Over fifteen years experience providing Environmental, Health, and Safety support of Oil & Gas, Heavy Commercial Construction, Emergency Response, Underground and Surface Mining, and US DOD,US DOE environments. Results oriented with strengths in supervision, leadership, organization, and the ability to drive implementation of safety compliance and hazard assessment. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and training skills with proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and ground force.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) January 2009 – Current
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Iraq (OIF) Afghanistan (OEF) Theater Safety
Manager
Provided occupational safety & health supervision to 16 Forward Operation Bases (FOBs) with
direct oversight of 1200 employees Theater wide. Traveled to all FOBs within Iraq, Afghanistan, and
Kuwait; collected on the ground, real time data regarding MRAP capabilities, improvements, and war
fighter feedback. Developed and implement safety initiatives on behalf of the 1st Battalion, 402nd
ARMY Field Support Brigade (AFSB).
• Reduced costs from $1.4 million to $35,000 across the Iraq/Afghanistan/Kuwait Theater FOBs by developing new demilitarization techniques of ARMY, Navy, Air Force and Marine MRAPs.
• Reduced injuries and end of year costs by developing and implement Behavior Based Safety program within the MRAP Program.
• Directed “safety focused†building and facility maintenance on electrical, structural and other areas of life safety. Identified and initiated repairs as necessary with ARMY contractors.
• Conducted hazard assessments; ensured all proper tools and equipment were available and in proper working condition, including heavy lifting and rigging materials.
• Coordinated Theater wide safety meetings with site managers covering a range of topics specific to the MRAP program.
• Administered field assessments and developed plans to mitigate hazards.
• Consulted for Department of ARMY Government Employees on occupational safety and health, life safety, or temporary or fixed structures.
• Performed root cause investigations as per ARMY 385-10 requirements.
International Safety Management January 2008 – January 2009
Independent Safety Consultant – Mining Industry
Provided safety oversight and hazard assessments for long wall operations, underground coal,
surface coal, surface metals and underground metal. Implemented Behavior Based Safety
techniques specific to client requirements and modified to meet Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) safety requirements. Taught Behavior Based “Train the Trainer†to
approximately 400 supervisors & managers across 5 mining operations.
• Reduced the number of documented incident rates by 46%, within a 12 month period.
• Established compliance with MSHA regulations for both surface and underground coal mining activities through comprehensive inspections and communication. Educated employees of changes in regulations.
• Provided MSHA compliance recommendations and hazard assessments for metal producing (Moly) mines; and performed Job Safety Analysis. MSHA compliance recommendations significantly reduced MSHA fines to client.
• Trained Union Miners in: electrical safety, root cause analysis, MSHA compliance, equipment operation, and permissibility studies for all these operations.
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) 2005 - 2008
West Coast/NW Region Safety Manager
Region QA/QC Auditor
Supervised Oil and Gas Programs in CA, OR, WA, ID, and CO offices. Effectively managed 30 direct-
reporting staff and 2,000 field staff. Ensured federal and state OSHA compliance. Performed field
surveillance and “desktop†audits to ensure compliance with internal, state, local, federal safety and
environmental requirements. Supported day to day operations for all locations, providing client driven
safety initiatives, technical safety support and safety related operations and conducted root cause
investigation as needed.
• Developed internal safety Readiness Reviews to determine “Safety Readiness†of field teams prior to mobilization to field projects.
• West Coast Region Manager in Loss Prevention Observations (LPO)/Near Loss Investigations (NLI) coordinated as required by severity of incident and company safety policy.
• Developed and managed Health and Safety Plans.
• Participated as a member of the Safety Core Team for the Company Division.
• Conducted Smith Defensive Drivers training at various NW/West Coast locations.
• Coordinated and led regularly scheduled Regional Safety Meetings internally and with clients.
• Responsible for hiring local safety professionals in support of contracts.
SAIC 2002 – 2004
Environmental Health and Safety Representative (ESHR)
Provided Environmental Safety and Health supervision on several environmental remediation projects
for the US Department of Energy (USDOE). Projects ranged from seismic investigation, radiological
ground contamination, radiological contaminated historical components, paleoliquifaction studies and
safety oversight for a multi drill rig (x5) ground contamination with rotary and sonic drilling technology.
• Developed a mechanical “quick release†system for Super Sack loading during the North South Diversion Ditch project, reducing time of effort by 50%.
• Implemented USDOE Safety Policy and procedure at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Paducah, Kentucky.
• Secured compliance with health and safety procedures through training and implementation of Behavior Based Safety Systems.
• Supervised various subcontractors on compliance with OSHA and USDOE construction standards.
SAIC 2000 – 2001
Site Health and Safety Officer
Provided Safety and Environmental oversight on behalf of American Airlines $1.3 billion Terminal 8
and 9 Redevelopment Project at JFK International Airport. Ensured compliance with New York
Environmental requirements and federal and state OSHA requirements. Project emphasis was on
deep excavation (30 to 50 feet) and trenching of new baggage handling tunnel.
• Saved the client $300,000.00 in fines and further investigation and litigation costs by identifying source of contamination of ground water and soil.
• Identified and successfully removed ghost contamination source that was not recognized during pre-job start up.
• Provided supervision of various subcontractors for compliance with OSHA construction standards.
• Collected air monitoring data on a daily basis for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and other potential air borne contaminates. Developed and executed industrial hygiene exposure monitoring for personnel.
• Developed a more efficient process for screening contaminant vapors in the field.
 
HMHTTC Emergency Response 1998 – 2000
Region 5 Health and Safety Officer
Managed over 100 HAZWOPER emergency response projects/accidents within EPA Region 5.
Emergency responses included: hazardous material containing train derailments, air craft crashes,
airport responses, tanker incidents, recovery of persons/bodies. Established appropriate protective
measures to ensure safety of emergency response personnel, individuals and communities by
coordinating with state, local, federal agencies.
• Conducted safety and incident briefings to local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
• Evaluated site conditions, fingerprinting of unknown chemicals, directing air monitoring, selection of PPE.
• Developed and implemented procedures for hazardous materials handling.
• Evaluated and developed controls of confined space entry.
Sheehan Pipeline Construction 1996 – 1997
Environmental Protection Crew Safety Officer
Environmental Protection Crew Lead
Provided oversight of all aspects of Safety and Environmental requirements as required by state,
Federal OSHA and Environmental Protection for project involving installation of a 48-inch pipe across
“marsh or wetlands†areas for approximately 120 miles of pipeline.
• Ensured environmental protection of wetlands and wildlife.
• Executed water safety programs.
• Implemented traffic control plans for roadways ranging from a 4 lane divided highway to 2 lane rural roads for tunneling operations.
• Conducted daily safety inspections of heavy construction equipment.
• Participated as Lift team member and provided planning oversight of standard and critical lifts.
M.J. Dean Co., AJA, Construction Co, and JA Jones Construction 1992-1996
Construction Safety Supervision
Provided safety oversight for heavy commercial contractors on the Las Vegas Strip. Projects
included: The Resort of Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Bellagio, Paris and other outlying
resort and casinos in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area. Duties included: safety compliance
implementation in accordance with State and Federal OSHA general industry requirements.
• Conducted daily project site walk downs, assessed site hazards; and developed and implemented mitigation plans of newly identified hazards.
• Reported safety status of projects to management in weekly meetings.
• Developed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and trained construction personnel on hazard recognition.
• Led Root Cause Investigations and developed post incident mitigation plans.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Experienced Miner Training • Respirator Trained and Certified
• 80-Hour HAZWOPER & HAZWOPER Sup. • Heavy Equipment Operation & Inspection
• Hazard Communications • OSHA Construction Safety Training
• Confined Space & Confined Space Rescue • 80-hour First Responder
• Combat Life Saver (CLS) • EMT-B
• Radiation/Nuclear II • National Safety Council CPR & First Aid
• Lead – PCD – Asbestos • Blood borne Pathogens
• Hearing Conservation Assessment • Smith Defensive Drivers Train the Trainer
• Critical Lift Evaluation • DOT/IATA
• Occurrence Reporting/Accident Investigation
CLEARANCES:
• Active DOD Clearance • Inactive DOE Clearance
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