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Joanne Patterson

Houston,TX

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

HSE Regional Manager

Brown And Root Industrial Services
05.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to Operations and site leadership
  • Increased client satisfaction with timely resolution of escalated issues and proactive communication on HSE issues/concerns
  • Streamlined site HSE processes for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Assist and support job sites in preparing site-specific HSE plans
  • Tracking and trending Safety Energy and providing guidance to job sites
  • Coaching, training, and assisting Operations and Site Managers with B&R HSE policies and procedures.
  • Encourage and support the sites with the B&R recognition programs
  • Championed safety programs within the region working towards reducing workplace accidents and lower workers' compensation claims
  • Coordinates meetings, prepares and distributes RSLT information/presentations for the Houston area

Brown and Root Industrial Services, Albemarle Bayport

01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Launched the site Safety Energy program and maintained consistent employee participation
  • Established an observation card, which assisted in the increased participation of employee’s submission of observations
  • Used innovative training methods to deliver strong safety messages and encourage employee’s use of the stop work program
  • Celebrated a year without a recordable injury
  • Mentored supervisors in safety leadership
  • Analyzed site trends and communicated to all
  • Ability and willingness to communicate experiences and knowledge to craft employees
  • Built a solid safety program, increased morale and improved the site safety culture
  • Advocated for decreasing Covid 19 exposures for all personnel on site
  • Focal point for tracking and communicating Covid cases
  • Clearinghouse representative for employee PTO, giving instruction on returning to site in following the company, Albemarle and CDC guidelines
  • An active member of the policies and procedure team, and relied on to give professional assistance
  • Prominent member of the VPP committee, assisting the site in achieving VPP status
  • Member of the Houston Business Roundtable Safety and Health Resource Committee
  • Served on the preparation committee for the HBR excellence award.

Brown and Root Industrial Services, Shell

01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Managed the HSSE Programs on the Shell Chemical/ Refinery at the Deer Park Site, ensuring compliance with the Brown and Root, Shell and all Federal and State regulations
  • Led the site to achieve over 723 days without a first aid injury
  • Analyses leading indicators and communicates findings and recommendations to achieve Goal Zero with Management and site personnel
  • Advised Project Manager on HSSE related issues
  • Encourages employees to work safely communicating feedback regarding site/business performance
  • Implementing, coaching and communicating Brown and Root Programs resulting in increasing and maintaining a high Safety Energy percentage and reduced incident rates
  • Awarded Gold status from the Houston Business RoundTable 2018
  • Actively participates in Regional Safety Leadership Team
  • Consistently builds strong site teams, improving safety attitudes and performance; including supervisors, craftsman and safety personnel
  • Well versed in 29CFR1904, 1910 and 1926
  • Member of the Shell Site HSSE Steering Committee, HELM Committee, Executive CPAT Committee, and a member of the Contractor Prevention Awareness Team, Chairman Stop Work Committee, Houston Business Roundtable Field Evaluator.

KBR, BP Decatur

01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Managed the HSSE Programs on the BP Decatur Site, ensuring compliance with the KBR, BP and all Federal and State
  • Directed employees to work safely participate and achieve OSHA VPP Star Status
  • Member of the BP Behavior Based Safety Committee.

KBR, 901 West DuPont Ave, Belle, WV 25015

01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Managed the resident contractor HSSE program
  • Contractor Safety Specialist for 850 contractors on the Belle site
  • Performed and documented First Aid assistance
  • Administered and Managed Occupational Health programs
  • Performed DuPont S.T.O.P
  • Audits
  • Advised all contractors on DuPont Safety program implementation, and other safety related issues
  • Investigated, reviewed and performed root cause hazard analyses
  • Facilitated root cause analysis for contractor incidents
  • Safety performance improved to zero recordable incidents in 2011 and 2012 down from six in 2010.

Belcan, DuPont Ft Hill OH

01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Administered HSSE program for DuPont personnel, resident and construction employees
  • Conducted site orientation to all contractors and visitors
  • Performed First Aid
  • Administered and Managed Occupational Health programs
  • Conducted Safety Training and implemented DuPont Safety regulations
  • Published and reviewed weekly gang box topics to all crafts
  • Maintained DuPont documents, audits and OSHA logs.

Aker Construction, DuPont Washington Works Parkersburg, WV

01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Project Safety Manager for the resident contractor for DuPont
  • Managed all Safety Programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined space/Vessel entry, Respiratory, Fall Protection Scaffold, and Lead programs
  • Performed First Aid
  • Administered and Managed Occupational Health programs
  • Performed new hire orientation for contractors
  • Performed DuPont S.T.O.P
  • Audits
  • Investigated, reviewed and performed root cause hazard analysis' to prevent incidents and injuries
  • Participated in the annual West Virginia OSHA Safety Survey
  • Managed workers comp cases
  • Published and reviewed weekly gang box topics to all crafts
  • Ergonomic Facilitator for Contractor Partners and DuPont personnel
  • Facilitator and member of the DuPont Occupational Health Sub committee
  • Member of the DuPont Safety Management and Resource Team
  • Participated in an ISO 14001 and 9001 which resulted in zero deficiencies.

Department of Defense

01.1994 - 01.2006
  • Industrial Hygiene Technician
  • Safety Specialist
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations including OSHA 1910, 1915, and 1926
  • Responsible for managing the Mishap Accident Prevention Program
  • Filled in for the Safety Manager for extended periods of time
  • Managed injuries and incidents according to OSHA guidelines
  • Received a letter of commendation from the Secretary of Defense for mishap reduction overall by 50% and specifically for a 66% reduction of mishaps on site
  • Assisted site in achieving VPP Star status.

Education

Chemistry

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL

Associate of Arts - Safety And Occupational Health

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
09.2024

High School Diploma -

B.O.C.E.S
Schenectady
06.1979

Skills

  • Federal Regulations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Goals and Performance
  • Cost Reduction
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Group Presentations
  • Action Plans
  • Team Development
  • Decision-Making
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Report Preparation
  • Policy Implementation
  • Expectation Setting
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications
  • Power Bi

Accomplishments

Brown and Root COO Award 2020


Developed a regional training matrix allowing each site in my region to be consistent with their training, allowing resources to be shared efficiently


Community volunteer with Pilot International, encouraging brain safety and health, developing youth, and caring for those who care for others. President and charter member of local chapter




References

References available upon request

Affiliations

  • ABC of Greater Houston Logic member
  • Pilot International, President Pilot Club of Lake Houston

Timeline

HSE Regional Manager

Brown And Root Industrial Services
05.2021 - Current

Brown and Root Industrial Services, Albemarle Bayport

01.2019 - 01.2021

Brown and Root Industrial Services, Shell

01.2015 - 01.2019

KBR, BP Decatur

01.2012 - 01.2015

KBR, 901 West DuPont Ave, Belle, WV 25015

01.2010 - 01.2012

Belcan, DuPont Ft Hill OH

01.2009 - 01.2010

Aker Construction, DuPont Washington Works Parkersburg, WV

01.2006 - 01.2009

Department of Defense

01.1994 - 01.2006

Chemistry

The University of West Florida

Associate of Arts - Safety And Occupational Health

Columbia Southern University

High School Diploma -

B.O.C.E.S

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