MORGAN MCGOWAN CHST, OHST, NFPA CEST

Over eighteen years of experience managing safe worksites and facilities for commercial and industrial clients, as well as in the transportation, construction, and oil and gas industries. I have proficient communication skills with experience coordinating between clients, contractors and construction personnel. I have a strong background developing effective and efficient training programs that span diverse levels of expertise.

As the Site Safety and Health officer (SSHO), I am responsible for the day-to-day enforcement of the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), safety compliance, and execute personnel/facility inspections. I monitor all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines to ensure compliance with established safety protocols with the goal of ensuring safe, efficient, and effective worksites. I implement safety and emergency response plans and ensure that the project's safety requirements are achieved. I communicate with internal and external client's to ensure program and facility meet compliance with regulations, and provide safety training to technical staff, visitors, and subcontractors.

My scope of work includes the removal and disposal of select electrical components; repairing electrical cabling and distribution lines; repairing the switching and routing equipment; and repairing substation components to include, but not limited to, electrical boards, circuit breakers, tie breakers, conductors, cabling, terminations, ground transformers, motor operators, and the repair of the supervisory control and data acquisition system at Substation A to restore the system to its customary state of operation. Temporary power will be provided during repairs. Inspection, testing, and commissioning will be performed on the electrical distribution system and the three substations following repairs. Hazardous material disposal and station support is included in the project. All work has been done to current codes, regulations, and industry standards.

Planned and oversaw regular worksite and facility inspections to guarantee compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines. Designed, implemented, and enforced health and safety procedures, minimizing accidents and injuries and prioritizing employee fitness and well-being. Developed and presented training orientations to educate sub-contractors and crews on best practices and procedures. Collaborated with team members to achieve workable solutions that enhanced operational safety and efficiency.

Enforced OSHA compliance for work sites of over 100 employees in the Oil & Gas industry. Developed training programs for all tasks encompassing employees' ability to access oil refineries and the inspection of weld quality and wall thickness on piping and pressure valves. Audited sites for refinery layout and fire water systems. Maintained air monitoring permits for confined spaces and trenching in compliance with OSHA and DOSH standards, inspected access, egress, benching and sloping, an soil types for excavations. monitored expirations for mandatory third-party trainings, medical clearances, and additional trainings including respiratory, manlift, fresh air, forklift and he hire orientations.