Alec Farmer
Bardwell,Kentucky
Summary
Safety specialist with a strong record of supporting compliance through exposure monitoring, hazard evaluations, and root-cause investigations. Known for building practical safety programs, strengthening incident response, and partnering with frontline leaders to improve controls, reduce risk, and reinforce safe work standards in demanding operational settings.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Health & Safety Technician
Four Rive Nuclear Partnership, LLC
Paducah, KY
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated industrial hygiene monitoring by collecting exposure data through surface wipe samples, bulk material characterization, area sampling, and direct-reading real-time instrumentation to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with line leadership and technical staff on integrated work management execution, pre-job safety briefs, and field walk-downs in high-hazard environments to enhance safety protocols.
- Developed technical exposure reports, job safety analyses, and hazard evaluations using enterprise EHS database management tools, contributing to informed decision-making on safety measures.
- Collaborated with line leadership and technical staff on integrated work management execution, pre-job safety briefs, and field walk-downs in high-hazard environments to enhance safety protocols.
Warehouse Safety Specialist
Amazon
Shepherdsville, KY
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted high-frequency facility risk evaluations and audits across logistics premises to identify ergonomic, physical, and process risks.
- Partnered with operations and site leadership to draft, implement, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety compliance policies.
- Developed and facilitated interactive safety onboarding and recurring training, driving measurable increases in associate regulatory comprehension.
- Facilitated root-cause investigations into workplace recordables and near-misses; initiated corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
- Spearheaded key continuous improvement programs, including dock door safety enhancements, equipment reliability improvements, and trailer yard environmental protocols.
- Founded, recruited, and mentored the site Associate Safety Committee (ASC), fostering front-line engagement and an employee-driven safety culture.
Locomotive Engineer
Merchant's Grain Rail
Jeffersonville, IN
01.2015 - 10.2021
- Safely operated turbine-electric locomotives while managing critical telemetry and mechanical metrics (amperage, brake air pressure, speed profiles).
- Maintained 100% compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, operating rulebooks, and hazardous cargo protocols.
- Carried out pre- and post-trip mechanical and trackside safety inspections, working with maintenance crews to isolate and resolve equipment defects.
- Coordinated emergency and delay communications with dispatch to manage operational risk and track integrity.
Train Conductor
Louisville & Indiana Railroad
Jeffersonville, IN
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Executed departure safety inspections and air brake tests to enhance crew, cargo, and public safety.
- Facilitated train assembly, coupling, and switching operations adhering to FRA guidelines, ensuring compliance with signal requirements and dispatch instructions.
- Observed mainline and rail yard switching movements to verify mechanical integrity and clear track occupancy.
- Maintained operational manifests, hazmat declarations, and compliance paperwork with high accuracy, supporting regulatory adherence.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALAssociate of Science (A.S.) - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Industrial hygiene monitoring
- Exposure assessment
- EHS database management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Root cause analysis
- Safety training development
- Safety culture promotion
Certification
- [OSHA 30-Hour General Industry / Construction]
- [Associate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – In Progress or Acquired]
- [First Aid / CPR / AED Certified]
MILITARY SERVICE
- U.S. Army | Fort Irwin, CA
- 19 Kilo (M1 Armor Crewman)
Timeline
Health & Safety Technician
Four Rive Nuclear Partnership, LLC
04.2024 - Current
Warehouse Safety Specialist
Amazon
10.2021 - 08.2023
Locomotive Engineer
Merchant's Grain Rail
01.2015 - 10.2021
Train Conductor
Louisville & Indiana Railroad
03.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University