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Timothy Higginbotham

South Charleston,WV

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Customer-focused professional with successful 6-year career in the industrial automotive sector. Dynamic successful applying Health and Safety in busy business environment. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Customer-focused professional with a successful 7-year career in the Industrial Automotive Industry. Successfully applied Health and Safety standards in a busy automotive production environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Contractor Safety Manager

Aecon Industrial

• Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Blue Springs, MS

// Role: GC Contractor Aecon EH&S Manager

// Responsibilities: Orientations and training, delivering toolbox and safety talks,inspections and audits, coaching and mentoring, behavioral based observations, and completing Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA), risk assessments, and safe work procedures.


• Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Huntsville, AL

// Role: Contractor Aecon EH&S Manager

// Responsibilities: Orientations and training, delivering toolbox and safety talks, inspections and audits, coaching and mentoring, behavioral based observations, and completing Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JSA), risk assessments, and safe work procedures.


• Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown, KY

// Role: Contractor Aecon Dedicated Fulltime EH&S Mgr.

// Responsibilities: Orientations and training, delivering toolbox and safety talks, inspections and audits, coaching and mentoring, behavioral based observations, and completing Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JSA), risk assessments, and safe work procedures.


• Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown, KY

// Role: GC Contractor Duncan Machine Movers EH&S Advisor

// Responsibilities: Prepared job safety analysis, conducted pre-shift JSA meetings, facilitated safety meeting/ toolbox talks, inspected scaffolding, completed timesheets, conveyed scope of work to foremen, conducted orientation for new hires, and conducted accident/incident investigations.


• Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown KY

// Role: Contractor Universal Pipings fulltime EH&S Manager

// Responsibilities: Prepared job safety analysis, compiled material lists, facilitated daily safety meeting / toolbox talks, assisted and participated in job site walk-throughs/safety audits, and was responsible for essential documents such as Confined Space Entry and Hot Work Permits.

EHS Manager

Aecon Industrial Management Ltd.
10.2017 - Current
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Experience training and supporting all levels of staff and management in construction industry. Successful background in guiding sizable, interdisciplinary teams in development, management, and implementation of Health and safety initiatives. I am capable of executing root cause analysis, then devise and implement corrective action plans.
  • Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
  • Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving PPE, unsafe behaviors and procedures. Assisted with eliminating unsafe behaviors and processes that could potentially impact worker safety in factory automotive settings.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships based on respect in the workplace, trust, and candor.
  • Optimized and facilitate new hire orientations and training at all levels of employment for staff and management. Training on PPE and safety procedures to maximize team safety.
  • Successfully delivered as Lead Site Safety Manger on numerous Aecon GC awarded Toyota projects.

Site Safety Coordinator

Duncan Machine Movers
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • Delivered daily and safety meetings with employees.
  • 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.

Safety Manager

Universal Piping
06.2016 - 10.2017
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Delivered daily toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings and implemented safety programs and policies.
  • Inspected job sites to conduct performance safety audits and workplace inspections designed to detect potential health hazards and apply corrective measures.

Journeyman Carpenter

Charleston Carpenters Union Local #1207
08.2003 - 06.2016
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
05.1995

Skills

  • Hazard Recognition and Prevention
  • Accident / Incident Investigations
  • Safe Work Practices
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Site Audits and Inspections
  • General 5s & Housekeeping

Certification


  • OSHA510 - 2015
  • OSHA 500 & OSHA 502 - 2022
  • E Hazards Low Voltage / High Voltage Competent Person Train-The-Trainer - 2021
  • Pro Lift Forklift Operator Train-The-Trainer - 2022
  • Pro Lift Aerial Lift Operator Train-The-Trainer - 2022
  • DBI SALA Competent Person Fall Protection & Inspection Train-The-Trainer - 2021
  • Adult-Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED - 2021
  • Employee Mental Health Awareness Training - 2022

Timeline

EHS Manager

Aecon Industrial Management Ltd.
10.2017 - Current

Site Safety Coordinator

Duncan Machine Movers
08.2017 - 10.2017

Safety Manager

Universal Piping
06.2016 - 10.2017

Journeyman Carpenter

Charleston Carpenters Union Local #1207
08.2003 - 06.2016

Contractor Safety Manager

Aecon Industrial

High School Diploma -

West Virginia State University
Timothy Higginbotham