Braxton Paul
Tyler,TX
Summary
Seasoned Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) professional with a proven track record of senior leadership. Solid, broad-based background in the transportation, oil & gas, pipeline, fabrication, crane & rigging and construction operations industries. Managed safety, DOT, Workers Compensation programs and Quality Management systems. Led audits and developed and implemented continuous improvement plans and processes. Working knowledge and understanding of ISO & API management systems and principles including but not limited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, DOT and PHMSA. Trainer of various safety related topics including but not limited to OSHA 10 & 30, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Radiation Safety. DOT, Safeland, First Aid/CPR/AED, H2s and many more.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Director of EHS/Critical Ops.
Amerit Fleet Solutions
02.2023 - Current
- Provide EHS leadership to over 2000 employees across all 50 states
- Provide oversite of all critical operations including but not limited to confined space, Haz-mat operations etc
- Over see a team of remote DOT professionals to make sure the company remains in compliance with all DOT regulations
- Oversee a remote team of field safety auditors conducting random shop and location safety inspections across all locations
- Develop safety and compliance policies and procedures for the company
- Conduct on-site trainings on a variety of topics as needed
- Act as the company expert regarding all EHS and DOT matters
- Oversee all Root Cause Analysis Investigations for all incidents and manage all corrective actions
EHS Consultant
Peak Safety
08.2016 - 02.2023
- Provide technical assistance on EHS/DOT compliance and safety management systems for various companies on a short-term contractual basis
- Prepare written reports of findings and generate system recommendations for correction of unsafe conditions
- Provide general EHS/DOT compliance support to clients
- Perform environmental, DOT and safety compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Provide site compliance through daily site inspections and daily safety reports
- Development and/or review of Accident prevention plans, AHAs and safety plans
- Provide onsite safety education to subcontractors
- Coordination of safety issues with the Quality Control Manager and site Superintendent on new definable features of work
- Provide management and oversight of site specific safety activities (Examples – Permit required confined space, abatement, lockout/tag out activities, critical lift, etc.)
- Prioritization of daily tasks to maintain safety compliance and project schedule
- Demonstrate in depth knowledge of EM-385-1.1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926
- Conduct accident investigations (Root Cause if required) and complete required accident reports
- Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements
- Maintain the OSHA 300 logs
- Maintain applicable safety reference materials on the job site
Director of QHSE/DOT
T-Force Energy Services
06.2009 - 07.2015
- Company Overview: (Laid off due to company closing due to declining oil prices)
- Lead and manage eleven personnel while managing QHSE/DOT of a oil/gas rig moving, heavy haul and specialty crane service company
- Conduct site assessments prior to crane setup as well as assist with lifts plans and crane inspections
- Conduct and oversee all training requirements consisting of OSHA, DOT, Safeland, H2s etc
- Perform sub-contractor/vendor audits to evaluate compliance with company policies
- Manage all DOT functions for a fleet of 500 plus power units and cranes
- Manage all Workers Compensation claims
- Created a Safety Management System that improved company’s ISN, PEC and PIC’s safety scores by 40%
- Perform internal audits and evaluations for compliance to industry standards and best practices
- Perform field audits to evaluate operations and recommended practices
- (Laid off due to company closing due to declining oil prices)
US Fleet/Safety Manager
Strad Energy Services
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Led safety/DOT programs, including managing new employee safety and DOT training for US operations consisting of 14 locations in 6 states
- Reorganized and implemented safety and DOT compliance programs
- Developed new, standardized DOT recording procedures to standardize how logs, inspections and driver files would be kept, which greatly increased DOT compliance
- Performed CPR/First Aid/AED; H2S; Fall Protection; Lock Out/Tag Out; Forklift safety; Safeland and Smith Driving System training
- Led job site safety analysis training and coached others on how to perform training
- Conducted as well as oversaw customer audits as well as regulatory audits
- Oversaw insurance and Workers’ compensation issues and accident investigations
- Spent over 1 year developing policies and procedures for compliance with ISO 9001 and OSHAS Standards
Paramedic
ETMC EMS
08.1994 - 08.2003
- Provided pre-hospital BLS and ACLS emergency care
- Acted as a Field Training Officer training new EMT’s and Paramedics
Education
Masters of Science - Occupational Safety
Colombia Southern University
01.2014
Bachelors of Science - Construction Science
Sam Houston State University
01.1987
Skills
- HSE Policy Development
- DOT/OSHA Training Programs
- Auditing
- Continuous Improvement
- Hazard Mitigation Plans
- Safety Compliance
- Staff Management
- Accident Investigations
- DOT
- PHMSA
- Policy Implementation
- Organizational Development
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Designationstrainingcertificates
- AWS CWI Certification (Need to Re-Certify)
- Licensed Safety Professional (LSP)
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
- Certified Driver Trainer with a Class A Commercial Driver License
- Completed Certified Training in Safeland; OSHA 10 & 30 hour; Forklift/Aerial Lift; CPR/First Aid/AED; Smith System Driving; H2s; Confined Space; Lock Out/Tag Out; Fall Protection; Radiation Safety; Drug & Alcohol Training; API; ASME plus many others.
- PEC/Safeland Trainer
- First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer
- OSHA 500/501 Trainer
- Former Nationally Registered Paramedic with Flight experience.
Timeline
Sr. Director of EHS/Critical Ops.
Amerit Fleet Solutions
02.2023 - Current
EHS Consultant
Peak Safety
08.2016 - 02.2023
Director of QHSE/DOT
T-Force Energy Services
06.2009 - 07.2015
US Fleet/Safety Manager
Strad Energy Services
09.2003 - 06.2008
Paramedic
ETMC EMS
08.1994 - 08.2003
Masters of Science - Occupational Safety
Colombia Southern University
Bachelors of Science - Construction Science
Sam Houston State University
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