CODY BURNS
Shreveport,LA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Supervisor
International Paper Mansfield Mill
2022.04 - Current
- Led efforts to maintain 100% operability of mill Fire Protections Systems
- Supported key projects such as: Mill-wide EHS Audit in 2022, KES Audit 2024,
- Continue to lead efforts in preparing mill program elements for 2025 EHS Audit
- Worked with Capital Engineers on improving Fire System in the Gas Turbine.
- Currently working on capital project to install Deluge Fire Systems on PM1, PM2, and PM3 in order to provide adequate protection to the press sections.
- Assess value of safety programs to apply modifications and improvements and achieve targeted goals.
- Lead FM Global Boiler/Machinery and Fire/Natural Hazards visits
Front Line Leader
Effluent and Tall Oil, International Paper
2021.05 - 2022.04
- 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
2019.01 - 2021.05
- 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
2018.04 - 2018.08
- Accompanied risk engineers with field evaluations of Fire Protection and hazard identification of 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
2015.05 - 2017.08
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection And Safety Engineering Technology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.2018
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Ability to work in a team
- Project Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Operations management
- Proficient in SAP
- Incident Investigation
- Safety program assessments
- Safety program development
Accomplishments
- Safety Leadership Certified (2019)
- Radiation Safety Officer Certified (2022)
- Graduate Safety Professional (2018)
- FM Global Fire Protection Systems Training (2022)
- Fall Protection Competent Person (2023)
- Scaffold Inspection Competent Person (2023)
- OSHA 511 Trained (2024)
Timeline
Safety Supervisor
International Paper Mansfield Mill
2022.04 - Current
Front Line Leader
Effluent and Tall Oil, International Paper
2021.05 - 2022.04
Safety Engineer
International Paper
2019.01 - 2021.05
Property Loss Prevention Engineer Intern
American International Group, AIG
2018.04 - 2018.08
Pressure Valve Manufacturer
Burns Pressure Systems Broken Arrow
2015.05 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection And Safety Engineering Technology
Oklahoma State University
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