Shayla Olson-Nesby
Safety And Training Director
Durant,OK
Summary
As Director of Safety and Training at Resource Innovations, Shayla applies 20-plus years of experience in training and decade of occupational safety and hazard mitigation experience to design and implement effective safety and training programs and procedures across multiple platforms and environments. Shayla is a USAF Veteran and a certified OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) trainer with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health and a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in Business and Technical Writing. Shayla currently manages safety at both the corporate level and on over 200 active projects across the US and Canada and training for over 800 employees.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Director of Safety and Training
Resource Innovations
1 2023 - Current
- Responsible for enhancing Resource Innovations’ corporate safety program and developing safety programs for over 200 individual energy-efficiency programs to ensure compliance with client safety requirements
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Works across the company promoting a first-in-class safety culture through development, administration, and training
- Develops, directs, and oversees the company’s health and safety policies and procedures
- Ensures the Resource Innovations’ workplace follows OSHA and other state, local, or industry-specific regulations, as well as overseeing periodic company safety audits
- Advises Resource Innovations’ senior management on health and safety issues and leads the safety advisory committee to address identified workplace risk areas
- Serving as a company safety advocate, she communicates safety program goals, progress, and needs to leadership, employees, and contractors
- Establishing a culture of health and safety, she leads a team that supports safety throughout all company departments
- Maintains and revises safety policies, manuals, and procedural documents in accordance with established regulations and guidelines
- Manages company health and safety data submissions to third-party contractor verification services, including ISNetworld and Veriforce
- Develops and implements a preventative safety training compliance program and works with vendors and internal teams to develop and maintain the Resource Innovations’ safety platform for hazard assessment and training compliance
- Monitors all employee training to comply with the Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP) and Site Safety Program Manual.
Safety Training Services Coordinator
Kansas Municipal Utilities
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Specialized in safety and professional development, training delivery, and technical training development for more than 60 cities throughout Kansas, including small rural utilities to large metropolitan areas including Kansas City Board of Utilities (BPU)
- Developed comprehensive OSHA-compliant program manuals for distribution to KMU members, including electrical safety, fall protection, hazard communication, walking and working surfaces, first aid, emergency action plans, fire safety, incident investigations, and contractor safety
- Inspected worksites, practices, and personal protective equipment for compliance with established OSHA and NFPA 70E safety standards
- Helped develop various in-house designed training programs in gas operations, power plant operations, electrical transmission and distribution, employee safety, and technical training
- Helped enhance overall organizational development through various workshops and safety program management.
Client Safety & Training Coordinator
Catalyst Safety
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided training for various safety topics to many customers in energy, oil and gas, and construction industries
- Developed safety programs for both large and small businesses
- As a certified trainer for hazardous waste operations, she conducted and developed 15 training workshops in 2017 and provided training to more than 100 employees at CHS Refinery in McPherson, Kansas
- Coordinated professional development, first aid/CPR/AED training classes and developed hazard mitigation measures by improving gear, behaviors, and procedures
- Recommended measures for protecting workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, and materials
- Provided new employee health and safety orientations and developed presentation materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK 08.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK 08.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
Safety Program Development
Safety Needs and Training Analysis
Utility-specific Safety Programs
Training Development, Delivery and Administration
Behavior-based Safety
Safety Program Engagement
OSHA Standard Implementation and Compliance
OSHA 30 Hour Certifications in both Construction and General Industry
Graduate Safety Professional
Certified HAZWOPER trainer
Staff Development
Verbal and written communication
Websites
Certification
Graduate Safety Professional (GSP), BCSP, 2014
Affiliations
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
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Accomplishments
In 2024 Shayla was asked to join the Customer Advisory Board for HSI, a global EHS software and training provider.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementWork-life balanceWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leavePaid time offTimeline
Safety Training Services Coordinator
Kansas Municipal Utilities
01.2018 - 01.2023
Client Safety & Training Coordinator
Catalyst Safety
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
08.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
08.2007 - 05.2009
Director of Safety and Training
Resource Innovations
1 2023 - Current