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Jeff Vaiolo

Chesterton,IN

Summary

An accomplished professional with a background as an Environmental and Industrial Site Safety professional in Chemical, Mills, & Oil Reffinery plants. I am a self driven and dedicated team player in regards to meeting companies achieving goals and striving for Safety Excellence. Excellent working knowledge of current Safety Regulations. Strong leadership and problem solving skills. Value customer relations to further company business opportunities. Able to use field experience to educate and impact company savings through elimination/reduction of environmental impacts, occupational injuries/illness, property damage and improvement of production efficiency as well as safeguarding the health and safety of all employees.

Experience includes managing & supervising crews of up to 60-300 in any kind of plant industrial setting. This involves improvements in Maintenance, Capital, Shutdown/Turnaround projects. Facilitating New Hire Orientatios up to 300 company employees. Hazwopper initiatives and other projects, backed by strong credentials with a proven history of On-Time, Loyalty, and high quality project completions. Lastly, utilizing my proven Skills & Diversified Safety Field Experience of 12yrs+ to contribute to your organization's goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

HSE Manager

Fluor Maintenance Services
East Chicago, IN
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducted safety inspections of the workplace to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
  • Provided HSE training to employees on topics such as hazard recognition, lockout and tagout, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, fall protection and first aid.
  • Investigated incidents and accidents in order to determine root cause and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Coordinated activities related to environmental management systems such as waste disposal, air quality monitoring and spill control programs.
  • Maintained records of HSE training sessions, safety meetings, incident investigations and other related activities.
  • Prepared monthly reports summarizing HSE program performance metrics.
  • Ensured compliance with local laws governing occupational health and safety issues within the facility's jurisdiction.
  • Established protocols for responding quickly to customer complaints regarding product-related health and safety concerns.
  • Inspected work areas regularly for potential hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Actively participated in emergency response drills and exercises designed to test preparedness levels within the organization.
  • Facilitated communication between workers concerning their rights under OSHA regulations and other relevant laws pertaining to workplace health and safety.
  • Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate such workplace hazards.
  • Delivered training for personnel in areas of safety, accident prevention and other matters related to implementing safety procedures in facilities.
  • Inspected facilities and job sites to identify and correct potential hazards and verify safety and regulation compliance.
  • Promoted safety awareness through internal memoranda, newsletters, intranet and specific training programs.
  • Led weekly safety discussions with department supervisors to increase safety awareness.
  • Conducted post-accident investigation and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
  • Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management.
  • Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
  • Developed programs to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries to improve operational productivity.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends in employee health and safety issues.
  • Participated in project teams responsible for designing new products or processes from a HSE perspective.
  • Reviewed engineering designs for new processes or equipment to ensure that all applicable safety requirements were met before implementation.
  • Performed risk assessments of job tasks and identified control measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.
  • Developed safety plans, including procedures for handling hazardous materials, fire prevention and emergency response.

HSE Lead

Starcon International
Whiting, IN
06.2019 - 04.2022
  • Developed and implemented HSE plans, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Conducted safety inspections of work areas and equipment to identify potential hazards or unsafe working conditions.
  • Provided guidance on health and safety issues to supervisors and employees.
  • Investigated incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root cause and corrective actions.
  • Monitored the effectiveness of HSE programs for continuous improvement.
  • Maintained records of inspection findings, hazardous materials inventory, accident reports.
  • Assisted in the development of emergency response plans including evacuation drills.
  • Coordinated training sessions related to health and safety topics such as hazard communication, lockout and tagout, confined space entry, personal protective equipment.
  • Prepared monthly HSE performance summaries for management review.
  • Collaborated with other departments on projects requiring special attention to health and safety considerations.
  • Served as a liaison between company personnel and regulatory agencies regarding HSE matters.
  • Reviewed job tasks for potential hazards; developed control measures accordingly.
  • Enforced safe work practices by monitoring employee activities in the workplace.
  • Facilitated incident investigations; conducted root cause analysis; identified corrective actions.
  • Analyzed data from surveys or studies to evaluate HSE risks associated with certain activities.
  • Recommended changes in policies or procedures based on evaluation results.
  • Participated in meetings with contractors and vendors to discuss HSE requirements.
  • Performed periodic audits of site operations for compliance with established HSE standards.
  • Advised senior management on legislative updates that affect existing policies and procedures.
  • Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management.
  • Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
  • Led strategic planning and implementation of long-range plans for environmental programs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gunderson High School
San Jose
05-2001

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA

OSHA 510, 511, 500,501 - Construction & General Industries

Occupational Safety Council of America (OSCA)
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Safety Training
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Lockout and Tagout
  • Incident Investigation
  • Chemical safety
  • Occupational health
  • Hazard Identification
  • Construction safety
  • Accident Prevention
  • Fall protection
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Safety audits
  • Chemical Handling
  • Incident Reporting
  • Asbestos awareness
  • Accident investigation
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Electrical Safety
  • Crisis Management
  • Industrial hygiene

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HSE Manager

Fluor Maintenance Services
04.2022 - Current

HSE Lead

Starcon International
06.2019 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Gunderson High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Fresno City College

OSHA 510, 511, 500,501 - Construction & General Industries

Occupational Safety Council of America (OSCA)
Jeff Vaiolo