Quality Assurance Manager

Art Sobota **** Meghan Drive Bellevue, Ne ***** art.sobota@yahoo.com_________

OBJECTIVE: To acquire a challenging position as a Fire Chief and promote the professional development of safety and health within the work and public sector environment and to exemplify a positive proactive attitude towards maintaining risk free working conditions.

PROFILE:

• Natural leader and team builder • Excellent trainer, coach and mentor

• Inspection and operations expert • Strategic planner and implementer

• DoD Security Clearance • Regulatory compliance and quality assurance sensitive

• Detail oriented perfectionist • Emergency management experience

• Customer service oriented • Effective negotiator and client consensus builder

EDUCATION: Bachelor Science, Occupational Safety and Health/Fire Science. OSHA General Industry, OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety, OSHA 500, Excavations, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Cranes and Rigging, Practical Loss Control. HACCP,

DOD Certifications: Fire Officer IV, Instructor II, Inspector II, Investigations, Hazardous Materials Technician/Incident Commander,Train-the-Trainer, First Responder, AED/CPR. FEMA IS-100, FEMA IS-200, FEMA IS-700, FEMA IS-800.

EXPERIENCE:

HSE Country Program Manager-Afghanistan 2011-Present

Lakeshore Engineering Services

Duties and Responsibilities: Standardize HSE process for projects in Afghanistan valued at over $550M. Administer HSE plans and process and support Project Managers in meeting HSE program objectives. Recruit, hire, and orientate safety staff. Initiate project site accident investigates and corrective action reports, conduct job site inspections, audits, and maintain document reporting requirements (OSHA log reports, inspection, etc.). Provide HSE feedback to Project Managers and communicate HSE program initiative and expectations to subcontractor. IAW EM 385 1-1 and OSHA, conduct education and training for 30 Hour Construction Outreach Training.

Safety Manager-Afghanistan 2010-2011

Environmental Chemical Corporation, NATO & Task Force Power Provided overall Health & Safety management in support of thirteen construction sites valued at over $500M. Supervised and trained twenty-six Site Safety and Health Officers and thirty-two Fire Inspectors. IAW EM 385-1-1, developed and implemented job specific Health and Safety plans, activity hazard analysis for work activities that presented high hazards or created exposures to workers, and conducted safety audits and work place inspections. Recommended appropriate corrective actions and documented the completion of each recommendation. Developed and instructed courses for Arc Flash hazards, Electrical Safety, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment. Instructor for both the OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour construction safety courses. Evaluated and selected temporary and permanent controls. Served as ground safety consultant for NATO operations, Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan.

Quality Assurance Representative 2008-2010

Task Force SAFE-Stanley Consultants-Iraq

Fire Department Operational Readiness Inspector and Quality Assurance representative for client Task Force SAFE and Defense Contract Management Agency. Conducted fire department operational readiness audits and construction safety and health inspections for over fifty two fire departments and thirty-seven construction sites. Identified deficiencies and initiated corrective actions to ensure compliance with the Army Regulations, DoD Instructions, EM 385-1-1, NFPA, and OSHA.

Regional Health and Safety Manager 2007 – 2008

Environmental Chemical Corporation-Iraq

Provided overall Health & Safety management support for twelve construction sites. Supervised and trained fifteen Site Safety and Health Officers. Developed and implemented job specific Health and Safety plans, developed activity hazard

Analysis for work activities that presented high hazards or created exposures to workers, and conducted safety audits and work place inspections. Recommended appropriate corrective actions and documented the completion of each

recommendation. Instructor for both the OSHA 10-HR and 30 hour construction safety courses.

Fire Chief/Country Firefighter Health and Safety Officer 2004 - 2007

LOGCAP III-Iraq

Supervised seventy-six personnel and provided emergency services and safety consulting to over twenty thousand military and civilian personnel. Conducted health hazard assessments and employee exposure monitoring to chemical, biological,

and physical agents. Recommended control of hazards through engineering and administrative controls. Developed Policy, Rules, and Standard Operating Procedures. Managed the fire fighter health and safety, hearing conservation, and

respiratory protection programs.

Chief of Operations/Safety Manager 2002 - 2003

Chugach Eareckson Support Services, Shemya Island, Alaska

Served as the Chief of Operations for client Boeing in support of the Missile Defense initiative and as a consultant on issues related to Department of Defense policy. Developed policy and firefighter health and safety plans to ensure compliance with Department of Defense and United States Air Force directives and regulations. Served as site safety inspector for new construction and renovation

projects.

Offshore Health and SafetyManager 2000 - 2001

Production Management Inc.-Gulf of Mexico

Safety manager and emergency response coordinator for three offshore oil and gas production platforms and processing plant. Supervised three safety officers in the construction and major renovation of production and processing platforms. Provided safety training to include fall protection, crane and rigging, H2S, and respiratory protection. Conducted risk assessments, identified hazards,and implemented control measures.

Fire Protection Program Manager 1998 - 2000

United States Air Force Honorable Discharge Provided a viable liaison between diverse disciplines, professions and support staff. Effectively planned the overall fire protection and safety programs. Provided oversight for two major commands and served as technical consultant on inquiries from air staff on issuesre related to national defense initiatives and policies. Managed finances including funds apportionment, accounting and preparation of comprehensive documentation for dollar funds’ acquisition. Inspector General teams lead for Quality Assurance Program.

Fire Chief 1994 - 1998

United States Air Force, Kuwait/Saudi Arabia

Initiated a comprehensive action plan in management of 96 personnel to provide emergency services for all aircraft, facilities and support personnel. Designed health and safety plan and concept of operations with coalition and joint fire fighting services within 48 hours where emergency services were non-existent. Managed operations through astute direction, administration and support of

multi-faceted operations. Developed policy, led program review/evaluation and quality assurance.

ACHIEVEMENT/ACCOMPLISHMENT:

● Developed and implemented the Health and Safety Plan and the project Accident Prevention Plan for twenty seven construction projects providing safety for over 5000 contract and subcontract personnel.

● Planned and developed the overall site Fire Protection and Safety program. Initiated a comprehensive concept of operations in the management of 167 personnel providing fire prevention and emergency services in a work environment

that involved additional risk and discomfort.

● Provided on-site risk management expertise in support of client, Boeing at Eareckson Air Station. Perform fire/safety prevention inspection, Hazardous Materials response and waste management, and recurring proficiency training.

Reduced personal injury and protected environmentally sensitive areas protecting wild life refuges.

● Developed and instructed courses in the field of hazardous materials, safety/first aid, and emergency management to over 300 personnel annually to ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA and Air Force Instructions saving the United

States Air Force over $200K annually.

● Managed department functions including strategic planning, budget administration, facilities management and quality assurance by developing policy and appointing department heads to monitor assets that exceeded the million-dollar range ensuring

efficient operations.

● Supported multi-faceted operations through administration. Determined assignments by defining objectives, priorities

and deadlines, and assisting with unique situations to ensure optimum organizational productivity and 100% compliance for three departments with 96 personnel.

● Consulted and advised for the Environmental Assessment and Management Program to ensure compliance for Hazardous Materials use, transportation and storage for over 300 facilities by developing Operational Risk Management. Planned staffing and logistic requirements for 15-20 field operations annually to maximize productivity.

SKILL-SET SUMMARY:

An inspiring professional with significant achievements in producing immediate results. Provide a viable liaison between diverse disciplines, professions and support staff. A proven self-starter with a strong work ethic who is able to hit the ground running and excel whenever challenged. Twenty five years of emergency services experience. Secret security clearance.

REFERENCES: Excellent references available upon request.

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