Cody Burns
Orange,TX
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Line Leader
Effluent and Tall Oil, International Paper
Orange, Texas
05.2021 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Led Technical Department in delivery of non-capital and capital projects, resulting in process upgrades and resolved safety concerns
- Successfully lead team of twenty employees by actively communicating project information, alleviating issues and delivering positive feedback
Safety Engineer
International Paper
Orange, Texas
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Helped drive the Machine Guard LIFE Program Element to sustainability mode
- Completed Safety Leadership training and now certified as a Safety Leader in the Orange Mill
- Assisted in the development of the IP COVID-19 response plan for the mill
- Supported multiple projects such as: FR Clothing DI Project, FRCP Coverall trials, COVID-19 response, KES/EHS Audit preparation, member of the 5S team for the EHS department
- Lead a cost savings project to save the mill approximately $40,000 on vending machine usage
- Worked closely with FM Global to ensure the mill was compliant and helped drive the completion of all FM Global recommendations
- Developed the 2021 Annual Outage Traffic and Security plan.
Property Loss Prevention Engineer Intern
American International Group, AIG
Houston, Texas
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Accompanied risk engineers with field evaluations of Fire Protection and hazard identification on some of AIG's largest clients
- Received training in Fire and Exposure rating analysis and Sprinkler System Analysis
- Assisted AIG's clients in the identification and mitigation of the different risks and hazards that could potentially lead to damage or loss of assets or complete business interruption
- Performed detailed sprinkler and water supply analysis of complex fire protection systems including protection of high pile storage and special hazards
- Completed an in-depth study comparing NFPA codes to Factory Mutual Data Sheets for the protection of plastics in various rack storage configurations
Pressure Valve Manufacturer, Burns Pressure Systems Broken Arrow
Oklahoma
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Manufactured pressure relief valves for gas and oil trucks, along with many tanks and refrigerants around the nation
- Assessed each product to assure it was safe to use and be shipped out to customers
Camp leader, Assistant manager
Lit'l Links Golf Club Broken Arrow
Oklahoma
11.2011 - 07.2015
- Developed and organized camp activities for the young golfers
- Delegated tasks to and managed/collaborated with other employees in order to efficiently run the golf camps
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection and Safety Technology
Oklahoma State University
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Operations management
- Ability to work in a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in SAP
Timeline
Front Line Leader
Effluent and Tall Oil, International Paper
05.2021 - Current
Safety Engineer
International Paper
01.2019 - 05.2021
Property Loss Prevention Engineer Intern
American International Group, AIG
04.2018 - 08.2018
Pressure Valve Manufacturer, Burns Pressure Systems Broken Arrow
05.2015 - 08.2017
Camp leader, Assistant manager
Lit'l Links Golf Club Broken Arrow
11.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection and Safety Technology
Oklahoma State University