I am seeking a senior level safety leadership role within a successful organization. I am well versed in the oversight, development, and implementation effective Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies and programs. I have over 20 years of successful experience leading SHE activities at multiple locations in both the construction and manufacturing industries.
My educational background consists of a Master of Science degree in Business Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Management. In addition, I am a Certified Safety Manager.
I am experienced at assisting management with resolving SHE issues and concerns, as well as leading and mentoring other safety professionals. I have built a successful career demonstrating leadership abilities, and providing positive interpersonal relationships through straightforward communications with all levels of management and craft employees. I believe in utilizing honest and open communications, teamwork, and have a successful track record providing positive influence to interact effectively within diverse cultures.
I am available for travel as needed for the success of the organization.
I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss any senior safety management leadership positions either current or future that you feel would be a good fit.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
James E. Hills
JAMES E. HILLS
1121 South Haven Drive
Hewitt, TX 76643-3965 jim.hills[at]yahoo.com Cell Phone 254-644-5667
Alternate 254-652-3604
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To serve the organization in a senior-level safety manager capacity, supporting and advancing all safety and health programs
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Proactive, self-motivated, analytical, and goal-oriented safety manager with proven history of success
FORMAL EDUCATION
Master of Science degree in Business Management, Oakland City University
Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Management, Indiana State University
WORK HISTORY
LSP SERVICES TX, LLC
East Brunswick, NJ (assignment location – Riesel, TX) December 2009 - Present
Title: Manager, Construction Safety
Responsibilities: In addition to duties listed directly below under the Dynegy, Inc. heading, accepted additional duties to manage multiple contractors’ force masseur claims; analyze high-level schedules; and assist with budget development
DYNEGY, INC.
Houston, TX (assignment locations – Osceola, AR & Riesel, TX) June 2008 – December 2009
Title: Safety Manager, Construction, Development and Repowering
Responsibilities: Monitored and assessed construction safety and environmental activities for construction of $1.3 billion, 900 megawatt, sub-critical, coal-fired generating station with advanced emissions controls; provided statistical analyses and trending; program assessments and compliance audits; management-level safety and environmental oversight; mentored less experienced management and safety professionals; and participated in multiple planning and management problem-solving groups
Accomplishments: Project in Texas achieved over one million work hours without lost time or recordable incident
POWER INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS
Marietta, GA (assignment location – Pueblo, CO) June 2006 – June 2008
Title: Construction Safety Manager
Responsibilities: Managed safety and environmental construction activities for $1.2 billion, ultra super-critical generating station and emissions controls; provided program assessments and audits; managed security personnel; mentored safety professionals
Accomplishments: Project achieved over one million work hours without lost time incident
Title: General Construction Superintendent (7-month temporary assignment)
Responsibilities: Oversaw night shift production and safety activities of multiple contractor companies
Accomplishments: Zero recordable accidents/incidents; completed assigned work on schedule and under budget
CINERGY CORPORATION/DUKE ENERGY
Cincinnati, OH/Charlotte, NC 1986 – 2006 Retired
Gibson Generating Station, Owensville, IN (construction project) 2004-2006
Title: Construction Safety Specialist – West
Responsibilities: Managed construction safety activities for $1.1 billion environmental project; managed safety and medical staff; managed substance abuse screening programs for 9,000 employees nationwide; provided statistical analyses, program assessments, and compliance audits; supervised quality control personnel, managed material resource allocations; and participated in management problem-solving groups
Accomplishments: SCR project achieved 3.75 million work hours without lost time incident; SBS project completed with 100,000 work hours without lost time or recordable incident; FGD project achieved 1.4 million work hours without lost time incident; project surpassed financial expectations overall and finished 10% under budget in 2004 and 2005
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Cayuga Generating Station, Cayuga, IN (1,000 Megawatt Station) 1996-2004
Title: Safety Specialist
Responsibilities: Managed all electric generating station safety, health, and compliance training issues; managed construction safety of new cooling tower, new precipitators, and multiple annual boiler and generator outages; participated on problem resolution team; managed safety activities and audits at multiple operating plants, as well as maintenance and construction projects
Accomplishments: Station achieved 2.5 million work hours without lost time incident; reduced restricted duty incident rate by 28%; reduced lost time incident rate by 37%; station ranked number one within Cinergy Corp. due to availability and safety record in 1997 when Cinergy Corp. earned title of “Utility of the Year†by JD Power and Associates
Corporate Office, Plainfield, IN (Special Assignment) 1995
Title: Placement Supervisor
Responsibilities: Supervision, organization, and implementation of out-placement resources for 400+ Cinergy employees displaced due to re-organizational effort; managed financial and psychological assistance programs for affected employees
Accomplishments: 71% of affected employees successfully placed within 6 months of entering programs
Gibson Generating Station, Owensville, IN (Construction Project) 1992-1995
Title: Construction Safety Engineer
Responsibilities: Managed all aspects of construction safety activities and environmental issues for $225,000,000 scrubber project; provided program assessments and compliance audits; managed safety duties for multiple projects; provided construction engineering duties for several multi-million-dollar coating projects
Accomplishments: Project achieved 3 million work hours without lost time incident; finished project on time and under budget while setting new corporate safety records
Gibson Generating Station, Owensville, IN (3,000 Megawatt Station) 1986-1992
Title: Safety and Fire Protection Coordinator
Responsibilities: Managed safety activities and budget for 600 station employees; supervised department staff developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, training; provided statistical analyses; managed safety concerns during annual boiler and generator outages, as well as multiple construction projects; managed station security personnel; member of station problem resolution team; provided safety and environmental audits at multiple generating stations within the organization
Accomplishments: Station achieved 2.8 million consecutive work hours without lost time incident; reduced restricted duty and medical case incident rates by 50%; reduced lost time incident rate by 22%; managed all safety aspects of several small construction projects which achieved 1 million+ work hours without lost time incident; established new corporate safety milestones and records
LEWIS BAKERIES, INC.
Evansville, IN 1985-1986
Title: Corporate Director of Safety
Responsibilities: Developed, implemented, and audited corporate-level policy, procedure, and process compliance; managed federal and state health, safety, environmental, and sanitation regulations in 13 states
Accomplishments: Reduced recordable incident rates by 81%, lost time incident rate by 13%; saved over $7 million in worker’s compensation costs; established new corporate safety records; assisted corporation in meeting targeted financial savings
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EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY
Engineering Function
• Modification of workplace layout and design to enhance safe working environment
• Assessment of new and existing equipment to optimize safe work conditions and proficiency
• Recognition of cost cutting opportunities within the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) disciplines
Safety Processes and Implementation
• Provide statistical analyses and trending
• Provide program assessments and compliance audits
• Organize and implement employee and milestone recognition programs
Management and Organizational Expertise
• Leadership of safety and health professionals on multiple projects at various locations
• Maximize productivity and provide employees with personal and professional growth opportunities
• Cultivate and advance leadership and team building
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Accept ownership of needs of project and department
• Achieve accomplishment through teamwork, open communication, and positive attitude
• Understand importance of balance between safety, environmental, quality, and production needs
• Develop positive rapport when advising and consulting management on SHE subject matter
• Experienced in managing
o SHE managers and field personnel
o Medical staff (nurses and paramedics)
o Clerical staff
o Craft employees working within safety and health department
o Activities of contractors and subcontractors
o Safety team members, building unity to achieve team attitude
o Program assessments
o Compliance audits
• Experienced in assisting multiple business lines and projects with SHE needs and programs
• Experienced in providing regulatory interface
• Experienced in providing guidance to management through interpretation of SHE policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory standards
• Experienced in working with project personnel to develop and maintain SHE staffing needs, budgets, and schedules
• Experienced in workers’ compensation interface within appropriate channels
• Proven commitment to coaching and training of co-workers and subordinates by utilizing on-the-job opportunities and sharing of technical knowledge and experience
References and salary history available upon request
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