SCOTT PRESTON
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Dedicated Safety professional with fourteen years of plant and construction experience including technical rescue, hazmat, and Basic EMT operations. Knowledge and experience in inspecting and evaluating workplaces for safety hazards and recommending and implementing safe workplace policies and procedures. Strong knowledge in root cause analysis, excavations, confined spaces, and general safety practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Safety Manager/Emergency Response Coordinator
Air Products & Chemicals
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated regular toolbox talks, reinforcing key safety concepts among employees on a consistent basis.
- Promoted a culture of accountability within the organization by holding individuals responsible for their safety performance and ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Mentored junior safety personnel, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a strong commitment to workplace safety throughout the organization.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed emergency response plans that effectively addressed potential hazards on-site while minimizing downtime during crises.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management to address concerns related to workplace safety.
Field Safety Manager
Brown and Root
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Mentored junior safety professionals, fostering a strong commitment to continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.
- Led incident investigation teams in determining root causes of accidents, utilizing findings to implement preventative measures and avoid future occurrences.
- Enhanced employee safety awareness through ongoing training sessions and workshops.
- Reduced workplace injuries by developing and enforcing comprehensive safety policies and procedures.
- Improved overall job site safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for potential hazards, leading to a safer work environment.
Site Safety Supervisor
Sunbelt Crushing - PowerSouth Plant Lowman
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Safety Supervisor responsible for overseeing safety for crews and equipment
- Performed daily toolbox talk safety meetings, daily safety audits, and inspections
- Also performed weekly safety meetings with all subcontractors and crews
- Worked to be proactive in preventing injuries and incidents.
- Facilitated toolbox talks and pre-job meetings, emphasizing the importance of safe work practices at all times.
- Reduced workplace accidents with diligent monitoring of site activities and adherence to safety protocols.
- Served as an expert resource for team members seeking guidance on proper procedures or best practices in maintaining workplace safety standards.
Lead OSBL Safety Advisor
McDermott International
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Lead OSBL Safety advisor for mega project adhering to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
- Responsible for safety inspections and audits and implementing safe workplace policies and procedures for a large work force and area
- Responsible for medical and equipment damage loss reporting and investigating
- Prepared reports and provided information to superiors
- Fill-in manager overseeing all OSBL areas and operations when superiors were absent.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Safety Technician/Technical Rescue
Safety Plus Inc.
12.2006 - 03.2017
- Subcontracted Safety technician on numerous construction sites throughout the state of Alabama and southeastern United States providing excellent health and safety supervision
- Subcontracted technical rescue lead throughput the southeastern United States providing high angle, confined space, and trench rescue both onshore and offshore
- Responsible for writing rescue plans for various situations and executing as needed
- Reported information to all involved parties.
- Improved overall safety culture by collaborating with management to create and enforce company-wide safety policies.
- Examined credentials, licenses and permits for compliance with licensing requirements.
- Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards and organizational guidelines.
- Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance.
- Maintained accurate records of all incidents, near misses, and safety observations to track trends and identify areas for improvement.
Firefighter & EMT-Basic
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department
08.2004 - 11.2014
- Professional paid firefighter with eight years of experience in a metropolitan area of 195,000 residents
- Responded to fire alarms and emergency calls to protect lives and property
- Assess conditions and act quickly to extinguish fires, rescue victims, and administer life-saving medical interventions
- Responded to hundreds of traffic accidents, vehicle fires, brush fires, structural fires, hazmat incidents and emergency medical calls.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Satsuma High School
Associate of Arts -
Lurleen B. WALLACE Jr. college
General Studies -
University of South Alabama
Firefighter 1 and 2 -
Alabama Fire College Academy
Skills
- Competent trained worker
- Solid communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Team player
- Excellent people skills
- Effective multitasker
- Dependable worker
- Authorized MSA gas tester
- Technical rescue trained
- Hazmat trained
- EMT-basic
- Confined space trained
- Construction safety
- Safety audits
- Workplace inspections
- Hazard Identification
Certification
- OSHA 10 Hour
- OSHA 30 Hour
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 7505
- Supervisor Incident Prevention Program 1 and II
- Hazmat Awareness and Operations
- Hazmat Technician
- Rope 1 Rescue
- Rope II Rescue
- Confined Space Rescue
- Trench Rescue
- Swift water Rescue
- Weapons of Mass Destruction/Nuclear Responder Operations
- Currently studying for CHST certification to further my safety career and knowledge
Timeline
Site Safety Manager/Emergency Response Coordinator
Air Products & Chemicals
05.2023 - 06.2024
Field Safety Manager
Brown and Root
05.2022 - 05.2023
Site Safety Supervisor
Sunbelt Crushing - PowerSouth Plant Lowman
09.2020 - 04.2022
Lead OSBL Safety Advisor
McDermott International
05.2017 - 09.2020
Safety Technician/Technical Rescue
Safety Plus Inc.
12.2006 - 03.2017
Firefighter & EMT-Basic
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department
08.2004 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Satsuma High School
Associate of Arts -
Lurleen B. WALLACE Jr. college
General Studies -
University of South Alabama
Firefighter 1 and 2 -
Alabama Fire College Academy