Certified and experienced HSE advisor with 15+ years of expertise in managing HSE policies and procedures. Demonstrating strong creative and analytical abilities, excelling as a collaborative team member with a keen attention to detail.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT SAFETY SPECIALIST/SSHO
Forgen
07.2023 - Current
Responsible for implementing and monitoring safety protocols in a project environment
Conduct regular safety audits, train staff on safety procedures, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations
Investigate any incidents or accidents, identify potential hazards, and develop strategies to prevent future safety issues
FORGEN PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Retrofit Waste Pond (RWP) Phase 2 Slurry Wall, Skull Valley, UT (07/2023 – Present)Site Safety & Health Officer for construction of a 1 million SF soil-sepiolite slurry wall (35-60 ft deep).
Ensured field teams' compliance with project, client, Forgen, local, state, and federal requirements.
Conducted job site inspections, identified deficiencies, and ensured timely corrective actions.
Reviewed task-specific AHAs with field crews.
A-2 Reservoir Project, South Bay, FL (04/2024)Industrial Hygienist performing silica air monitoring and noise dosimetry for foundation equipment operators and laborers.
$492M USACE project (part of CEPP) to construct a 17.3-mile reservoir foundation and cutoff wall (35-60 ft deep).
Foundation preparation included demucking, overburden removal, limestone cleaning, CLSM placement, and cover placement.
Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, Port Arthur, TX (01/2024 – 03/2024)Site Safety & Health Officer for levee raising and deep soil mixing (19.8 acres).
Ensured field teams' compliance with project, client, Forgen, local, state, and federal requirements.
Reviewed task-specific AHAs with field crews.
Project included geotechnical investigation, levee excavation, Deep Mixing Methods (DMM), recycled embankment material (REM) reuse, and fill placement.
Hawaii Wildfire Response Debris Removal Support, Lahaina, HI (10/2023 – 01/2024)Industrial Hygiene Manager for hazardous site assessments (1555 properties).
Managed exposure monitoring (asbestos, metals, etc.), audited abatement tasks, and oversaw abatement subcontractors.
Collected baseline and clearance air samples.
Ensured compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
Partnered with DRC and Dawson (Native Hawaiian organization).
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN
SELF-EMPLOYED
09.2021 - 06.2023
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality standards
Proven track record of generating new business through networking, referrals, and effective marketing strategies
HSE ADVISOR
Bristol Bay Native Corporation
11.2014 - 09.2021
Provide direct oversight of Kakivik and CCI HSE Policies and Procedures
Perform job site safety audits
Perform required client and company training
Facilitate reported workplace injuries and illnesses
Lead incident investigations
Manage and interpret HSE statistical information to client and operations
Weekly meeting facilitation
Conduct exposure monitoring for asbestos, metals, & other agents; audit abatement activities and asbestos survey practices
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN
Bristol Bay Native Corporation
11.2011 - 11.2014
HSE TECHNICIAN/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN
CH2MHill
05.2007 - 11.2011
Conduct exposure monitoring for asbestos, metals, & other agents
Audit abatement activities and asbestos survey practices
Inspect abatement subcontractor(s) and collect baseline and clearance air sampling results following removals inside occupied buildings
Maintain instruments, pumps, and media/supplies for CUI industrial hygiene program
Provide QA reviews of records
Mentor Asbestos Inspectors in established procedures and regulatory requirements
Assist with notification of employees of air monitoring results
Assist Industrial Hygienist in maintaining NESHAP removal tracking log, www.stostracker.com AK-DOL&WD notification spreadsheet, and other compliance records; interface with industrial hygiene laboratories; etc
PIPE LEAD/STRIPPER/INSULATOR/SPERRY SUN SAMPLE CATCHER/SURFACE DATA LOGGER
CH2MHill
01.2004 - 01.2007
Collected and logged cutting samples from exploration and directional drilling operations
Set up mud logging shacks by networking computer monitors, installing stroke counters, gas monitors and wireless communication equipment
Under VECO supervision I stripped insulation and re-insulated corroded Trans- Alaska Pipeline on the North Slope
During my time I was moved to crew lead
Education
Certificate - Industrial Hygiene Management
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science Degree - Occupational Health and Safety
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
01.2007
Skills
Physical demonstrations
Training courses
Fall protection
Respiratory protection
Certification
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
Certified 40-hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER)
Certificate in Industrial Hygiene Management (CIHM)
NIOSH 582 Certified
Certified - State of Alaska Asbestos Abatement Certification Instructor
Certified - Safety In Motion (SIMs) Instructor/Trainer
Certified - 40 hour Asbestos Abatement Worker & Supervisor (State of AK DOL&WD)
Certified - 24 hour AHERA Building Inspector (US EPA)
Safety Training Observation Program (STOP)
PIRATE Observer Trained
North Slope Training Co-Operative (NSTC)
Certified - Scaffold Erector
Manlift Mobile Equipment Operator Certificate (IVES)
Certified - DOT Pipeline Worker
Certified - Smith Driving System
Previous Experience
HSE TECHNICIAN/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN, CH2MHill, 05/01/07, 11/30/11, Conduct exposure monitoring for asbestos, metals, & other agents, Audit abatement activities and asbestos survey practices, Inspect abatement subcontractor(s) and collect baseline and clearance air sampling results following removals inside occupied buildings, Maintain instruments, pumps, and media/supplies for CUI industrial hygiene program, Provide QA reviews of records, Mentor Asbestos Inspectors in established procedures and regulatory requirements, Assist with notification of employees of air monitoring results, Assist Industrial Hygienist in maintaining NESHAP removal tracking log, AK-DOL&WD notification spreadsheet, and other compliance records; interface with industrial hygiene laboratories.
PIPE LEAD/STRIPPER/INSULATOR/SPERRY SUN SAMPLE CATCHER/SURFACE DATA LOGGER, CH2MHill, 2004, 2007, Collected and logged cutting samples from exploration and directional drilling operations., Set up mud logging shacks by networking computer monitors, installing stroke counters, gas monitors and wireless communication equipment., Under VECO supervision I stripped insulation and re-insulated corroded Trans-Alaska Pipeline on the North Slope. During my time I was moved to crew lead.
Timeline
PROJECT SAFETY SPECIALIST/SSHO
Forgen
07.2023 - Current
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN
SELF-EMPLOYED
09.2021 - 06.2023
HSE ADVISOR
Bristol Bay Native Corporation
11.2014 - 09.2021
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN
Bristol Bay Native Corporation
11.2011 - 11.2014
HSE TECHNICIAN/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN
CH2MHill
05.2007 - 11.2011
PIPE LEAD/STRIPPER/INSULATOR/SPERRY SUN SAMPLE CATCHER/SURFACE DATA LOGGER
CH2MHill
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science Degree - Occupational Health and Safety