Scott Thompson
Summary
Seeking a role within the safety field that will allow me to utilize my skills to enhance others’ working environments, while also allowing me to advance in my own knowledge and abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR. Site EHS Specialist
E&J Gallo Winery
07.2023 - Current
- Performs a range of work that is sometimes technical regarding interpretation of regulatory requirements
- Demonstrates understanding of fundamental EHS concepts and basic EHS technical knowledge
- Participates in assessments and audits of facilities and programs for compliance with environmental, health and safety requirements
- Monitors and maintains site-specific procedures that support environmental, health and safety compliance
- Develops skills and knowledge in environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements for integration into their respective job duties
- Monitors and maintains environmental, health and safety programs for tracking of critical audits, permits and associated EHS activities
- Provides data for performance measurement reports (metrics scorecards) and may generate timely reports to all levels of management
- Participates in root cause analysis and monitors status of corrective actions on significant environmental or health and safety-related incidents
- Maintains OSHA 300 Log per regulatory requirements and submits injury data monthly to the Corporate EHS Department
- Collaborates with internal and cross-functional partners
- Supports and implements fundamental team member training and education programs related to environmental, health and safety compliance and incident prevention
- Maintains SDS documents and hazardous material inventories
- Performs site inspections of contractor construction activities and coordinates with Company project manager for correction of any noted discrepancies
- Participates in programs and procedures necessary to obtain or maintain third party certifications (ISO, VPP, PSM, other)
- Performs fundamental environmental and industrial hygiene monitoring as directed by the EHS Manager or specialists in these fields.
EHS Partner
United Natural Foods, Inc.
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Identify, assess, and control site-level hazards, including supporting Supervisors in completing detailed incident investigations with root cause analyses
- Analyze and identify trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media
- Provide input on the design of standardized safety systems, policies, training, campaigns and programs to reduce risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws
- Support environmental compliance and claims programs
- Create a network of internal (operations, human resources, finance, legal, claims and security/loss prevention) and external alliances (industry partners, safety groups) to develop and implement EHS policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes.
Safety Specialist II
The Wine Group
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Assist in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, and managing companywide safety programs to build a strong safety culture
- Help review and evaluate existing policy and training program materials to ensure compliance and maintain relevance
- Provide direct assistance in the evaluation and interpretation of incident and injury reports and statistics to identify and correct hazard trends
- Participate on cross functional teams to identify appropriate solutions to problems and challenges, either well defined by regulation, or creative and non-traditional, and provide proper follow through to ensure the solution is completed in an effective and timely manner
- Help support the use and application of the root cause analysis processes.
Safety Specialist
United Staffing Associates
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Provide guidance and training in safe work operations to ensure clientele remain in state and federal compliance
- Perform initial Worker's Compensation duties which includes 5020 Form, DWC-1 Forms, providing medical treatment, accident investigation processes, and witness reporting
- Monitor occupational health and safety program activities at client sites
- Perform client facility inspections, injury reporting, accident investigations, and training programs
- Document and keep records of all safety-related training, incidents or accidents, injuries, and site inspections
- Manager the Return-to-Work Program for injured workers.
Fulfillment Support Technician
Spectrum Communications
12.2014 - 10.2017
- Test for signal leakage in accordance with FCC
- Create a safe working area while testing for signal strength and integrity
- Knowledge in low voltage wiring and work-safe zone requirements
- Drive company vehicle according to California State Regulations.
Warehouse Technician
Spectrum Communications
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Keep detailed records of all warehouse inventory
- Perform warehouse operations in a safe and efficient manner, which include weekly safety meetings, properly operating a forklift, shipping and receiving bulk loads from transport trucks.
Reserve Firefighter
Pismo Beach Fire Department
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Respond to calls for public assistance, emergencies and safety: traffic collisions, medical emergencies, vegetation and structure fires, smoke and gas alarms, etc
- Provide public outreach and education on topics such as safe cooking, emergency planning in households, and installing smoke alarms.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health - Concentration in Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
07.2018
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Allan Hancock Community College
05.2012
Skills
- Experienced in Occupational Health & Safety roles, construction, telemarketing, customer service, emergency operations and management, and supervisory/training roles
- Experience in beginning phases of Worker's Compensation Processes and Return to Work Programs
- Accident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
- Hazard Assessment and Elimination processes
- Knowledge of California Laws and Rules of the Road and experience in driving company vehicles
Certification
- OSHA 501 Trainer Course for OSHA Standards in General Industry
- American Red Cross Certification - CPR/AED & First Aid/BLS Adult & Pediatric Instructor
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- California State Firefighter Academy Certificate of Completion
- Train-the-Trainer Forklift Certified
- Train-the Trainer Tractor Certified
- ICS 100, 200, and 700
- Confined Space Awareness
Timeline
SR. Site EHS Specialist
E&J Gallo Winery
07.2023 - Current
EHS Partner
United Natural Foods, Inc.
03.2023 - 07.2023
Safety Specialist II
The Wine Group
04.2020 - 03.2023
Safety Specialist
United Staffing Associates
10.2017 - 04.2020
Fulfillment Support Technician
Spectrum Communications
12.2014 - 10.2017
Warehouse Technician
Spectrum Communications
04.2013 - 12.2014
Reserve Firefighter
Pismo Beach Fire Department
10.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health - Concentration in Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Allan Hancock Community College
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