William Girard
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
Safety manager with 20 years of experience in manufacturing and mining, specializing in enhancing safety protocols. Achieved significant reductions in incident rates and improved regulatory compliance through targeted training initiatives and collaborative audits. Proven track record of fostering operational excellence and cultivating a strong safety culture.
Overview
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1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Manager
Roseburg Forest Products
Coquille, Oregon
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted compliance audits and behavior-based safety investigations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing safety protocols.
- Executed audits in manufacturing environment, identifying and recommending improvements to enhance safety measures.
- Mentored management across all levels on safety best practices and compliance measures.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to enhance safety culture and operational efficiency.
- Supported sister mills in training safety and health managers, strengthening line and staff management capabilities.
Safety, Health & Security Manager
Barrick Nevada
Carlin, Nevada
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed safety and health operations, ensuring contractor compliance training for 8 personnel to uphold safety standards.
- Directed overall security management and led a team of safety and health professionals.
- Oversaw security functions, directing 24 contracted personnel and optimizing security equipment installations for enhanced protection.
- Collaborated with management across departments to enhance production safety and reduce injury rates.
- Implemented audit systems to engage management with frontline personnel on safety issues.
- Developed and audited corrective actions from inspections, maintaining focus on reducing repeat injuries.
- Ensured comprehensive safety protocols at Goldstrike Mine, supporting 1.4 million ounces gold production annually.
- Coordinated access training for security staff to improve implementation of safety measures across operations.
Safety and Health Coordinator Supervisor
Barrick Nevada
Carlin, Nevada
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Supervised safety and health personnel, ensuring contractor compliance with state and federal regulations to enhance workplace safety.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented targeted mitigation strategies to strengthen safety practices across operations.
- Launched a comprehensive risk management initiative that aligned safety processes with mining operations.
- Streamlined contractor training by auditing and merging division-specific programs, reducing overall training time and improving program effectiveness.
- Created a compliance-operating plan, advancing regulatory adherence across all operational levels.
Hourly Safety Coordinator/Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Barrick Nevada
Carlin, Nevada
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Reduced incident rate to 0.04 RIR.
- Reduced MSHA citations by 30 percent over two years by conducting internal safety audits and inspections.
- Led behavior-based safety program in open pit area, promoting a culture of safety awareness.
- Facilitated hourly employee involvement in policy and procedure development.
- Enhanced communication between hourly employees and management by attending meetings and presenting employee ideas.
- Operated at Goldstrike Mine
Drill & Shovel Welder/Fabricator
Barrick Nevada
Carlin, Nevada
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Executed welding tasks to enhance equipment reliability for surface operations, focusing on maintenance, parts fabrication, and repairs.
- Goldstrike Mine
- Operated welding equipment for various metal fabrication projects.
Education
Associate’s degree - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10-2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL08-2026
Skills
- Safety management
- Regulations and compliance
- Workplace Safety Compliance
- Safety Policy Implementation
- Environmental Compliance
- Inspections & Audits
- Incident investigation
- Safety Program Development
- Safety Training
- Contractor Management
- Leadership & Team Development
- Project management
- Safety Program Development
Certification
- OSHA 30 hours for General Industry
- COCH Certified
Honors And Recognitions
- 2022, Recipient of the Highest Award for Achievement from Dale Carnegie
- 2023, Recipient of HR/EHS Ideal Team Player Award
Timeline
Safety Manager
Roseburg Forest Products
01.2018 - Current
Safety, Health & Security Manager
Barrick Nevada
01.2013 - 01.2018
Safety and Health Coordinator Supervisor
Barrick Nevada
01.2010 - 01.2013
Hourly Safety Coordinator/Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Barrick Nevada
01.2005 - 01.2010
Drill & Shovel Welder/Fabricator
Barrick Nevada
01.2003 - 01.2005
Associate’s degree - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor’s Degree - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University