Nathan Watchman
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dynamic Senior Safety Specialist with extensive experience at University of Utah Health, excelling in regulatory compliance and safety program management. Proven analytical skills in accident investigation and a strong ability to lead training initiatives. Recognized for enhancing safety protocols and fostering a culture of safety through effective communication and leadership development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Safety Specialist/Industrial Hygienist
University Of Utah Health
Salt Lake City, Utah
11.2023 - Current
- Managed Environmental, Health, and Safety program at University of Utah Health, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures aligned with government regulations.
- Provided expert guidance on occupational safety matters and immediate environmental exposure responses.
- Coordinated interdepartmental activities to promote a safe working environment.
- Analyzed accident investigations and incident reports to identify systemic trends in safety issues.
- Served as subject matter expert for medical directors and researchers on safety concerns.
- Evaluated data from inspections to enhance safety protocols and prevent incidents.
Occupation Safety Specialist
University of Utah
11.2022 - Current
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Conducted site inspections as lead inspector and recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations and standards
- Investigate accidents to identify root causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Screen for potential hazard sampling necessity (noise, chemical exposure, mold, nuisance odors, air).
- conduct safety training and education programs and develops presentation materials.
- Contact: Brandon Newell - 385-244-0509
Safety Technician
ARUP Laboratories
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Oversees and assisting with environmental compliance duties and proper management of regulated wastes, including collection, packaging, shipping, and documentation
- Develops and conducts training sessions in areas of life safety, emergency planning, hazardous materials handling, and security
- Performs inspections and and audits, prepares and conducts drills/exercises and educational events, and conducts ergonomic assessments
- Lastly, oversees flow of bio-waste collections
- Contact: Tolmie Wachter – (801)243-7279
Assistant Safety Technician
ARUP Laboratories
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Performs clinical laboratory support functions, including: Laundering of lab coats, maintaining lab coat inventory, collection of regulated laboratory waste, and dispensing safety supplies and equipment
- Also, conducts annual chemical inventory in all technical departments.
Safety Intern
ARUP Laboratories
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Helps the Director of Safety and the entirety of the department
- Performs routine tasks like, exposure sampling, documentation of wastes, analytic data entry, learning the use of safety equipment, and conduct trainings.
Sales Rep
GREENIX pest control
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Group manager for a sales team of 15 people in Novi, Michigan Taught trainings, gave presentations, learned the importance of pest control, and the substances in the product
- Sold more than 120 accounts
- Contact: Calvin Escobedo – (801)580-4657
Service Representative
Church Service, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter, Day Saints
Cuiaba
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Lived in Brazil for 2 years for a Church service group to teach about the Religion
- Learned and became fluent in Portuguese, taught many lessons, taught English, gave trainings to many other missionaries, did services for the elderly every weekend, cleaned up soccer fields and maintained them, in charge of more than 35 missionaries as a Zone Leader.
- Provided assistance to community members in navigating church resources and services.
- Taught classes on faith principles and life skills to diverse groups within the community.
Education
B.S - Economics
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT08.2019
High School Diploma -
Olympus High School
Holladay, UT06.2012
Skills
- Training leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical skills
- Multi-tasking
- Leadership development
- Portuguese language proficiency
- Subject matter expertise
- Evaluation and reporting
- Project management
- Workplace inspections
- Accident investigation
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
- Dean's List 3 consecutive years.
- Sigma Chi, Beta Epsilon
- Native American Scholar
Timeline
Senior Safety Specialist/Industrial Hygienist
University Of Utah Health
11.2023 - Current
Occupation Safety Specialist
University of Utah
11.2022 - Current
Safety Technician
ARUP Laboratories
04.2019 - 11.2022
Safety Intern
ARUP Laboratories
07.2018 - 11.2018
Sales Rep
GREENIX pest control
04.2018 - 07.2018
Assistant Safety Technician
ARUP Laboratories
04.2015 - 05.2019
Service Representative
Church Service, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter, Day Saints
02.2013 - 02.2015
B.S - Economics
University of Utah
High School Diploma -
Olympus High School