MICHAEL OLINGHOUSE
TISHOMINGO,OK
Summary
Results-driven Field Manager with over 30 years of experience in Project Management, Supervision, Quality Assurance, and Safety & Inspection across Federal, State, Municipality, Energy, and Mining sectors. Proven track record of leading diverse project teams at remote sites, managing multiple projects simultaneously while consistently exceeding customer expectations. Highly skilled in mobilizing field teams within heavy construction environments to achieve profitable project closures and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
11
11
Certification
Work History
Field Manager, Site Engineer, Utility Inspector, Safety and Environmental Compliance
1099 Contractor for Engineering Firms
01.1999 - Current
- Facilitated the commissioning process including overseeing the installation of equipment and multiple training
- Assigned to various projects for quality, safety environmental or contractual compliance
- Performed quality control inspections on phases of field operations.
- Had excellent communication skills with clients, vendors, & coworkers to keep project completion focus moving forward & resolving issues
- EPA Environmental compliance & documentation
- Inspector, Site Engineer
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Inspection, safety, and onsite engineering for projects
- RMS reporting
- Monitored personnel performance to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to productivity issues.
- Predicted and resolved operational bottlenecks, supply and tool shortages.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Examined documents such as permits, applications and records for each location.
- Determined level of violation and drafted reports.
Ranch Manager
Wee Blue Ranch
03.1998 - Current
- Oversee & perform the day-to-day activities of a three hundred Cow calf operation, three hundred yearling stocker programs
- Haying & farming activities on 2700-acre farm Coastal Bermuda, Rye, Clover & Wheat
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Incorporated safety procedures into every shift to protect workers from accidents.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Hired new ranch hands and livestock handlers seasonally.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
Safety Director Safety Specialist
Pontotoc Sands
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Daily inspection & reporting for plant personnel, contractors & vendors to ensure MSHA Compliance
- Gave Six (6) Safety meetings a week with engaging topics
- Updated policy & procedures regarding Safety & Health
- Interact & reporting with Local, State, Federal agencies with regards to Health & Safety
- Overseen & managing first aid stations Fire Extinguishers, all safety equipment
- Overseen & managed Audiometric & Spirometry Programs
- Performed Fit Testing, Confined space, Fall protection & rescue training
- Provided Certified Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED training
- Plant First Responder Conducted Weekly New & Refresher MSHA Training
- Oversee all heavy lifts, cranes & high hazard tasks
- Conducted monthly Safety & MSHA audits to insure personnels safety and plants compliance to MSHA CFR Part 30
- Strong Millwright, UBC, NEC, Heavy Equipment, Mining & Conveying systems, skills & knowledge
- Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.
- Trained and certified [Type] employees in assessment procedures and safety behaviors.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
SSHO and Project Manager
ANDRITZ HYDRO
Nationwide
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Overseeing the project field management teams, subcontractors, vendors, and HSE on the nation's first commercial scale offshore wind project
- Construction through commissioning of an offshore wind farm project with offshore & onshore substations including two Synchronistic generator facilities, seventeen miles of UG cables
- 800MW
- Daily inspection & reporting for project personnel, contractors & vendors to ensure USACE Safety Compliance and HSE requirements on three Hydro generation rebuild projects for USACE
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Plant HSE Manager
DRAKE CEMENT LLC
Paulden, USA
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Paulden, AZ
- Daily inspection & reporting for plant personnel, contractors & vendors to insure MSHA Compliance
- Update & write policy & procedures regarding Safety & Health
- Interact & report with Local, State & federal agencies with regards to Health & Safety
- Plant First Responder, Oversee Audiometric & Spirometry Program
- Oversee & manage Intelex reporting platform
- MSHA Trainer OSHA Trainer
- Oversee all heavy lifts, cranes & high hazard tasks
- Oversee all contractors & vendors
- Instituted new LOTO, Drug /Alcohol policies
- Significantly changed the safety culture within the plant
- Paulden, AZ
- Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 138 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness [Number]%.
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and MSHA, OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate [Type] workplace hazards.
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals Word
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
Safety Director & Project Administrator
Red Iron LLC
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Daily inspection & reporting for personnel, contractors & vendors to ensure OSHA Compliance
- Update policy & procedures regarding Safety & Health
- Interact & reporting with Local, State & federal agencies with regards to Health & Safety
- OSHA 300 Trainer
- Had up to fifty personnel on projects twenty-two floor high rise, ten floor hotel
- My personnel did not have any lost time accidents nor were any tested positive with covid-19
- Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.
- Developed and implemented safety tracking, training and management programs for Steel Erection locations.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Project Manager, QC, SSHO
Various Contractors on DOD Projects USACE
01.1980 - 01.1998
- Responsible For: Inspection and management of major Federal and DOD projects across the US
- Crisis Manager on Federal Projects where contractor was jeopardizing compliance and/or completion
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
01-2021
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite
- Project Management
- SAP
- Engineering
- Intelex
- Safety Health Compliance Audits
- RMS
- Quality Assurance
- First Aid/CPR Red Cross Trainer
- CPM Scheduling & Cost Analysis
- EPA Construction Requirements
- Document Prep and Review
- DOD Project Management
- Crisis Manager
- HSE management ISO 14001
- HSE management ISO 45001
- HSE management ISO 45003
Certification
- CHST 4
- EM385.1 40 Hr.
- OSHA General Industry 30
- OSHA Construction 30
- Fall Protection & Rescue
- Experienced Miner
- Train the Trainer MSHA
- Red Cross Trainer FA.AED,AED,BLS,Wilderness
- Advanced First Aid, CPR AED
- Certified Signal Person and Rigger Level 1 (CSPR)
- Confined Space
- Hazmat
- Project Specific Certs.
References
- Tom Coulson, Andritz Hydro Manager, 704-560-9306
- Scott Blanset, Drake Cement Plant Manager, 602-469-0456
- Fred Brown, Shell Lubricants, 520-507-2924
- Otto Orf, General Superintendent Red Iron LLC, 405-517-2580
- Colonel Steve Cheadle, Homeland Security, 580-371-7428
- Ken McCarthick, Pastor, 580-443-5432
Professional Development
- Construction Management
- Wastewater
- Potable Water
- Structure and Site Engineering
- Concrete
- Soil Stabilization
- Geo Technical
- Environmental Procedure Protection and Control
- Certified inspector all sixteen divisions of construction
- Various pipeline and Civil Certs
- JPAS Security Clearance
- OSHA 300 and both thirty certifications
- MSHA part 46,48
- EM385.1
- EMT certification
- Received three Meritorious Service awards and accommodations.
Activities
- Over the last ten years I have served on Johnston County Veterans Center Board.
- I did the design, preliminary engineering, presentations, from inception through final drawings of the new Veterans Center in Tishomingo Ok. 1.75M.
- Currently we are 100% funded, all drawings & engineering is complete Construction is at 98%.
- Serve as needed to Veterans, spouses, & families as needed for any reason.
- Serve my community & church as needed or when I see a need.
- Love the outdoors, & related activities, hunting, fishing exploring.
Accomplishments
- Two Meritorious Service Awards USACE
- QC & Safety Award USACE
- Sentinels Of Safety Award
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
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Company CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionWork-life balancePersonal development programsPaid time offTimeline
Safety Director Safety Specialist - Pontotoc Sands
06.2024 - 03.2025
SSHO and Project Manager - ANDRITZ HYDRO
11.2022 - 06.2024
Plant HSE Manager - DRAKE CEMENT LLC
02.2021 - 12.2022
Safety Director & Project Administrator - Red Iron LLC
11.2019 - 02.2021
Field Manager, Site Engineer, Utility Inspector, Safety and Environmental Compliance - 1099 Contractor for Engineering Firms
01.1999 - Current
Ranch Manager - Wee Blue Ranch
03.1998 - Current
Project Manager, QC, SSHO - Various Contractors on DOD Projects USACE
01.1980 - 01.1998
SESU - Bachelor of Science, Occupational Health And Safety
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