Danielle Miller
Cameron,NC
Summary
Results-driven Safety Technician with 9 years of experience managing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols in fast-paced settings. Proven expertise in hazard assessment, emergency response planning, and developing safety protocols across military operations and rail loading environments. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills contribute to effective problem-solving, enhancing workplace safety and compliance. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge of regulatory standards to promote secure and efficient work environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Safety Specialist
Gregory Construction Company
Columbus, Mississippi
12.2024 - Current
- Perform boots on the ground safety oversight by identifying and correcting job site hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Assist in the implementation and compliance if site-specific and company safety policies.
- Assist in the creation of job hazard analysis and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments.
- Review standard operating procedures and work practices to identify any safety concerns and support Safety Lead in team safety meetings.
- Perform job site specific safety audits using inspection forms to ensure employees are utilizing safe work practices such as wearing proper PPE, minimizing trip hazards, wearing fall protection etc.
- Respond to Environmental, Health and Safety events in the field and collect preliminary details, documents, photos to help Safety Lead with safeguard analysis and corrective action determination.
- Perform environmental compliance audits as needed.
- Ensure notification and corrective actions are put in place when any unsafe condition is presented or found throughout the job site. Submit and track EHS action items.
- Assist the Regional Safety Lead and Superintendent in accident and near miss investigations and root cause analysis when necessary.
- Organize, file, and maintain safety documentation (i.e., training records, meeting minutes)
- Collaborated with contractors regarding appropriate solutions when unsafe working conditions are identified.
- Investigated incidents to determine root cause and develop corrective action plans.
- Attended pre-construction meetings to discuss safety protocols for upcoming projects.
- Monitored safety of construction activities, making on-site personnel safety top priority.
- Completed permit and safety inspections for workplaces on strict timelines.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective action.
Safety Manager/Quality Control Manager
Pride Industries
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Inspects and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, and practices in order to ensure compliance with safety/health standards and governmental regulations
- Provides new employees and subcontractors with safety and health orientation training
- Provides training in safe practices and precaution
- Maintains appropriate documentation of training provided to employees
- Interacts with Contractors to ensure safety compliance with state, federal, and local regulations
- Evaluates for completeness and accuracy of JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS JSA’s
- Must ensure that JSA’s are current and effectively identify potential hazards
- Conducts investigations of working conditions for the prevention of occupational accidents, diseases and industrial health hazards, with specific reference to toxic substance, noise, and harmful physical agents
- Investigates to determine root cause of violations and develops Independent resolution process, and follows up to ensure proper closure of safety violations
- Evaluates and instructs employees in the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Inspects field operations of contractors and employees to confirm compliance with PRIDE Industries safety requirements
- Transports employees to medical facility for treatment
- Attends Pre-Construction Meetings and Site Visits
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
- Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.
- Participated in industry-wide committees focused on improving overall worker health and safety standards.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
Safety Coordinator
Arauco
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Work closely with Safety Manager concerning policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
- Lead hazard analysis activities to ensure safe work processes and practices are identified and implemented
- Investigate and report on all incidents ensuring causes are identified and recommendations are appropriate
- Analyze incident trends and develop/implement recommendations to improve safety behaviors and plant safety
- Coordinate and report on internal/external health and safety audits
- Research, develop, implement, maintain and monitor, plant health and safety training programs to ensure legislated compliance requirements are met, improve safety awareness, and ensure competency is achieved in health and safety work practices
- Coach and direct employees in daily operations of health and safety, and policies and procedures
- Assume active role in health and safety programs and committees to create a healthy and safe working environment
- Monitor employee return to work/restricted work plans as necessary
- Prepare, maintain, monitor and report on all plant health and safety issues
- Benchmark health and safety programs against industry leaders
- Stay abreast of pertinent legislation and/or regulations that affect the workplace
- Maintain current certifications for mandated health and safety programs
- Maintain required recordkeeping
- Facilitate open and honest communication
- Encourage decision making by and/or input from team members
- Explore and implement ways to recognize and encourage employee performance and document plant and individual safety performance achievements
Production Supervisor-EHS Coordinator-QC Tech
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Supervising operations within a facility to achieve higher output
- Organizing training and educational manuals for the production team
- Assisting in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires
- Ensuring compliance with safety and professional standards within a facility
- Ensure compliance among production workers (PPE, LOTO, Mobile Safety)
- Conduct plant training
- Help conduct weekly toolbox
- Safety Committee Meetings, New Hire Safety Orientation, Weekly Inspections, Environmental Inspections
- Multi – Site EH&S
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Upgraded machine guarding to lessen injuries
- Created and shared a robust Covid-19 Cleaning Protocol to protect employees from this transmissible disease
- Vigorously re-negotiated existing vendor contracts related to cleaning supplies for all the southeast facilities resulting in a 10% cost savings across the board
- Created and designed an indoor Water Misting System to diminish respirable dust and silica exposure to employees
- Facilitated Mentor Program for new hires to reduce safety incidents
- Implemented a new process for handling bags to lower back strains/sprains
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Conducted an ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures
- Designed a pilot program at select sites in furtherance of Environmental Sustainability goals by utilizing wind/solar lighting stations in low lite areas of bulk production and heavy equipment zones
- Reduced safety incidents by training and teaching risk management techniques, hazard identification, quality checks and documentation
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
HCI Integrated Solutions
10.2016 - 05.2019
Production Technician
Belflex-Caterpillar
11.2015 - 10.2016
Supply Technician-Hazmat
Applied Technologies Group Inc.
11.2014 - 05.2015
Education
High School -
FRANKFORD HIGH SCHOOL
PHILADELPHIA, PASkills
- Accident Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Injury Prevention
- Safe Work Practices
- Proper Equipment Operation
- Incident Investigation
- Workplace inspections
- Staff Meetings
- Hazard Risk Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Problem Resolution
- Inventory control
- HAZMAT Programs
- RMS
- Quality Control Audits
- Safety audits
- Root cause analysis
- Safety training
- Job hazard analysis
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Control of work and referencing permits
Certification
- OSHA 10 General Industry
- OSHA 30 General Industry
- OSHA 510 Construction
- Process Safety Management Certificate
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Arc Flash Training/Qualifier
- Army Corp of Engineers EM 385-1-1 (40 Hour) Certificate
- Lean Six Sigma Training
Awards
- Employee of the Month, 12/20
- Multi-Site EH&S Coordinator of the Year, 2020
- Most Improved Safety Award for Aberdeen, 2020
- Southeast Region Presidents Safety Award, 2020
References
- Joshua Orme - Superintendent 662-574-3451
- Tandra McLure, 706-844-7867
- Kristen Bultinck, 910-988-3878
- Barbara Wurm, 276-206-5120
Security Clearance
Government Secret Security Clearance
Military Service
US Army, 1994 to 1998, E-4, Psychiatric Specialist, Collect and record psychosocial and physical data., Treat and counsel military patients with behavioral, personal, and mental health issues, including addictions and psychological problems., Counsel patients with personal, psychological, and behavioral issues to adjust and achieve a more satisfying personal, social and occupational status.
Timeline
Site Safety Specialist
Gregory Construction Company
12.2024 - Current
Safety Manager/Quality Control Manager
Pride Industries
05.2023 - 12.2024
Safety Coordinator
Arauco
11.2022 - 05.2023
Production Supervisor-EHS Coordinator-QC Tech
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
05.2019 - 11.2022
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
HCI Integrated Solutions
10.2016 - 05.2019
Production Technician
Belflex-Caterpillar
11.2015 - 10.2016
Supply Technician-Hazmat
Applied Technologies Group Inc.
11.2014 - 05.2015
High School -
FRANKFORD HIGH SCHOOL
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