Bennie Hicks
R
Seattle,WA
Summary
A supreme safety minded professional looking to advance in my career and expand my safety portfolio and showcase current knowledge and vast understanding of today's safety profession. Looking to utilize my ability to adapt and apply current safety rules and enhance approved safety attitudes to a reputable safety minded organization to achieve the common goal of a Zero Accident Environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Bristol Meyers Skuibb
Bothell, Washington
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with clients and superintendents officer and suggested remediation.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Contributed safety-focused guidance and support to diverse construction teams.
- Analyzed and recommended improvements for safe work practices and updated policies and training programs.
- Conducted project safety inspections and orientations and handled sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
- Drove construction site document reviews, contractor correspondence and precise document management to enhance team safety.
EHS Safety
Microsoft
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
Site Safety Manager
Google
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Defined and developed policies and procedures for consumer reporting and privacy practices.
- Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities.
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
EHS Safety Director
Pharma Chem Technologies
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.
- Used benchmarks like units built per injury and contract amounts per injury to assess program success.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Collaborated with operations management to keep equipment in good working order, replace worn items and plan updates.
- Trained and certified employees in assessment procedures and safety behaviors.
- Developed and implemented safety tracking, training and management programs for Bahamas locations.
Safety Officer
Tesla Gigafactory
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Worked closely with hazmat team to control, eliminate and dispose of thermal runaway waste.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Provided instructions to staffers during fire drills and emergency evacuations.
- Reduced safety incidents by 5% by training and teaching risk management techniques, hazard identification, quality checks and documentation.
- Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
Site Safety Manager
Siemans/Vestas
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Climb towers to ensure OSHA safety was in compliance in the naicelle,and all barricades were properly Identifiable and placed in the right locations.
Safety Manager
Optimum Process Design
03.2012 - 03.2014
- New hire training orientation.
- Conduct safety standout meetings.
- Ensure all OSHA requirements are in place and rules being followed throughout the site.
Safety Consultant
Exxon-Mobil
11.2009 - 01.2012
- Conduct new hire safety orientations.
- Ensure all subcontractors are in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Conduct safety walkthrough with all contractors to ensure all safety requirements are being adhered to.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.1996
Associate of Science - General Studies
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID06.1992
Skills
- Industrial hygiene
- Protective equipment
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Safety Courses
- Occupational Health Hazards
- Conflict Resolution
- Blood Borne Pathogen Analysis
Certification
Construction Health and Safety Technician.(CHST)
OSHA 502-501
EM 3851.1
First Aid/CPR
Hazwoper 40
Transportation Worker Identification Card.(TWIC)
OSHA -Covid Trained specialist
Passport
Timeline
Safety Manager
Bristol Meyers Skuibb
05.2022 - 01.2024
EHS Safety
Microsoft
11.2021 - 01.2022
Site Safety Manager
Google
02.2019 - 11.2020
EHS Safety Director
Pharma Chem Technologies
12.2017 - 01.2019
Safety Officer
Tesla Gigafactory
03.2016 - 02.2017
Site Safety Manager
Siemans/Vestas
05.2014 - 01.2016
Safety Manager
Optimum Process Design
03.2012 - 03.2014
Safety Consultant
Exxon-Mobil
11.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Washington University
Associate of Science - General Studies
College of Southern Idaho
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