Andrew Notz
Cedar Hill,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Safety professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to ensure the Safety of all employees.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety and Quality Engineer
Holland Construction Services
Swansea, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured safe working conditions through regular safety inspections and risk assessments. (3-5 Jobs Daily)
- Developed emergency response plans for various hazardous situations.
- Provided training and instruction to employees on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and accident prevention.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root cause and corrective action.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure that all job-related safety requirements are met. (Preinstalls)
- Monitored the use of personal protective equipment to ensure it is being used properly by personnel.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to workplace safety programs.
- Reviewed, revised and prepared written resources to document organizational safety programs and policies.
- Researched and selected protective equipment and safety devices to reduce identified risks.
- Led the push into mental health and providing proper sources for employees to utilize when undergoing mental health or personal issues.
- Co-Organized Holland Safety Symposium, which had over 200 other contractors in attendance. (Focused on Mental Health)
- Completed a 4-month internship with a licensed architect, focusing on quality control.
- Analyzed customer complaints and feedback, conducted investigations, and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of new processes for improved product quality.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, process specifications, test requirements, inspection plans, and other technical documents for accuracy.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Evaluated supplier performance against established criteria such as quality standards, delivery times, cost targets.
- Monitored production activities to ensure conformance to established methods and procedures.
- Directed operations on a substantial mine subsidence assignment. (Active Superintendent/Project Engineer)
- Developed and monitored construction schedules to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Reviewed project plans, specifications, and change orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Directed the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and other personnel as required to meet project goals.
- Resolved conflicts between general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, or owners in a timely manner.
- Ensured that all personnel followed established safety protocols at all times during construction operations.
- Prepared progress reports detailing work performed on a weekly basis for review by management staff.
- Managed implementation process for Holland's tool tracking initiative.
ASSISTANT SAFETY DIRECTOR/ D.O.T MANAGER
VEE-JAY CEMENT CO INC.
02.2017 - 01.2023
- Conducted Job Site Safety Inspections to monitor compliance with policies and procedures
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials
- Developed and implemented training programs to transfer knowledge and core competencies to management and associates
- Assisted with company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards and implement controls
- Communicated strategy and objectives with senior leadership
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses
- Inspected and Managed 40 D.O.T regulated vehicles each morning before departure
- Renewed all D.O.T Vehicle Taxes Annually: IRP, IFTA, Form 2290, UCR
- Filed and maintained all maintenance and daily vehicle logs
- Held annual Driver SOP meetings and assist in annual Company SOP meeting
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
(RA) ASSISTANT MANAGER
QUIKTRIP
02.2010 - 11.2016
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs
AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT VEHICLE CREWMAN
UNITED STATES MARINE CORP
11.2011 - 11.2015
- Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigated and adjusted discrepancies and errors
- Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance
- Assisted with safe transport of 12 vehicles for a 40-man unit
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
06.2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- OSHA 10hr/30hr Outreach Trainer
- ASIST Trained (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Field Verified Trained
- Maintaining all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations
- Accident Prevention Programs
- Maintaining all OSHA/ NIOSH Safety Regulations
- Inspection methods
- Takes Initiative
- Effective Communicator
- Risk Management
- Works well under pressure
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Quality processes
- Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Documentation And Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- OSHA 500
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 30 hr x2
- OSHA 10 hr
- 40 hr EM-385
- 24 hr Hazwoper
- 24 hr MSHA
- 24 hr Fall Protection
- CPR, First-Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen Certified (Current)
- DOT Drug and Alcohol Supervisor
- ASIST Trained
- Field Verified- Building Enclosure Management Certified
- X15 other 1hr/2hr Construction/ DOT Safety online CERTS
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets, along with creating many Misc. Safety Check Spreadsheets and Inspection Forms.
- Edited and assisted in changes with Company SOP at Holland and Vee-Jay.
- Created D.O.T Securement SOP for the company. (Vee-Jay)
- Resolved serious job site safety issues and incidents through safety investigations.
- 8 years of real life, on-hands jobsite safety training.
- Co-Organized Hollands first 2024 Safety Symposium.
- Been given additional roles throughout my career while maintaining current safety roles due to my versatility and adaptability. (Quality Control, Asset Manager, Yard Manager, Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Dispatcher and DOT Manager)
- Put in Charge of designing and building Hollands tool and equipment program.
Affiliations
- Fishing, Camping and Hiking
- Soccer,Football and Baseball
- Woodworking
Timeline
Safety and Quality Engineer
Holland Construction Services
01.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT SAFETY DIRECTOR/ D.O.T MANAGER
VEE-JAY CEMENT CO INC.
02.2017 - 01.2023
AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT VEHICLE CREWMAN
UNITED STATES MARINE CORP
11.2011 - 11.2015
(RA) ASSISTANT MANAGER
QUIKTRIP
02.2010 - 11.2016
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL