Stephen Sciara
Scituate,US
Summary
Experienced safety professional with expertise in construction industry, general industry, manufacturing, construction planning, hazardous materials management, confined spaces, fall protection, electrical safety, and emergency management/preparedness and response. Proven track record in implementing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Safety Solution Consultants Inc.
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Responsible for assisting construction and general industry clients with their injury prevention efforts
- Recent projects include: High Rise hospital building construction project, monitoring on job tasks of glazier and crane crews
- Work involved the following: Site specific Construction Safety Program for glaziers installing unitized panels with welding - hot work
- Review panel installation safe work practices, proper rigging and inspections of rigging with crews
- Ensure all workers are utilizing fall protection when connecting and installing unitized panels, ensuring adherence to site specific Job Hazard Analysis
- Review JHA's with Company Safety Director and update as needed
- Provide safety audits and feedback to company Safety Director and job site Foremen for implementation and mitigation of risks
- Monitor conditions such as high winds that may pose a hazard to the crew during work
- Specific daily tasks included: Perform daily coaching sessions and huddles with contractors/employees
- Review pre-task plans and provide advice for contractors
- Ensure adherence for submittal of Hot Work Permits
- Perform safety stand-downs with Foremen and Superintendent as needed on site
- Review incidents for root causes and provide corrective action
- Review and coach workers on how to handle fall protection issues while using MEWP and working on leading edge
- Review and discuss appropriate techniques for handling major risk on site including lifting, trips and falls, repetitive strain and musculoskeletal disorders and lacerations
- Sit in and provide comments and counsel on and during foreman meeting
- Coordinate and write up daily reports including follow-up of previously submitted items and track items to completion
- Site specific Construction Safety Programs for bridge and roadway repairs (MASSDOT) overpasses and railway(Genesee & Wyoming Railroad) bridge overpasses
- Federal Railroad Right of Way Training requirements
- Site specific Construction Safety Programs Massachusetts Watershed Resource Authority (MWRA) for Braintree - Weymouth Pump Stations and Deer Island Treatment Plant –Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Provide recommendations to the site superintendent for implementation and coach the client and/or subcontractors
- Confined space monitoring
- Assisting with rescue plan for work in lower-level confined spaces
- Testing of channels for H2s, O2, CO, LEL/VOCs
- Coaching of workers on techniques for lowering equipment into shaft
- Provide weekly onsite monitoring and coaching
- Assist with safety talks as needed
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Siemens Corporation
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Responsible for managing, coordinating and implementing a site-safety program for 200+ employees in the electrical manufacturing of electrical products – Automatic Transfer Switches and Switchgear products
- Train and coach employees and contractors with respect to a positive Zero Harm Culture within the workplace
- Track metrics within the workplace regarding safety concerns, safety incidents and near misses
- Chairman of the safety committee, strive to achieve zero incidents, met monthly
- Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly safety audits, inspections, and reports
- Perform daily safety walks and create a report of any unsafe situation, unsafe equipment or unsafe use of equipment and provide corrective actions to mitigate risk
- Coordinate and provide training on various aspects of safety from new PPE to new equipment
- Provided training to all levels of plant operations from associates to leadership and management teams
- Adhere to and enforce Siemens safety policies for PPE and OSHA compliance
- Ensure the implementation of the EHS protocols and procedures for staff and contractors performing work at Siemens
- Manage hazardous waste and coordinate disposal with environmental services company
- Site Emergency Coordinator and Fire Safety Coordinator, site first responder
- Train employees and provide refresher training on Forklift and Mobile Elevated Work platforms
- Perform incident investigations with root cause analysis, and corrective actions, filling out OSHA forms 300 and 301
- Conduct Safety Stand Downs, prepare and present on lessons learned to all plants
- Work with workers’ compensation insurance (Travelers Insurance) to initiate claims on affected employee’s behalf
- Serve as a liaison between employees and Insurance company
- Maintain Safety items inventory (empty drums, spill kits, oil pads spill pallets etc.) SPCC – Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures
- Maintain and train employees on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) online database and Hazardous Communications (HAZCOM)
- Create and train employees on Job Safety Analysis, Ergonomics
- Inspect, maintain and adhere to EPA (SWPPP) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- Conduct Emergency Preparedness Training annually, Fire Drills, Shelter in Place Drills, Fire Extinguisher Training, and Active Shooter Training
- Utilize Bradylink360 Lockout Tagout software for implementation of LOTO procedures
- Utilize Velocity EHS online SDS database to maintain up-to-date chemical inventories
- Maintain accurate records of Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, Quality and Sustainability via metrics on cloud-based EHS Software Quentic platform
Commercial Hazardous Materials Operator
Shawn Harris Enterprises
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Identifying and classifying hazardous materials
- Utilize Emergency Response Guide (ERG) to identify hazardous material safety precautions associated with materials being transported
- Accurately identifying hazardous materials based on labels, shipping papers, and placards to ensure proper handling procedures are followed
- Signing bill of lading and inspection for accuracy and punctuality
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance: Regularly inspecting trucks and containers for damage or leaks, performing pre-trip inspections, and maintaining proper documentation regarding vehicle maintenance
- Adhering to USDOT FMSCA regulations
- Compliance with regulations: Adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding hazardous materials transportation, including proper placarding, labeling, and manifest documentation
- Emergency response: Responding to potential hazardous materials spills or leaks by activating emergency procedures, containing the spill, and notifying appropriate authorities
- Utilizing diking and damning techniques where necessary and evacuations
- Knowledge of hazardous materials regulations: Thorough understanding of DOT (Department of Transportation) hazardous materials regulations and safety standards
- Safety procedures: Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous materials, following safety protocols to minimize exposure risks, and reporting any safety concerns
- Documentation and recordkeeping: Maintaining detailed records of hazardous materials shipments, including pick-up and delivery information, quantities, and any incidents that occur during transport
- Training and certification: Maintaining current certifications in hazardous materials handling and transportation, attending required training sessions to stay updated on regulations and safety procedures
Firefighter Paramedic, Assistant Fire Alarm Mechanic
Holbrook Fire Department
09.2015 - 12.2020
- Served as a Firefighter/Paramedic for an “all-hazards” emergency services organization that responded to over 3,000 calls for service every year
- Services include fire suppression, fire prevention/code enforcement, fire and life safety education, advanced life support emergency medical services, emergency management, hazardous materials and technical rescue response, a multitude of public assistance, and other services
- Specific safety and health tasks are as follows: Perform technical rescues for trench collapses on construction sites: Set up rigging for rescue, Perform air monitoring, Perform rescue or recovery operation, Utilize specialized equipment for cutting and extrication, Debrief on appropriate techniques for confined space safe work practices
- Monitor confined spaces: Perform monitoring of confined spaces during rescue operations, Ensure team has all safety/health equipment, lifelines, etc
- For successful entry and extraction, Performed metering as needed, Performed pre-planning for space entry on select sites
- Oversee Hot Work: Oversee Hot Work at Tractor Supply Store Construction Site, Ensure flammables are properly secured and/or removed from site, Coordinate with GC or GM on Hot Work/ Fire Watch schedules on site
- Provided Emergency Medical Services to citizen and visitors on 911 emergency response: First Aid, Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - hemorrhage control, tourniquet application, wound bandaging, Advanced Life Support – Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, CPR, cardiac monitoring and interpretation, Intravenous medication therapy, intubation, Advanced Life Support patient assessment and care
- Provided Fire Prevention via inspections and enforcement of the NFPA fire codes: Inspection of Flammable and Combustible Storage including Propane Storage and Installation, Provide site visits to businesses, inspect and issue permits for oxygen acetylene use, Oil Burner Installation and Oil Tank Removal/Replacement, Residential Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspections
- Municipal Fire Alarm Mechanic/ Assistant Fire Alarm Superintendent – Provided maintenance, repair and installation of Master Boxes and Street Boxes on 100 mA municipal fire alarm system
Firefighter Paramedic
Hanover Fire Department
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Served as a Firefighter/Paramedic for an “all-hazards” emergency services organization that responded to over 3,000 calls for service every year
- Services include fire suppression, fire prevention/code enforcement, fire and life safety education, advanced life support emergency medical services, emergency management, hazardous materials and technical rescue response, a multitude of public assistance, and other services
- Specific safety and health tasks are as follows: Perform technical rescues for trench collapses on construction sites: Set up rigging for rescue, Perform air monitoring, Perform rescue or recovery operation, Utilize specialized equipment for cutting and extrication, Debrief on appropriate techniques for confined space safe work practices
- Monitor confined spaces: Perform monitoring of confined spaces during rescue operations, Ensure team has all safety/health equipment, lifelines, etc
- For successful entry and extraction, Performed metering as needed, Performed pre-planning for space entry on select sites
- Oversee Hot Work: Oversee Hot Work at Tractor Supply Store Construction Site, Ensure flammables are properly secured and/or removed from site, Coordinate with GC or GM on Hot Work/ Fire Watch schedules on site
- Provided Emergency Medical Services to citizen and visitors on 911 emergency response: First Aid, Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - hemorrhage control, tourniquet application, wound bandaging, Advanced Life Support – Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, CPR, cardiac monitoring and interpretation, Intravenous medication therapy, intubation, Advanced Life Support patient assessment and care
- Provided Fire Prevention via inspections and enforcement of the NFPA fire codes: Inspection of Flammable and Combustible Storage including Propane Storage and Installation, Provide site visits to businesses, inspect and issue permits for oxygen acetylene use, Oil Burner Installation and Oil Tank Removal/Replacement, Residential Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspections
EMT-Basic and EMT Paramedic
Cataldo Ambulance Service
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Respond to emergency calls 911 and non-emergent calls for service
- Assess patients' conditions and treat as necessary depending on acuity
- Provide first aid, Basic Life Support, or Advanced Life Support as necessary and appropriate
- Transport patients to hospitals
- Document patient care
- Maintain and replace medical supplies
- Operate emergency equipment
- Perform invasive emergency procedures, IV therapy, medication administration, intubation, cardiac monitoring, wound care and hemorrhage control, splitting as necessary
- Communicate with patients and other medical professionals
Apprentice Electrician
Gallo Electric
09.2005 - 09.2011
- Responsible for providing comprehensive electrical services across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors to communities throughout Eastern Massachusetts
- Key duties included: Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems – AC and DC systems, single phase and three phase power, and other electrical system equipment on construction sites
- Working in confined spaces to ensure proper installation and maintenance of electrical systems including utility vaults
- Reading and interpreting 1-line drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings specific to construction projects
- Ensuring compliance with local and National Electrical Codes (NEC) and safety standards, particularly in confined spaces
- Troubleshooting electrical issues and performing necessary repairs in challenging construction environments
- Collaborating with other trades and contractors to complete construction projects on time and within budget
- Maintain working relationships, good communication and rapport with all Journeymen Electricians
- Assisting in the training and mentoring of new apprentices in construction safety practices
Apprentice Electrician
Curran Electric
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Responsible for delivering electrical services across commercial and residential sectors to communities within South Shore Massachusetts
- Key duties included: Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems – AC and DC systems, single phase and three phase power, and other electrical system equipment on construction sites
- Working in confined spaces to ensure proper installation and maintenance of electrical systems including utility vaults
- Reading and interpreting 1-line drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings specific to construction projects
- Ensuring compliance with local and National Electrical Codes (NEC) and safety standards, particularly in confined spaces
- Troubleshooting electrical issues and performing necessary repairs in challenging construction environments
- Collaborating with other trades and contractors to complete construction projects on time and within budget
- Maintain working relationships, good communication and rapport with all Journeymen Electricians
- Assisting in the training and mentoring of new apprentices in construction safety practices
Education
Certificate - Management and Leadership Skills for EHS Professionals
Harvard University - T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Boston, MA03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science/Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2010
High School Diploma - Trade Certificate Electrical Construction
South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School
Hanover, MA05.2006
Skills
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Culture Development/ Management and Implementation
- General Industry Safety Programs
- Construction Safety Programs
- Hazardous Materials
- Emergency Response
- Fall Protection
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Training
- Root Cause Analysis
- Incident Investigations
- Electrical Safety
- Scaffolds
- Confined Spaces
- Emergency Medicine
- Fire Safety
- Life Safety
- Respiratory Protection
- PPE
- Incident Command
- HAZWOPER
Certification
- OSHA 30 – hour Construction Safety and Health 1926
- OSHA 30 – hour General Industry Safety and Health 1910
- OSHA 10 – hour Maritime: Shipyard Employment 1915
- OSHA – Electrical Safety Training 29 CFR 1910.301 – 1910.399
- NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- Electrical Construction Technical Performance
- Confined Space Entry Training 8 hours – Construction Industry
- Scaffold – Competent Person Trained
- Respiratory Protection and SCBA Trained
- Forklift Train the Trainer – to provide Operator Training
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform Train the Trainer – to provide Operator Training
- ProBoard – Hazardous Materials Operations Level Responder (OLR)
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour
- USDOT RCRA Hazardous Material Handler
- ProBoard – Firefighter I & II
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic – Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- AHA CPR – Basic Life Support, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Hazardous Materials and Tanker (X) endorsements
- Massachusetts DOT Medical Card
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Various Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Certificate Programs
- NSLS Foundations of Leadership, 2023, National Society of Leadership and Success, Miami, FL
- Firefighter I/II HAZMAT Operations Level Responder, 2014, Massachusetts Fire Fighting Academy, Stow, MA
- EMT - Paramedic, 2013, First Response Emergency Medical Education, Stoughton, MA
- EMT - Basic, 2011, Comprehensive Medical Training Institute, Hanover, MA
Timeline
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Safety Solution Consultants Inc.
09.2024 - 12.2024
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Siemens Corporation
10.2022 - 10.2024
Commercial Hazardous Materials Operator
Shawn Harris Enterprises
03.2022 - 10.2022
Firefighter Paramedic, Assistant Fire Alarm Mechanic
Holbrook Fire Department
09.2015 - 12.2020
Firefighter Paramedic
Hanover Fire Department
05.2014 - 09.2015
EMT-Basic and EMT Paramedic
Cataldo Ambulance Service
09.2011 - 09.2015
Apprentice Electrician
Curran Electric
09.2010 - 03.2011
Apprentice Electrician
Gallo Electric
09.2005 - 09.2011
- OSHA 30 – hour Construction Safety and Health 1926
- OSHA 30 – hour General Industry Safety and Health 1910
- OSHA 10 – hour Maritime: Shipyard Employment 1915
- OSHA – Electrical Safety Training 29 CFR 1910.301 – 1910.399
- NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- Electrical Construction Technical Performance
- Confined Space Entry Training 8 hours – Construction Industry
- Scaffold – Competent Person Trained
- Respiratory Protection and SCBA Trained
- Forklift Train the Trainer – to provide Operator Training
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform Train the Trainer – to provide Operator Training
- ProBoard – Hazardous Materials Operations Level Responder (OLR)
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour
- USDOT RCRA Hazardous Material Handler
- ProBoard – Firefighter I & II
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic – Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- AHA CPR – Basic Life Support, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Hazardous Materials and Tanker (X) endorsements
- Massachusetts DOT Medical Card
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Various Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Certificate - Management and Leadership Skills for EHS Professionals
Harvard University - T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science/Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Bridgewater State University
High School Diploma - Trade Certificate Electrical Construction
South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School
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