Darren Hedrick
Franklin
Summary
Health and environmental safety professional with extensive experience in managing HSE programs. Expertise in aligning safety initiatives with organizational objectives, ensuring compliance, and improving employee training. Demonstrated ability to deliver timely insights on HSE performance and trends.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Health and Environmental Supervisor
CBRE
11.2020 - Current
- Managed HSE programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and client needs
- Engaged with Merck & Co., Inc. to align HSE strategies with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
- Supported development and implementation of strategic solutions to enhance performance results
- Provided timely and relevant advice to management on HSE performance, compliance, trends, and concerns
- Provided key HSE knowledge, aligning with industry regulations and client expectations.
- Support the process for monitoring injury, illness, and incident related performance within the assigned account
- Complete audits of all high-risk work
- Perform and evaluate training for employees on site
Complex Safety Manager
Pilgrim's
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Lead the investigation of all near misses, first aid cases, recordable cases, lost work time injuries
- Monitored injury trends and developed targeted action plans to mitigate risks
- Implement and maintain all Corporate Safety and Health programs
- Conducted periodic safety and health audits, ensuring timely closure of identified issues
- Facilitated communication with Corporate Safety Manager to align safety initiatives
- Trained employees on safety protocols and ensured timely completion of training sessions
- Increased safety visibility by interacting with employees across the plant floor and various site locations.
- Assist the Fleet Safety Manager in the investigation of vehicular accidents
- Develop and maintain the site's SharePoint documentation site
- Be the site's liaison with outside agencies
Safety Coordinator
Apex Pipeline Services
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Assist the Safety Director in the day-to-day management and implementation of the corporate safety plan
- Conducted comprehensive site safety audits, enhancing employee safety and ensuring compliance with OSHA, PHMSA, and customer standards
- Conduct initial and follow-up accident investigations
- Inspect vehicles and equipment for safety compliance
- Maintain records to comply with OSHA and customer standards
- Provide case management and first aid to injured employees
- Counseled and advised personnel on safety issues through management bulletins, newsletters, memos, and meetings, promoting a culture of safety awareness
- Established proactive safety measures, fostering a safer working environment for all employees
- Key Projects: TransCanada WBXpress
Safety Director
Lantz Construction Company
08.2013 - 03.2018
- Manage all aspects of corporate health and safety program, to include: Development and implementation of new plans and programs, Revision of current programs as needed, Maintenance training records on all employees, Development and maintenance of driver's qualification system
- Conduct comprehensive site safety audits to ensure employee safety, and compliance with VOSH/OSHA standards and corporate standards
- Supervise Project Managers and Project Superintendents in their performance of safety management responsibilities
- Facilitated safety orientation sessions for new employees to promote understanding and adherence to safety protocols.
- Organized ongoing education workshops to enhance employee knowledge and application of safety practices.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
- Documented safety records to uphold VOSH/OSHA standards.
- Handle the reporting requirements of the company's insurance policies, including workers' compensation, vehicle, and general liability coverages
Engineering Technician
Rockingham County Public Works
07.2008 - 08.2013
- Supported inspection, contract administration, and project management for Public Works projects to ensure compliance and successful completion
- Provide daily monitoring, operation, and support for the Landfill Gas Utilization Project equipment
- Provide preventative maintenance and troubleshooting for daily technical operations
- Maintain maintenance and calibration records for multiple pieces of equipment
- Assist with solid waste-disposal and recycling activities to improve efficiencies and provide cost effective service
- Administer various site compliance inspections for the landfill
- Participate in the evaluation of utilities operations by monitoring activities and facilitating effective provision of service
- Collaborated with team to create and implement improvement plans for projects, enhancing project effectiveness and outcomes
- Key Projects: Rockingham Memorial Health Campus, Rockingham County Landfill Gas Utilization Project, Willow Springs Remediation Project
Construction Inspector
Rockingham County Public Works
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Monitored contractor compliance with federal, state, and local policies and legal mandates
- Act as a liaison between landowners, county officials, engineers, and contractors
- Cultivated working relationships with multiple agencies to facilitate project coordination
- Verified accuracy of products billed to the county to uphold financial integrity
- Key Projects: Rockingham Memorial Health Campus, Lilly Garden Water Line Extension
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Safety and Environmental Engineering Technology
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV06-2007
Vocational Certificate - Electronics Technology
South Branch Vocational And Technical Center
Petersburg, WV03-2001
Skills
- HSE compliance
- Occupational safety regulations
- Health and safety standards adherence
- Risk assessment techniques
- Incident investigation methods
- Safety auditing
- Air quality assessment
- Water quality monitoring expertise
- Fire safety expertise
- Walking and working surface evaluations
- Chemical resource knowledge
- GMP compliance standards
- Computer applications proficiency
- Electrical troubleshooting skills
- Employee training programs
- Effective communication skills
- Health and safety standards adherence
Certification
- Certified Hazardous Material Trainer
- American Heart Association CPR Certified
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor
- OSHA 30 in Construction Safety and Health
- OSHA Authorized Outreach Construction Trainer (OSHA 500)
Community Service
- Franklin Volunteer Fire Dept., Firefighter, EMT, 10/01/98 - Present, Bugler, Training Officer, Captain, Safety Officer
- Pendleton County Emergency Services, EMT, Driver, 01/01/02 - Present
- Monongah Volunteer Fire Dept., Firefighter, First Responder, 01/01/01 - 01/01/06
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
- Franklin Town Council, Member, 01/01/08 - 01/01/10
Skillsets
- Literate in various computer applications
- Capable of conducting air monitoring
- Proficient in fire safety
- Competent in the performance of walking and working surface evaluations
- Knowledgeable in the use of various chemical resource and reference tools
- Proficient in the use of the occupational safety and health regulations
- Proficient in electrical troubleshooting
Timeline
Safety Health and Environmental Supervisor
CBRE
11.2020 - Current
Complex Safety Manager
Pilgrim's
11.2018 - 11.2020
Safety Coordinator
Apex Pipeline Services
04.2018 - 11.2018
Safety Director
Lantz Construction Company
08.2013 - 03.2018
Engineering Technician
Rockingham County Public Works
07.2008 - 08.2013
Construction Inspector
Rockingham County Public Works
08.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree - Safety and Environmental Engineering Technology
Fairmont State University
Vocational Certificate - Electronics Technology
South Branch Vocational And Technical Center