ROBERT KELLER
Morehead,KY
Summary
Seasoned Safety Professional with strengths in leading projects, conducting assessments and making field decisions. Able to monitor job operations with vigilance and honesty to keep companies operating within OSHA standards and employees safe. Proven skills in enhancing and realigning processes with safety and productivity goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist II
Charah Solutions
09.2024 - Current
- Investigates accidents and incidents, completing all reporting, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
- Supervises safety of landfills and ponds on power plant sites.
- Conducts new hire orientations.
Safety Professional
Ace Electric
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Conduct Morning Training Walk with safety employees pointing out any safety hazards and the directed course to correct them, supervising as they are corrected
- Conduct Training Meetings with all safety employees discussing safety requirements and daily topics for training
- Conduct Training Orientation for new employees
- Ensure all safety documentation is complete while training safety associates on the policies and procedures and the documentation required
- Conduct End of the Day Training Walk with all safety employees discussing all safety aspects from the day's work
- Respond to all Safety issues on the site to correct and train safety associates on the correct procedures
Safety Technician
Gray Construction, Inc
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Monitored safety and assessed risk levels and mitigation strategies at industrial worksites and on construction jobs in Ohio and Alabama
- Enforced accident prevention and loss control systems to create safe work conditions
- Conducted new employee interviews, orientation and training and provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation
- Maintained accident and safety documentation to comply with site safety management plan and OSHA for regulatory committee
- Presented safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards and organizational guidelines
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures
- Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance
Safety Technician
Brown Safety Service/Worldwide Safety Services
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed all safety aspects of IRI Group's new construction of refinery in Lakeview, OR
- Managed all safety aspects of New River Electrical Corporation's new construction of High Voltage Electrical Transmission Lines in 4 Ohio area sites
- Managed all safety aspects of The Austin Company/ Ingredion Corporation's construction of food industry warehouse in South Sioux City, NE
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards
- Implemented safety training and safety instructional courses building a culture of safety, focused on reducing accidents and eliminating hazards
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with Management Team and suggested remediation
- Responded to emergency situations in the most efficient, effective ways possible
Safety Officer/Regulatory Specialist/Inspector
Morehead Utility Plant Board
03.2000 - 12.2017
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards
- Implemented safety training and safety instructional courses which helped to build a culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards
- Inspected facilities and job sites to ensure adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines
- Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions
- Responded to emergency situations in the most efficient, effective ways possible
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms training
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with Management Team and suggested remediation
Education
EPA Construction General Permit Site Inspector -
United States EPA
Environmental Protection Agency01-2025
OSHA 500 Trainer Course For Occupational Safety And Health Standards For The Construction Industry -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.2024
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety And Health -
Gray Construction, Inc.
Lexington, KY03.2022
40-Hour Haz Woper Certification -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01-2022
OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.2020
OSHA 300 Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Certified -
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY08.2015
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety And Health -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.2015
High School Diploma -
Rowan County Senior High School
Morehead, KY05.1984
Skills
- OSHA standards and code
- Confined Space Air Quality Control
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Construction regulations knowledge
- Employee orientation and training
- Detailed record-keeping of site inspections and issues
Timeline
Safety Specialist II
Charah Solutions
09.2024 - Current
Safety Professional
Ace Electric
09.2023 - 08.2024
Safety Technician
Gray Construction, Inc
10.2021 - 09.2023
Safety Technician
Brown Safety Service/Worldwide Safety Services
02.2020 - 10.2021
Safety Officer/Regulatory Specialist/Inspector
Morehead Utility Plant Board
03.2000 - 12.2017
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety And Health -
Gray Construction, Inc.
OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry -
Eastern Kentucky University
OSHA 300 Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Certified -
Maysville Community And Technical College
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety And Health -
Eastern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Rowan County Senior High School
EPA Construction General Permit Site Inspector -
United States EPA
OSHA 500 Trainer Course For Occupational Safety And Health Standards For The Construction Industry -
Eastern Kentucky University
40-Hour Haz Woper Certification -
Eastern Kentucky University
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