Joseph M. (Matt) Higdon

*** ******* *****

Jackson, MS 39216

Phone 662-***-****

E-mail: nrb7g1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

A challenging position with a stable company where I can use my education, skills and over 25 years

experience in Risk Management, Occupational Health, Safety, Training and Compliance, to maximum advantage.

Work Experience

2000-present

Project Safety Representative

Serve as onsite EHS Lead on Construction projects for companies which do Power Plant refits, outages and new construction, both mechanical and refractory. Some of the client companies where I have been employed:

Tampa Electric [2000, 2003, 2004, 2008] Fossil - Refit

Florida Power and Light [2005, 2007, 2009, 2010] Fossil and Solar and Wind - Mostly new construction

Seminole Electric Power [2005, 2008] Fossil - Refit

AEP Cardinal [2009] Fossil - New Construction

Morgantown Electric [2009] Fossil - Refit

Monongahela Power Company [2008] Fossil - New Construction

Allegheny Energy [2007, 2008] Fossil - Refit

Central Electric Co. Of Louisiana (CLECO) [2010, 2011] Fossil - Refit

Contractors I have been employed by include:

Foster Wheeler America

T.U.V Industry Services

Thermal Engineering International (T.E.I.)

Environmental and Safety Solutions (E.S.S)

Chicago Bridge and Iron (CB&I)

I handle OSHA Compliance, Client Plant Safety Compliance and Contractor Safety Compliance. Handle Accident

and Near Miss Investigations and retraining. Do Worker’s Compensation, New Hire orientations and Drug

Screens. Do First Aid and Injury Followups. Responsible for regular Safety and compliance audits of job sites and routine Employee Safety Meetings.

1998-2001 Cal-Dive International Morgan City, LA

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist/Medic

Performed all Human Resources and Employee Health/Safety functions for an undersea pipe line company

and in company facilities and shipyards in the United States, the North Sea, Scotland, Trinidad and

Southeast Asia. Wrote, implemented, administered required Safety Programs. Conducted all accident and near

miss investigations. (CFR 1910, 1915, 1925). Handled all Worker’s Compensation and Insurance related

issues. Answered directly to Corporate Safety Director.

1997-1998 North Sunflower County Hospital Ruleville, MS

Emergency Medical Services Supervisor

Supervised county EMS District.

Did all scheduling and staffing.

Conducted Training and Continuing Education.

Provided Emergency care when required.

1996-1997 PYCO Industries Greenwood, MS

Human Resources/ Safety/Environmental Director

Conducted all required safety training.

Developed and administered all required written Safety Programs.

Maintained all OSHA and insurance required documentation.

Performed Risk Management and handled all Worker’s Compensation claims.

Supervised/Coordinated Benefits Administration.

Responsible for hiring, orientation, training and disciplinary actions.

Supervised Human Resources Assistant and Fire Safety Technicians in four facilities.

Served as Radiation Compliance Officer.

Handled all EPA and State Environmental Permitting (Water and Air).

1993-1997 Sera-Tec Biologicals Greenville, MS

Medical Supervisor

Maintained FDA and OSHA required documentation.

Conducted Safety and Medical Training.

Performed QA/QC functions.

Responsible for Orientation and staff Development.

Handled all regulatory. compliance.

1990-1993 Cotton Club Casino, Inc. Greenville, MS

Risk Manager

Conducted all Safety Training.

Oriented new employees.

Developed and implemented required Safety Programs.

Responsible for environmental Compliance and training.

Served as Worker’s Compensation Liaison

1987-1990 Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA

Emergency Department Technician

Triaged Emergency Patients.

Performed Splinting and Bandaging.

Did Electrocardiograms.

Assisted with procedures.

Performed venipunctures and phlebotomy etc.

Education

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety Management

( Industrial/Construction Safety Track)

Areas of Training and Compliance Qualifications

Fire Extinguisher Operation

Ergonomics

Lockout/Tagout

Confined Space

Powered Industrial Truck/Forklift

Hazard Communication

Bloodborne Pathogens

Warehouse Safety

Welding Safety/Hot Work

Respiratory Protection

OSHA Recordkeeping

Personal Protective Equipment

Hazard Assessment First Aid

Eye Safety/ Hand Safety

Hearing Conservation

Electrical Safety

Crane Safety

Hazwoper

Fall Protection

Water Safety

Machine Guarding

Pipeline Safety Hydro/Steam/Pneumatic Valve Safety

Certifications

Certificate in Benefits Management, Lasalle University 1998

Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology, Mississippi Delta Comm. College 1981

OSHA Outreach Trainer, U.S. Department of Labor (#500,#501)

American Heart Association, CPR/First Aid Instructor

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