SHANE PRIDGEN
Samson
Summary
Safety professional with comprehensive experience in implementing and maintaining safety protocols and procedures. Proven track record of enhancing workplace safety through risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance with regulatory standards. Strong collaborator and adaptable team player focused on achieving results and ensuring safe working environment. Highly skilled in hazard identification, emergency response planning, and safety training. Reliable and flexible in meeting changing needs and priorities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
Industrial Safety Solutions (ISS)
Youngsville, LA
01.2025 - Current
- Kept and maintained documentation related to safety and health programs; orientated everyone who needed an onsite orientation.
- Worked on site-preps, drill outs, and workover sites.
- Recommended actions to protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes.
- Oriented new employees to ideal health and safety practices with targeted training strategies.
- Overseen the security, maintenance and proper utilization of the site grounds and facilities.
- Implemented management strategies that foster the growth of employees' full potential in line with the company's guidelines.
- Ensured that all members possess the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their responsibilities safely and efficiently through effective training programs and processes.
- Assisted in obtaining necessary permits for hazardous materials storage and disposal, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes and work standards.
- Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Managed relationships with external vendors.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Oversaw implementation of regulatory changes, ensuring organizational compliance with industry standards.
- Escorted HSE visitors and answered questions about facility operations.
- Performed risk assessments for potential hazards.
Owner
Shaken Farms Inc
Samson, AL
01.2020 - Current
- Evaluated and improved service delivery by networking and communicating with key account decision-makers.
- Ensure the safety, smooth operations and well being of employees.
- Achieved forecasted revenue goals and managed budget to reduce overages and expenditures.
- Optimized inventory management with timely audits and improved processes for identifying discrepancies.
- Coordinate team responsibilities and assess employee achievements.
- Support new employee orientation and training initiatives.
- Resolve any conflicts raised by customers or employees.
AMS Manager
Anadarko/ OXY
The Woodlands, TX
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Coached and mentored employees through technical challenges.
- Demonstrated effective leadership, collaboration and interpersonal skills to drive teams to successful project completion.
- Operations consisted of Drilling, Completions and PNA work activities offshore (consisting of drillships, semi-submersibles, jack-ups and platforms).
- Resolved escalated issues and identified solutions to avoid repeat problems.
- Ensured compliance with SEMMS and SEMS II regulations for all operated rigs.
- Enforced the HSE standards established by Anadarko and its affiliated contractors for all operated rigs.
- Record and report operational duties to higher management.
- Support new employee orientation and training initiatives.
- Managed BSEE regulations to guarantee compliance with government regulations for all facilities.
- Responsible for ensuring the safety of all team members and equipment.
- Mentored junior managers, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
MTP Program/ Subsea Engineer
Pride International/ ENSCO
Houston, TX
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Approached management training program from technical perspective, identifying problems early and engineering safe, cost-effective solutions.
- Spent time at every position on facility learning the roles and responsibilities (roustabout, floorhand, derrickman, AD, Driller, Toolpusher & OIM). Spent majority of time with Driller, Toolpusher & OIM.
- MTP Program was during drilling operations, completion operations and PNA operations.
- Kept adequate life-saving equipment and supplies onboard to support current crew complement and passengers.
- Oversaw engineering upgrades, including overseeing contractors and setting schedules.
- Spent time in the office learning each position (accounting, engineering, HR, marketing, Safety & Scheduling). Spent majority of time in the engineering & safety department.
- Spent two years learning subsea on new drill ships & semi-submersibles.
- Managed subsea systems for efficient operation and reliability in deep-water environments.
- Managed installation and maintenance of subsea equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted risk assessments to enhance safety protocols during subsea operations.
- Facilitated productive collaboration among internal departments such as procurement specialists and quality control experts-aligning project goals with organizational objectives.
- Contributed to increased operational efficiency by troubleshooting complex subsea issues and providing effective solutions.
- Optimized subsea equipment performance through regular maintenance and upgrades.
- Improved communication between onshore and offshore teams, ensuring smooth execution of projects in challenging environments.
- Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve subsea issues.
- Prepared proposals, cost estimates, presentations and reports for new projects.
Superintendent/ Plant Manager
Perdue Farms/ Pilgrims
Enterprise, AL
01.1995 - 01.2007
- Created a safe work environment for all employees.
- Promoted the adoption of new quality policies and procedures to ensure the production of high quality products, efficient processes and excellent services.
- Supervised the entire facility to guarantee the safety of personnel, product and equipment.
- Applied expertise in programs, development of new processes, strategic planning for capital needs, finance and staff development.
- Implemented short-term activities to maintain processing continuity and balance; including managing shift schedules, ensuring material requisitions, resolving issues, and maintaining equipment.
- Oversaw operations and staff to ensure compliance with processing and quality control standards, budget control, and the provision of data on product types, quantities, specs and delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management, Industrial Engineering
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama05-1995
High School Diploma -
Samson High School
Samson, AL05-1986
Skills
- Occupational health
- Training leadership
- Workplace inspections
- Safety auditing
- Incident reporting
- Personal protective equipment
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Crisis management
- Industrial hygiene
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Industrial Safety Solutions (ISS)
01.2025 - Current
Owner
Shaken Farms Inc
01.2020 - Current
AMS Manager
Anadarko/ OXY
01.2012 - 01.2020
MTP Program/ Subsea Engineer
Pride International/ ENSCO
01.2007 - 01.2012
Superintendent/ Plant Manager
Perdue Farms/ Pilgrims
01.1995 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management, Industrial Engineering
Auburn University
High School Diploma -
Samson High School