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Bruce McFarland

Bruce McFarland

Safety Professional
Farmington,UT

Summary

Safety Professional Highly accomplished construction Safety Professional recognized as a leader in the heavy industrial/commercial construction industry. Expert in managing the end-to-end project lifecycle, from project pre-planning and development to on-site safety management and project completion. Have a strategic focus on safety as a core value. Engage in more than 20 years of interstate travel to manage the most challenging projects across the nation. Demonstrate broad-based strengths in. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Risk Consultant

BBSI
05.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
  • Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.

Corporate Safety Director

HUNT ELECTRIC
01.2018 - 05.2023
  • Risk mitigation for Heavy Industrial/Mining, Commercial Projects and Power Industry Projects
  • Managing 6 direct report Safety Managers.
  • Headed company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards and implement controls.
  • Communicated strategy and objectives with senior leadership.
  • Developed plans designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, accidents and incidents.

Regional Safety Manager

LAYTON CONSTRUCTION
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Risk management for CCIP Workers Comp program for regional projects.
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
  • Developed and implemented safety programs.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.

Corporate Safety Director

ASSOCIATED BRIGHAM CONTRACTORS, INC.
01.2003 - 01.2016
  • Risk mitigation for Heavy Industrial and Commercial Projects
  • 500M+ Steel and Power industry projects
  • Managing 8 direct report Site Safety Managers
  • Develop all site-specific training for projects with high or unique risk involved
  • Responsible for the safety of 850+ field employees and 250 fleet vehicles and operators.
  • Headed company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards and implement controls.
  • Established and achieved audits to track and identify gaps in compliance with policies and procedures.

Senior Risk Management Consultant

ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Loss control consultant for the Utah Statewide OCIP ($800M) Workers Comp/GL for all projects.
  • Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.

Safety Manager

THE LAYTON COMPANIES
01.1995 - 01.2002

Education

University Of Utah, General Studies

Skills

  • 25 years in Safety Management
  • Expert in Heavy Industrial Safety
  • Team Leadership & Management
  • Managing WC Claims
  • Subcontractor Safety Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Maximizing safety goals
  • Developing specialized training
  • Client Safety Management
  • High-risk mitigation and control
  • Federal Standards OSHA/MSHA
  • Maximizing Project Margins/ROI
  • Loss Prevention Controls
  • Preventing Incidents
  • Portfolio Analysis

Certification

  • SMS
  • CHST
  • MHSA Trainer
  • OSHA Trainer
  • NCCO Crane Safety Certified
  • EPA HAZMAT Certified
  • Proficient in MS Word and Excel
  • Achieving Operational Excellence, FMI

Military Service

  • United States Army Reserve, 1987, 1991, 6th/83rd FIELD ARTILLARY
  • United States National Guard, 1992, 1996, 19th SPECIAL FORCES

Timeline

Risk Consultant - BBSI
05.2023 - Current
Corporate Safety Director - HUNT ELECTRIC
01.2018 - 05.2023
Regional Safety Manager - LAYTON CONSTRUCTION
01.2016 - 01.2018
Corporate Safety Director - ASSOCIATED BRIGHAM CONTRACTORS, INC.
01.2003 - 01.2016
Senior Risk Management Consultant - ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY
01.2002 - 01.2003
Safety Manager - THE LAYTON COMPANIES
01.1995 - 01.2002
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