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Robin E Sauer

Suffolk,United States

Summary

Dynamic Safety and Health Manager with extensive experience in the safety and health solutions, excelling in risk assessment and mishap investigation. Proven track record in enhancing safety management systems and regulatory compliance, while effectively training teams. Adept at data analysis, driving significant improvements in workplace safety and fostering a culture of proactive hazard identification.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety and Health Manager

Military Sealift Command
Naval Base, VA
09.2022 - Current
  • Planned and directed command Safety Occupational Health (SOH) program across diverse operations.
  • Processed and assigned mishap investigations within command safety office.
  • Maintained employee hazard reporting program, ensuring prompt action on potential risks.
  • Developed ORM procedures to identify and address emergency shipboard situations.
  • Audited high-risk training evolutions to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
  • Guided interpretations of industrial hygiene results to mitigate health hazards.
  • Conducted safety investigations, compiling and analyzing mishap data and risk assessments.
  • Communicated SOH policies and technical criteria to stakeholders, enhancing program understanding.

Force Safety Manager

COMNAVSURFLANT
Naval Base, VA
05.2020 - 09.2022
  • Provided OSH policy guidance on multiple safety topics, including fall protection and PPE.
  • Managed fall protection programs for COMNAVSURFLANT and advised COMNAVSURFPAC on best practices.
  • Scheduled and tracked training for fall protection competent personnel within surface group.
  • Conducted ship inspections focused on OSH program reviews and hazard assessments.
  • Led RMI system implementation as subject matter expert for COMNAVSURFLANT, ensuring clarity for subordinate commands.
  • Developed training materials and instructed personnel on effective RMI system usage.
  • Served as mishap investigation board member, offering expertise on reportable incidents.
  • Collaborated with teams to assess fall hazards in ship and facility work locations.

Senior Occupational Safety and Health Manager

Command Fleet Readiness Centers
Patuxent River, MD
05.2018 - 05.2020
  • Led triennial occupational safety and health compliance audits at headquarters level.
  • Completed Inspector General program compliance health reports.
  • Developed and implemented enterprise-wide safety management system using Safety and Occupational Health principles following ISO45001 standards.
  • Guided implementation of OSHA and NAVOSH standards to ensure compliance.
  • Identified adverse trends, providing management with annual recommendations for safety improvements.
  • Performed risk assessments on hazardous processes, proposing enhancement plans for safety measures.
  • Evaluated safety processes using metrics and investigative techniques to ensure effectiveness.
  • Facilitated community practice groups for ergonomics and fall protection, developing actionable solutions.

Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Headquarters
Washington, DC
03.2010 - 04.2018
  • Managed safety and health programs for NAVFAC's in-house industrial employees worldwide.
  • Provided guidance on using Enterprise Safety and Management System (ESAMS) for training and monitoring mishaps.
  • Served as contracting officer’s representative for corporate-wide ESAMS support contract.
  • Authored comprehensive contract documents for ESAMS use, including decision papers and statements of work.
  • Oversaw contract compliance and ensured continuation of standard coverage.
  • Acted as technical advisor on Navy medical surveillance working group to inform policy changes.
  • Developed corporate-wide policies for mishap reporting and electrical standard operating procedures.
  • Led monthly calls with field personnel to address ESAMS-related concerns and issues.

Safety Engineer

Navy Crane Center
Portsmouth, VA
09.2007 - 03.2010
  • Executed mishap investigations, analyzing weight handling safety data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Developed and administered comprehensive safety and occupational health programs to enhance workplace safety.
  • Prepared formal reports on crane and rigging operation safety, sharing lessons learned with management through Naval messages.
  • Conducted facility inspections and surveys to ensure adherence to safety regulations and requirements.
  • Provided statistical analysis and mishap prevention information related to Navy Crane Center's injury experiences.
  • Implemented human factors analysis techniques on weight handling mishaps, sharing findings with management.
  • Delivered consultation services on weight handling safety principles, emphasizing hazard recognition and control.
  • Served as fall protection competent person, overseeing training, equipment maintenance, and acquisitions.

Safety Engineer

Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth, VA
08.2001 - 07.2007
  • Managed injury/illness recording, reporting, and trend program to enhance safety measures.
  • Conducted investigations for Class C mishaps, providing root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
  • Delivered presentations on mishap data and OSH deficiencies to senior management regularly.
  • Oversaw injury/illness database in MS Access, ensuring timely updates to program requirements.
  • Collaborated with Naval Safety Center to improve web-based mishap record-keeping system for shipyards.
  • Executed OSH surveillance in work areas, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing interpretations.
  • Facilitated basic OSH training through monthly printed materials to promote workplace safety awareness.
  • Led metrics management for external audits and continuous improvement initiatives related to OSHA's VPP.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Chemical Engineer

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI, United States
08.2001

Master's degree - Occupational Safety and Health Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL, United States

Skills

  • Safety management
  • Risk assessment
  • Mishap investigation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Safety training
  • Data analysis
  • Industrial Hygiene Oversight

Certification

Virginia Engineer in Training, 10/2004

Job Related Training

  • NAVOSH Environmental Training Center, OSHA General Industry Safety Standards, 40 hrs, 03/2002
  • NAVOSH Environmental Training Center, Introduction to Industrial Hygiene for Safety Professional, 32 hrs, 03/2002
  • NAVOSH Environmental Training Center, Introduction to Hazardous Materials, 40 hrs, 03/2002
  • NAVOSH Environmental Training Center, Electrical Standards, 40 hrs, 03/2002
  • NAVOSH Environmental Training Center, Mishap Investigation, 40 hrs, 03/2002
  • NAVOSH Environmental Training Center, Ergonomics Program, 40 hrs, 11/2003
  • NAVOSH Environmental Training Center, NAVOSH Assessment Tools and Strategies, 32 hrs, 03/2004
  • US Department of Labor, OSHA, Shipyard Processes and Standards, 32 hrs, 06/2006
  • NAVOSH Environmental Training Center, Fire Protection and Life Safety Code, 32 hrs, 08/2006
  • NAVOSH Environmental Training Center, Fall Protection, 40 hrs, 11/2007
  • US Department of Labor, OSHA, Cranes & Rigging for Construction, 32 hrs, 07/2008
  • Navy Crane Center, General Crane Safety, 40 hrs, 06/2009
  • Learning Tree International, MS Access 2007, 32 hrs, 08/2009
  • DAWIA FE 201 certification for a Level II, 08/2012
  • DAWIA FE 301 with certification for level III, 08/2012
  • Yellow Belt six sigma, 09/2022
  • Green Belt six sigma, 10/2009
  • Industrial Noise, 08/2023

Timeline

Safety and Health Manager

Military Sealift Command
09.2022 - Current

Force Safety Manager

COMNAVSURFLANT
05.2020 - 09.2022

Senior Occupational Safety and Health Manager

Command Fleet Readiness Centers
05.2018 - 05.2020

Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Headquarters
03.2010 - 04.2018

Safety Engineer

Navy Crane Center
09.2007 - 03.2010

Safety Engineer

Norfolk Naval Shipyard
08.2001 - 07.2007

Bachelor's degree - Chemical Engineer

Michigan Technological University

Master's degree - Occupational Safety and Health Management

Columbia Southern University

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