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Served ten years in the US Navy
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Thomas Chapman

Thomas Chapman

Summary

Reliable employee seeking safety coordinator position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level safety coordinator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Safety Coordinator

PTS Advance
02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
  • Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
  • Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
  • Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.
  • Issued permits on three major projects at Valero Port Arthur Tx.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.

Project Safety

Midwest Steel
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
  • Proctored safety and health training for personnel, reducing safety incident rates by [Number]%.
  • Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
  • Assisted in worksite incident investigations, helping to determine cause and fault to ascertain liability.
  • Drafted guidelines for hazard control programs such as fall protection, electrical safety and air quality guidelines.
  • Observed execution of [Task], monitoring risk factors for mitigation.
  • Developed and enacted safety and quality control plans.
  • Mentored and trained [Number] personnel on procedures to protect health and maintain personnel safety.
  • Developed accident investigation reports consisting of [Type] data.

Major Project Safety Coordinator

UP Professional Solutions
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
  • Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
  • Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Involved in issuing permits for two major projects at Valero Houston Tx.

Major Project Safety Coordinator

Burrow Global
05.2015 - 11.2018
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
  • Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
  • Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in [Type] settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
  • Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • carried out issuing work permits for safe work, low/high energy, Confined space, excavation

Safety Technician

GR Birdwell
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
  • Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards, and organizational guidelines.
  • Provided safety equipment such as [Type], [Type], and [Type] for employees to prevent injury.
  • Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
  • Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
  • Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance.
  • Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
  • Enforced accident prevention and loss control systems to create safe [Type] conditions.
  • Examined credentials, licenses, and permits for compliance with licensing requirements.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Field Safety Technician

ITC
12.2013 - 04.2015
  • Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
  • Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
  • Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
  • Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance.
  • Examined credentials, licenses, and permits for compliance with licensing requirements.

PWHT Technician/Site Safety Supervisor

Hts Ameritek
04.2012 - 12.2013
  • Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
  • Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
  • Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
  • Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
  • Reduced safety incidents by [Number]% by training and teaching risk management techniques, hazard identification, quality checks and documentation.

Robotic Welding Technician

CRC Evans Automatic Welding
09.1994 - 03.2012
  • Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
  • Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
  • Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
  • Loaded or fed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
  • Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.
  • Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production.
  • Maintained and recorded inventory transactions to reflect items used in each job and accounted for any discrepancies.
  • Monitored and maintained [Type] and [Type]equipment to promote efficiency, safety and quality in all areas of production.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Safety Management

Lee College, Baytown, TX
04.2023

High School Diploma -

Callallen High School, Corpus Christi, TX
06.1981

Skills

  • Risk Management Strategies
  • Occupational Hygiene
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Prevention Strategies
  • Investigative Auditing
  • OSHA Standards
  • Incident Investigation
  • Records Management
  • Accident Procedures
  • Corrective Actions
  • Hazard Awareness
  • Hazard Reduction
  • Compliance Management
  • Audit Facilitation
  • Compliance Issues
  • Daily Status Reports

Served ten years in the US Navy

Enlisted in the US Navy in 1985 until 1995 in the navigation department. 

Timeline

Field Safety Coordinator - PTS Advance
02.2020 - 12.2022
Project Safety - Midwest Steel
05.2019 - 01.2020
Major Project Safety Coordinator - UP Professional Solutions
11.2018 - 05.2019
Major Project Safety Coordinator - Burrow Global
05.2015 - 11.2018
Safety Technician - GR Birdwell
03.2015 - 05.2015
Field Safety Technician - ITC
12.2013 - 04.2015
PWHT Technician/Site Safety Supervisor - Hts Ameritek
04.2012 - 12.2013
Robotic Welding Technician - CRC Evans Automatic Welding
09.1994 - 03.2012
Lee College - Associate of Applied Science, Safety Management
Callallen High School - High School Diploma,
Thomas Chapman