Thomas Cox
Summary
Results-driven health and safety (H&S) and maintenance professional with extensive experience in federal and general industry settings. Expertise in navigating complex environmental, transportation, and safety regulations, complemented by hands-on maintenance skills and a proven track record in overseeing comprehensive maintenance programs. Demonstrated success in managing on-site operations for diverse construction projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout all phases. Strong background as an Owner/Operator in the fire prevention and protection industry provides valuable insights into competitors and clientele for negotiating advantageous deals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Rim to Rim Fire & Safety
01.2004 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plan for portable fire extinguisher company servicing southeastern Utah.
- Develop scope, schedule, budget, and resources to execute scope (evaluations, inspections & maintenance), including general sales.
- Establish partnerships with various companies in general industries to stay abreast to industry demands and obtain most up to date information to generate proposals to support industry needs.
- Collaborate with the State of Utah's Fire Marshall office and various state representatives to maintain license.
- Subject matter expert on NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, and local building codes governing fire extinguisher and fire protection requirements.
- Directed daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
Maintenance Supervisor
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Inc.
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Direct supervision of 16+ engineering and maintenance personnel
- Coordinated schedules among direct reports and various subcontractors (multi-trade)
- Supervised daily maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated repair schedules, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime across facilities.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
Security Agent
Bedrock Protection Agency
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Short term contract work
- Provided security coverage on high value assets (oil and gas infrastructure) throughout construction phases of larger scale transfer and gas storage facility
- Monitored premises for security breaches and suspicious activities.
- Conducted regular patrols to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Health & Safety Representative
Moab UMTRA Project
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Responsible for programmatic and field oversight on all construction, environmental and radioactive waste activities, including assessing programmatic effectiveness versus field execution.
- Primary subject matter expert (SME) for confined space, electrical, fire extinguisher, heat & cold stress, industrial hygiene, lockout tagout, and trenching & excavation programs.
- Special assignment to serve as the SME of revegetation, well field activities, including the Colorado & Green River injection and extraction systems
- Developed and conducted training for all programs under SME designation, including Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWoper).
- OSHA authorized instructor for OSHA 500, 501, 510 & 511 for construction and general industry.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained project JHA/JSAs, policies, procedures, plans, programs, and SOPs to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and guidelines (e.g., ANSI, ASTM, DAQ, DOE, DOT, EPA, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, etc.).
- Developed scope of work packages to distribute for solicitations, conducted pre-bid walk downs, performed technical analysis & proposal evaluations, and managed subcontracts/task orders.
- Worked for two different contractors (i.e., Portage Northwind & S&K Aerospace) during 16+ years on the Moab UMTRCA Project.
- Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Maintenance Mgr. & Engineering Supervisor
The Gonzo Inn
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Supervised direct report personnel and subcontractors.
- Compiled, implemented, and supervised maintenance procedures or programs.
- Mechanical, electrical, and structural maintenance lead, including acting as the designated safety coordinator on mechanical and chemical operations.
- Oversaw daily maintenance operations, ensuring optimal functionality of facilities and equipment.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Associate Project Management
Red Rock Research
Draper, UT09-2025
OSHA Instructor Certification - 500 & 510
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01.2016
OSHA Instructor Certification - 501 & 511
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO01.2014
Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01.2010
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM01.1993
Skills
- 20 year Owner / Operator of a Fire Protection and Prevention business
- Specializing in Fire Extinguishers training and use
- Lead fire sprinkler installation projects
- Irrigation system management
- Experienced plumbing technician
- Outdoor space management
- Municipal code evaluation and inspection
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Personnel management
- Staffing
Accomplishments
- Supervised 140+ staff members, with over 2-million-hour safety record without a lost time incident.
- Managed Heat Stress monitoring for over 100+ personnel without incident or injury.
Training and Certificates
- Air Purifying Respirator
- Conduct of operations
- Confined space entry
- Electrical safety for non-electrical workers
- Fall protection
- First aid, CPR & AED
- 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- Hazardous Communication
- Integrated Safety Management Systems (ISMS)
- Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
- National Electric Code
- NFPA 101 - life safety code
- NFPA 70B - electrical equipment maintenance
- NFPA 70E - arc flash, electrical safety, lockout/tagout
- NFPA 70E - electrical safety
- OSHA 500 & 510 Instructor
- OSHA 501 & 511 Instructor
- OSHA 1910 - occupational safety and health standards
- OSHA 1926 - safety and health regulations for construction
- OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER supervisor training
- Overhead power line safety
- Radiological Worker II
- Rigger and signalperson
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Suspect counterfeit
- Trenching and excavation competent person
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Inc.
07.2024 - 05.2025
Security Agent
Bedrock Protection Agency
01.2023 - 01.2024
Health & Safety Representative
Moab UMTRA Project
01.2007 - 01.2023
Owner/Operator
Rim to Rim Fire & Safety
01.2004 - Current
Maintenance Mgr. & Engineering Supervisor
The Gonzo Inn
01.2000 - 01.2007
Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
University of Utah
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
Eastern New Mexico University
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Associate Project Management
Red Rock Research
OSHA Instructor Certification - 500 & 510
University of Utah
OSHA Instructor Certification - 501 & 511
Red Rocks Community College
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