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Russell Specia

San Antonio

Summary

Experienced Safety Professional with a Master's in Occupational Safety & Health, leveraging extensive expertise in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) operations. Dedicated to fostering safe work environments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering measurable improvements in workplace safety and efficiency. Over 10 years of experience in HSE roles, consistently ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and industry standards while promoting a culture of safety excellence. Skilled in advising on completions such as FRAC, Coil Tubing, Wireline, Workover, Flowback operations, and process safety management at production facilities. Proven ability to conduct audits, incident investigations, and safety leadership engagements to improve contractor performance and mitigate risks. Adept at managing simultaneous operations, providing training, and fostering team collaboration in high-pressure environments. Proficient in OSHA standards, API guidelines, emergency response planning, and safety program implementation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HES Professional – Production

Marathon Oil
06.2024 - Current
  • Led field-level safety efforts for production operations, ensuring compliance with Marathon’s Responsible Operations Management Systems (ROMS)
  • Conducted process hazard analyses (PHA) and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) to identify and mitigate risks
  • Maintained calibration records for gas monitors and ensured the readiness of emergency equipment
  • Facilitated monthly safety leadership engagements and contractor safety discussions, enhancing hazard awareness and compliance
  • Issued and monitored safe work permits, conducted incident investigations, and implemented corrective actions

HES Lead Field Advisor – Completions

Marathon Oil
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided HSE leadership for completions activities, including FRAC, Coil Tubing, and Wireline operations
  • Facilitated pre-job safety meetings, monitored contractor compliance with behavioral-based safety (BBS) programs, and conducted Tier I-III audits
  • Conducted emergency response drills and developed corrective actions for incident investigations

HES Advisor Completions

Marathon Oil
03.2014 - 12.2022


  • Delivered safety orientations and training, improving on-site hazard management and reducing incidents
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided contractors and employees at all times.

HSE Field Representative / Account Manager

Crescent Services
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Conducted daily site visits to oversee field operations for Marathon, Conoco, and EOG accounts
  • Performed audits to identify and resolve HSE issues, facilitating compliance with industry standards
  • Led incident investigations, determined root causes, and implemented corrective actions
  • Provided HSE training in classroom and field settings, fostering a culture of safety awareness

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Health

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

Western State College
Gunnison, Colorado
12.2007

Skills

  • OSHA Compliance
  • Process Safety Management
  • Hazard Identification
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Incident Investigation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Drills
  • Behavioral-Based Safety Programs
  • Tier I-III Audits
  • Safety Leadership

Certification

  • Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS), 12/11
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training, 12/11
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training, 12/11
  • HAZWOPER Operations Skilled Training, 11/24
  • AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED, 08/23
  • OSHA Confined Space Training (8-Hour), 11/13

Timeline

HES Professional – Production

Marathon Oil
06.2024 - Current

HES Lead Field Advisor – Completions

Marathon Oil
01.2023 - 05.2024

HES Advisor Completions

Marathon Oil
03.2014 - 12.2022

HSE Field Representative / Account Manager

Crescent Services
01.2012 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

Western State College

Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Health

Columbia Southern University
Russell Specia