Robert Ellender, Mba, Csp, Cit Email and Phone Number
I am a highly proven Certified Safety Professional and Certified Instructional Trainer with over 10 years managing diverse and dislocated safety staffs to implement comprehensive accident prevention program. I ensure the safety and health of workers by overseeing in-depth multi-level inspection programs, leading traffic safety working groups, planning & practicing large scale emergency management exercises, developing hazard solutions through formal risk management processes, and implementing lasting recommendations through the accident investigation process to ensure my workers' safety and reductions in corporate insurance costs. My mission is for every worker to arrive to work each day in a safe and healthful work environment of mutual trust where they know their safety is paramount and they will return home with their families and friends.
United States Air Force
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Safety DirectorUnited States Air Force Apr 2023 - PresentRandolph Afb, Tx, UsI serve as the director and C-suite leadership advisor in charge of three safety offices with a twelve safety manager staff, overseeing a cadre of 110 site safety representatives, safeguarding a 76 combat aircraft fleet, and the 11,000 local base population by orchestrating a robust inspection and hazard tracking program resulting in the identification and mitigation of over 400 risks to ensure the safety of industrial and multi-military service and multinational aviation operations. I serve as an expert on six cross organizational councils and working groups to tackle by-law requirements and high-risk program hazards to ensure leaders meet by-law requirements and protect workers exposed to high-hazard programs resulting in two programs being recognized as a benchmark by enterprise-level safety office and my office receiving an annual safety trophy. -
Occupational Safety ManagerUnited States Air Force Aug 2021 - Apr 2023Randolph Afb, Tx, UsManaged a three-person Occupational Safety Office and a cadre of 68 agency safety coordinators. Led the safety management system mishap prevention program. Through this continual improvement process my team overhauled an installation confined space program with over 1.4 thousand confined spaces among ten operational teams to ensure worker safety through effective written plans and worker equipment training. Additionally, my team made a transition from OSHA fall protection requirements to the more stringent ANSI Z359 fall protection requirements resulting in my office being recognized as the Occupational Safety Office of the Year. -
Safety DirectorUnited States Air Force Aug 2018 - Aug 2021Randolph Afb, Tx, UsHead of an office of eight safety professionals across the Occupational Safety, Aviation Safety and Weapons Safety disciplines. Serve senior leaders by managing risk through worker education, overseeing a robust inspection program, investigating accidents for root causes, and implementing lasting recommendations to prevent harm to workers or company assets. During this time, I was received the Safety Manager of the Year Award for the Air Force Pacific region. -
Occupational Safety ManagerUnited States Air Force Aug 2014 - Aug 2018Randolph Afb, Tx, UsLed a team of four safety professional from the US and Japan who managed a team of 48 safety coordinators. I drove a bilateral meeting with my Japanese safety counterparts to develop and implement eight traffic easing solutions for peak traffic volume on installation which affected the nearby local community. I also integrated a bilateral safety training program to incorporate our Government of Japan coworkers into training and procured funds to incur no cost to Japanese workers. This resulted in an 80% reduction in minor hazards in bilateral work areas. For these accomplishments I was awarded the Safety Career Professional of the Year Award. -
Occupational Safety TechnicianUnited States Air Force Jun 2012 - Aug 2014Randolph Afb, Tx, UsDuring this period my role was to transition from being a hands-on shop-level safety coordinator to an installation safety program manager who oversees and supports shop-level safety coordinators. In this role I built my proficiency in confined spaces, fall protection, lockout/tagout, traffic safety, supervisor safety, hazard abatement, hazardous material, hazardous waste, and risk management. -
Safety/Avionics Systems & Components Shift SupervisorUnited States Air Force Jul 2009 - Jun 2012Randolph Afb, Tx, UsFurther broadened by technical experience as B-2 avionics shift supervisor who managed a team of eight members for asset repair and career progression. In this position I was charged with the production of functional avionic assets to ensure aircraft mission generation. While serving in this position, I was in charge of the shop safety program, which was recognized as a benchmark safety program by the installation-level safety office. With this successful safety program and desire to help other teams, I transitioned my full-time job to occupational safety. -
Safety/Avionics Systems & Components Team LeaderUnited States Air Force Dec 2007 - Jul 2009Randolph Afb, Tx, UsBroadened my expertise to F-16, A-10, and HH-60 avionics systems to help fill manning shortfalls across multiple avionic shops and served as the F-16 shift team leader. I served as the safety coordinator for multiple avionic shops, where I tailored safety training to specific shop hazards and conducted safety training for 55 assigned and 110 temporary duty personnel. -
Safety/Avionics Systems & Components CraftsmanUnited States Air Force Nov 2004 - Dec 2007Randolph Afb, Tx, UsSpecialized as an expert in F-15C and F-15E displays, control interface, and processing unit avionic packages, while obtaining my craftsman skill level. During my tenure in this position, I served as the shop safety and environmental coordinator. As the safety coordinator, I managed a local spot inspection program and led the safety training for a 60-person shop. As the environmental coordinator, I managed a hazardous material program, along with universal and hazardous waste streams. I also was in charge of reducing the shop's waste stream by recycling used oil for heat production for local industrial shops. -
Avionics Systems & Components JourneymanUnited States Air Force Mar 2002 - Nov 2004Randolph Afb, Tx, UsWorked as an apprentice on F-15 avionics system displays, processing units, and radar packages. During my tenure in this position, I worked diligently to obtain the journeyman skill level. -
Technical Training StudentUnited States Air Force Dec 2001 - Mar 2002Randolph Afb, Tx, UsCompleted 28 semester hour F-15 Avionics Test Station and Aircraft Component Apprentice Course. -
Basic Trainee & Technical Training StudentUnited States Air Force Jul 2001 - Dec 2001Randolph Afb, Tx, UsCompleted United States Air Force Basic Training and 20 semester hour Electronic Principles technical training.
Robert Ellender, Mba, Csp, Cit Education Details
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Columbia Southern UniversityOccupational Safety & Health -
Columbia Southern UniversityProject Management Concentration -
Community College Of The Air ForceProfessional Manager -
Community College Of The Air ForceOrganizational Leadership Level I -
Community College Of The Air ForceSafety -
Community College Of The Air ForceAvionic Systems Technology -
National Defense UniversityJoint Operations Planning And Strategy -
Fema Emergency Management InstituteCrisis/Emergency/Disaster Management -
Air Force Safety UniversityAccident Investigation And Prevention -
Community College Of The Air ForceOrganizational Leadership Level Ii -
Community College Of The Air ForceOrganizational Leadership Level Iii
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