Objective
A seasoned environmental, safety, and industrial hygiene professional, MBA, Certified Safety Manager and Hazardous Material Supervisor, able to take the mystery out of complex information for operational managers. A passionate attention to detail, persistence and unwavering focus on results, staying current on industry dynamics and professional certifications, as well as the flexibility and intellectual agility to respond to constant change. With core values of constant-honesty in decision-making, personal responsibility and accountability, and leadership by example.
Experience
Shaw Group
August 2007 to October 2009
EH&S and Security Manager
• Responsible for developing, implementing and administering safety, health, environmental protection, and substance abuse prevention programs affecting employee and public safety, occupational health, fire protection and prevention, and equipment and property protection.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Technical responsibility for a major phase or component of a regional management of multiple projects or business line support.
• Serve as a resource for line management to develop and administer a proactive prevention program for accidents and illnesses.
• Provide technical assistance to office and field operations to ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and/or company environmental, safety, and health regulations.
• Keep abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
• Conduct compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety, and health standards of the company and all applicable codes are followed.
• Recommend facilities and technological specifications to carry out programs that fulfill the organization’s overall objectives.
• Prepare and review technical reports, correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Establish and maintain licenses and permits as required.
• Meet applicable regulatory codes and standards where required.
• Exhibit knowledge and apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of environmental specialty.
• Perform complex duties utilizing advanced techniques and diversified knowledge of environmental principles.
• Utilize independent judgment and discretion in data analysis and problem resolution.
Fluor Constructors International, Inc.
July 1999 to July 2007
HSE Manager, Trainer, Environmental Manager, Security Manager, Radiation Safety Officer, Waste Stream Management
• Devised and implemented safety and industrial health program to prevent, correct, or control unsafe conditions.
• Supervised and managed up to 5,000 employees.
• Conducted and coordinated training of workers concerning safety laws and regulations, use of safety equipment, devices, and clothing, and first aid.
• Inspected facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Inspected scaffold erection and supervised tear down operations.
• Provided technical guidance to the organization regarding how to handle health-related problems.
• Compiled, analyzed, and interpreted statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents.
• Investigated cause of accidents or injuries to develop solutions to minimize or prevent recurrence.
• Conducted project and/or area surveys to determine safety levels for exposures to materials and conditions.
• Maintained liaison with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams.
• Conducted and/or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Identified and anticipated concerns and hazards, and the development of construction and industrial safety programs for various environments. These programs involve managing workers’ compensation cases, developing and implementing safety incentive programs, safety training, audits, accident investigations, and site work hazard and behavioral assessments.
APAC
October 2004 to June 2005
Branch Safety Manager
• Developed, reviewed, and monitored consistent safety training programs with the Director of Safety Initiatives and the Director of EH&S Services.
• Managed 3 locations; which included 3 asphalt plants and 2 maintenance shops.
• Monitored governmental regulations requirements to develop compliance systems and programs.
• Investigated problem areas and recommended corrective actions.
• Assisted and coordinated accident and environmental release management and investigations.
• Devised and implemented environmental, health, safety, and security measures through Ashland’s Responsible Care System.
• Conducted and coordinated training of employees concerning company policies and procedures and governmental laws and regulations.
• Conducted facility EH&S surveys to determine safety levels for exposures to materials and conditions and executed means to meet the challenges of Federal and State regulations.
ECOGAS
February 1999 to May 1999
Environmental Engineer
• Recovery of methane gas from solid waste facilities, refined, and purified to produce a high quality gas fuel in compliance with EPA, OSHA, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission guidelines.
• Duties included gas field balancing, emergency response, remedial construction, flare station maintenance, and gas field maintenance.
Industrial Safety and Health
January 1999 to February 1999
Waste Management Technician
• Primary responsibility was to ensure that all spoils and refuse was properly disposed of and in accordance with State of Louisiana and EPA guidelines.
• Supervised and trained new hires on the responsibilities and duties as environmental professionals.
EMCON / Organic Waste Technologies
September 1997 to November 1998
Environmental Field Operations Supervisor
• Performed ground water well testing, development, monitoring, sampling, and recovery systems; gas well extraction monitoring; remedial construction; construction quality assurance/control, remedial construction, and leachate evaporation system construction and maintenance; and flare station monitoring, operation, and maintenance at municipal solid waste facilities in the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas areas.
On-Site Environmental Staffing Services
December 1996 to September 1997
Environmental Technician
• Performed ground water well testing, development, and monitoring, gas well extraction monitoring, remedial construction, and flare station monitoring, operation, and maintenance at landfills in the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas areas.
Burns International Security Services
April 1986 to May 1994
Security Officer, Safety, Health Physics, and Fire Brigade
• Physical security protection of the owner controlled, protected, and vital areas at Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station.
• Duties included working knowledge of Texas Criminal Codes and Procedures, proficient marksmanship, monitoring of personnel and plant surveillance equipment, emergency response team, hostage rescue, and fire brigade.
• Work to ensure health and safety were an integral part of line management’s responsibilities and objectives; coach managers, supervisors and employees to develop and continually improve procedures and processes.
• Plan, develop and implement facility-wide safety and incident prevention programs while serving as the safety resource for all locations.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal and State regulations; ensure all safety related reports and records are correct and up to date.
• Ensure all current and newly hired employees are trained and/or refreshed and in compliance with all safety and environmental standards, policies and procedures.
• Serve as the liaison for all contractor health, safety, and environmental issues.
Education
Degree: Masters of Business Administration, September 2002 Trinity College and University
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Occupational Health and Safety
Degree: Associates of Applied Science, August 1996 Texas State Technical College
Major: Occupational Safety and Health / Hazardous Material Management Option
Certification
• 30 hour OSHA Training Course, US Department of Labor, January 2009
• Certified Hazardous Material Supervisor, World Safety Organization, July 2003
• Certified Safety Manager, World Safety Organization, June 2003
• High Angle Rope Rescue, Indiana University, April 2003
• Safety Certified Construction Supervisor, Fluor Constructors, December 2001
• Construction Site Safety Technician Instructor Certification, National Center for Construction Education and Research, February 2001
• 160 hours of Hazardous Material Management Operations Training - 40 CFR and 29 CFR, August 1996
• 60 hours of HazWoper Training - 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(9), August 1996
• Emergency Response Technician - 29 CFR 1910.120, August 1996
• Confined Space Rescue, August 1996
• Hazardous Materials Technician, October 1995
• Fire Brigade - Fort Worth Fire Academy, October 1987
Skils