Cory Merrifield
Summary
Committed Health and Safety Advisor with strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to safety and security key performance indicators and needs. Manages multiple complex assignments with direct implications to business. Self-driven and excels autonomously and in teams to develop and implement environment, health and safety solutions to support business assets.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE Coordinator
Michels Energy Group
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
- Accompanied, documented and reported OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Track and document material arrival for Substation and/of Converter station.
- Assist Project Managers in ensuring Substation and/or Converter station is being built to spec.
- Track wind turbine arrival and assembly steps.
- Track and document direct bury cable footages and test results.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Michels Power
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
- Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
Apprentice Lineman
Sturgeon Electric
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers and existing connections.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Tire Builder
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
03.2007 - 08.2016
- Followed design specifications to complete accurate and speedy tire fabrication orders.
- Performed accurate startup and shutdown procedures to control wear on equipment and maintain personnel safety.
- Met production goals on consistent basis with efficient loading and unloading of chambers.
- Trimmed excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.
- Put together components, added to molding press and assembled products.
- Completed inspections and managed scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osage City High School
05.2004
Skills
- Construction Methods
- Prevention Strategies
- Conducting Orientations
- Incident Investigation
- Personnel Management
- Maintaining PPE
- Client Support
- Accident Prevention
- Hazard Reduction
- Inspect Workplaces
- Audit Rating
- Staff Supervision
- Program Coordination
- New Employee Orientation
- Staff Meetings
- Site Inspection
Timeline
HSE Coordinator
Michels Energy Group
07.2021 - 10.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Michels Power
11.2018 - 07.2021
Apprentice Lineman
Sturgeon Electric
08.2016 - 11.2018
Tire Builder
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
03.2007 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Osage City High School
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