Daniel Ross
Dry Prong,LA
Summary
Accomplished safety management leader with a strong track record in developing impactful training programs and driving teams to surpass compliance standards. At Optimal Field Services, initiatives led resulted in a significant reduction in workplace incidents through thorough accident investigations and hazard identification. Core competencies include strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement, with a focus on fostering a culture of safety and accountability. Adept at enhancing business performance through resourceful problem-solving and effective communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
American Gutters & Decks LLC.
Dry Prong, LA
02.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of small business including customer service and financial management.
- Trained, coached and mentored employees to facilitate safety and consistent quality of work.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Reviewed sales reports and adjusted sales activities or expenses to better meet budgets.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Corporate Safety Manager
Optimal Field Services
Geismar, La
06.2018 - 02.2023
- Organize and administer weekly Safety meetings
- Competent permit writer for all permitting
- Coaching employees on various aspects of safety behaviors, ergonomics, etc
- Recommend measures to help workers change unsafe behaviors and unsafe acts
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
- Coordinated with management teams to ensure all employees were aware of safety protocols.
- Investigated accidents and incidents in order to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
- Responded quickly when notified of an injury or illness occurring in the workplace.
- Assisted with developing job hazard assessments as part of the organization's overall risk management plan.
- Built positive working relationships with other department managers through effective communication.
- Investigated reported and identified compliance issues against accepted standards.
Safety Manager/ Field Safety Tech.
Turner Industries
Baton Rouge, La
03.2009 - 06.2018
- Organize and administer weekly Safety meetings at multiple sites
- Reviewing Checklists and JSA’S
- Coaching employees on various aspects of safety behaviors, ergonomics, etc
- Recommend measures to help workers change unsafe behaviors and unsafe acts
- Investigations and case management of incidents and property damages
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
Education
High School -
Tioga High School
LALouisiana State University -
Louisiana State University
LAConstruction Site Safety Technician (CSST) -
OSHA 30 -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LARoot Cause Investigation (RCI) -
Skills
- Safety training development
- Accident investigation
- Occupational health management
- Hazard identification
- First aid administration
- Behavior-based safety
- Workplace inspections
- Incident reporting
Yearsofexperience
10
Facilitiesprocessunits
- Exxon Mobile, Baytown, TX, North plant, South plant, ALKY, CLUES, DCU, Coker, LXU, HF4, XBF, PS8, HU9, SRU 7&8
- Exxon Mobile, Baton Rouge, LA, SRU
- Exxon Mobile, Beaumont, TX, Fire water Project
- Marathon Oil, Garyville, LA, HDS, Coker, Cat1
- CF Woodward, OKC, UREA and V110, CHD2, CHD1
- Shin-Tech, LA, SPP1
- Indorama, TX, G2
Timeline
Small Business Owner
American Gutters & Decks LLC.
02.2023 - Current
Corporate Safety Manager
Optimal Field Services
06.2018 - 02.2023
Safety Manager/ Field Safety Tech.
Turner Industries
03.2009 - 06.2018
High School -
Tioga High School
Louisiana State University -
Louisiana State University
Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST) -
OSHA 30 -
Louisiana State University
Root Cause Investigation (RCI) -
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