James Robert Johnson
Colonial Beach,VA
Summary
Dynamic Safety and Occupational Health Program Director with extensive experience at Department of Navy, specializing in risk management and compliance.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety and Occupational Health Program Director
Department of the Navy
Dahlgren, Virginia
01.2023 - Current
- Directed safety programs for Naval Support Activity South Potomac, ensuring compliance across four installations.
- Supported Installation Command Team in risk mitigation through audits, inspections, and training initiatives.
- Developed and managed Operational Risk Management (ORM) plans to enhance safety protocols.
- Educated Installation Tenant Command Designated Safety Officers on risk recognition and mitigation processes.
- Coordinated operational communications with Tenant Commands regarding accurate reporting and database updates.
- Oversaw safety concerns during base-level drills and exercises to improve emergency preparedness.
- Managed Installation Safety Information Database to maintain up-to-date safety records.
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
Bay Pines, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Performs occupational safety, health and fire protection inspections, investigations/surveys for a large healthcare facility, (4300 employees) and outlying Veteran community facilities. Routinely utilizing the applicable OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission policies to document hazard assessments as assigned.
- Conducts inspections of construction sites as assigned, to evaluate contractor safety performance, compliance with regulatory requirements and BPVAHCS Contractor Safety Programs.
- Responds to emergent situations and investigate causes. Provides initial report from field to Safety Chief or Director to ensure situational awareness.
- Conducts fire drills as required. Completes critiques and summarizes with staff in an AAR format.
- Represents safety office conducting new employee orientation training.
- Provides the Department feedback on fire suppression systems with gauge, sprinkler, and alarm inspections.
- (Healthcare)
Military Working Dog Inventory Manager
Department of Defense
San Antonio, USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided supervision and mentorship to 70+ employees and 10 supervisors.
- Ensured accurate summary production and financial outcome within the parameters of the sections 4.2M budget, which was reportable directly to Headquarters Air Force and Congressional National Defense Authorizations Act Committee.
- Continually advised local commands on safety trends and needs to ensure policies and procedures could be met for adequate controls of work environment.
- Oversaw implementation of safety programs and protocols, providing guidance to employees and Chain of Command during safety incidents and safety policy writing.
- Supervised and ensured origination, updating, and management of hard copy and digital MWD records for all MWDs in the local 341TRS inventory (800+), and within the historical repository (4000+).
- Planned, organized, and directed the activities of MWD disposition, procurement, and shipping, ensuring that Logistics Department met mission requirements for the DoD Military Canine Services worldwide operational commitments.
- (Logistics)
Regional HSE Advisor
Stream-Flo USA
Beeville, USA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Resurrected failing safety programs within first year to obtain accident-free subsequent years.
- Managed programs for over 150 employees.
- Initiated JHA program for daily start of shift training.
- Performed safety coverage for 7 facilities in WY, PA and TX.
- Maintained and monitored all gas monitoring systems for all 16 U.S. sites.
- Provided oversight and led programs and projects for both branch and corporate level.
- Planned and implemented OSHA compliance training for all sites within region.
- Recommended and evaluates effectiveness of safety programs through the audit process.
- Represented corporate safety team in providing communication to Branch, District and Corporate managers through the analysis process and investigations.
- (Energy/Manufacturing)
Safety Health Specialist
H-E-B
Temple, USA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Conducted New Hire Training with emphasis on OSHA 10 and powered equipment training.
- Provided interpretation of safety trends and analyzed hazard assessments to support leadership in maintaining a safe work environment.
- Conducted post-accident investigations and other safety related incidents.
- Reduced reportable and recordable rates by 56%.
- Responsible for on-site medical station and industrial fitness program.
- Ensured corrective actions met OSHA safety standards.
- Provided new build oversight for contractors within the Company’s safety policies.
- (Distribution)
Safety Coordinator
H-E-B
San Antonio, USA
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Reduced OSHA recordable rate by 65%.
- Updated, maintained/enforced safety policies and Plant Leader expectations.
- Responsible for investigating accident scenes or other safety related incidents.
- Performed and evaluated Behavior Based Safety Programs.
- Developed Job Hazard Analysis, recognition and prevention programs.
- (Manufacturing)
Safety/Security Coordinator
Kellogg Brown and Root
, Iraq
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Responsible for inspection of sites to ensure compliance with safety, and security policies.
- Responsible for the training, safety and scheduling of Foreign National Security Forces.
- Provided company staff with area safety and security assessments, threat mitigation, and policy updates.
- Conducted investigations of accidents, property damage and personnel injuries.
- Maintained daily, weekly, monthly reports on training, case progress and personnel reviews.
- (Support Services)
Special Reaction Team/Police Officer
Directorate of Emergency Services
Ft. Hood, USA
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Performed Investigations, Patrolling, Warrants and Apprehensions for a population of over 150,000.
- Special Reaction Team member (Marksman).
- Personal security details (PSD) to military and civilian officials.
- Instructed and prepared SWAT/CQB tactics training for the special reaction team.
Operations Sergeant
U.S. Army
Ft. Hood, USA
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Development of patrol plans, enemy disposition, intelligence analysis and summary reports.
- Prepared operation orders, daily reports and command briefings.
- My operations team planned over 200 convoy missions, 100 area security missions and logistic support for over 300 personnel.
Military Police Observer/Controller (OC)
U.S. Army
Ft. Irwin, USA
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Coached and mentored Military Police companies and platoons at the National Training Center.
- Trained Military Police platoons in executing rehearsals, live fire exercises.
- Used the After-Action Review process to assist units in writing and verifying Standard Operating Procedures.
- Trained over 60 Non-Commissioned Officers and 10 Officers as trainers for OC augmentation.
Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army
Ft. Hood, USA
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Provided law enforcement and combat support for 4th BCT, 4th ID (AVN).
- Responsible for 33 personnel, 10 vehicles and equipment valued at over $3,000,000.00.
Instructor /Military Police Trainer/Security Supervisor
U.S. Army
, USA
01.1982 - 12.1999
- Trained Soldiers during Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in doctrine and squad level infantry tactics.
- Provided security and emergency response to the Joint Staff and National Military Command Center.
- Controlled access and provided security for U.S. Army Field Station containing sensitive equipment valued over $900 million dollars.
- Supervised over 40 Patrols providing law enforcement support to a community of over 100,000 people.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Safety and Occupational Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Liberty University
Skills
- Risk management and compliance
- Safety program development
- Incident investigation and analysis
- Operational risk assessment
- Regulatory knowledge
Certification
- National Association Safety Professionals Electrical Safety Specialist course, Enrolled
- Forklift Trainer
- OSHA 510 Construction
- OSHA 511 General Industry
- Respiratory Protection Managers Course
- Fall Protection Managers Course
- Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
- Navy Ergonomics Course
- National Association Safety Professionals Emergency Management Specialist
- U.S. Army Instructor Training Course
- Advance Non-Commissioned Officer Course (Leadership/Management)
- Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (Leadership/Management)
- Primary Leadership Development Course (Leadership/Management)
- Traffic Accident Investigation Course
Current Focus
- Personal fitness and professional growth
- Continue Master’s program: Occupational Health and Safety (15/33 credit hours complete)
- NFPA training courses (101, 10, 70E)
Professional Highlights
- 24 years of leadership, training, and supervisory roles
- 32 years of accident and criminal investigations
- 21 years of Military experience (Infantry/Law Enforcement/Operations)
- 16 years of safety professional activities: programs management, Safety Management Systems
- Understands and proficient in Microsoft and Tracking databases
- Current Secret Clearance
Timeline
Safety and Occupational Health Program Director
Department of the Navy
01.2023 - Current
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2022 - 01.2023
Military Working Dog Inventory Manager
Department of Defense
01.2017 - 01.2021
Regional HSE Advisor
Stream-Flo USA
01.2014 - 01.2017
Safety Health Specialist
H-E-B
01.2012 - 01.2014
Safety Coordinator
H-E-B
01.2011 - 12.2011
Safety/Security Coordinator
Kellogg Brown and Root
01.2009 - 12.2010
Special Reaction Team/Police Officer
Directorate of Emergency Services
01.2008 - 12.2009
Operations Sergeant
U.S. Army
01.2005 - 12.2007
Military Police Observer/Controller (OC)
U.S. Army
01.2002 - 12.2005
Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army
01.1999 - 12.2002
Instructor /Military Police Trainer/Security Supervisor
U.S. Army
01.1982 - 12.1999
Master of Science - Occupational Health and Safety
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Safety and Occupational Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Liberty University