Sidney "Gibby" Gibson
Universal Plant Services Industrial Services
Morenci,MI
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Accomplished Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) leader with more than 40 years of experience spanning industrial construction, refinery operations, aircraft maintenance, military aviation, leadership development, and safety management. Proven success leading regional safety organizations, developing high-performing teams, improving safety culture, and implementing risk management programs that reduce incidents while supporting operational excellence. Recognized for building collaborative relationships with executive leadership, project management teams, and field personnel to drive regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Work History
Regional HSE Manager
12 Years 1 Month- Provide HSE leadership across multiple industrial construction and maintenance projects while partnering with executive leadership, project management, and field supervision to achieve world-class safety performance.
- Lead regional Health, Safety & Environmental programs across multiple projects.
- Developed and implemented risk assessments, safe work procedures, and standard operating procedures to mitigate hazards.
- Lead investigations involving incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage using root cause analysis.
- Analyzed leading and lagging safety indicators to identify trends and enhance safety performance.
- Conduct leadership safety meetings and mentor project safety professionals.
- Perform field audits, behavioral observations, and compliance inspections.
- Develop corrective action plans to eliminate hazards and improve performance.
- Updated and improved company HSE policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and customer requirements.
Field Engineer – MQ-1 Predator / MQ-9 Reaper
10 Months- Executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper aircraft, ensuring operational integrity.
- Conducted pre-flight, post-flight, through-flight inspections, launch, and recovery operations.
- Diagnosed and corrected aircraft system discrepancies.
- Ensured accuracy of aircraft documentation and IMDS records, facilitating compliance and operational efficiency.
- Ensured mission readiness in deployed combat operations.
- Maintained MQ-1 Predator aircraft supporting combat operations.
- Maintained 93% mission capable aircraft rate, supporting continuous combat readiness.
- Performed inspections, troubleshooting, and aircraft servicing.
- Maintained aircraft records and maintenance documentation.
Aircraft Mechanic / Weapons II
2 Years- Achieved and sustained a 93% mission capable aircraft rate.
- Conducted inspections, troubleshooting, and servicing to uphold aircraft safety and performance standards.
- Maintained MQ-1 Predator aircraft to ensure readiness for combat operations.
- Maintained aircraft records and maintenance documentation.
Maintenance Branch Production Superintendent
1 Year- Directed maintenance operations across 12 aircraft shops to ensure optimal performance and readiness.
- Supervised and developed 68 union employees, fostering skills that enhanced team capabilities and operational efficiency.
- Improved T-38 egress inspection processes, increasing productivity by 25%.
- Maintained a 95% customer satisfaction rating through quality and on-time performance.
- Ensured compliance with military maintenance standards and quality requirements, maintaining safety and reliability in operations.
General Manager
2 Years 2 Months- Directed all Fixed Base Operations (FBO) including facility management, fuel operations, budgeting, personnel management, customer relations, safety compliance, and profitability.
- Oversaw budgeting, P&L management, labor costs, and operational performance to ensure financial health.
- Managed a 72,000-square-foot aviation facility.
- Oversaw a 36,000-gallon fuel storage operation.
- Ensured compliance with FAA, OSHA, environmental, and company regulations.
- Led recruiting, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
- Showcased achievements in operations management that enhanced organizational performance.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships that contributed to service excellence.
- Conducted incident investigations and implemented corrective actions.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
1 Year 2 Months- Executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including annual and phase inspections, and 50- and 100-hour checks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Acquired comprehensive expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting diverse aircraft models.
- Beech King Air, Baron, Bonanza, Mooney M20, Cessna 152, 172, 182, 210, 310, 414, 421, 425, 441, Citation, Piper Aztec, Seneca, Saratoga, Gulfstream GII, and Learjet 35.
Aviation Technology Coordinator
1 Year 2 Months- Coordinated with the FAA to maintain adherence to regulatory compliance requirements.
- Developed FAA Part 147 curriculum and training materials.
- Managed student records and tracked academic progress to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Recruited students and supervised adjunct instructors to enhance program delivery.
Advanced Aircraft Systems Section Superintendent
2 Years- Directed the Air Force's only Advanced Aircraft Systems School.
- Led six technical training programs supporting six Major Commands.
- Created technical training programs aligned with mission requirements, enhancing readiness of personnel.
- Led instructor supervision and curriculum development, improving training quality and effectiveness.
- Oversaw operations of 41,000-square-foot training facility, ensuring effective training environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education
- Specialization: Training Methods
- Specialization: Aviation Maintenance Technology
- GPA: 3.41
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology & Military Science
Skills
Executive Safety Leadership
Safety Culture Development
OSHA compliance
Auditing & Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Incident investigation
Risk assessment
Job hazard analysis
Process Safety
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
OSHA recordkeeping
Training development
Certification
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
- OSHA 510 – Occupational Safety & Health Standards for Construction
- OSHA 511 – Occupational Safety & Health Standards for General Industry
- Air Education and Training Command Master Instructor
- Occupational Instructor Certificate
- Air Force Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector
Timeline
Regional HSE Manager
Universal Plant Services Industrial Services
06.2014 - CurrentRead More
Field Engineer – MQ-1 Predator / MQ-9 Reaper
Lockheed Martin
07.2013 - 05.2014Read More
Aircraft Mechanic / Weapons II
Battlespace Flight Services
06.2011 - 06.2013Read More
Maintenance Branch Production Superintendent
DynCorp International
05.2010 - 05.2011Read More
General Manager
Landmark Aviation
02.2008 - 04.2010Read More
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Aero Maintenance
12.2006 - 02.2008Read More
Aviation Technology Coordinator
Vernon College
10.2005 - 12.2006Read More
Advanced Aircraft Systems Section Superintendent
United States Air Force
01.2003 - 01.2005Read More
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science from Instructor of Technology & Military Science
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Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science from Aircraft Maintenance Technology
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Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor of Science from Occupational Education
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