Albert L. Emerson Jr
Meridian,MS
Summary
An affable, results-driven safety and risk managing professional with a forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Possessing an innate ability to recognize at risk conditions and tactfully pursue correction. Special expertise in Fire and Life Safety codes, Fire systems, incident investigation, and OSHA. Ability to strengthen others knowledge of safe practices, while acting to correct code violations and hazards. Major strengths include strong written and oral communication skills, problem solving, public speaking and training. Adept at leading by example.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO
Emerson Fire and Safety Consulting LLC
1 1 - Current
- Emerson Fire and Safety Consulting is a full-service safety consulting firm, with specialized training, experience, and certificates in, but not limited to the following:
- Contractor Safety management assistance and training
- Fire & Life Safety Inspections and training
- Fire protection systems inspection
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- Mock OSHA inspections
- Issue work permits
- Audit LOTO procedures
- Hot works audits
- Work in progress audits
- Multiple Safety Training
- OSHA training
Emergency Response Leader
Georgia Pacific
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Responsible for all aspects of site Emergency Response team including training, maintenance, and inspection of response equipment
- Manage and maintain Fire Suppression systems mill wide
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for area leaders, planners and engineers in matters concerning NFPA Fire/Life Safety Code and OSHA related standards
- Manage contractors and ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently, which recently included oversight during all phases of construction and acceptance testing of fire related/emergency response items for the new 84,000 sq ft Angel-soft building as well as the new Tissue Machine #8 building
- Bolster Contractor Safety Management (CSM) efforts by facilitating weekly contractor safety meetings
- Execute management of construction/ repair projects throughout the mill
- Manage and perform H.R
- Related duties for 4 direct report employees and 50 volunteer mill employees who also act as emergency response personnel
- Facilitate training and competence testing of contractors acting as Georgia Pacific Representatives (GPRs) to manage the safety, environmental quality, schedule, cost, and execution plan to mitigate risk
- Ensure compliance with OSHA/ NFPA/ANSI etc
- Regulations and guidelines
- Conduct daily operating floor walks supporting employee safety engagement efforts
- Promote customer service driven approach in team members
- Establish and maintain relationship and annual training with mutual aid response organizations
- Conduct incident investigations and report findings to upper management
- Human Organizational Performance (HOP) trained.
Contractor Safety Specialist/ ERT Manager assistant
Georgia Pacific
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Create long term value for the company, its customers, and shareholders by ensuring that safety and economic goals are met or exceeded through persistent enforcement of industry compliance standards, company guiding principles and unwavering integrity
- Protect company long-term success by assisting in oversight of contractor safety, fire suppression systems installation, testing, and repair during construction of new Angel Soft manufacturing facility
- Bolster Contractor Safety Management (CSM) efforts by facilitating weekly contractor safety meetings
- Execute management of construction/ repair projects throughout the mill.
Refinery Tech
MS Power
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Ensured continued efficiency of power producing systems through continued inspection and preventative maintenance of its interconnected components
- Identified large obstruction to cooling air induction system thereby minimizing possibility of multimillion dollar turbine overheating
- Maintained up to date logs and work orders to ensure timely completion of repairs to avoid interruption in production.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
Serviceman
MS Power Company
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Maximized company profit and customer approval ratings by safely and efficiently executing customer service orders, reducing number of over-extended collections, and elimination of nonproductive practices
- Saved the company inestimable amounts by managing customers who were disgruntled due to power interruptions for; non-payment, system malfunctions or their being caught stealing power
- Assisted customers with questions about billing, equipment and cost saving measures
- Prompted customers with extremely delinquent accounts to action by removal of their meters from its base
- Recognized by upper management for presenting an idea to discontinue a soon to be obsolete preventative maintenance measure, thus saving thousands of dollars
- Maintained accurate records of service calls and customer interactions for training and accountability purposes.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
Fire and Arson Investigator
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Sought the true nature, cause, and origin of a fire(s) in order that all victims, whether corporate or individual, were indemnified and any guilty parties were brought to justice
- This included bringing some measure of comfort and closure to family members and friends in a fatality
- Acted as Authority Having Jurisdiction, managed fire scene and all personnel using Incident Command structure
- Identified areas of fire origin and cause, using scientific methods of investigation, systematic debris removal and specialized sensing equipment
- Obtained information through Interviewing of witnesses, suspicious individuals, family members and individual background investigation
- Ensured evidence was processed properly so as not to cause spoilage and possible dismissal of any criminal charges or erroneous readings
- Coordinated investigation efforts between local, state, and federal agencies
- Prepared detailed reports for the Fire Chief(s), Attorneys, Insurance companies, news agencies and others.
Fire and Life Safety Specialist
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Mitigated risk of fire and/or preventable safety event(s), by using standards set forth in the Fire, Building, Electrical, and Life safety codes, along with OSHA standards
- Scheduled and conducted routine and follow-up, fire, and life safety inspections
- Guided efforts to properly repair and/or install emergency systems and devices such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, underground piping, and sprinkler systems
- Fostered code compliance by conducting fire and life safety training for business owners and their employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental, Health And Safety/Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
12.2024
HAZMAT Technician Fire Cause and Origin Investigation Principles of Fire Protection Systems - undefined
National Fire Academy
MS State Fire Academy - Pearl, MS Fire Investigator - I & II Fire Service Instructor (aka Train the Trainer) Fire Inspector - I & II, Fire Fighter I-II (Honor Graduate) FEMA ICS (Incident Command Systems) 100,200 - Political Science
Alcorn State University
No Degree - OSHA
OSHA 10, 30, 7500
Skills
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Headcount Variances
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Operational Oversight
- Strategic Partnership
- Policy Updates
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Leadership and People Development
- Strategic Planning
- Industry Expertise
- Articulate Communication
Certification
- Certified OSHA 10, 30 &7500
Timeline
Emergency Response Leader
Georgia Pacific
09.2019 - 04.2023
Contractor Safety Specialist/ ERT Manager assistant
Georgia Pacific
10.2017 - 09.2019
Refinery Tech
MS Power
01.2017 - 09.2017
Serviceman
MS Power Company
01.2014 - 01.2017
Fire and Arson Investigator
01.2009 - 01.2014
Fire and Life Safety Specialist
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Environmental, Health And Safety/Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
HAZMAT Technician Fire Cause and Origin Investigation Principles of Fire Protection Systems - undefined
National Fire Academy
MS State Fire Academy - Pearl, MS Fire Investigator - I & II Fire Service Instructor (aka Train the Trainer) Fire Inspector - I & II, Fire Fighter I-II (Honor Graduate) FEMA ICS (Incident Command Systems) 100,200 - Political Science
Alcorn State University
No Degree - OSHA
OSHA 10, 30, 7500
- Certified OSHA 10, 30 &7500
CEO
Emerson Fire and Safety Consulting LLC
1 1 - Current
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