PATRICK SMITH
720 W. O’Neil Dr. #1143 • Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
520-836-8857 • patricksmith73[at]yahoo.com
SENIOR-LEVEL POSITION: Safety Manager, Safety Director
Highly skilled safety manager with more than 11 years of demonstrated expertise designing, developing, and spearheading comprehensive safety, health, and environmental programs, including hazard communication, ergonomics, fire protection/prevention, first aid, and CPR. Extensive experience ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate safety regulations.
• Long track record of performing on-site inspections and generating targeted policy and practice recommendations.
• MSHA certified new miner instructor and OSHA approved instructor.
• Significant experience working closely with government agencies and clients to advance safety performance.
Safety Management • Client/Customer Service • OSHA Expertise • Training Programs • Site Inspections
Investigations • Audits • Communications • Relationship Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BERKEL & COMPANY, Bonner Springs, Kansas • 2004–Present
Contractor providing specialized foundation services. Annual revenues of $250M.
Regional Safety Manager: Ensure compliance with all relevant safety policies through regular inspections of sites in Southeastern U.S. region. Perform accident investigations and deliver onsite training to employees. Generate best practices and policy improvements to enhance safety performance. Interface regularly with management, general contractors, owners, and state and federal OSHA officials.
• Championed a high visibility policy for company and helped to create the company’s safety incentive plan.
• Shrunk the regional OSHA total recordable incident rate 2% per year each of the previous 3 years.
PIZZAGALLI CONSTRUCTION, Burlington, Vermont • 2004
Provider of general contracting, construction management, and design/build services.
Project Safety Manager: Led safety management at a waste treatment facility, including direct oversight of all contractors and subcontractors. Performed regular inspections of excavations, assured grounding, fall protection, and ladders. Generated policy and process improvements to drive increases in safety. Chaired monthly safety meetings.
WILLIAMS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, Stone Mountain, Georgia • 2004
Environmental services contractor.
Project Safety Manager: Performed comprehensive safety management for environmental service projects.
D. H. GRIFFIN WRECKING COMPANY, Atlanta, Georgia • 2003–2004
Leading demolition and construction contractor.
Project Safety Manager: Provided effective safety oversight to ensure continual adherence to all guidelines in the demolition of 2 power plants. Ensured availability and proper use of equipment. Performed accident investigations, delivered safety training, and led weekly safety meetings. Created an extensive incentive program to boost safety.
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Gainesville, Florida • 2002–2003
Construction and project management firm.
Site Safety Manager: Spearheaded safety of subcontractors working on the expansion of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Led communications with OSHA.
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CDK CONTRACTING, Albuquerque, New Mexico • 2000–2002
Self-performing general contractor.
Field Safety Coordinator: Coordinated safety practices for 200–500 employees at Intel, working in concert with Intel’s safety team. Delivered first aid and CPR training. Led monthly staff safety meetings.
• Achieved CDK Zero/Zero Club designation for recording zero injuries or illnesses for the year of 2000.
ACS/FOTI, Plano, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico • 1999–2000
Telecom and fiber optic installation contractor.
Safety Representative: Led the safety management for 20 employees at Intel. Collaborated with Intel’s safety team to advance safety performance at facility.
Assistant Safety Engineer: Performed inspections and audits to drive safety practice and performance. Generated suggestions to improve safety policies and procedures for 50 client companies. Delivered employee orientations/training programs.
• Prevented $20K+ in workers’ compensation claims through the performance of comprehensive inspections and audits.
Career Note: Professional experience also includes position of Fire Extinguisher Technician at Grinnell Fire Protection Services, Dallas, Texas (1998) and as Combat Medical Specialist with the U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas (1994–1998).
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety and Health (currently in progress)
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Alabama
National Registry Certification/Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Wallace Community College, Dothan, Alabama
Additional Training/Certifications: OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer, National Safety Council First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Course, MSHA Certified New Miner Instructor, Recipient of the National Safety Council’s Culture of Safety Certificate, TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)
Professional Memberships: National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
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