Stiffon Ethridge
Conroe,TX
Summary
I am a highly experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Supervisor with over 13 years of expertise across industries including High-Voltage Utilities, Vegetation Management, Oil & Gas, Solar, Wind Energy, and Pharmaceuticals. I have contributed to a wide range of new construction and maintenance projects. I consistently maintain a professional approach to represent myself, my employer, and clients in the best possible light. Skilled in clear and effective communication with diverse professional teams at all levels, I excel in driving HSE performance goals. Known for my unmatched work ethic and integrity, I am a reliable and adaptable professional, committed to supporting, critical missions and ensuring their success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Safety Specialist
CenterPoint Entergy Storm Work
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Transmission, Distribution, Substation & Vegetation.
- Observe and document site activities to ensure compliance with standards and State regulations.
- Provide safety training and coaching on company procedures and regulatory compliance standards.
- Utilize knowledge of OSHA/Title 8 High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
- Ensure a safe work environment and safety culture exists for all assigned employees.
- Actively and progressively requires safe work behaviors and actions from all assigned employees.
- Conduct daily audits in the field, equipment inspections make sure we are complying.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Site Safety Manager
Dominion Energy Contractor
12.2022 - 07.2024
- 27MW, 92MW and 127 MW
- Manage the maintenance and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives.
- Performs the role of investigative lead in complex investigation of incidents, near misses, and property damage incidents.
- Provides root cause analysis by examining evidence gathered from conducting in-depth victim, casualty and witness interviews, and photographic evidence.
- Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and ensures proper records/documents are maintained.
- Conduct, coordinate, and track various training to support company programs.
- Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Conduct regular site visits.
- Conduct written Site Audits and/or Job Behavior Observations at a frequency dictated by management and/or client.
- Drive safety incentive program.
- Ensure proper procedures are taken when LOTO is being planned and ensure electrical safety is implemented.
- Keep safety credentials current.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Safety Coordinator
McAdam Energy Venture contractor for Luma Energy Storm work
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Transmission, Distribution, Substation & Vegetation.
- Observe and document site activities to ensure compliance with standards and State regulations.
- Provide safety training and coaching on company procedures and regulatory compliance standards.
- Utilize knowledge of OSHA/Title 8 High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
- Conduct Data Entry to capture and create performance indicators.
- Assist with incident reporting and root cause analysis.
- Proactively build partnership relationships with Contractor Journeymen and their Supervisors.
- Perform audits and assessments of the operation teams (Safety Management Process).
- Make sure workers have proper Line clearance.
- Lines are verified and voltage tested.
- Implement a safety culture making sure work is done in safest manner.
Safety Consultant
Michels
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Transmission and Distribution implementing a safe culture developing metrics and data for safety.
- Conduction audits inspection of harness, buck squeeze and making sure safety compliance is meeting the standards of clients as well as company.
- Make sure of line clearance and conducting safety meetings observe document positive actions good catches as well as coaching of Safe procedures.
- Daily safety discussion on how to improve safety how to change the cultural along with audit data inputs of trending events.
Field Safety Manager
Entergy Storm Work
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Transmission, Distribution, Underground & Vegetation.
- Development, manage, and implement activities related to specific safety initiatives/programs to improve employee and contractor safety performance and reduce injuries and accidents.
- Manage workforce mandated safety and compliance training.
- Provide development opportunities for employees through training opportunities, both in house.
- Ensure a safe work environment and safety culture exists for all assigned employees.
- Actively and progressively requires safe work behaviors and actions from all assigned employees.
- Conduct daily audits in the field, equipment inspections make sure we are complying.
- Observe and document the positive and ways to improve has a team from safety standpoint.
- Creating trenching safety plan to prevent cave in separation incident response plan.
Chief Safety Officer
Cal trees Tree Service
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Vegetation Management Line Clearance
- Directs and manages the operations and activities of two Regional Health and Safety Programs to ensure compliance and exceed client expectations.
- Participates in organizational design, staffing, recruitment, and succession planning efforts.
- Manages employee relations, staff performance, and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary.
- Develops and implements associated plans, procedures, and program activities associated with safety and health assurance throughout Northern and Southern California.
- Ensures that a safety culture exists in all decision-making to guarantee the safety of our employees, contractors, key stakeholders and the communities we serve.
- Responsible for strategic policy development, management, and oversight of the Company’s Safety Programs.
- Support the process for monitoring injury, illness, and incident related performance within the organization.
- Support the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will improve the performance results as required.
- Acts as a resource to staff and internal customers as the HSE subject matter expert.
Site HSE Supervisor
BMW Manufactured Facility
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Assists in Managing HSE programs and initiatives to meet regulatory requirements and HSE needs of a client accounts.
- Evaluates new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes.
- Support the process for monitoring injury, illness, and incident related performance within the assigned account, or market area.
- Support the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will improve the performance results as required.
- Acts as a resource to staff and internal customers as the HSE subject matter expert.
- Provides direct and timely advise and information to the management responsible for the account, market area, or other assigned area of responsibility in matters related to HSE performance, compliance, trends, and concerns.
- Assists in overseeing specific HSE plans, playbooks, and procedures for the assigned account or market area, making certain play books are current, complete, and effectively implemented.
- Assists in the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will support management's efforts to improve and maintain compliance as required.
Field Safety Specialist
Atlas Field Service (PG&E Contractor)
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Vegetation Management, T&D, Substation.
- Provide quality assurance and quality control oversight for electrical safety inspectors.
- Oversee contractor safety inspectors and conduct audits/ observations of work practices.
- Promote High-Voltage electrical safety during site inspections and the implementation of medium and high-risk activities.
- Utilize knowledge of Cal OSHA/Title 8 High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders and ANSI Z.133 to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
- Provide safety training and coaching on company procedures and regulatory compliance standards.
- Conduct daily tailboard and safety meetings with contractors.
- Utilize Predictive Solutions to capture, communicate and correct at risk findings and identify safety and performance trends.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Flour (Chevron Refinery)
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Work as a member of a crew cutting, removing, and replacing various pipes and pipe supports, in accordance with assigned work orders and design drawings.
- Tack weld sections into place in preparation for welding.
- Check and verify that all Weld Documents, Material Issue Reports and Design drawings represent and correspond to assigned workpiece.
- Maintain proper Filler Metal Control and Foreign Material Exclusion while working.
- Conduct pre-work safety brief before beginning every task and during each change in task.
- Maintain a safe and hazard free workspace to minimize injury and as well as maximize work efficiency.
- Conduct rigging of Pipe and Supports for safe placement and staging prior to fit and weld.
Safety coordinator inspector
Total Safety-BNSF contractor
06.2012 - 09.2015
- Oil & Gas, Electrical Utilities, Substation, Railroad.
- Inspection of equipment, roadbed, track, switches and rod pins to ensure safe transport of people and cargo.
- Discussing railcar inspections with conductor.
- Performing inspections on waste, air sample and oil samples.
- Documenting data while during inspections in field.
- Observe, intervene, and coach various crafts and crews on upon identifying at-risk behaviors.
- Conduct morning tailboard meetings, field audits, and routine site inspections.
- Held weekly safety meetings with the plant and utility companies/joint ventures regarding safety record and safety status reports.
- Conduct Incident reporting & accident investigations.
- Implement and Drive Safety management systems to promote a Zero Incident work environment.
- Participate in the development and implementation of Behavioral based safety program.
Safety Technician
Performance Contractor
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Conduct daily observations and safety audits while providing recommendations for safe work practices.
- Maintain high visibility on work site to ensure best safety practices and procedures are followed according to policy Prepare field audits, incident and injury reports for submission to safety manager.
- Coach employees on personal safety and alternate methods to increase job safety and performance.
- Ensure requirement for confined space entry is followed and proper documentation of entrants is maintained.
- Ensure that proper PPE is utilized and inspected while conducting work.
- Safety Training Facilitation (Emergency/Hazard Management Awareness)
Electrical Safety Compliance Technician
Entergy Electric Company
06.2009 - 04.2011
- Promote electrical safety in workplace.
- Recognize potential hazards and evidence of Competency as related to NFPA 70E standards.
- Recognizing Transmission, Distribution Safety hazards.
- Inspect and audit the use of Personal Protective Equipment while performing tasks.
- Audit and Observe crews working near or on exposed energized parts and lines.
- Identify and Verify De-Energizing, grounding, prior to beginning work on Electrical Conductors.
Safety Supervisor
Excel Electrical Data Center
10.2024 - Current
- Promoted a safety-first culture by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to staff members.
- Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for new projects, ensuring all necessary precautions were taken to maintain worker safety.
- Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
Education
Occupational Health and Safety
University of Houston Clear Lake
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Sociology
Northwestern State University
01.2009
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EHS Safety Academy
01.2009
General studies diploma - undefined
Newton High School
01.2005
Skills
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Positive attitude
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
Certification
- Occupation Health and safety Degree
- Certified Tree-care Safety Professional (CTSP)
- OSHA 510 Construction Industry
- OSHA 501 General Industry
- OSHA 500 Construction
- COSS Certified Occupational Safety Specialist
- First Aid CPR
- AED trained and certified
- DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor
- Construction Site Safety Technician
- Electrical Safety Technician
- Electrical Safety Professional
- OSHA 30 HR Construction
- OSHA 10 General
- First Aid CPR Instructor
- Fall Protection Rescue
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- HAZWOPER 40 hour
- Your Role in the Green Environment
- NCCER Journeyman Pipefitter Certification
- NCCER Rigging Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Bucket Truck Operator Certification
- Manlift/Scissor Lift Operator Certification
- TDLR Electrician Licensure
- Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Certified D.O.T Professional Collector Technician for Drug Collections (CPCT)
- Breathe Alcohol Technician (BAT)
- FEMA Incident Command System
- FEMA Single Resources and Initial Accident and Initial Action Incident
- FEMA National Incident Management System
- FEMA National Response Framework
- TWIC Card
- Fire Watch and Confine Space
Timeline
Safety Supervisor
Excel Electrical Data Center
10.2024 - Current
Field Safety Specialist
CenterPoint Entergy Storm Work
07.2024 - 10.2024
Site Safety Manager
Dominion Energy Contractor
12.2022 - 07.2024
Safety Coordinator
McAdam Energy Venture contractor for Luma Energy Storm work
09.2022 - 12.2022
Field Safety Manager
Entergy Storm Work
09.2021 - 02.2022
Safety Consultant
Michels
02.2021 - 09.2022
Chief Safety Officer
Cal trees Tree Service
03.2020 - 08.2021
Site HSE Supervisor
BMW Manufactured Facility
12.2019 - 03.2020
Field Safety Specialist
Atlas Field Service (PG&E Contractor)
08.2017 - 08.2019
Journeyman Pipefitter
Flour (Chevron Refinery)
12.2015 - 05.2017
Safety coordinator inspector
Total Safety-BNSF contractor
06.2012 - 09.2015
Safety Technician
Performance Contractor
09.2011 - 04.2012
Electrical Safety Compliance Technician
Entergy Electric Company
06.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Sociology
Northwestern State University
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EHS Safety Academy
General studies diploma - undefined
Newton High School
Occupational Health and Safety
University of Houston Clear Lake
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