Matthew Weatherford
Port Neches,TX
Summary
I have been passionate about helping people my entire life. I joined the fire service to serve people. As my experienced built over time, I learned that as part of mitigation I was a reactionary force. During a 1 month stint on the P.A.S.T. I began to understand, in a safety role, I could be proactive in preventing incidents from occurring. I added to my passion for helping people by beginning to undertake an education in the safety field. As my knowledge grew I applied it when I was at work, home or anywhere else that I could. Safety is the guideline for everything else that we accomplish in our work environment. Building and maintaining a safety culture is not always easy, but necessary.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Inspector
Motiva Enterprises Llc
05.2006 - Current
- Executed all tasks related to emergency response efficiently.
- Collaborated with the Respiratory Tech to develop an accountability system for air-packs in the facility.
- Served multiple terms on the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Contributed to the efforts of the VPP Recertification Committee.
- Supported OSHA auditor during VPP recertification.
- Traveled with the team to speak at a VPP conference over Motiva's Safety Umbrella.
- Was a member of the first Rapid Response Team for turnaround.
- Worked as a rover on nights for turnaround safety. Filled in for the safety leads on their nights off.
- Safety lead over a unit for multiple turnarounds over the last several years. Coordinated all turnaround safety operations with safety leadership, contractor safety professionals, turnaround leadership, operations leadership, and all work team members of the turnaround.
- Acted as a resource to members of my department to answer safety questions and direct co-workers to a better understanding of Motiva's safety culture.
Service Technician
Thermacon Service
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Assigned to collaborate with Thermacon's challenging customers.
- Began attending school at night to become a firefighter.
Owner
Weatherford Sub-Contracting
03.1999 - 03.2004
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Controlled all aspects of safety operations of my crew.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Very important aspect of my personality is defusing conflict of my team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA11-2020
4 NCCER Safety Certifications - Occupational Health And Safety
Associated Builders And Contractors
Nederland, TX11-2008
State Fire Certification- Basic - Fire Academy
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX05-2004
No Degree - EMT-Basic
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX12-2003
No Degree - H.V.A.C.R.
Lamar State College Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX01-1995
High School Diploma -
Port Neches-Groves High School
Port Neches, TX05-1993
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Incident command system
- Fire prevention strategies
- Hazardous materials identification
- Hazard Assessment
- Safety Mitigation
- Continuous personal career development
- Conflict resolution
- Multi-tasking
- Incident interviewing
- Data collection
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
- Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) - Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
- Safety Technology NCCER #5868324
- Field Safety NCCER #5868324
- Construction Site Safety Technician #NCCER 5868324
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor #NCCER 5868324
- OSHA 30
- TIMP: Traffic Safety/Management Courses #558045
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award Regional Fire Academy #64
This award is given to the cadet with the highest GPA of the graduating class.
Timeline
Fire Inspector
Motiva Enterprises Llc
05.2006 - Current
Service Technician
Thermacon Service
05.2004 - 05.2006
Owner
Weatherford Sub-Contracting
03.1999 - 03.2004
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
- Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) - Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
- Safety Technology NCCER #5868324
- Field Safety NCCER #5868324
- Construction Site Safety Technician #NCCER 5868324
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor #NCCER 5868324
- OSHA 30
- TIMP: Traffic Safety/Management Courses #558045
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Waldorf University
4 NCCER Safety Certifications - Occupational Health And Safety
Associated Builders And Contractors
State Fire Certification- Basic - Fire Academy
Lamar Institute of Technology
No Degree - EMT-Basic
Lamar Institute of Technology
No Degree - H.V.A.C.R.
Lamar State College Port Arthur
High School Diploma -
Port Neches-Groves High School
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