Chris Goutremout
Watertown,NY
Summary
Passionate construction & general industry Safety Professional / Manager capable of implementing & administering project and corporate EH&S programs. With 20 years experience in project safety management, risk control strategies, program development and training. An effective communicator capable of working with field supervision and project management teams. Recognized as a driven thought leader in safety culture, hazard recognition, and safety management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Safety Manager
Jacobs Project Management Co.
05.2016 - Current
- Safety consultant responsible for overseeing contractual compliance for OGS within 9 counties.
- Final reviewer for all contractual Site Specific Safety Plan submissions.
- Attends Initial Job Meetings, Pre- Task with all contractors outlining contractual expectations and obligations.
- Performs job site inspections at state owned facilities to detect potential or existing health and accident hazards and implement corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Facilitate and coordinate safety related training as needed for over 65 employees within regional jurisdiction.
- Leads accident investigations of all safety related accidents, completes reports and determines corrective action measures moving forward.
- Developed and implemented procedures to notify contractors insurance carriers for repeated egregious safety violations.
HSE Supervisor 2
Fluor Federal Solutions
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Safety Lead at Army Ammunition Plant Boiler Project.
- Monitor Contractors HSE plans & compliance with HSE Management system, EM-385-1-1, and all regulatory standards.
- Monitoring HSE performance through HSE management system metrics, audits, and program reviews; also participating in reviews and audits of facility HSE programs.
- Developing and conducting training on HSE for staff and subcontractor employees while mentoring them on related standards.
- Conducting inspections at facilities to foresee existing or potential accident and health hazards, accordingly determining and implementing corrective measures.
- Leading investigation of accidents and injuries as well as cooperating in preparation of material and evidence for organizational used in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
- Advising company personnel on proper planning of job activities and equipment usage to insure safe work environment and provide work permits as needed. ( Managed all permitting processes)
- Educated general contractor personnel on safety standards throughout construction process.
County Safety Officer
County of Jefferson
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Coordinates safety programs & workshops for over 800 plus employees & supervisors.
- Prepares, Develops & Implements agency safety manuals.
- Inspects property such as buildings, vehicles, municipal operations, operational facilities to evaluate physical conditions, safety practices, & hazardous situations.
- Investigates & analyzes history of accidents, and claims against jurisdiction, determines causes & develops accident prevention programs.
- Prepared written reports of findings, with recommendations for corrections of unsafe, or unsanitary conditions.
- Established meetings among educational groups, and municipalities to promote safety concepts.
- Confers with employees of insured to induce compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations.
ESQ Manager / Inspector
Tetra Tech Construction Inc.
10.2010 - 12.2013
- Performed construction site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Accurately provided status information on project progress to project management.
- Coordinated site safety needs of 15 crews over as many miles integrating safety into overall performance.
- Acted as liaison with company safety representatives to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols.
- Completed bridge demolition 7 days ahead of schedule.
- Achieved significant performance leading safety efforts on union, heavy trade construction team with tight deadlines.
Safety Manager, Army Corps of Engineers
Tetra Tech Construction Inc.
04.2009 - 11.2010
- Monitored safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety top priority.
- Educated general contractor personnel on safety standards throughout construction process.
- Performed construction site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Wrote daily detailed reports logging work progress for risk management purposes.
- Audited safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety the top priority.
- Acted as liaison with company safety representatives to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols.
- Completed $60 million civil infrastructure project ahead of schedule.
Safety Representative - USACE - Fort Drum, NY
J.M. Waller Inc.
07.2008 - 04.2009
- Accurately provided status information on project progress to project risk management team.
- Led and managed resolution of all safety issues during project construction and commissioning phases.
- Inspected equipment, hand tools, ppe, company vehicles etc.
- Recommended corrective actions to minimize incident & injury losses to project management.
- Coordinated training for construction teams on site-specific requirements, techniques and procedures.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper OSHA 300 logs.
- Conducted material inspections of all incoming shipments to ensure contract documents & specifications were met.
- Attended & conducted safety meetings with subcontractor staff weekly.
- Assisted project manager with bidding new jobs and projects.
Safety & Loss Control Manager - Fort Drum, NY
Lend Lease LLC.
07.2003 - 07.2008
- Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for all newly hired personnel.
- Conducted site reviews and security audits and made recommendations to management based on findings.
- Manage, maintain all incident & injury claims with insurance reps.
- Maintain and post OSHA 300 log annually.
- Reduced general liability claims by 10% through safety audits and training.
- Hired, trained and managed staff of 2 safety associates.
- Highlight - First safety manager to implement weekly hazard recognition walks with office staff & subcontractors.
Education
Authorized Trainer Certificate - Construction Management
OSHA 500 Train The Trainer
Rochester, NY11-2024
American Heart Association
Watertown, NY04-2024
Certificate - General Industry Safety & Health 10 Hour
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Watertown, NY2015
Certificate - 10 Hour OSHA Training
NYS Dept. of Labor
Fort Drum, NY2006
Certificate - OSHA 30 - Hour Construction Course
Associated General Contractors
Fort Drum, NY2006
High School Diploma -
Carthage Central High School
Carthage, NY06.1984
Skills
- Staff Training / Coordination
- Safety Culture Enhancement
- Hazard Analysis
- Leading Indicators
- Risk/Incident Management
- Emergency Response Lead
- Skilled Safety Leader
- Workers Compensation
- Personnel Management
- Project Risk Assessment
Affiliations
- Skip Parry - Construction Risk Manager - Wesson Group - 518-223- 2848
- Thomas Baldassare - Regional Safety Manager - Jacobs - 518-330-0881
- Megan Miller - Jr. Superintendent of Construction - OGS - 315-960-1229
Timeline
HSE Supervisor 2
Fluor Federal Solutions
07.2016 - 04.2017
Regional Safety Manager
Jacobs Project Management Co.
05.2016 - Current
County Safety Officer
County of Jefferson
06.2014 - 07.2016
ESQ Manager / Inspector
Tetra Tech Construction Inc.
10.2010 - 12.2013
Safety Manager, Army Corps of Engineers
Tetra Tech Construction Inc.
04.2009 - 11.2010
Safety Representative - USACE - Fort Drum, NY
J.M. Waller Inc.
07.2008 - 04.2009
Safety & Loss Control Manager - Fort Drum, NY
Lend Lease LLC.
07.2003 - 07.2008
Certificate - 10 Hour OSHA Training
NYS Dept. of Labor
Certificate - OSHA 30 - Hour Construction Course
Associated General Contractors
Authorized Trainer Certificate - Construction Management
OSHA 500 Train The Trainer
American Heart Association
Certificate - General Industry Safety & Health 10 Hour
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
High School Diploma -
Carthage Central High School