Frank A. Barnes
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Dedicated, results-driven, multi-skilled professional offering a background of over 20 years of experience in the Safety field. Sound knowledge of US military, federal, state, and local safety regulations, protocols, and procedures. Excellent skills in performing safety inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NEPA and other safety standards. Able to develop, implement, investigate and enforce safety programs and protocols.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
FloWorks International
Jacksonville, FL
11.2015 - Current
- Earned three OSHA Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) awards
- OSHA Instructor that provides ongoing training classes on current procedures for all specialized equipment and general safety practices
- Maintains training records for 150 employees to ensure that OSHA qualifications are met
- Develops effective Health Safety and Environment (HSE) plans designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, accidents, and incidents
- Company Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) representative
- Effectively communicate HSE strategy and objectives with Senior Leadership
- Identifies hazards or faults that caused the accident and devises strategic plan to remedy those problems
- Designs and implements effective metrics to track progress, proactively identify areas of concern, and drives accountability
- Interprets, trains, and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures
- Conducts safety inspections, mock recalls and OSHA inspections and hazard assessments
- Demonstrates professional maturity and ability to act as a change leader
- Drives and promotes zero incident HSE culture throughout the company
- Manages contractors working onsite with reviewing safety requirements and paperwork
- Leads a company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards (risks) and implements effective controls (corrective solutions)
- Represents company in the event of investigation inquiries regarding any employee or public liability claims
Safety Program Officer - Afghanistan
Northrup-Grumman Corporation
, Afghanistan
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Oversaw the safety program for the logistical operations of the Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) program, which included warehouse and field support programs Theater wide
- The mission was part of Operation Endurance Freedom (OEF) and Operation New Dawn (OND) in support of 16 different Military Installations
- Trained and mentored 15 personnel to ensure smooth adoption of new safety program
- Followed the company's loading and unloading procedures for hazardous materials
- Completed pre- and post-trip safety inspections, recording, and reporting any defects and malfunctions
- Developed detailed reports and reviewed with civilian and military managers to maintain highest safety standards for the base
- Ensured cleanliness and maintained the warehouses in compliance with OSHA standards
Collateral Duty Safety Officer
TSA – Transportation Safety Administration
Jacksonville, FL
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided safety oversight of TSA's security-screening procedures that are central to TSA objectives and that serve to protect the safety of the travelling public by preventing any hazards in the course of screening duties
- Provided information briefings concerning safety issues including all transportation operations, including quality controls, to ensure transportation service met contract safety obligations as well as local and national government regulatory requirements
Safety and Transportation Coordinator
WGI/URS/AECOM
, Afghanistan
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: USAF Government Contractor
- Monitored the safety and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and others to guard against theft, injury, and property damage; and to maintain security
- Wrote detailed reports of daily activities and irregularities such as damages, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, and/or unusual occurrences
- Trained 40 active-duty military personnel and Allied Forces personnel in the safe movement of military equipment
- Interpreted transportation & tariff regulations, safety procedures, and company regulations
- Assigned as Transportation Safety Coordinator, responsible for coordinating the safe operation fleet of 1000 military trucks, forklifts, cranes, and rough terrain container-carriers with an estimated value of $40M
- USAF Government Contractor
First Line Supervisor / Safety Compliance
U.S. Navy
02.1988 - 02.2008
- Supervised the overall safety of more than 800 Military personnel ensuring their compliance with policies and procedures
- Planned work schedules and assigned duties to maintain adequate staffing levels
- Ensured employees were performing efficiently and responding to fluctuating work schedules
- Met frequently and clearly communicated with subordinates to review methods and procedures to meet the goals of the department and the mission at hand
- Resolved personnel problems, complaints, and formal grievances when possible, or referred them to higher-level supervisors for resolution
- Utilized critical principles of leadership for the purpose of motivating and empowering subordinates to reach their ultimate work performance
- Trained and managed employees with developing techniques to address stress and to create a quality safety organizational climate for team operations
- Prepared job sites for hazardous materials removal and disposal, including constructing containment and negative air pressure systems as appropriate
- Removed or encapsulated hazardous materials in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations
- Tracked training requirements of all staff to maintain operational readiness and compliance with military and allied government regulations
- Prepared multiple reports of personnel and mission requirements and presented to leadership for review and discussion
Education
Associates of Science - Environmental Science Technology
Florida State College of Jacksonville
05.2021
Safety Environmental & Emergency Response Technician (SEERT) -
06.2016
Skills
- Highly trained and knowledgeable in OSHA, FEMA, and EPA guidelines
- Exceptional interpersonal skills allow for clear communication with all personnel
- Efficient multi-tasker who conducts and assists in specific projects related to health and safety
- Exhibits keen ability to think practically and creatively to implement the best safety practices
- Effective leader and instructor who provides specialized training to employees
- Maintains accurate training records to ensure that all employees have completed required Federal, State, and corporate training
- Exercises caution and alertness, and quickly responds to a crisis in a calm manner
- Solid ability to work effectively with diverse personnel
- Maintains health and safety strategies and formulates policies and procedures to meet the specific needs of the unique structures of the company
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of all legislative requirements relating to occupational health and safety
- High levels of self-motivation in addition to excellent time management skills
- Investigates all accidents and health concerns, maintains detailed records of all findings, and prepares recommendations where appropriate
- Strong ability to investigate and analyze information to form conclusions
- Prepares and files any statutory reports with required authorities
- Conducts and coordinates periodic inspections to identify any concerns and advises on the elimination or control of health and safety risks
- Experienced with management of expenditures and responsible for Health & Safety budget
- Excellent knowledge of corporate and personnel security methods in national and international locations
Certification
- Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED / Blood Borne Pathogen Awareness training, 2024
- Certified Occupation Safety Specialist (COSS) Federal, 2024
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate, 2024
- UDEMA Project Management certificate, 2024
- UDEMA Agile Scrum Master certificate for PSM I, 2024
- State of Florida: MSHA 2 Florida Storm Water runoff and Sediment Control Inspector, 2024
- Hazardous Material Technician, 2024
- Lead Renovator training, 2024
- Storm Water Prevention certified, 2024
- Safety Orientation, 2024
- Intro to Incident Command System, (ICS) IS-100b, 2024
- Intro to National Incident Management System, 2024
- Active Shooter Awareness, Amputation, 2024
- Confined Space Entry Safety, 2024
- Environmental Sampling Analysis, 2024
- Construction Safety Card, 2024
- Industry Safety Card, 2024
- Disaster Site Worker, 2024
- 10 Hr. Maritime Safety, 2024
- General Industry, 2024
- Construction Industry, 2024
- Recordkeeping Ruler 300 series, 2024
- Marine Oil Spill Supervisor, 2024
- OSHA Trainer Course for Construction #500, 2024
- Incident Investigation and Reporting: Cert # 720856214, 2024
- Company Security Officer, 2024
- Vessel Security Officer STCW endorsement, 2024
- Port Facility Security Officer, 2024
- Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) STCW, 2024
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), 2024
- FPA 70E Arc Flash Training, 2024
- MSHA New Miner Training, 2024
References
Available
Military Service
U.S. Navy, E6, Supervisor / HAZMAT Control Management, Honorable Retirement, 20 years
Timeline
Safety Manager
FloWorks International
11.2015 - Current
Safety Program Officer - Afghanistan
Northrup-Grumman Corporation
06.2011 - 06.2015
Collateral Duty Safety Officer
TSA – Transportation Safety Administration
01.2010 - 01.2011
Safety and Transportation Coordinator
WGI/URS/AECOM
01.2009 - 01.2010
First Line Supervisor / Safety Compliance
U.S. Navy
02.1988 - 02.2008
Associates of Science - Environmental Science Technology
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Safety Environmental & Emergency Response Technician (SEERT) -
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