Experience

Advanced Electrical Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safety Director

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Responsible for administration and field implementation of safety program for 150+ IBEW electricians across an average of 15 active job sites. Project scopes can include new electrical construction, renovation of existing facilities, and/or service/maintenance of electrical equipment for private and public customers in automotive manufacturing, heavy industrial, utilities, spirit distillation, education, and healthcare, among others. Work involves voltages ranging from less than 50V up to 15kV. • Collaborate with site owners, executive management, field supervisors, and field personnel to identify/control hazards • Advise executive management on safety trends, industry best practices, and opportunities to reduce risk through improvements to safety program and work processes and investment in safety-engineered tools and equipment • Sustain leading indicator-based initiatives including audits, inspections, training, hazard analyses, and risk assessments • Monitor and improve compliance with AES safety program, applicable standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, DOT), and customer policies; Maintain safety documentation and ensure completion of all regulatory and customer reports • Direct incident response, investigation, and corrective action implementation; Interface with Workers Compensation claims service to manage care and return to work for injured workers • Responded to OSHA post-incident investigation and worker complaint-driven inspections • Supervise contract field safety personnel; Direct work, provide performance feedback • Oversee subcontractors’ submission of required documentation and implementation of safe work practices • Led company-wide COVID-19 response: Contact tracing, resource procurement, policy research/development Show less



Independent Safety and Risk Consultant

• Louisville, Kentucky Area

• On-Site Safety Supervisor/Consultant and Loss Control Field Representative

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

  Independent consultant providing clients with insights and solutions for managing risk and creating safer workplaces. On-Site Safety Supervisor/Consultant – Manage EHS processes, conduct employee trainings, and maintain documentation. • Develop policy/process documents (site safety plans, inspection checklists, risk assessment tools, etc.) • Investigate safety and environmental accidents/incidents; Determine root causes and identify corrective actions • Manage permitting and hazard control processes for confined space entries, excavations, hot work, etc. • Complete Job Safety/Job Hazard/Task Hazard Analyses; Direct implementation of controls Loss Control Field Representative – Provide risk assessment and risk control consulting services for insurance carriers. • Audit companies’ facilities, processes, and safety management systems to identify and evaluate risk potential • Make loss control recommendations and prepare reports for insurance underwriting purposes Show less



Energy Worldnet (EWN)

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EHS Education Program Manager

  • 2016 - Sep 2016

  Directed the development of a library of 300+ computer-based EHS training courses and corresponding employee performance evaluation tools. Under my leadership, course development volume increased 100% compared to previous year. • Developed process flows, SOPs, and regulatory compliance checklists for the course development lifecycle • Analyzed key performance indicators to develop strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction • Managed staff of five technical writers, two graphic designers, and 10+ industry subject matter experts • Engaged with clients and industry groups (API, ASME, etc.) to prioritize content development based on industry needs • Taught eight-hour Master Evaluator Certification Program course on performing employee performance evaluations Show less



ISN

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior EHS Specialist

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2016

  Provided clients with effective contractor risk management solutions and industry benchmarking insights to improve organizational EHS performance. Managed 10+ EHS audit tools and services used by 60,000+ clients across 10+ industries globally. Successfully implemented 100+ initiatives to improve audit process efficiency/quality and maintain regulatory compliance. • Utilized Lean/Six Sigma principles to manage workflow and performance of a team of 50+ international EHS auditors • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify and prioritize areas of risk and opportunities for improvement • Developed proposals and change management plans; Presented to senior management for approval • Led cross-functional teams through change management lifecycle; Achieved goals with minimal business disruption • Performed on-site audits of contractor customers’ EHS management systems; Developed 100+ protocols for auditing written EHS programs and other EHS documents (training records, injury/illness records, JHAs/JHAs, etc.) • Consulted with 500+ clients to analyze/benchmark/improve EHS performance and mitigate contractor risk • Served as the EHS/technical expert in 100+ client outreach efforts and industry group engagements • Conducted trainings for employees on workplace safety and general EHS knowledge for effective client interaction Show less



Cook Portable Warehouses

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safety and Health Intern

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Conducted OSHA compliance audits of Cobden, IL manufacturing facility • Managed incident investigation, reporting, and recordkeeping processes • Maintained and audited Department of Transportation records (vehicle inspections, driver qualifications/physicals, and drug-testing pool) for 50+ Commercial Motor Vehicles and drivers • Developed company-wide safety strategies with senior leadership • Conducted OSHA compliance audits of Cobden, IL manufacturing facility • Managed incident investigation, reporting, and recordkeeping processes • Maintained and audited Department of Transportation records (vehicle inspections, driver qualifications/physicals, and drug-testing pool) for 50+ Commercial Motor Vehicles and drivers • Developed company-wide safety strategies with senior leadership