David Natiola
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Safety Professional with 30 years of work experience, and 29 years of management experience leading, implementing, and advancing the development of sustainment of buildings and shipyards safety-conscious work environments using new policies, programs, processes, strategies, tools, technology for training programs and safety plans which have reduced reported injuries and worker's compensation claims that promotes a safety conscious work environment. Disciplined and highly focused communication skills which allow for organizational safety integration with cross-functional teams and leaders during the cultivation of a safety-oriented workforce.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Systems Safety Specialist
TriMet
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed, planed, directed, coordinated and reviewed work of 4 assigned SMS staff, including, performance management, coaching, training, and development.
- Acts as SMS and Safety Program Manager, ensures that business practices comply with industry specifications, standards, regulations, and laws by developing and implementing SMS programs, safety programs, procedures, and regulatory compliance strategies
- Conducted numerous investigations of TriMet incidents, accidents, near-misses and hazardous conditions or unusual occurrences
- Document results, facilitate corrective action plans and report to regulatory entities until agreed upon mitigations are successfully closed out
- Monitor construction contractor and subcontractors Incident Investigation & Reporting practices to ensure that project activities are completed as per contract, TriMet Construction Safety Program and according to applicable Site-Specific Safety Plan.
Health and Safety Manager
Georgia Pacific, LLC
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Led the development and implementation of both essential safety and health initiatives, as well as support EHS capability development
- Partners with senior leadership team to support a full scope approach to safety strategies which impacts 102 employees needed for organizational success
- Develops and delivers of Safety and Health, Compliance regulatory and company required training for all site employees by utilizing a Safety Management System (SMS)
- Provides a visible safety presence in the field with operations, maintenance, and contract work groups.
Safety Manager
Vigor Marine, LLC
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed 10 Safety/Shipyard Competent employees and spearheads the development and implementation of new policies and processes which have cultivated a safety-conscious environment for the largest ship building/repair and complex fabrication company in the Pacific Northwest
- Minimized non-compliance for noise and HAZCOM by developing and implementing programs and policies and performing onsite training for all employees.
Safety/Operations/Program Manager
United States Navy
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Safety/Operations Manager aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks for 15 technicians performing installation, repair, Lock-Out/Tag-Out and maintenance, of electrical and electronic equipment for installation repairs, maintenance, and modification worth over $75,000,000.
Department Head Safety/Program Manager
United States Navy
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Safety and Facilities Manager in Manama, Bahrain
- Managed a team of 15 Safety Coordinators and Industrial Hygienists to design and implement safety programs for Operations Center staff to include Respiratory Protection, HAZCOM, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Fall Protection, and Emergency Response and investigated 25 accidents and injuries to determine root cause and to prepare recommendations for prevention.
Safety/Operations/Program Manager
United States Navy
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Safety and Security Manager in Whidbey Island, WA
- Managed a $220,000 budget to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, regulations and implement Safety and Health Programs, procedures, and training for 25 employees in Respirator Protection, HAZCOM, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, PPE, Fall Protection, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention and to maintain records and reports.
Safety/Training/Program Manager
United States Navy
04.2009 - 03.2015
- Safety and Training Manager in San Diego, CA
- Managed 57 employees, scheduled, and conducted safety education and training programs for 340 staff to include 2,000 hours of safety training for Respiratory Protection, Confined Space, HAZCOM, PPE Hearing Conservation, Heat Illness Prevention and Ergonomics and provided CPR instruction over 150 employees.
Safety/Training/Program Manager
United States Navy
03.2006 - 04.2009
- Safety and Training Manager on Guam
- Managed 65 employees creating strategic plans, conducted project management audits, and maintained training records and evaluations.
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
United States Navy
11.1994 - 03.2006
- Electrical Maintenance Supervisor on various ships in Norfolk, VA., and San Diego, CA
- Managed over 70 electricians, coordinated trouble shooting on systems including 4160-volt switchboards, 400/100-volt motor, generators, controls, and voltage regulators to include Lock-Out/Tag-Out, fault isolation, repair, maintenance inspections and testing of equipment's.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education And Developement
Southern Illinois University
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Skills
- Safety Health & Environment
- Program Management
- Staff Training & Development
- Performance Management
- Safety Management Systems
- Construction/Maritime Safety
- Compliance Control
- OSHA Standards
- Team Leadership
- Hazard Identification
- Workplace inspections
- Audit Procedures
Certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC)
- Certified Safety Manager (CSM)
- Certified Safety Specialist (CSS)
- OSHA 500 Construction Authorized Trainer
- OSHA 30 hr. Construction and General Industry
- 3M Fall Protection Competent Person
- 40 Hr. EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety
- LEAN Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt)
- Certified Postsecondary Instructor
- Certified Master Training Instructor
- Certified Homeland Security I-III
- Shipyard Competent Person
- Food Defense Coordinator
Training
- OSHA 510 Construction Industry Standards
- OSHA 511 General Industry Standards
- OSHA 5410 Maritime Industry Standards
- OSHA 521 Industrial Hygiene Standards
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- SMS Principles for Transit
- SMS Awareness
- SMS Assurance
- Transit Rail Incident Investigations
- Security Manager
- TS-SCI (Inactive)
Military Service Citations
- Air Medal
- Navy/Marine Corps Commendations Medal (2)
- Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (9)
- Army Achievement Medal
- Good Conduct Medal (6)
- National Service Defense Medal (2)
- Kosovo Campaign Medal
- NATO Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary (2)
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Military Outstanding Service Medal and various ribbons and campaign medals.
Timeline
Senior Systems Safety Specialist
TriMet
09.2023 - 05.2024
Health and Safety Manager
Georgia Pacific, LLC
06.2022 - 09.2023
Safety Manager
Vigor Marine, LLC
07.2021 - 06.2022
Safety/Operations/Program Manager
United States Navy
03.2020 - 07.2021
Department Head Safety/Program Manager
United States Navy
01.2018 - 03.2020
Safety/Operations/Program Manager
United States Navy
03.2015 - 01.2018
Safety/Training/Program Manager
United States Navy
04.2009 - 03.2015
Safety/Training/Program Manager
United States Navy
03.2006 - 04.2009
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
United States Navy
11.1994 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Workforce Education And Developement
Southern Illinois University
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University