Rick Epler, Bsoe, Mba Email & Phone Number

Midland, Tx, Us

Permian Basin

Midland, Tx

OSHCON SHARPS AwardLone Star Safety Award (TDI)• Reduced worker compensation claims by 94% over last three years.? Directs organizational safety compliance efforts; analyzes, develops and conducts organizational safety and training needs; develops policies, procedures and training material to establish company-wide compliance with the environmental health and safety requirements established by local, state and federal agencies. ISNet World Subject-Matter-Expert. Interprets OSHA regulations and coordinates company-wide safety program. Develops policies and procedures to drive safety-related cultural and behavioral changes. Develops, designs, and implements environmental health and safety behavior-based program and 29 CFR 1910 General Industry compliance safety training. Manages and interprets TCEQ air, water and industrial waste air permit requirements.• Risk Control/Loss Manager for worker’s compensation reporting, case management, and recordkeeping.• Evaluate and interpret Federal EPA and TCEQ air, water and industrial waste regulations for air and surface coating permits. Hexavalent Chromium Respirable Dust Volatile Organic Compounds Prepare and submit required annual EPA and OSHA reports.• Conduct safety audits: facility, equipment, employees and contractors.• Accident investigation and root cause analysis.• Develop and implement performance incentive programs to support safety goals.• Implementation and guidance for purchasing, preventive maintenance plans, and inventory control.

Odessa, Texas

• Directed operations, analyzed safety and training needs, developed policies, procedures and training material to establish company-wide compliance with the Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements established by local, State, and Federal agencies.• Provided consultation, guidance, training, and safety services to oilfield exploration and production companies and general industries companies for the compliance of state and federal health & safety compliance. $1,200,000 annual revenue. H2S Management Rig Safety & Inspections Safety Training• Directed oil and gas industry safety technicians for on-site safety and environmental assessment, prevention, intervention and delivery of: H2S Management Rig Safety & Inspections Safety Compliance Training• Supervised safe work practices through implementation and assessment of risk management systems.• Developed Train-the-Trainer program for site supervison.

Odessa, Tx

Training/Safety Manager/Project Manager/ Workforce Advisory Consultant• Managed safety and training with initiatives adapted corporate wide. • Directed OSHA CFR 1910 General Industry safety training for 350 distribution and warehouse employees. • Supervised, trained and mentored training staff and 42 “Training Coach” certified trainers. • Planned, managed, and directed Training Department supply and payroll budgets. Responsible for controlling operational training budget.• Coordinated, planned, and monitored the development and implementation of professional career progression courses for 36 mid-level and senior managers. • Evaluated, recommended and approved outside seminars, consultants and training materials. • Managed six-month Manager Trainee program and one-year Next Step management development program. • Project Manager/Workforce Advisory Consultant – “Go To” Subject Matter Expert (SME) for nine distribution centers nationwide.• Training and Safety Consultant to seven project development teams.• Program Manager for opening of three new district centers (200,000 sq ft faciltiy) with 400 staff.• Reduced worker compensation claims by 65%.

Colorado Springs, Co

• Researched, developed and edited technical operation manuals for defense satellite network; Schriever AFB, CO.• Scheduled and conducted technical writing classes.• Safety Coordinator - OSHA CFR 1910 General Industry compliance.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1978 – 2000Course Supervisor/Training Consultant/Training Developer/Training Inspector• Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Inspector • Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Consultant – Air Force Medical Service • Air Education and Training Command (AETCTechnical Training Manager • Air Force Medical Service Training Instructor/Instructor Supervisor/Course Supervisor /Training Developer Designed, developed, managed and instructed Air Force/Army Medical Service training programs world wide. Co- Course Developer/Instructor Supervisor - NREMT Basic Certification Course – 85 Master Instructors & 2,000 students annually – School of Health Care Sciences - Sheppard AFB, TX Instructor Supervisor - Air Force Medical Technician Technical Training Course – 85 Master Instructors & 2,000 students annually – School of Health Care Sciences - Sheppard AFB, TX Instructor Supervisor - Air Force Medical Technician Technical Training (Practical) – David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA Course Supervisor/Training Developer - 7-Level Mid-Management Course – 5 Master Instructors & 800 students annually - School of Health Care Sciences - Sheppard AFB, TX Training Developer Army/Air Force Immunization Resident Technical Training Course – Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington D.C.• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT-P)

Mba, Project Management

Mba, Technology Management

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Occupational Education (Bsoe), Education And Training Methodologies

Instructional Design and Methodologies

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Nursing Administration

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Instructor Of Military Studies

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Instructional Technology