Pragmatic Occupational Health and Safety Specialist skilled in conducting efficient and effective safety audits. Natural leader works exceptionally well in both independent and team-centered roles.
Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
Used benchmarks like units built per injury and contract amounts per injury to assess program success.
Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
Safety Manager
Pelstar Mechanical Services, LLC
Lafayette, LA
08.2015 - 06.2021
Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
Collected samples of materials and coordinated testing for hazardous conditions.
Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
Evaluated workplace conformance with OSHA, Coast Guard, and ISO, standards and regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in heavy equipment mechanical service settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Manager of Operations for Medic Systems
Wood Group USA
Lafayette, LA
01.2010 - 06.2015
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.