Experience

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  Weigand Construction

  • Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

  • Corporate Safety Director

    • Nov 2003 - Present
    • Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

    A little of what I do:The safety director position is responsible for the planning and preparation of job site set-up; inspecting and conducting job site visits; advising, supporting, and providing projects safety-oriented environments; scheduling safety training, processing worker’s compensation and administration claims; purchasing safety equipment; and administering the safety program.My position serves on various committee assignments, and is invited to address various committees regarding safety issues. Internally, my position works with the President, VP of Field Operations, Project Supervisors, Project Managers, Division Managers and Accounting personnel.Externally, my position allows me to interact with owners, subcontractors, vendors, government regulatory agencies, and others associated with project-related activities.

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  Washington Group International (now part of URS Corporation)

  • Reginal Safety Manager

    • 1998 - 2003

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  Morrison Knudson Corporation

  • Safety Manager

    • Jan 1995 - Oct 1998

    Design, Implement, and Reconstruct safety programs at the project level. Manage Train and Direct personnel. Safety tasks often include; monitoring for job hazards, helping ensure regulatory compliance, training employees in safe working practices, safety record keeping, coordinating corrections for safety problems with other contractors, safety specialist, or management. Tracking workman's comp claims, dealing directly with insurance carriers. Provide and Instruct OSHA Training to Management and Supervisor personnel. Achieved 1,200,000 man-hours, worked 1,045 days without loss time injury. Reduced workers compensation claims and premiums.Improved productivity among the project teams, in turn produced higher profits through safe work practices.

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  Musi Management & Company

  • Safety Consultant

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

    Implement new safety programs and re-condition existing programs to reduce the risk of injury.Train client management to recognize and detect undesirable conditions and \ or work practices. Train client personnel to report and document all safety violations and safety record keeping.