Project Manager Safety

David E. Stagg

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Ruston, LA ***70

cell Number 337-***-****

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

Education

M.P.H. in Industrial Hygiene and Safety Management, 1988-1990

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

B.S. in Environmental Science, 1981-1985

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

Employment

Field Safety Professional, November 11 – Present

Amerisafe Insurance, Inc. Home Based out of Ruston, LA

Travel throughout southeast Arkansas and Northeast Louisiana conducting safety audits at Oilfield Companies, Logging Sites, Saw Miles, Trucking Companies, Roofing Companies, and other small to large size companies. I manage the loss ratios and work to lower loss and increase profit for Amerisafe. My main objective is to keep people safe and coach these company owners on quality and appropriate proactive safety measures and on safety system management development. I also review company incident investigations and make recommendations on preventive measures resulting from an incident. I use my years of varied experience to help these companies solve safety problems and to develop proactive safety measures. I work totally independent.

Safety Specialist, May 11 – September 11 (short term contract position)

ASRC, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Site, Hackberry, LA

Worked in a contract position for ASRC providing services to Department of Energy at a remote Strategic Petroleum Reserve facility. I was responsible for General Industry and Construction safety project oversite over sub-contractor’s safety project compliance to Department of Energy standards, at facility location.

I was also responsible for providing Construction safety oversite for ASRC’s projects to ensure complete Department of Energy required compliance.

The position tasks demand a proactive, knowledged approach with the intent to recognize and control hazards, resulting in minimzing near misses, and incidents.

Safety Systems Manager, January 08- November 10

Harvey Gulf International Marine, Galiano, LA

Worked with management and line supervisors to implement safety culture throughout company. Conducted safety training and risk assessments (hazard recognition audits) on vessels. Conducted the majority of the companies new hire orientation. Responsible for re-writing the majority of the company’s HSE Manual. Conducted shop and vessel environmental and safety inspections, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the company’s safety management system. Maintained ISNetworld, NCMS and other third party customer audit company requirements. Acted as on site Safety Manager for Hot Work, Confined Space, LO/TO activities conducted on Harvey Gulf vessels. Responded to incidents and conducted incident investigations following ABS root cause analysis methodologies. Implemented Corrective Actions and ensured that these actions were utilized throughout the fleet. I conducted approximately 150 incident investigations in the 3 year period of employment.

I investigated complicated incidents involving wheelhouse equipment malfunctions, vessel wrecks and also investigated injuries. Wrote Safe Work Procedures for the processes in the shop and on the vessels. Worked with team in developing HSSE Continuous Improvement System (CIS) management system for company. Worked with team to become OSHAS 18001 compliant. I was a major player in the writing and development of the management system components and also in the writing of the company’s new management system. Managed and trained others on the Behavioral Based Safety System. Lead for Safety System audits on Harvey Gulf’s sub-contractors. Interacted with American Bureau of Shipping and United States Coast Guard and customers such as Shell, Chevron on a regular basis. Shell was Harvey Gulf’s primary customer. Harvey Gulf adopted and implemented Shell’s offshore rig operational and safety procedures and policies (ex. OPS 11, OPS 55, 500 meter zone vessel approach procedures, 12 Lifesaving Rules) for our OSV’s offshore rig work coordination. I worked intimately with Shell and had training on Risk Assessment, and other topics with Shell. I interacted with Shell on a regular basis to ensure that Harvey Gulf was in compliance with Shell’s requirements. Represented Harvey Gulf at professional marine meetings at Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA). Long term member of American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). I was lead for internal safety and environmental audits for Harvey Gulf, in the shop facility and also on the vessels. In addition, I was involved with third party audits conducted by Shell Oil and the United States Coast Guard. Developed the EPA Vessel General Permit Compliance Plan and responsible for the implementation of incidental discharge NPDES Vessel General Permit for our fleet. Maintained and managed the office sewer treatment systems.

Training obtained since employment with Harvey Gulf International Marine:

• OMSA SafeGulf

• Rigger Training 30CFR 250, API RP 6th edition

• BasicPlus CPR, AED, First Aid Training

• Competent Person for Confined Space and Lock Out/ Tagout

• ABS Incident Investigation Training

• OSHA 511 Course

• EAP Supervisor as per 49 CFR Part 199

• Incident Command Training

• DOT HazMat General and Security Awareness as per DOT 49 CPR 172.704

• DOT HazMat Carrier Requirements (Water) as per DOT 49 CFR 176

Safety and Environmental Specialist, July 06 – Dec 07

NRG Engine Services, Scott, LA and Harrisburg, PA

Working in this position on a short term contract basis

NRG conducted installation and refurbishing on engines and compressors that moved natural gas through the system, including natural gas plant locations. I conducted on site safety audits at transfer stations and other remote locations for NRG. Developed the Safety Management System for the Scott, LA facility. Worked with Operations Manager and Supervisors to maintain and implement the Safety Management System. Lead for safety system audit’s on NRG’s sub- contractors. Developed safety manuals for both facilities. Conducted hot work permits and lock out and tag out procedures. Conducted incident investigations and followed through on the determined Corrective Actions. Conducted a major injury investigation for an incident located at a natural gas plant which resulted from a faulty Lockout/Tagout program. Developed and conducted all safety training at Scott Facility. Conducted PPE and safety inspections on site.

Conducted equipment and safety inspections. Developed and managed the Emergency Action Plans. Conducted the Behavioral Based Safety training. Implemented and managed the BBS program. Initiated and maintained the Wellness Program for my division. Wrote and developed JSA’s. Developed and managed HSE initiatives for NRG. Tracked safety training and safety responsibilities. Initiated and implemented all components of the safety program at Scott and worked with developing and implementing safety program components at the Harrisburg, PA Facility. Environmental officer for facility. Lead on internal audits and assisted Corporate Safety Management in conducting external audits. Managed and maintained the office sewer treatment system at the Scott, LA Facility. Responsible for management and disposal of all waste leaving Facilities.

HS & E Coordinator, April 05 – November 05

Baker Petrolite, Rayne, LA

Managed safety, DOT and environmental responsibilities at the Rayne Blend Plant.

Responsible for training 30 employees on all corporate required environmental and safety topics. Coordinated the disposal of all on site-generated waste. This includes manifesting all on site-generated hazardous waste. Conducted Hazard Assessment Certifications and set up operator competency testing. Updated and managed all site-specific safety and environmental manuals. Prepared for and responded to the 14001 internal and external audits.

Responsible for incident investigation and responding to observations and near misses to institute preventative actions.

Safety Supervisor, May 01– March 05

NOV/Ambar Lone Star Drilling Fluids, Lafayette, LA

Managed environmental and safety aspects of nine Louisiana facilities and five Texas facilities.

Responsible for conducting incident investigations and tracking accidents. Provided accident investigation reports.

Responsible for conducting root cause analysis of tank explosion incident which occurred at one of the slip side facilitities.

Responsible for the air permitting of all Ambar Drilling Fluid facilities. This involved the permitting of both particulate and organic liquid air emissions, utilizing both AP-42 and EPA software.

Responsible for the management and sampling of all sanitary treatment systems for all facilities. This included DMR submission, mechanical maintenance and regulatory interpretation. Developed and managed the stormwater pollution prevention plan and spill control countermeasures plan for all of the Ambar Drilling facilities. Applied for all water permits.

Responsible for training employees on the management and handling of the air emission control equipment, the sanitary treatment systems, the stormwater pollution control methods, personal protective equipment, physical safety and potential chemical exposure. Conducted environmental, safety site inspections to ensure that the facilities are in compliance with all EPA, OSHA and state regulations and that the facility conditions are consistent with what is written in the permits and procedural manuals. Mentor to all staff for environmental and safety education.

Interacted with MSHA and LaDEQ on a regular basis while conducting the required duties of this position.

Represented Ambar at Port of West Saint Mary, Department of Environmental Quality and other professional meetings.

Project Manager / Safety Officer, Aug 00 – Mar 01

Environmental Sampling Inc., Maurice, LA

Managed the soil and groundwater contamination at underground storage tank sites and other facilities following the LaDEQ RECAP requirements. Established and managed Corrective Action Plans for UST sites. Conducted Environmental Site Assessments (Phase 1 and limited Phase 2). Responsible for the writing of a water discharge permit application for a C & D Landfill. Safety site manager for company field activities. Conducted safety training for all company personnel. Manifested contaminated soil for transport to the TSD facility. Coordinated with the hazardous waste transport company for contaminated soil drum handling and transport to the TSD facility. Mentor to employees on safety and industrial hygiene requirements.

Department of Environmental Quality, Sep 91 - July 99

Baton Rouge, LA

Environmental Quality Specialist- Permit Writer- Office of Water Resources.

Industrial permit writer for bulk terminals, fertilizer plants, centralized waste facilities, manufacturing facilities, and metals recovery facilities following EPA and state regulations.

As a representative of LaDEQ, met with business leaders to discuss proposed permits.

Held meetings with fellow regulators and public to discuss the different components of the proposed permits.

Quality Assurance Auditor - Air Analysis Section.

Lead for conducting field audits of air monitoring station equipment.This involved evaluating the site operator’s sampling system using independent audit equipment.

Visual inspections were conducted for these audits and recommendations were made if necessary.

Duties also Involved writing Quality Assurance Project Plans.

Environmental Quality Specialist - Air Analysis Section.

Managed and maintained three criteria pollutant ambient air monitoring stations.

This involved the calibration and trouble shooting of O3, SO2, CO, and NOx analyzers, and the collection, interpretation, and reporting of data.

Conducted ambient air monitoring for volatile organic compounds under the EPA TO-1 and TO-14 methods.

Conducted indoor air quality investigations at both state agencies and companies serving the public.

Conducted project management for air toxics monitoring project at Crescent Acres Landfill in Chalmette, LA.

Industrial Hygienist / Safety Manager, Sep 90 - Sep 91

EnviroMed Companies, Ruston, LA

Established internal safety program. Conducted personal protective equipment and safety training. Project Manager for industrial hygiene air monitoring projects evaluating airborne concentrations of chemicals and particulates. Developed all equipment techniques to utilize the right sampling systems to collect accurate and precise data.

Conducted indoor air quality investigations for industry and laboratories. Partipated in NVLAP QA/QC PCM program. Project Manager for air monitoring and inspections at industrial asbestos abatement projects. Implementation of chemical hygiene programs for industrial and production laboratories following OSHA 1910.1450 standard.

Teaching and Research Assistant, Sep 89 - May 90

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

• Teaching Assistant for the Industrial Hygiene - Chemical Agents course.

• Research Assistant. Conducted evaluation of climatic environmental chamber to determine its suitability for clothing studies.

Industrial Hygienist / Safety Officer, Mar 86 - Aug 89

Environmental Science and Engineering, Inc., Gainesville, FL

Project Manager for University of Florida asbestos projects in J. Hillis Miller Health Center and Jennings, Tolbert and Rawlings dormitories ensuring the contractor follows OSHA and Florida state regulations. I was also responsible for coordinating with university representatives to ensure proper safety management of the abatement work. Project Manager for the industrial hygiene work at asbestos abatement projects conducted at various armed force bases in Puerto Rico. Field manager for industrial hygiene work at asbestos abatement projects conducted at Tampa International Airport. For all of the asbestos abatement work, in addition to the safety and QA/QC responsibilities, I was also responsible for the on site air sampling and analysis following NIOSH 7400. Have collected and analyzed approximately 3500 PCM filters in a 4 year period. Completed NIOSH 582 course. Participated in NVLAP QA/QC PCM program. Task Manager for Seminole County school board AHERA building inspections.

Involved with the AHERA management planning for the Hillsborough County School Board.

Conducted AHERA school surveys for all of Seminole County, FL. I have conducted 100’s of asbestos building surveys. GC Chemist. Sample preparation and gas chromatograph analysis of pesticides and herbicides.

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