ALEX OWENS
Opelousas,LA
Summary
SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
Highly competent, safety professional with proven proficiency in development, managing, and implementation of health, safety, and environmental within diverse industries. Support upper management and leadership in achieving compliance with corporate and regulatory legislative HSE requirements. Areas of Expertise Include
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Supervisor
SWAT
10 2023 - Current
- Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
- Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for employees.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
Safety Technician
Dilling Group Inc
8 2023 - 10 2023
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Maintained documentation to comply with site safety management plan and OSHA for regulatory committee.
- Conducted safety evaluations to recommend alternate safety procedures.
- Conducted new employee interviews, orientation and training and provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
- Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
Field Safety Technician
Thorpe Plant Maintenance & Engineering
7 2023 - 8 2023
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
- Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards and organizational guidelines.
Occupational Safety Specialist
HI-TECH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC.
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Assist with organizing and providing training throughout the project and uphold the safe work practices for the project management
- Conducts routine field audits to assist on inspections and identifying unsafe conditions or actions
- Assist in first aid and emergency evacuation on site.
- Maximized protections by accurately labeling hazardous waste containers in line with environmental and safety requirements.
- Removed soil, debris and other materials from spill sites and placed in appropriate containers.
- Recorded numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
- Evaluated hazardous conditions to develop successful mitigation strategy and maintain public safety throughout procedures.
Field Safety Manager
BEDROCK PETROLEUM CONSULTING LTD
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in worksite incident investigations, helping to determine cause and fault to ascertain liability.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated and reported on hazardous materials spills, fires and other emergencies.
Safety Professional
United Shutdown Safety Invista
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Led morning safety meetings to build employee awareness
- Used proactive programs to reinforce and improve current safety practices and standards: - STOP Work Program - Employee Observation Cards
- Conducted company induction and safety orientation induction for newly hired employees and visitors as needed
- Responded to emergencies and acted as a first responder rendering support until help arrived
- Investigated onsite accidents/incidents and gathered key details for incident reporting
- Investigated accidents to identify the root cause and find ways to prevent the incidents/accidents from reoccurring
Field Safety Manager
TOTAL SAFETY
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Maintain, create or update the site-specific procedures pertaining to the job site
- Generate weekly/monthly stats for the project that are presented in the MOR report, Client
- Report, OGC, and Executive report
- Keep and maintain an incident log for the project
- Key Achievement: Introduce a new safety observation program to the CPLNG Project powered through Powerapps and PowerBI
- Third-, Responsible for case management for incidents/injuries
- Oversee safety programs for up to 200 site personnel with accountability for enforcing the safety standards, incident investigations, drug testing, auditing, and compliance
- Safety Professional
Safety Professional
ZACHRY GROUP
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with OSHA regulations and compliance with our policies including accident/injury
- Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with the implementation of corrective actions
- Review work plans, JSAs, and detailed work plans before the start of work (Pocket JHAs)
- Conduct regular walkthrough inspections of operating units or construction sites inside petrochemical facilities
- Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents
- Review documents to ensure all requirements are complete, accurate, and submitted properly
- Third-Party Safety Professional
Safety Professional
MOURIK, INC.
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Hold morning meetings/toolbox safety talks to discuss incidents or updates on the project
- Regular walk-through inspections of operating units assigned by the safety supervisor
- Identify non-conformance issues and managed findings with upper management
- Identify, document, and recommend a resolution of potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made
- Document reports each day after the shift is over and provide proper paperwork and updates
- Engage with daily PJSRs to ensure the contractors and operators have a clear line of communication
- Review documents to ensure all requirements are complete, accurate, and submitted properly
Education
Bachelor of Science In Occupational And Environmental Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
5 . 2024
Skills
- Health & Safety Plans
- Injury Prevention
- Risk Assessments
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Accident Investigation
- Safety Training
- Operations Best Practices
- On-Site Inspections
- Safety Systems
- Operation Procedure
- OSHA Regulatory Knowledge, Confined Space Training, Fire Watch Training Supplied Air Training,
- CPR/Respiratory Protection, Fit-Testing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Analysis Skills, Root Cause
Certification
NCCER-CSST/CSSS #17752485
OSHA 10/30
OSHA 510
VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
TWIC
FIRST AID/CPR/AED
BASIC PLUS
Timeline
Occupational Safety Specialist
HI-TECH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC.
04.2023 - 08.2023
Field Safety Manager
BEDROCK PETROLEUM CONSULTING LTD
11.2022 - 03.2023
Safety Professional
United Shutdown Safety Invista
09.2021 - 09.2022
Field Safety Manager
TOTAL SAFETY
07.2019 - 08.2021
Safety Professional
ZACHRY GROUP
11.2018 - 05.2019
Safety Professional
MOURIK, INC.
06.2017 - 11.2018
Safety Supervisor
SWAT
10 2023 - Current
Safety Technician
Dilling Group Inc
8 2023 - 10 2023
Field Safety Technician
Thorpe Plant Maintenance & Engineering
7 2023 - 8 2023
Bachelor of Science In Occupational And Environmental Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
NCCER-CSST/CSSS #17752485
OSHA 10/30
OSHA 510
VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
TWIC
FIRST AID/CPR/AED
BASIC PLUS
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