David Cushman
Safety Manager
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Articulate Safety Manager with an extensive background in people management and operational processes, to include, Heavy Civil Construction, Chemical Processing, Power Plants, and Papermills. Experienced in cultivating safe and positive work environments to reduce risk, increase morale and promote overall commitment to safety.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Safety Manager
North Georgia Pipeline
12.2021 - Current
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Facilitated training for 100 plus employees.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
Site Safety Coordinator
Morgan Corporation
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
WSA Start Up & Commissioning Team Leader
Mississippi Power
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Start-up Team Leader for the Wet Sulfuric Acid and Sour Water Systems
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Operations Manager
Climax Global Energy Inc. LLC
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Supervised production schedules, turn around planning, coordination, contract project manager as well meeting strict deadlines regarding work execution both smoothly and efficiently
- Established OSHA compliance for plant and operation.
- Implemented Behavior Based Safety Program
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Lead Control Room Operator
Aerotek
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Recruited as lead control room operator for startup/commissioning of Climax Global Energy
- Handled check out, commissioning of DCS screens along with system integration while developing start-up and operating procedures for start-up including operations
- Responsible for start-up system and conducting training for operators for hand off to operations
- Developed LOTO procedures and checklist.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
- Promoted to Operations Manager
Project Manager
Natur Chem
06.2008 - 04.2012
- Frequent communication between power company and their customers to address, troubleshoot along with successfully resolving any customer complaints/concerns
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Project Manager to 5+ brush crews for all SCE&G ROW’s which consisted of sending the crews out to the necessary areas in order of priority, pre inspection, post inspection and follow up.
Owner
Dreamscapes LLC
04.2006 - 06.2008
- As the owner I was responsible for the complete management of landscape supplies, and hardscape design, installation, wholesale, and retail sales from our landscape yard
- Effectively handled my own bidding, ensured on time shipments to various contractors in this field and municipalities to include the City of Columbia.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Lead Process Control Operator
International Paper
02.1984 - 06.2006
- Controlled system startups, shutdowns, lockouts for maintenance, routine PM’s as well as all associated chemical loading & unloading in trucks and rail cars
- Carried out all aspects of the start-up & commissioning, and operator training.
- Turn around coordinator for plant shut downs
Education
High School Diploma -
Airport High School
West Columbia, SCSkills
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Training
- Procedure Implementation
- Safety Program Development
- Safety Audits
- Project Coordination
- Training Program Development
- Compliance Management
Accomplishments
- Successfully achieved buy in for a Brothers Keeper behavior based safety program.
- Established a certification and tracking process for 100 plus employees, to insure OSHA compliance.
- Scheduled employees for training, to get them current, for OSHA compliance.
- Managed two $60 million plus, high profile client jobs, exceeding 150,000 plus manhours on each, with Zero OSHA recordable.
Certification
OSHA 510
OSHA 7410
TWIC Card
CEPSCI (Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector)
GSWCC Level 1A (Blue Card)
Smith System Defensive Driving
Root Cause Analysis
Rigging Level 1
Fall Protection Competent Person
Timeline
Senior Safety Manager
North Georgia Pipeline
12.2021 - Current
Site Safety Coordinator
Morgan Corporation
06.2018 - 12.2021
WSA Start Up & Commissioning Team Leader
Mississippi Power
05.2014 - 09.2017
Operations Manager
Climax Global Energy Inc. LLC
03.2013 - 03.2014
Lead Control Room Operator
Aerotek
09.2012 - 03.2013
Project Manager
Natur Chem
06.2008 - 04.2012
Owner
Dreamscapes LLC
04.2006 - 06.2008
Lead Process Control Operator
International Paper
02.1984 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Airport High School
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