Kirk Weidig
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Embry-Riddle and the U.S. Navy, excelling in project management, safety and environmental compliance, and process improvement. Proficient in data analysis and leadership, with certifications from OSHA, BCSP, and LSS. Skilled in developing and monitoring safety initiatives and enhancing organizational efficiency through strategic improvements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OEHS and Risk Management Intern
Embry-Riddle
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted with Safety Risk Management (SRM) process.
- Interacted with internal and external customers to understand business needs and translate them into requirements and project scope.
- Produced and filed reports to inform senior management of current activities, regulatory requirements, compliance status, and the status of investigations.
- Utilized Word and Excel to compile and review information with pivot tables, charts, statistics, and systematic organization.
- Identified key risks and mitigating factors of investments such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures, and organizational segments.
- Coordinated ongoing efforts to build and strengthen SMS, safety/risk culture, and initiatives.
- Designed new systems and processes to track ongoing needs for potential risks.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through interdepartmental and external entity coordination and regular meetings.
- Developed and implemented numerous safety and compliance trainings for internal customers.
- Performed duties and inspections regarding hazardous material usage/storage, CAA/SAA, industrial hygiene, and workplace/process safety and compliance.
Intermediate Avionics Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2012 - 04.2017
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections of processes, compliance, electromechanical systems, test equipment, and workplaces.
- Identified shortcomings in processes and developed practical resolutions that were implemented across the fleet, some of which directly resulted in 38% increase time-on-wing for generator converter units (GCUs).
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronic systems, test equipment, and infrastructure, resulting in $55,029,524.00 in cost avoidance.
- Interpreted and complied with federal and state regulations regarding hazardous materials, safety, and environmental protection.
- Trained workers in safety, hazardous material handling, compliance, troubleshooting, maintenance, and proper use of equipment/tools.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Supervised and managed workers efficiently in order to complete all tasks safely and within deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace And Occupational Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2023
Skills
- Project and team management
- Microsoft Office, SPSS, AutoCAD
- Continuous improvement, monitoring, and compliance
- Emergency management and disaster response
- SMS
- Regulation interpretation
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- LSS and 5S strategy
- Investigations and root cause analysis
- Data Analysis
Certification
OSHA 30hr
OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER
LSS Yellow Belt
Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
Advanced Damage Control
Aircraft Firefighting
Counterintelligence
Antiterrorism
Cyber-awareness
Operational Security
Timeline
OEHS and Risk Management Intern
Embry-Riddle
02.2023 - 05.2025
Intermediate Avionics Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2012 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Occupational Safety Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace And Occupational Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University