Bryan Killings
ROSENBERG,TX
Summary
Results-driven Safety & Risk Manager with over 15 years of military service, specializing in environmental safety, risk mitigation, and compliance. Proven track record of leading complex safety projects, designing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, and supervising teams of safety managers and technicians. Skilled in hazard identification, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DoD), training development, and fostering a proactive safety culture. Adept at aligning safety initiatives with operational goals to ensure mission readiness and workforce protection in high-risk environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety & Risk Management Officer
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Patuxent River
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Led the Occupational Health and Safety Program for a multidisciplinary military medical facility, implementing risk mitigation strategies that reduced workplace injuries by 45% within the first year.
- Conducted over 100 safety audits and industrial hygiene assessments across clinical, administrative, and facility support areas, identifying and correcting deficiencies that improved inspection readiness by 60% for BUMED and Joint Commission evaluations.
- Directed the clinic’s Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, and Bloodborne Pathogen Programs, achieving 100% compliance during Navy Medicine and OSHA audits through rigorous training and documentation.
- Revamped the hazard communication and chemical inventory program, resulting in a 50% reduction in SDS retrieval time and improved staff compliance with PPE and HAZMAT handling protocols.
- Developed and delivered customized safety training for over 250 staff members, raising annual safety training completion rates from 78% to 100% within six months.
- Collaborated with Public Health and Preventive Medicine teams to implement occupational exposure surveillance, leading to a 35% improvement in early detection and intervention for work-related health risks.
- Oversaw the investigation and root cause analysis of all occupational incidents, implementing corrective actions that reduced repeat safety violations by 70% and enhanced staff accountability.
- Chaired the clinic's Safety Committee, fostering cross-departmental collaboration that led to the implementation of three new SOPs and a 40% improvement in staff-reported hazard resolution time.
Environmental Safety Manager
USS Harry S Truman CVN 75
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed all aspects of the ship’s Environmental and Safety Programs in accordance with Navy, EPA, and OPNAV standards, resulting in 100% compliance during INSURV and NAVOSH inspections over two deployment cycles.
- Directed hazardous materials (HAZMAT) handling, storage, and disposal operations for over 5,000 crew members, implementing new inventory control measures that reduced hazardous waste generation by 40% and improved audit traceability.
- Led ship-wide training for 200+ personnel on environmental protocols, spill response, and waste segregation, which increased compliance rates by 35% and enhanced operational environmental awareness.
- Oversaw daily monitoring of air, water, and waste discharge systems while underway, ensuring zero violations and protecting marine environments through rigorous adherence to Afloat Environmental Protection standards.
- Revamped the ship’s Pollution Prevention (P2) program, introducing green procurement strategies and improved material substitution practices that cut solvent use by 25% and minimized environmental risk.
- Conducted over 150 safety and environmental audits across engineering, medical, and maintenance departments, leading to a 60% reduction in documented discrepancies and improved cross-departmental compliance.
- Coordinated emergency spill response drills with Damage Control and Engineering departments, decreasing response times by 45% and enhancing crew readiness during real-world hazardous material incidents.
Safety Coordinator
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
07.2015 - 02.2019
- Led over 75 environment of care (EOC) safety inspections across high-risk departments (e.g., surgery, radiology, and pharmacy), identifying critical deficiencies and initiating corrective actions that increased compliance scores by 40% on internal audits.
- Revamped the facility’s safety reporting and near-miss tracking system, improving data accuracy and response time, which decreased incident investigation delays by 60% and enhanced leadership’s ability to implement preventive measures.
- Developed and delivered targeted safety training for over 300 clinical and non-clinical personnel on topics including ergonomics, sharps safety, and emergency evacuation, increasing training participation rates to over 95% compliance.
- Served as liaison during Joint Commission, BUMED, and OSHA inspections, contributing to the hospital’s successful accreditation renewal with zero safety-related discrepancies noted in final reports.
- Implemented emergency response and fire safety drills in collaboration with security and facilities management, leading to a 30% improvement in response time and increased staff preparedness for real-world incidents.
- Collaborated with Infection Control and Environmental Services (EVS) to integrate safety protocols into hospital sanitation procedures, which reduced staff exposure to biological hazards by 25%.
Safety Officer
USS Gonzalez DDG 66
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Conducted over 150 shipboard safety inspections identifying and correcting hazards related to confined spaces, electrical safety, and PPE compliance, which reduced reportable incidents by 40% and ensured continuous operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented a hazardous material (HAZMAT) tracking and disposal protocol, resulting in a 55% reduction in onboard hazardous waste accumulation and improved compliance with Navy environmental standards and EPA regulations.
- Led ship-wide training sessions on respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and chemical safety, increasing crew awareness and improving annual safety audit scores by 30%.
- Monitored air, water, and waste discharge systems to ensure environmental compliance during underway operations, leading to zero violations during NAVOSH and environmental inspections over two deployment cycles.
Hazardous Waste Manager
Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Led the development and enforcement of clinic-wide safety protocols, resulting in a 60% reduction in workplace incidents and achieving full compliance with Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) standards during annual inspections.
- Managed hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal for medical and industrial operations, implementing a tracking system that reduced waste processing errors by 70% and ensured 100% compliance with EPA and Navy Environmental Health Center (NEHC) regulations.
- Conducted monthly safety audits and risk assessments across all clinical departments, identifying and mitigating hazards, which improved Joint Commission and BUMED inspection readiness by 45%.
- Oversaw the training of over 100 staff members in OSHA, HAZCOM, and spill response protocols, increasing safety awareness and boosting training compliance rates from 72% to 98% within six months.
- Revamped the hazardous materials inventory system, integrating digital tracking and SDS management tools, which cut hazardous material retrieval time by 50% and improved emergency response accuracy.
- Directed response operations for real-world spill and exposure events, successfully mitigating risk with zero personnel injuries and reducing environmental impact by 80% through timely containment and cleanup efforts.
- Collaborated with base environmental officers and public health teams to ensure continuous improvement in waste segregation, reducing regulated medical waste volume by 35% annually through targeted staff education and procedural updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.A.S.) - Emergency Management
Saint Louis University
Graduate Certification - Safety and Occupational Health
Columbia Southern University
Graduate Certification - Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Masters - Safety & Occupational Health Concentration, Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
10.2025
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Site Operations
- Program Implementation
- Community Engagement
- Safety Programs
- Training and Development
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Risk Management
- Risk reporting
- Audit coordination
- Incident response planning
Certification
- TWIC EXP:2029-02 | Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Active Secret Security Clearance EXP: 02/2029
- OSHA 30 Hour Training Certification | OSHA Education Center
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40 Hour | OSHA Education Center
- Certified Safety Manager | Global Start Workforce Development
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt | Global Start Workforce Development
- Certified Technical Writing Specialist | Global Start Workforce Development
- Active Secret Security Clearance EXP 2029-04
- Aerial & Scissor Lift Certification | OSHA Education Center
- FEMA Professional Development Series
- FEMA Level 1 Continuity Practitioner
- FEMA HSEEP
Timeline
Safety & Risk Management Officer
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
04.2022 - 09.2024
Environmental Safety Manager
USS Harry S Truman CVN 75
02.2019 - 03.2022
Safety Coordinator
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
07.2015 - 02.2019
Safety Officer
USS Gonzalez DDG 66
07.2012 - 06.2015
Hazardous Waste Manager
Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay
03.2010 - 06.2012
Graduate Certification - Safety and Occupational Health
Columbia Southern University
Graduate Certification - Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science (B.A.S.) - Emergency Management
Saint Louis University
Masters - Safety & Occupational Health Concentration, Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University