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Daniel Archer

Greater Houston

Summary

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) executive with over 15 years of leadership experience in industrial, construction, and transportation sectors. Expertise in implementing safety initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple sites. Achievements include significant reductions in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and successful navigation of OSHA investigations. Proven ability to build high-performance teams and influence stakeholders through strategic insights.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Health, Safety, Environmental & Transportation

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • Reorganized and merged two major regional departments into a unified, high-performing division.
  • Achieved record-low TRIR for three consecutive years with data-driven safety programs.
  • Directed OSHA inspections, successfully reducing fines through proactive engagement.
  • Established and led company’s inaugural HSE purchasing program, significantly lowering annual costs.
  • Spearheaded design of TNT’s first HSE/DOT management platform in collaboration with IT partners.
  • Acted as executive liaison for customer negotiations and post-incident reviews.
  • Department earned Industry Business Roundtable (IBR) Safety Excellence 'Best in Class' Award for 2025.

Occupational Safety Specialist

U.S. Air Force (Retired)
01.2011 - 01.2023
  • Directed confined space, LOTO, and fall protection programs across multi-mission sites.
  • Reduced safety deficiencies by 80%, achieving $100K savings via process improvements.
  • Led teams of 30 during audits, training events, deployments, and incident responses.

Corporate HSE Manager – Southern Region

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Led a team of nine HSE Managers; served on multiple executive committees.
  • Conducted executive audits, led insurer/customer inspections, and standardized operations.
  • Primary corporate trainer for OSHA 10/30, Powerline Safety, and Culture Building programs.

Branch HSE Manager

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw drug testing, site audits, training, and new hire orientations.
  • Operated as Field Case Manager for injury reporting and claims control.
  • Directed OSHA 10/30 trainings and managed fall protection program.

Regional Field Safety Manager

JF Electric, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Conducted site audits, confined space entry protocols, and equipment inspections.
  • Led OSHA-mandated and company-specific safety training programs.

Fire Inspector / Lead Firefighter

U.S. Air Force (Retired)
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Managed firefighting operations, inspections, and training across 966 facilities globally.
  • Directed six-person team in Afghanistan, providing training on aircraft rescue procedures for new airmen.

Education

B.S. - Occupational Health & Safety

Columbia Southern University

Skills

  • Multi-site operations management
  • Regulatory compliance oversight
  • Transportation safety and DOT management
  • Stakeholder engagement and crisis response
  • Culture transformation and risk management
  • Behavior-based safety and analytics
  • Enterprise safety systems compliance
  • Claims and insurance management
  • Procurement strategy development
  • Public speaking proficiency

Degree

  • BS
  • SMP
  • CUSP

Personal Information

Title: Executive HSE Leader

References

Excellent references available upon request.

Additional Highlights

  • Frequent presenter and trainer on behavior-based safety and leadership.
  • Led safety program rollouts impacting 1,000+ employees.
  • Extensive network of industry partners and safety professionals.
  • Multi time keynote speaker for Safety Conferences and Gatherings.

Certifications And Credentials

  • Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
  • Safety Management Specialist (SMP) – BCSP
  • Approved for Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Exam (will sit for exam on 09/04/25)
  • OSHA Authorized Trainer – Construction
  • Electrical T&D OSHA Partnership Trainer
  • OSHA 510 | Confined Space | 30-Hour GI
  • Fall Protection Inspection Competent Person
  • OSHA 7005- Warehouse Safety and Storage
  • First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor – American Red Cross
  • Multiple Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program (F&ESCP)
  • Firefighter I & II
  • Fire Instructor I & II
  • Fire Inspector I & II
  • HAZMAT Technician
  • HAZMAT Incident Commander
  • Fire Officer I

Affiliations

  • Baseball Umpire - Hand picked to officiate Little League District and Regional Tournaments

Accomplishments

  • Lead department to IBR Safety Excellence Award Best in Class Award

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director, Health, Safety, Environmental & Transportation

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Corporate HSE Manager – Southern Region

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2022

Branch HSE Manager

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2018

Regional Field Safety Manager

JF Electric, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016

Occupational Safety Specialist

U.S. Air Force (Retired)
01.2011 - 01.2023

Fire Inspector / Lead Firefighter

U.S. Air Force (Retired)
01.2006 - 01.2012

B.S. - Occupational Health & Safety

Columbia Southern University

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