Kyle Denney
Orange,TX
Summary
Developed leadership and team management skills in fast-paced environment, consistently ensuring efficient operations and team cohesion. Adept at problem-solving, conflict resolution, and performance improvement, with focus on achieving organizational goals. Looking to transition into new field while leveraging transferable skills to contribute effectively.
Professional with significant expertise in team leadership and operational management. Proven track record in driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, process optimization, and strategic planning, with flexible approach to evolving business needs. Known for reliability, strong communication, and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permit to Work Supervisor
Cheniere Energy
02.2024 - Current
- Managed Scheduled Permit Requests
- Prioritized Urgent Permit Requests to Prevent Delays
- Provided Governance over the Permit to Work Process to Ensure that all Activities are Compliant
- Performed Quarterly Coaching Sessions and End of Year Evaluations
- Maintained Work Schedule for PTWC and Contractors
- Performed Interviews for Potential Applicants
- Managed Continuous Improvements for the Permit to Work System
- Managed Employee’s Performance by Providing Recognition and Addressing Deficiencies per Expectations
- Managed Competency Training for PTWC and PTWW
- Traveled between Sites to Work with Multi-disciplinary Team to Develop and Implement PTW Systems
- Software: Maximo, Akwire, Engica, PDF Editor, Access, Power Point, Excel
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
- Enhanced operational workflow, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in daily procedures.
- Reduced conflict incidents significantly, fostering cohesive team environment through effective conflict resolution strategies.
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, significantly reducing operational expenses.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective contracts, resulting in significant budget savings.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing efficient scheduling systems.
- Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, significantly reducing learning curve and integrating them into team quickly.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to more organized and efficient stock handling system.
- Implemented rewards and recognition program that significantly increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough employee evaluations to identify areas for growth and development, leading to more skilled workforce.
- Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Step Up Supervisor / Permit to Work Coordinator
Cheniere Energy
04.2016 - 02.2024
- Site Project Lead for Electronic Permit to Work System Development and Implementation
- Chairman of COW Assurance Charter
- Site Project Lead for Control of Work Projects and Improvements
- Assist in Maintaining Teams Schedule and Overtime Requests
- Member of the Corporate COW Core Team
- Managed Procedure Continuous Improvements
- Track and Trend Leading / Lagging Indicators for Continuous Improvements
- Facilitate Risk Assessment’s to Identify Hazards and Controls (Severity & Probability)
- Manage Control of Work / Permit to Work Training Presentations/ User Guides
- Coordinated Daily SIMOPS Activates
- Participate in PHA’s
- Participate with PSM in Bypass Override Risk Assessment Process and Development
- Software: Maximo, Akwire, Engica, PDF Editor, Access, Power Point, Excel
Safety Consultant
KD Consulting
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Reviewed Company Procedures to and ensure compliance with Regulatory Agencies
- Provided Feedback to streamline process and to align with Industry’s Best Practices
- Software: Excel, Word & Access
HSE/SIMOPS/Permit to Work Supervisor
Champlain, GATE: Delta House Project
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Supervised all Permit & Lock Out –Tag Out Audits
- Monitored all Long Term & Short-Term Isolations
- Maintained Teams Schedule and Overtime Requests
- Participate in PSSR Walkdowns
- Designed Spread Sheets and Managed Multiple Databases
- Participated in Emergency Response Team
- Managed all Daily & Weekly Reports
- In Charge of all PTW/LOTO, SIMOPS Meetings & Training Classes
- Incident Reporting & Investigation
- Monitored all work activities with OSHA Regulations
- Managed all Electrical, Cold Work, and Hot Work & Confined Space Permits
- Software: Excel & Word
HSE/SIMOPS/Permit to Work Supervisor
Wood Group, DSI: Jack St. Malo Project
11.2011 - 04.2014
- Coordinate Vessel SIMOPS Meetings
- Incident Reporting & Investigation
- Monitored all Work Activities
- Participated in Emergency Response Team
- Supervised all Permit & Lock Out –Tag Out Audits
- Monitored all Long Term & Short-Term Isolations
- Participate in PSSR Walkdowns
- Supervised all Vessel NOD Surveying
- Maintaining Teams Schedule and Overtime Requests
- Managed all Electrical, Cold Work, and Hot Work & Confined Space Permits
- Performed all PTW/LOTO Training Classes & Weekly Safety Meetings
- Software: Excel & Word
Journeyman Electrician
Amp TX Electrical
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Wire Pulling
- Wire Termination
- 120V,208V,240V,277V and480V (3 phase)
- Operate Man Lifts / Scissor Lifts
- Reading One-Line Drawings
- Threading & Bending Conduit
- Software: Excel & Word
Electrical Tech
Triad Electrical: Fulton Cole Power Plant
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Wire Pulling
- Wire Termination
- Threading & Bending Conduit
- Reading ISO Drawings
- Running Heat Trace & Terminating MI Cable
- Operate Man Lifts / Scissor Lifts
- Software: Excel & Word
HSE Safety
Shaw Group: Fulton Cole Power Plant
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Permit Issuer
- Experience with OSHA300 /300A /301 Logs
- Develop and Manage Procedure Changes
- Write all Electrical, Cold Work, and Hot Work & Confined Space Permits
- Incident Reporting & Investigation
- Coordinated Daily SIMOPS Activates
- Fostering an effective Safety Culture throughout the Company
- Establishing and tracking key H&S Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Education
Master’s - Occupational Health & Safety (MC)
University of Texas
Bachelor’s Degree - Occupational Health & Safety
Columbia Southern University
Associate Degree - Occupational Health & Safety
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma - undefined
Fayetteville High
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Strong desire to learn and contribute to the continuous improvement of H&S processes
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft office-based applications such as but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe and general software systems utilized for incident reporting
- Able to identify and articulate health and safety issues in an industrial environment and suggest practical mitigation measures
- Competency in written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines
- Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and accuracy
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Attention to detail
- Employee motivation
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Staff discipline
- Analytical thinking
- Team building
- Processes and procedures
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Schedule development
- Conflict resolution
- Inventory oversight
- Expectation setting
- Safety protocols
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Policy and procedure development
- Task delegation
- Documentation and reporting
- Risk management
- Change management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Self motivation
- Audit reporting
- Data analysis
- Quality assurance
- Goal setting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Environmental Management - Columbia Southern University
- Safety, Health, & Environmental Professional (SHEP) - University of Texas
- Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO) - University of Texas
- Specialist in Safety & Health (SSH) - University of Texas
- Certified OSHA Outreach Trainer - UT Arlington
- Managing Safety Performance: Tools for Supervisors and Managers - University of Texas
- MS #901 Management System Design for EHS - University of Texas
- RM #101 Safety, Health, and Environmental Risk Management Principles - University of Texas
- SH #930 Project Management for EHS Professionals - University of Texas
- MSE #801 Environmental Management Systems - University of Texas
- WST #401 Resource Conservation & Recovery Act - University of Texas
- SH #801 Current Trends in BBS - University of Texas
- SH #702 Accident Investigation Program - University of Texas
- SH #810 Written Programs for Safety & Health Management - University of Texas
- ETT #101 Introduction to Environmental Compliance - University of Texas
- OSHA #500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction
- OSHA #510 Construction Safety - University of Texas
- OSHA #511 General Industry Safety - University of Texas
- OSHA #501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards General Industry Safety - University of Texas
- OSHA #2045 Machinery Safeguarding Standards - University of Texas
- OSHA #3095 Electrical Standards - University of Texas
- OSHA #2264 Permit Required Confined Space - University of Texas
- OSHA #2225 Respiratory Protection - University of Texas
- OSHA #2015 Hazardous Materials - University of Texas
- OSHA #521 Industrial Hygiene - University of Texas
- HAZWOPER “40”
- OSHA “30”
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- NFPA70E Electrical Safety
- Safe Land
- Safe Gulf
- Offshore Water Survival (Huet)
- HVAC Certified
- TWIC Card
- Passport
Timeline
Permit to Work Supervisor
Cheniere Energy
02.2024 - Current
Step Up Supervisor / Permit to Work Coordinator
Cheniere Energy
04.2016 - 02.2024
Safety Consultant
KD Consulting
11.2014 - 02.2016
HSE/SIMOPS/Permit to Work Supervisor
Champlain, GATE: Delta House Project
04.2014 - 11.2014
HSE/SIMOPS/Permit to Work Supervisor
Wood Group, DSI: Jack St. Malo Project
11.2011 - 04.2014
Journeyman Electrician
Amp TX Electrical
01.2011 - 11.2011
Electrical Tech
Triad Electrical: Fulton Cole Power Plant
05.2010 - 01.2011
HSE Safety
Shaw Group: Fulton Cole Power Plant
05.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Occupational Health & Safety
Columbia Southern University
Associate Degree - Occupational Health & Safety
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma - undefined
Fayetteville High
Master’s - Occupational Health & Safety (MC)
University of Texas
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