Christopher Burden
Retired Safety Engineer
Oklahoma City
Summary
Dynamic safety and process engineer with a proven track record at Tinker Air Force Base and Sun Oil & Gas Company. Excelled in developing safety programs and enhancing production processes, reducing accident rates by implementing strategic hazard mitigation. Skilled in incident investigation and team training, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and regulatory compliance expertise.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Manager/Safety Supervisor
Tinker Air Force Base, Aircraft & Engine Division
1989.01 - 2014.01
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Petroleum Production Engineer/Process Safety Engineer
Sun Oil & Gas Company
1976.08 - 1989.01
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Performed regular production studies and machine analysis to identify any quality and process problems.
- Analyzed product and process and provided actionable solutions for changes to processes, products or quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX 2001.05 -
Skills
Safety program development
Incident investigation
Regulations and compliance
Knowledgeable in [safety standard]
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
2001.05 -
Safety Manager/Safety Supervisor
Tinker Air Force Base, Aircraft & Engine Division
1989.01 - 2014.01
Petroleum Production Engineer/Process Safety Engineer
Sun Oil & Gas Company
1976.08 - 1989.01