent Person Training, Emergency Response, CPR and First Aid.

Conducted hazard assessments and inspections of all work areas and employees to ensure employees, contractors and visitors were protected through training, accident prevention signage, and the correct and most appropriate personal protective equipment.

Developed the Calpine Safety Assessment Program, which assessed contractor compliance with OSHA and EPA requirements.

Maintained 100% on-call status, with expedient response to any on-site problems.

Conducted monthly site and management assessments.

Help with the QA/QC vendor surveillance program

1997 – 2001 GE/Granite Professional & Technical Duluth, GA

Site Safety Manager

• Administered the GE PPSD Domestic Site Safety Plan and the Contractor Safety Requirements

• Orientated/Trained all subcontractor management personnel per the GE site Safety Plan; Confined Space, Lock-Out/Tag-out and Emergency Preparedness.

• Developed & implemented Site Specific Emergency Preparedness Plan

• Investigated & Documented all incidents and accidents

• Supervised site connectivity, temporary water and temporary power lay outs and installation.

• Performed air monitoring

• Issued all permits for the site (general work, hot work, confined space and excavation).

• Received Level 3 QA/QC certification while working for this company as required by them.

1993-1997 BE&K Construction Co. Birmingham, AL

Site Safety Supervisor

Provided safety supervision on over 20 job sites, including paper mills, chemical plants and industrial environments.

Conducted all drug tests and first aids.

Ensured BE&K Safety Policies and procedures were followed.

Held OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour classes, as well as P.A.S.T. classes.

1990-1993 ADA Maintenance & Const. Co. Norcross, GA

Southeast Regional Safety Manager

Managed safety in over 13 states with 80% travel (ADA is a part of General Electric Co.).

Investigated all accidents and lost time cases.

Developed all safety-training courses for my area.

1987-1990 B&W Construction Company Pasadena, TX

Site Safety Supervisor

Supervised safety operations to ensure safety of all personnel. Conducted drug testing of all employees and set up safety training classes.

1985-1987 Tidewater Construction Co. Norfolk, VA

Safety Superintendent

Supervised safety at the Mead job site in Cottonton, Alabama with over 3,500 people.

Maintained over 3 million man-hours without a lost time injury upon job completion.

1971-1985 Couch Construction Co. Dothan, AL

Safety Supervisor

Promoted to Safety Supervisor. Performed concrete placement and quality control for two years.

Education Kennedy-Western University, Thousand Oaks, California

B.S. Safety Engineering, August 2002

Certifications/ Specialized Training Field Safety - OSHA 500 and 501,Supervisory training course, Paramedic Nationally Registered, Respirator fit test instructor, NCICA Competent Person Training, Safety Training Instructor, 1997 Scaffolding Training (train the trainer), Hazopper 40 hour (train the trainer), H2S (train the trainer), Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor, National Safety Council CPR and First Aid Instructor, American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor, J.J. Keller DOT Federal Motor Regulation (train the trainer), J.J. Keller Haz Mat (train the trainer), Radiation Safety Officer, Certified Master Instructor

Professional Associations Member World Safety Organization - Certified Safety Manager

Member American Society of Safety Engineers - Scheduled to complete ASP this year

National Safety Council - Certified Utility Safety Administrator

Empire Who’s Who – Lifetime Member

American Society of Safety Engineers – Certified Safety Manager

Member of National Safety Council – CUSA

Registered Environmental Manager #12320

ASSE Certified Executive Program in Safety Management.

Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO) #3897486

Personal Reference;

1. Neal Rose – Home Phone 503-***-**** Cell Phone – 503-***-**** – Neal was my boss at ADA/GE

2. Michael Kelley – Home Phone 507-***-**** Cell Phone 731-***-**** Email michael.kelley@upwindsolutions – we worked together at Granit/GE

3. Scott Ray – Work Phone 781-***-**** Cell Phone – 617-***-**** Email m4vnbp@r.postjobfree.com – we worked together at Calpine and he was the East Operation Manager for EHS

4. James Lamon - 713-***-**** – m4vnbp@r.postjobfree.com – he is the SR. VP of EPC for First Solar and his the best person to give you all the information you need. – 602--414-9317 is his office phone and m4vnbp@r.postjobfree.com is his company address – he is wanting to talk to you for me.

5. Jon V. Mikkelsen, CSP +41-79-944-**** – www.mikkelsen-safety.com – Jon was my boss at Calpine and he too can give you all the information you need on me

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