Christie Dixon
Virginia,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive steel and mining operations and safety experience. Knowledge of MSHA/ OSHA guidelines and regulatory requirements for hazard prevention and resource dissemination. Seasoned professional providing oversight and recommending updated procedures to meet organizational expectations. Safety-Conscious Safety Engineer skilled in risk assessments, compliance maintenance, and staff training. Strengths include: Hazard Identification, Corrective Action Implementation, and Fostering a Culture of Safety. Previous roles demonstrate significant decrease in workplace incidents through proactive safety management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Engineer
US Steel Corporation - Minnesota Ore Operations
Mountain Iron , MN
10.2018 - 11.2023
- Aided MSHA in conducting annual inspections and addressing hazard complaints related to Mine Operations, facilitating prompt resolution of identified citations.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures and policies.
- Conducted Risk Assessments and Safety Audits while also performing Housekeeping Audits.
- Successfully rolled out a new SMS program across various mining work areas.
- Conducted thorough investigations of both Safety Incidents (with and without injuries) and promptly addressed employee concerns, resulting in the development of multiple corrective actions.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork by closely collaborating with Mining Operation Managers and hourly employees to foster a safe work environment and devise effective measures for resolving everyday safety concerns.
- Prepared detailed safety reports and documentation for regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county regulations.
- Conducted emergency response drills to address potential hazards, ensuring effective responses.
Operations Coordinator - Crushing and Agglomerator
US Steel Corporation - Mining Operations
Mountain Iron , MN
10.2013 - 10.2018
- Successfully achieved demanding production requirements by ensuring efficient and safe daily operations.
- Effectively coordinated work schedules and resource distribution between managers and staff to support targeted maintenance operations.
- Utilized data to drive continuous improvement in operations process and safety measures.
- Maintained a safe work environment through proactive enforcement of safety regulations and open communication channels with managers and hourly employees.
- Conducted Safety Conversations, housekeeping and safety audits of designated crew responsibility areas.
- Recorded and reported incidents promptly to enhance awareness among company management and safety/environmental departments.
Process Engineering Manager
US Steel Corporation - Mon Valley Works
Braddock , PA
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Reviewed daily Caster Trends, actively solving process issues.
- Analyzed Caster breakouts to identify root causes and developed a comprehensive Caster Breakout Failure Analysis Report. Presented findings to Upper Plant Management, along with recommended corrective actions, to mitigate future caster failures.
- Effectively managed vendors while monitoring product performance.
- Supervised and managed a team of 12 employees in the Caster Runout Operation.
Shift and Operations Coordinator BOP SHOP
US Steel Corporation - Gary Works
Gary , IN
10.1998 - 09.2011
- Gained extensive experience leading and overseeing operations within the Steel Making Departments at Gary Works.
- Started career as a shift manager with an operations crew of 4 employees and worked my way up to managing the BOP Shop with 50+ employees.
- Achieved Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Production Goals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in safety and productivity by effectively managing steel operations to meet organizational goals.
- Conducted Safety Meetings, Safety Conversations, and Safety Incidents, and maintained all the proper paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN05-1998
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Incident Investigating & Reporting
- Safety Auditing
- Risk Assessments
- Development of procedures
- People Person
- Strong Communication
- Detailed Oriented
- MSHA Compliance
- Leader
- Team Player
- Front Line Operations Experience
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to adapt quickly
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
MSHA Blue Card Certification
Timeline
Safety Engineer
US Steel Corporation - Minnesota Ore Operations
10.2018 - 11.2023
Operations Coordinator - Crushing and Agglomerator
US Steel Corporation - Mining Operations
10.2013 - 10.2018
Process Engineering Manager
US Steel Corporation - Mon Valley Works
09.2011 - 10.2013
Shift and Operations Coordinator BOP SHOP
US Steel Corporation - Gary Works
10.1998 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Calumet College of St. Joseph
MSHA Blue Card Certification
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