Michael Brakefield Email & Phone Number

Charleston, Sc, Us

Responsible for providing EHS oversite for the construction of e-Vac Magnetics new Sumter, SC plant. Serving on the Project Management Team for the greenfield project through commissioning. Key responsibilities include managing owner risk for the 500 million-dollar project and developing EHS systems for e-Vac Magnetics US Operations.

Provide need-based Safety Consulting, Training Services, and Safety Program development tailored to the client's needs.

New York, New York, Us

★ Directed EHS operations across the company, encompassing five locations and over 700 employees working in research laboratories, manufacturing, warehousing, sales, and distribution operations.★ Managed two direct reports with indirect authority over 12 professionals. Lead the Safety & Security team and committees encompassing supervisors, coordinators, safety coaches, and security guards.★ Built a formal Environmental Health, Safety, Security program from the ground up that was compliant with FDA cGMP regulatory requirements. In the first nine months, reduced the Recordable Injury Rate and First Aid Injuries by more than 50% in the first nine months.★ Sourced and implemented the Vector Solutions EHS platform, a cloud-based EHS management system to track and report incidents, claims, observations, and safety metrics.★ Reduced loss time injury cases and the OSHA DART by 75% by introducing a Return to Work program.★ Introduced a nurse triage system that reduced OSHA TRIR from 3.84 in 2021 to 2.5 in 2022, forecasted to come in below 1.5 in 2023.

Goose Creek, South Carolina, Us

★ Performed director-level responsibilities leading the EHS program. Oversaw Environmental Permitting, Air Monitoring, Regulatory Reporting, and Waste Streams. Served on the Mid Atlantic Safety Council Advisory Board and local Hazmat emergency planning committees.★ Safeguarded the health and welfare of workers in the United States and the Caribbean engaged in industrial coating, lead abatement, abrasive/hydro blasting, concrete crack injection, and vacuum truck services.★ Developed Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), safety plans, and waste management plans for clients that included Duke Energy, BP Chemical Company, Boeing, Volvo, US Navy, US Coast Guard, Volvo, Santee Cooper Electric, Lafarge Holcim, Nexans High Voltage, Sun Chemical, and Lanxess.★ Across internal and external clients, gathered and reported on safety metrics.★ Instituted and managed policies and procedures to include: LOTO, Confined Space, Working at Height, Powered Industrial Truck and Respiratory Protection.

Birmingham, Al, Us

★ Joined the company as a Site Safety Manager supporting the construction of a nine-story commercial building, with 35 employees and 300 subcontract workers. Represented the company during OSHA inspections.★ Trained subcontractors on job hazard analysis and safety, leading to reductions in injuries and accidents. Conducted observations of work procedures to identify hazards.★ Scope of work included safety inspections, root cause analysis, compliance audits, and job safety / job hazard analysis (JSA / JHA/PTP).

Serve as contract instructor for the US Department of Homeland Security's / FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness. Conduct Emergency Medical Operations training at the nations only Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF) for First Responders.

Stockholm, Se

★ In a contract role, supported Skanska as a member of their safety project management team working on the $87M Boeing Decorative Paint Facility Construction Project. The site was enrolled in the SC OSHA VPP Program.★ Protected site workers engaged in underground concrete placement, steel erecting, excavation, work at height, and in confined spaces. ★ Credited with establishing a safety training program for a 500-person project that contributed to a reduction of the monthly OSHA TRIR from five to three within four months

Erbil, Kurdistan, Iq

Developed and managed all aspects of corporate training and Falcon Group's HSSE, Protective Security, and medical services for Oil Exploration (Exxon & Chevron) and US DoD clients. Conducted all new hire orientation and training, including medical, safety, driving, and security topics. Set goals and adapted training according to Oil industry best practices and Key Point Indicators. Procured and monitored medical equipment/supplies, ensuring fulfillment of contract requirements. Provided pricing and research for preparation of Intent To Tender ITTs. Represented the company in all technical inspections and audits. Served as Transition Project Manager for project start-up.★ Contributed to the success of EHS operations for projects conducted by Exxon Mobil and Chevron in Iraq, including oil exploration, seismic, turbine power generation, and construction projects.★ Hired, onboarded, and trained Iraqi nationals to serve as Safety employees on each project. Trained personnel on Safety, Security, and Medical Response procedures.★ Created operational plans, emergency plans, safety policies, security procedures, and emergency evacuation protocols.

Chantilly, Va, Us

Recruited and hired based on ability to meet specific U.S. Department of State bio requirements for instructors (1st instructor cleared to teach in the program). Develop, plan, and conduct training for security and administrative personnel at U.S. Embassies in Afghanistan and Iraq. Subjects trained include Firearms, Security, WMDs, Chemical/Biological Weapons, Medical, Explosives, and Defensive Tactics. Overcome challenges such as training groups of 150 Ugandans, Kenyans, Peruvians, and Indians with limited experience and English skills. Delivered training for over 2,000 Americans and foreign students over 18 months. Continued as a Part-Time On Call Instructor until 2018.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Provided leadership and support for 50+ Police Advisors on 21 Police Mentor and Training teams spanning a large geographical area in Eastern Afghanistan. Compiled reports for submittal to the U.S. DoS INL unit. Conducted Personnel on Board (POB) tracking of all regional personnel. Performed scheduling of in-country rotor wing transport for 150 team members. Oversaw new hire orientations, quarterly performance reviews, inventory tracking, and monitoring of client-required training. Performed Health and Safety housing inspections. Ensured fulfillment of U.S. DoS contract requirements. Managed in-country air transport scheduling for 150 personnel in the most difficult area of the world for travel.

Served in a dual role as a Police Officer and Firefighter. Performed patrol duties for the City of Cayce, population 20,000. Conducted code enforcement, held community relations meetings, and maintained aggressive criminal enforcement in problem areas. Narcotics K9 Handler.

Operated and managed all aspects commercial site work projects in the Columbia, South Carolina area. Conducted permitting for a construction demolition landfill, wetlands delineation, and asbestos abatement projects. Developed the companies asbestos abatement and environmental services division. Maintained an AHERA Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Licences and directly supervised Asbestos Abatement Projects. Developed the companies occupational health and safety program, to include a respiratory program, in compliance with State and Federal OSHA requirements. The program successfully withstood an inspection on the companies first abatement project, which was a federal building, undergoing a 3 day inspection by United States OSHA officials.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Criminal Justice/Police Science

Osha 501 Trainer - General Industry, Continuing Education In Hse Field

Associates Degree In Public Service, Public Administration

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, Emergency Care Attendant

Bachelor'S Degree, Law Enforcement

Fire Service

Heavy Tactical Rescue

Introduction To Oil & Gas, Oil & Gas

Technical Diving / Scuba

Diver Medical Technician / Hyperbaric Operations