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Russell Newman

Brandon,MS

Summary

Committed Health and Safety Advisor with strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to safety and security key performance indicators and needs. Manages multiple complex assignments with direct implications to business. Self-driven and excels autonomously and in teams to develop and implement environment, health and safety solutions to support business assets.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Health and Safety Specialist

Ergon, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
  • Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
  • Accompanied, documented and reported OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
  • Leveraged statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes.
  • Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
  • Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.

UH-60A/L Blackhawk Pilot

Mississippi Army National Guard
03.1998 - Current
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
  • Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
  • Alpha company pilot and safety officer from 2010-2021. Served as the Alpha company safety officer during our 2010-2011 Iraq deployment where I was over 65 soldiers, 12 UH-60A/L Blackhawk helicopters in a combat environment. During my tenure, we had zero OSHA recordables, accidents or injuries.

Occupational Safety and Health Manager

Department Of Defense
06.2019 - 07.2022
  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the facilities safety program. This includes, emergency preparedness, accident/incident investigation and statistical analysis, claims management, OSHA & DOT regulatory compliance, employee safety training and new employee safety orientation, fleet safety, maintenance, and construction safety oversight. This position supervises five safety technicians throughout the facility. Specific areas of concentration are Job Site Hazard Assessments, Defensive Driving, Workplace Violence, OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, OSHA’s Lock Out/Tag Out Standard, HAZCOM and Personal Protective Equipment requirements as well as many others
  • Facility worked over 60,000 OSHA recordable, accident/injury free hours, and flew over 8,000 hours of UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter time accident and incident free.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.

Pilot

Petroleum Helicopters Inc.
06.2008 - 06.2019
  • Trained regularly in flight simulator to prepare for unexpected flight situations.
  • Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
  • Was IFR Pilot in Command of the S-76C++ helicopter for over 12 years offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Responsible for over 4500 accident-free flight hours and thousands of passengers flown.

Education

Bachelor of General Studies - Business Administration / Health And Human Service

University of Mississippi
University, MS
12.2023

Skills

  • Government Regulations
  • Customer Service
  • Health and Safety Practices
  • Biohazard Cleanup
  • Accident Prevention
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Certification

  • Airline Transport Pilot License - 2010-Present
  • NTSB Accident INvestigator Basic
  • Helicopter Underwater Egress, Tropical and Cold Weather
  • U.S. Army Aviation Safety Officer

Timeline

Corporate Health and Safety Specialist

Ergon, Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Occupational Safety and Health Manager

Department Of Defense
06.2019 - 07.2022

Pilot

Petroleum Helicopters Inc.
06.2008 - 06.2019

UH-60A/L Blackhawk Pilot

Mississippi Army National Guard
03.1998 - Current

Bachelor of General Studies - Business Administration / Health And Human Service

University of Mississippi

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