Nicholas Ryan Stokes
Franklinton,LA
Summary
Safety specialist with robust experience in implementing and overseeing safety protocols to ensure compliance and minimize risks. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to shifting priorities, and consistently deliver results. Skilled in hazard assessment, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning. Reliable and committed to fostering safe and productive work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Specialist
Koch Engineered Solutions/DEPCOM Power
06.2024 - Current
- Support the planning and implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Be knowledgeable and current on all internal Koch/DEPCOM EHS Standards and relevant state and federal environmental law.
- Assist PSM with facilitating Safety & Health training for employees, contractors, etc., as required and needed.
- Aid incident investigations, root cause analysis, and determining corrective actions to prevent incident recurrence and makes recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
- Foster an EHS environment of collaboration and active participation with all employees.
- Conduct walk-through inspections of field job sites to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions and unsafe acts performed by employees.
- Assist with managing site risks including facilitating risk assessments, job safety analyses, JHA reviews and PPE assessments.
- Provide appropriate care and support for onsite injuries within standard of care.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Led training courses for employees at all levels.
Deputy Sheriff
Walthall County Sheriffs Department
01.2018 - Current
- Part-time fully commissioned Deputy Sheriff
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Improved community safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Conducted thorough investigations that led to the successful prosecution of numerous offenders.
Regional Director of Investigations
MDHS Office of Inspector General | Division of Investigations
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Supervise all Agents in the State
- Investigate High Profile and Special Assignment cases
- Present cases to Grand Jury
- Conduct Internal Affairs investigations on State Employees
- Write and update Policies and Operating Procedures/Guidelines
- Firearms Instructor
- Agency Glock Armorer
- Supervise the training of all Agents
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting both company reputation and client privacy.
- Lobbied for, and gained approval and funds for a fleet of vehicles for all Agents. I also authored the vehicle use policy.
- Kept current with industry best practices and attended professional development events to maintain expertise in fraud investigation techniques.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to resolve complex fraud cases, leading to successful prosecution of offenders.
- Streamlined investigation processes by developing efficient case management techniques, reducing time spent on each case without sacrificing accuracy or effectiveness.
Patrolman
Bogalusa Police Department
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Improved community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls.
- Testified in court proceedings as required, presenting clear accounts of cases handled and supporting evidence gathered.
- Assisted in traffic control during special events and incidents, ensuring smooth flow and public safety.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies on joint operations, sharing information for improved results.
- Enforced traffic laws through routine stops, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate based on observed violations.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Safety Coordinator
Strike, LLC
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Work in an unsupervised environment
- Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.
- Provide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs at the employee / supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach.
- Responsible for assisting in the identification of possible losses; evaluating the risk in such loss exposure; developing and implementing a plan to correct or prevent a loss and audit the plan to ensure its effectiveness.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine root cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
Public Safety Sergeant
Pike County Sheriff’s Department
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Graduate of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy. (MLEOTA)
- Supervise deputies on shift to be sure policies and procedures are always followed.
- Preform safety briefing at the beginning of each shift, be sure that all safety procedures are followed.
- Collect any and all pertinent information from day shift and relay it to my shift.
- Answer routine calls for service and take reports for misdemeanor and felony crimes when needed.
- Preform traffic stops when warranted due to traffic violations.
- Active member of the SWAT team.
- Conducted regular evaluations of staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to support continuous improvement in policing practices.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses and organizations, fostering trust and cooperation between law enforcement and the community.
Education
Homeschool Liberty
Skills
- Investigations
- Accident/Incident Investigation and Prevention
- Safety Compliance
- Hazard identification
- Workplace inspections
- Implementing policies
- Safety program development
- First Aid/CPR
- Root-cause analysis
- Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations
- Site assessment
- Health & safety leadership
Certification
· Certified Law Enforcement (MS)
· Certified Law Enforcement (LA)
· Basic SWAT training
· Advanced SWAT training
· 155 Hour Oil and Gas Safety Specialist
· Intro to Safety Management
· Leadership Training
· OSHA 510
· OSHA 30hr- Construction
· OSHA 300 Record Keeping
· RCA Cause Mapping (ThinkReliability)
· Introduction to OSH
· Essentials of OSH
· Effective Incident Investigation
· Trench and Excavation Safety
· First Aid/ CPR/ AED
· Bloodborne Pathogens
· First Hands First Aid/NarcanTraining
· Incident Command System 100,200,700,800
· Report Writing
· Hydrogen Sulfide Training
· PEC- Safe land
· Fire Prevention
· Hazard Communication (GHS)
· Fall Protection
· GLOCK Certified Armorer
· Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
· Interview and Interrogation
· Advanced Interview and Interrogation
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Koch Engineered Solutions/DEPCOM Power
06.2024 - Current
Regional Director of Investigations
MDHS Office of Inspector General | Division of Investigations
08.2019 - 05.2024
Patrolman
Bogalusa Police Department
02.2018 - 08.2019
Deputy Sheriff
Walthall County Sheriffs Department
01.2018 - Current
Safety Coordinator
Strike, LLC
02.2015 - 01.2018
Public Safety Sergeant
Pike County Sheriff’s Department
03.2012 - 01.2015
Homeschool Liberty
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