John "Gabby" Gabritsch
Vienna,WV
Summary
Positive, diligent, and resourceful professional with solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations, and history of implementing workplace safety measures. Knowledgeable in risk assessment and hazard identification, with strong skills in compliance management and safety training. Committed to fostering safe and sustainable work environment to drive positive organizational outcomes.
Results-focused safety professional with proven track record in implementing effective safety management systems. Known for driving improvements in workplace health and safety standards through strategic planning and team collaboration. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in hazard identification and risk mitigation.
Experienced with implementing comprehensive HSE programs to enhance safety performance. Utilizes thorough knowledge of safety regulations and best practices to foster safe working environment. Track record of effectively managing safety audits and incident investigations.
Professional with robust background in health, safety, and environment management. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation. Strong focus on team collaboration and driving results. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to fostering safe and efficient workplace.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Manager
Jay-Bee Oil @ Gas
Ellenboro, WV
02.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded incident investigations, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal programs in accordance with local regulations, reducing potential risks to employees and the environment.
- Managed emergency response efforts, ensuring proper coordination and minimizing impact on operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, incorporating new methodologies into existing HSE strategies as needed.
- Provided ongoing support to managers and supervisors, assisting them in addressing HSE concerns within their respective departments.
- Promoted a proactive safety culture within the organization, fostering open communication between employees and management.
- Reduced incident rates through the development and execution of comprehensive HSE policies and procedures.
- Ensured accurate reporting of incidents and near-misses by creating streamlined data collection processes that encouraged employee participation.
- Improved employee awareness of safety issues with regular training sessions and informative materials.
- Coordinated business continuity planning efforts to minimize disruptions during emergencies or other unforeseen events.
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 145 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals with Microsoft.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
Production ESSC
Paramount Energy Consulting Group, LLC
Jane Lew, WV
10.2018 - Current
- Production ESSC Inform individuals and groups of environmental control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.
- Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.
- Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.
- Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with Antero.
- Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented.
- Conduct investigations and reporting on hazardous waste spills in order to determine the magnitude of problems, and treatment or disposal alternatives.
- Hold and conduct group/individual Antero orientations and record participation.
- On site Construction, Flow Back and Rig-up safety consultant for Antero Resources.
- Investigate and report all Antero Production vehicle accidents (MVR's).
- Basically I am a Production ESSC for all Antero sites and report and investigate all that.
Night Supervisor
Pilot Flying J
Marietta, OH
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintain drivers, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
- Direct logistics operations, such as transportation activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
- Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity in emergency scenarios.
- Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
- Develop plans or set goals to reduce Hydro Carbon liquids release associated with transport and loading/offloading activities.
- Held Dailey Safety Meetings.
- Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
- Trained employees in proper work procedures and performance strategies to optimize operations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
- Handled inventorying responsibilities.
- Enforced safety protocols to promote cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and materials.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
- Created and improved daily operational plans, developed production schedules and optimized task flows.
- Evaluated, reconfigured and performed equipment maintenance to support operational goals.
Automotive
Multilabel
Charleston, WV
06.1990 - 11.2016
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Increased repeat customer base by maintaining relationships with high-profile clients and effectively managing service issues.
- Contacted customers via phone and email to explore connections, offer services and cement relationships.
- Established sales goals and strategies that contributed to increased growth in sales and profitability.
- Implemented creative sales and marketing strategies to assist sales team with reaching targets.
- Evaluated employee progress and compliance while identifying areas for additional coaching by monitoring daily performance.
- Managed employee payroll, hiring, termination, and training to ensure maximum productivity.
- Optimized sales and marketing directives by closely monitoring employee progress, reviewing regional and local markets and effectively managing inventories.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Ripley High School
Ripley, WV05.1986
CDL Earned - Commercial Driver Training
Pittsburg Institute of Aeronautics
09.1997
Skills
- Computer skills
- Safety training
- Incident investigation
- Emergency response planning
- Accident investigation
- Safety audits
- Incident reporting
- Emergency preparedness
Accomplishments
- OSHA-3843-Manually tank gauging & samplingDefensive DrivingSmith systemOSHA (29 CFR1910.157) Fire Extinguisher trainingOSHA (29 CFR1910.157) Confined Space AwarenessSupervisor Reasonable SuspicionLock out/tag outFall ProtectionHaz-Mat TransportationHazardous communicationDriver qualification instructor for Haz-Mat transportCPRBasic First AideBlood borne pathogens8 hr HAZWOPPERLevel 1 Haz matLEL/UEL Recognition and ValuesH2S Hazards and ExposuresDOT Haz-mat indorsedERG (Emergency response guidebook ) trainedGHS (Globally harmonized label and classification of chemicals) trainedVisual Slip/Trip and Falls trainedEnvironmental impacts and investigation and reporting.
Additional Information
Have over 18years experience in automotive industry with extensive knowledge and skill sets
Military
Honorable discharge United States Army
Contact
Vienna, WV 26105
Education and Training
Dunbar, WV
References
References:
- Jason Parson (304)-382-2352 Senior Production Manager, Antero Resources
- Jamie Adams (304)-203-7540 Production Construction Supervisor, Antero Resources
- Dave Schneider (330)-260-5842 HSE Manager, Ergon
- Steve McCoy (681)-344-3265 DEP Agent, State of WV
- Jon Cain (740)-260-9681 Operations Manager, Mustang Ariel
Certification
- OSHA 30 360training 2025 January
- First Aid Certification
- IS-00100.c FEMA 2018 August
- IS-00700.b FEMA 2018 August
- IS-00200.b FEMA 2018 August
- 300/300a/301 OSHA 2025 January
Timeline
HSE Manager
Jay-Bee Oil @ Gas
02.2024 - Current
Production ESSC
Paramount Energy Consulting Group, LLC
10.2018 - Current
Night Supervisor
Pilot Flying J
11.2016 - 10.2018
Automotive
Multilabel
06.1990 - 11.2016
CDL Earned - Commercial Driver Training
Pittsburg Institute of Aeronautics
High School Diploma - General
Ripley High School