Expert Details
Construction Safety, Health and Environment
ID: 735644
Texas, USA
Accomplishments
Successfully implemented behavioral change on projects through coaching field leaders on safety planning conversations and how to have more effective pre‐task planning meetings.
Reduced OSHA recordable incidents by 30% through effective field recognition, observation‐based safety assessment and daily planning conversations.
Excellent relationship builder with success in forming strong, sustainable relationships and securing consensus
with contractors for key initiatives.
Demonstrated capacity to work with operations, pinpoint areas for improvement and implement plans to
generate profitable results.
Client facing safety professional, worked with energy, pharmaceutical, mission critical and various clients HSE
Representatives to develop strong relationships and reduce injury exposure on projects.
Developed and maintained Safety and Health Programs for companies by working with operations managers to
improve safety processes, program evaluation while utilizing electronic trending methods.
Built strong relationships with OSHA and EPA on regulatory issues and current partnership programs to achieve organizational objectives.
Skills:
Behavioral Safety Program Implementation
Business plan development
Committee leadership
Relationship building and retention
Coach
Environmental Compliance
Conflict Resolution
Regulatory Compliance
Negotiation
Policies
Presentations
Program Development
Proposal
Reporting
Training Development
Training Programs
Recruiting and Hiring
Business planning
Consulting
Business development
Goal‐oriented
Forward‐thinking
Strategic planning
Employee relations
Compliance and regulations
High level of accuracy
Crisis management experience
Safety leader with a proven track record of improving culture and reducing accidents and injuries. Technical expert in OSHA compliance, Storm water management, accident investigation, root cause analysis and safety program development.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1998 | Degree: BS | Subject: Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology | Institution: Oklahoma State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Vice President, Safety | Department: Safety |
Responsibilities:Pandemic Preparedness preparation and plannningProvide leadership support and field engagement on safety related issues. Client facing safety professional. Manages 4 office in Texas and 6 safety professionals. Familiar with OSHA, EPA compliance. Maintain ISN and Avetta Accounts. Pre-qualify subcontractors that work on our projects. Help mitigate regulatory exposures on projects through proper planning. Behavioral Safety Approach and helped reduce accidents 25%. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2012 | Employer: Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance Division | Title: Director of Safety, Field Operations | Department: Safety |
Responsibilities:Support 1200 professionals working on roofing systems across the country.Implemented training and written policies. Help with OSHA inspections and citation settlement. Reduced accidents by 15% by focusing in on employee engagement. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2010 | Employer: TEXO, The Construction Association | Title: Director of SHE | Department: Safety, Health and Environmental Services |
Responsibilities:Provided safety and environmental services for the largest contractor association in Texas.Developed the Safety Stand Down. Served on National, State and Local safety committees. Helped with OSHA and EPA Partnership Agreements. Helped Contractor Members reduce exposures during informal OSHA Conferences. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2003 | Employer: Centex Construction Company | Title: Assistant Loss Prevention Manager | Department: Safety |
Responsibilities:Developed training program and supported project safety efforts.Participated in Safety Committee and implemented field audit program. Worked with legal and risk on claims management. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) TEXO, The Construction Association Associated General Contractors of America |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Health and Safety Committee, 7 years TEXO Safety Committee, 7 years Texas Building Branch TBB Safety Committee, 7 years |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| International Risk Management Institute - 2019 Gary Bird Horizon Award Winner American Society of Safety Engineers SW Chapter Professional |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Associated General Contractors of American, Denver Convention, Speaker 2019 TEXO, Safety Professional Day, Speaker 2019 Continuing Education Courses Dale Carnegie ‐ High Impact Presentations Dale Carnegie ‐ Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Management Development Certificate thru Structure Tone University ‐ 4 year AMA ‐ Finance for Non‐Financial Managers OSHA 500 and 502 Outreach Trainer EPA Lead Renovator 8 Hour Texas Department of Transportation Work Zone Safety Environmental Compliance Boot Camp Safe Start Behavioral Based Safety Process |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Senior Safety Professional with 23 years working for large Commercial General Contractors. Technical expert in a variety of subject matter including OSHA citations and mitigation, Storm water management, behavioral safety, emergency and pandemic preparedness planning, safety training and development, accident investigation and root cause analysis. |