CHRIS LILLIE
Rolla,Mo.
Summary
Safety and compliance expert with 20 years of experience implementing safety initiatives aligned with industry regulations. Proven track record in enhancing worker protection and ensuring compliance on construction sites. Extensive background includes hands-on roles and corporate responsibilities, with a focus on environmental and quality assurance management. Focused safety professional with an in-depth understanding of regulatory guidelines, recordkeeping requirements, and incident investigations. Proven skills in developing training courses, managing company safety plans and handling workers compensation claims. Gifted and well-educated safety and occupational health manager with several years of experience. Committed to safety and compliance through implementation of best practices. Successful in leadership roles in electronic products industry to help reduce frequency and severity of accidents. Highly organized and determined occupational health and safety executive. Established career developing and leading professional teams of safety and health specialists. Manages communications with federal customers, advising on safety issues.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Manager
Black and Veatch
Turney, Missouri
09.2025 - Current
- Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in the development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
- Facilitated incident investigations to identify root causes and preventative measures.
- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections throughout the facility.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Participated in industry-wide committees focused on improving overall worker health and safety standards.
- Compiled technical reports and managed data entry and queries in safety and health databases.
Safety Manager
Precision Pipeline LLC
Richfield, Wisconsin
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
- Led incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.
- Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidents.
- Managed the reporting and documentation of safety incidents and compliance records.
- Trained staff on proper use of personal protective equipment and safety protocols.
- Coordinated emergency response drills, enhancing preparedness for potential workplace hazards.
- Developed and updated emergency response procedures.
- Performed risk assessments prior to any changes in operations or equipment modifications.
- Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
- Provided health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
LEAD SAFETY COORDINATOR
Precision Pipeline
Elliston, USA
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Oversaw compliance, training, case management and adherence to federal and contractual safety obligations as well as overall wellbeing of project.
- This included, dot, Phmsa, osha compliance, 811 utility one calls as well as any training needed.
- Writing any site-specific plans that might arise, hold safety meetings, oversee the audit and observation process.
- Track leading and lagging indicators, advise and direct up to 8 subordinate employees throughout construction of a multiyear pipeline.
- Led safety coordination for all civil construction activities, overseeing ldl monitoring and ensuring safety during commissioning.
- Assisted in accident investigations and prepared reports for management review.
- Facilitated emergency response drills to prepare staff for potential incidents.
- Ensured that all workers are trained in proper lockout and tagout procedures prior to working on energized equipment.
- Assisted in the evaluation of new products and equipment for conformance with applicable safety standards.
- Participated in the development of Injury and Illness Prevention Programs.
- Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
SAFETY DIRECTOR
Pretec Directional Drills
, USA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented safety and compliance programs.
- Managed ISNet, DOT, and OSHA compliance, including oversight of drug testing program to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Handled all recordkeeping and investigations.
- Implemented and participated in audit and observation programs.
- Helped organize steering committees, tracked Leading and lagging indicators.
- Performed prequalifications for new bids, attended senior level meetings and conferences with existing and potential clients.
- Advised management on regulatory requirements pertaining to occupational safety and health matters.
- Inspected hazardous materials storage areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Compiled monthly reports on key performance indicators, highlighting trends in injury rates and inspection results for management review.
- Assisted with developing training materials related to workplace health and safety topics.
- Maintained and updated 811 "one calls" ensuring all crews had current one calls in place prior to excavation.
- Oversaw case management.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, leading to enhancements in safety practices and risk mitigation strategies.
QUALITY CONTROL
Precision Pipeline
, USA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Managed contract compliance and Operator Qualifications.
- Ensured all employees were properly trained via federal (Operators Qualifications) or manufacturers.
- Performed daily audits and destructive and non-destructive coating tests, managing project paperwork and distributing it between the client and federal regulators.
- Oversaw field activities ensuring they were done to the best practice or standard.
- Tracked and ensured welders were all properly qualified for the appropriate welding procedure.
- While in this role I also performed Senior Safety manager duties as detailed in down below.
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANAGER
Enbridge Pipeline
Battle Creek, USA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Oversaw the execution of critical lifts (writing and approving plans) and open system hot work.
- Verified hot work, excavation reports and any other needed documentation was in place before work commenced.
- Also oversaw all excavation activities for a spill remediation.
- Helped introduce and update sop for contaminated soils and congested work settings.
- Also served as a liaison between federal regulators and Enbridge Pipeline.
- Developed work plans in collaboration with the industrial hygienist and OSHA to establish monitoring and safety precautions before construction.
- Oversaw and coordinated activities for approximately 15 additional members of the safety department.
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANAGER
US. Pipeline
, USA
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Helped implement new initiatives and maintain the hse program including dot & osha compliance.
- Managed the drug testing program and oversaw day to day safety compliance, audits and OQ.
- While employed in this position, I was part of writing site specific and general safety plans for construction.
- Performed initial hazard analysis and updating them as construction progressed.
- Participated in pre job planning as well as the pre qualification process.
- Helped to update the confined space program and training requirements maintained the site 300 logs and oversaw injury case management.
- Worked on numerous civil construction sites such as large building construction for stations and offshore lng facility enhancement.
PURCHASING AGENT/ASSISTANT
Minnesota Limited
Markle, USA
01.2004 - 10.2004
- Assisted purchasing agent for mainline project, oversaw all yard activities.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and monitored stock levels regularly.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
LABORER/"STRAWBOSS"/FOREMAN
Murphy Brothers Pipeline
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Started as a laborer, became a "straw" (Foreman's assistant) on various crews such as tie ins, coating, clean up, row, road bores and stringing.
- Coating foreman in 2002 and Utility Foreman in 2003 & 2004.
- Eventually transitioning into Dot compliance and safety assistance.
- Also served as a Labor foreman in powerplant during two winter "outtages".
Education
BSBA - BACHELORS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, Utah03-2023
BAAS - SAFETY & HEALTH
Texas AM Commerce
Commerce, TexasSkills
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Conflict resolution
- Team management
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal skills
- Case management
- Failure investigation
- Reporting
- Root cause analysis
- Incident investigation
- Regulatory compliance
- Hazard identification
- Safety policy development
Certifications Courses
- CPWI # 63729974 Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector
- CHST-14827 Bcsp Construction Health and Safety Technician
- Ampp - Certified Coating Inspector N-58514
- Nasp - Certified Safety Manager
- Nace level 2 Cip # 58514 Coatings Inspector Program level 2
- Api 1169 # 78771 Pipeline Construction Inspector
- Osha 500 (2007)
- 40 Hour HazWoper
- GSWCC Environmental Level 1A Fundamentals (BLUE Card)
- Tap Root - Root cause investigation 3 day class
Timeline
Safety Manager
Black and Veatch
09.2025 - Current
Safety Manager
Precision Pipeline LLC
02.2025 - 09.2025
LEAD SAFETY COORDINATOR
Precision Pipeline
09.2020 - 10.2024
SAFETY DIRECTOR
Pretec Directional Drills
01.2017 - 01.2020
QUALITY CONTROL
Precision Pipeline
01.2012 - 01.2017
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANAGER
Enbridge Pipeline
01.2010 - 01.2012
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANAGER
US. Pipeline
01.2005 - 01.2010
PURCHASING AGENT/ASSISTANT
Minnesota Limited
01.2004 - 10.2004
LABORER/"STRAWBOSS"/FOREMAN
Murphy Brothers Pipeline
01.1999 - 01.2004
BSBA - BACHELORS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT
Western Governor's University
BAAS - SAFETY & HEALTH
Texas AM Commerce