DALE BYERS
Occupational Health and Safety Manager
Mill Creek,WA
Summary
I have over 25 years of supervisory experience in personal business, general construction and in the industrial industry. as a Safety Manager or Safety Supervisor. This experience includes overseeing safety practices, investigating accidents and workers' compensation claims, preparing accident reporting procedures, increasing safety awareness, and managing costs while optimizing productivity. I have developed materials that were necessary for a comprehensive employee and supervisor safety-training program, including training designed to meet or exceed the safety goals of that organization. I have thorough knowledge of federal regulations as well as various state laws of safety and health compliance.
Proficient Safety Specialist familiar with creating and overseeing safety procedures in settings. Dedicated to keeping workers safe without creating heavy burdens on team productivity. Looking for a challenging new role with growth potential.
Versatile safety professional adept at completing inspections, leading training courses and supporting audit procedures. Talented planner, problem-solver and organizer. Offering several years' experience in the field.
Competent professional skilled at tackling issues with accuracy and a concern for the safety of personnel and customers.
Achievements include bringing about a several% reducing in incidents and a complete transformation of training programs in order to develop a safety-oriented culture. Good multitasking and conflict resolution skills paired with a disciplined approach.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WHS SAFETY SPECIALIST
Amazon.Inc
Kent, Washington
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted safety audits to identify potential hazards and recommend improvements.
- Developed training materials on safety protocols for employee education sessions.
- Assisted in incident investigations to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
WHS Specialist
Amazon
- Identify and inform management of compliance issues, risks, and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly, and monthly audits.
- Facilitate incident investigation process.
- Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and regulations.
- Enter Incident Information in internal database in a timely manner.
- Perform observations & audits.
- Train and assist others (Area Managers, team members, etc.) to complete their responsibilities (Audits, Follow Rules, etc.).
- Perform specific training as required by the Manager.
- May have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other related activities depending on the business unit and location.
- Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion.
Manager
AGC of WA
Seattle
- Retrained association's members employees who were injured while on the job and were in the return-to-work program.
- Reviewed and updated all training material.
- Rewrote old training material to a more friendly user format.
- Research and introduce new training material into the return-to-work program.
- Consulted with injury workers on the training material that would be most advantages to help them return to work and give them more opportunities for success in their chosen career.
- Communicated with the worker's immediate supervisor on the employee's attendance, attitude, and progress with their chosen training material.
Life Rescue
Bellingham, WA
- Provided safety oversite for projects, Port Townsend Paper Mill outage 2019, and 2021.
- Performed weekly leadership training and led safety meetings.
- Performed field safety audits and investigations.
- Trained new hires.
- Monitored compliance of all federal and state safety regulations.
- Maintained inventory of all PPEs for all sites.
Corporate Safety Manager
Foundation Repair of California
, WA
- Supervised multiple sites throughout the northern region of Washington State.
- Performed weekly leadership training and led safety meetings.
- Performed field safety audits and investigations.
- Trained new hires.
- Reviewed and approved subcontractor safety records.
- Monitored compliance of all federal and state safety regulations.
- Maintained inventory of all PPEs for all sites.
Project Safety Manager
Universal Plant Services
- Led safety meetings, performed field safety audits, hire orientations and meetings, and monitored compliance of all federal and state safety regulations for the following projects: Simpson Kraft Paper, Annual Turnaround Tacoma, WA.
- Supervised a construction crew of 40 employees and maintained inventory.
Safety Manager
Brinderson, L.P.
, WA
- Maintenance and various projects for Shell Puget Sound Refinery.
- Member of Shell's Contractor Safety Council.
- Supervised safety for a 60-person maintenance crew, and crews of 140 -160 for numerous turnaround projects.
- Managed the onboarding and orientation of new hires.
- Prepared training documentation and trained employees.
- Held weekly safety meetings.
- Performed safety audits and accident and incident investigations.
- Ordered and maintained personal protection equipment (PPE).
- Ensured compliance of all federal and state safety regulations.
- Wrote safe work plans and job hazards identification and analysis for projects and turnaround activities.
Project Safety Manager
Brinderson, L.P.
- Chevron Oil Field 25D Steam Header Project.
- Managed a crew of 85 personnel.
- Managed and developed safety plans for all aspects of safety related issues to this project, including rescue plans, traffic control, Unit personnel accountability, Fire Control, and Logistic of all subcontractors working on site.
Project Manager
Brinderson, L.P.
- BP Carson FCCU Turnaround 2013.
- Managed a turnaround safety support crew of 92 employees.
- Responsible for all aspects of the job including coordination, meeting budgets, making scheduled deadlines, time management, forecasting and job planning, and leading all supervisors' meetings.
Safety Manager
VECA Electric & Technologies
BP Cherry Point, WA
- Member of several safety committees, including BP Safety Council, BP Subcommittee for PPE, BP WYE Committee, Contractor Safety Council, and served as Chair for the Contractor Safety Council Training Committee.
- Supervised safety for 100 employees.
- Managed the onboarding and orientation of new hires.
- Prepared training documentation and trained employees.
- Held weekly safety meetings.
- Performed safety audits and accident and incident investigations.
- Ordered and maintained PPEs.
- Monitored and ensured compliance of all federal and state safety regulations.
Washington State Regional Safety Manager
Greenberry Industrial
Burlington, WA
- Supervised multiple sites throughout the northern region of Washington State.
- Performed weekly leadership training and led safety meetings.
- Performed field safety audits and investigations.
- Trained new hires.
- Reviewed and approved subcontractor safety records.
- Monitored compliance of all federal and state safety regulations.
- Maintained inventory of all PPEs for all sites.
Safety Manager
PSF Industries
- Led safety meetings, performed field safety audits, led new hire orientations and meetings, and monitored compliance of all federal and state safety regulations for the following projects: Simpson Kraft Paper, Annual Turnaround, Tacoma, WA.
- Supervised a construction crew of 40 employees and maintained inventory of all PPEs for site crews.
Kennecott Copper Mine
Salt Lake City, UT
- Supervised construction crew of 45 employees.
- Also managed all PPEs required for HF Alky crews and provided HF Alky training.
Valero Refinery
Benicia, CA
- Flue Gas Scrubber Project, nine months.
- Supervised construction crew of 40 employees.
- Maintained inventory of all PPEs for site crews.
Shell Refinery
Anacortes, WA
- FCCU Project.
- Managed safety crew of 95 employees.
- Fit tested employees for respirators (full face and half face).
- Provided safety oversight of critical lifts of the regenerator and the reactor boilers.
Senior Safety Supervisor
San Juan Generating Station
Farmington, NM
- Led field safety meetings, led new hire orientations for contractors, responsible for all safety records, including accident and incidents investigations, PPE and equipment inspections logs, all certification and training of all employees.
Site Safety Tech
Brand Scaffold
Shell/PSR Anacortes, WA
- Maintained and inventoried all safety equipment.
- Facilitated and conducted new hire safety orientations and safety presentations.
- Maintain records and documentation of all safety-related matters including investigations and inspections.
- Developed and supported relationships with client safety representatives and industry experts.
- Clients included Boeing, BP, and Shell Oil.
- Will provide referrals upon request.
Education
General Studies / Business -
Skagit Valley Community College
General Studies -
San Antonio Community College
Dale Carnegie Training -
Skills
- Safety audits
- Incident investigation
- Team leadership
- Training development
- Risk assessment
- Compliance monitoring
- Employee onboarding
- OSHA regulations
- Emergency response
- Process improvement
- Fire and safety guidance
- Emergency situations
- Records/files maintenance
- Safety documentation and materials
- Corrective action planning
- Accident reduction planning
- Site visits
- Evaluations and reporting
- Team building
- Occupational safety instruction
- Regulatory compliance
- Program activities
- Investigations
- Risk management
- Work process analysis
- Decontamination process and procedures
- Worker training
- Hazard abatement
- Lifting operations
- Disaster preparedness
- OSHA standards and codes
- Budgetary planning
- Protective equipment
- Environmental monitoring
- Occupational health hazards
- Public health
- Safety policies
- Environmental management
- Training leadership
- Meeting coordination
- Crisis management
- Hazards management
- Program assistance
- Workplace inspections
- Safety training
- Permit-to-work systems
- Electrical safety
- Chemical handling
- Accident investigation
- Audit support
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Physical demonstrations
- Fall protection
- Manual handling
- Personal protective equipment
- Training courses
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hazard identification
- Respiratory protection
- Documentation skills
- Traffic management
- Audit procedures
- Safe chemical handling
- Confined space entry
- Asbestos awareness
- Report writing skills
- Ventilation requirements
- Subject matter expertise
- Industrial hygiene
- Safety auditing
- Incident reporting
- Machine guarding
- Noise control
- Occupational health
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Referrals
Will provide referrals upon request.
Personal Information
Title: Safety Manager-Operations Manager-Project Manager
Certification
- OSHAcademy Construction Safety and Health Manager
- OSHA 501 General Industry Outreach Trainer
- OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
Special Training
- Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques (START)
- Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
Summary Of Experience
I have over 25 years of supervisory experience in personal business, general construction and in the industrial industry as a Safety Manager or Safety Supervisor. This experience includes overseeing safety practices, investigating accidents and workers' compensation claims, preparing accident reporting procedures, increasing safety awareness, and managing costs while optimizing productivity. I have developed materials that were necessary for a comprehensive employee and supervisor safety-training program, including training designed to meet or exceed the safety goals of that organization. I have thorough knowledge of federal regulations as well as various state laws of safety and health compliance.
Timeline
WHS SAFETY SPECIALIST
Amazon.Inc
02.2023 - Current
WHS Specialist
Amazon
Manager
AGC of WA
Life Rescue
Corporate Safety Manager
Foundation Repair of California
Project Safety Manager
Universal Plant Services
Safety Manager
Brinderson, L.P.
Project Safety Manager
Brinderson, L.P.
Project Manager
Brinderson, L.P.
Safety Manager
VECA Electric & Technologies
Washington State Regional Safety Manager
Greenberry Industrial
Safety Manager
PSF Industries
Kennecott Copper Mine
Valero Refinery
Shell Refinery
Senior Safety Supervisor
San Juan Generating Station
Site Safety Tech
Brand Scaffold
General Studies / Business -
Skagit Valley Community College
General Studies -
San Antonio Community College