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Redwood City, California, Us

Edmonds, Wa, Us

Beverly, Massachusetts, Us

London, England, Gb

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Indianapolis, In, Us

Iron Mountain, Michigan, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Baton Rouge, La, Us

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Croydon, Gb

Baton Rouge, La, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

-Lead safety walks with contractor teams to assess non-compliance issues for correction by contractor management.-Coded and logged Safety Observation Reports (SOR’s) in order to identify trends and implement corrective actions to reduce safety incidents.-Performed audits of contractor Job Safety Analyses in order to identify shortcoming and to coach and counsel contractor personnel.-Developed employee incentive program to recognize weekly outstanding team safety performance.

CLIENT SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE (WILLIAMS COMPANY) 2013 - 2014Purpose and Scope: Provide effective technical and organizational safety leadership overseeing the site safety program in support of the Williams Olefins Ethylene Expansion Project. Collaborated closely with plant management to maintain corporate safety policies, processes, and procedures, and to ensure a high level of employee and facility safety and wellbeing. -Monitored work permitting system to maintain the timeliness of all contractor submissions to meet work scheduling requirements. -Audited all Contractor Safety Program documents, and provided guidance and input on task-specific safety procedures. -Ensured that Contractor emergency medical and first aid procedures were in place and met requirements. -Performed informal walkdowns to evaluated work area personnel and to ensure a high level of safety awareness and execution for field practices that included excavation, scaffolding, fall protection, overhead loads, PPE, and housekeeping. Identified incidents of safety non-conformance and ensured that remedial actions were developed and promptly executed. -Remained an active and familiar voice through contractor manager safety meetings and weekly all hands meetings. Promoted safety incentive and recognition programs with employees and supervisors throughout the organization. -Closely assisted in all incident and near miss investigations. Analyzed issues to the root cause, and ensured that reports submitted from contractors are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.

Gonzales, Louisiana, Us

I was responsible for the writing and submitting for approval the Site Safety Plans. I was also responsible for Safety Orientation Training, conducting weekly saftey meetings, safety audits, Accident/Incident Investigating and Reporting and Record-keeping. Also performed audits of Job Safety Analyses, Safety Observations, and administers first aid to employees when necessary.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Directed effective safety functions, planned and implemented guidelines and procedures to minimize risk and lower costs, and worked in concert with senior management and site supervisors to analyze all facets of site hazards and develop plans and programs exceeding organizational requirements. Facilities included Plant Miller, Plant Gaston, Plant Gorgas, and Plant Bowden.

Assigned to Dow Chemical’s Plaquemine, LA operations. Served as a key member of the MCA Safety Compliance & Audit Team to ensure full compliance with OSHA, Facility, and Contractor Company safety guidelines facility-wide.  Planned and performed efficient, thorough safety audits, performed interventions, and worked with contractor managers and staff to ensure full compliance and to resolve issues quickly. Inspected safety equipment and infrastructure, provided solutions, and provided bi-weekly reporting to upper management decision makers.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

Responsible for training, weekly safety meetings, accident and incident investigations and recordkeeping and job safetyaudits.

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist

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