WILLIAM R. NELSON
FREEPORT,TX
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing regulatory compliance programs. Collects and analyzes data, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of federal regulations and committed to problem solving and data analytics.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Olin Corporation
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented annual contractor evaluations in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.119(h)
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
PIPELINE COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
OLIN CORPORATION
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Maintain Olin Pipeline Services Covered Task list
- Participation in other regulatory audits, Texas RRC, DOT, PHMSA
- Represent OLIN Pipeline Services in regulatory audits to show compliance with company OQ and Alcohol and Drug program
- Responsible for managing DOT valve PMs and Maintenance, including documentation, planning jobs, in coordination with site PPM Coordinator Role
- Participate in regulatory compliance reporting activity as required
- Knowledge of PHMSA (DOT) CFR 49 Parts 192, 195 & 199
- Provide a knowledgeable resource with both plant knowledge, pipeline & training experience to assist team members with meeting regulatory compliance issues relating to procedures, training, and documentation
- Ability to recognize requirements of regulatory agencies, identify gaps and develop/implement processes & programs to ensure procedures are current & ready for an audit in those areas of Olin Pipeline Services
- Lead assigned audits regarding compliance.
- Compiled internal information for compliance audit by reviewing company policy documentation, non-compliance reports and investigations into questionable conduct.
PIPELINE TECHNICIAN
KELLY SERVICES ON ASSIGNMENT TO OLIN
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversees damage prevent duties for pipeline department
- Handling and processing lockout/tag out and safe work permit activities
- Protect Olin and other companies’ pipelines during third party excavation activities
- Acts as OLIN Representative with Dow, Velasco Drainage District, and TXDOT for OLIN work on their property while excavating
- Respond to Texas One Calls and monitor 3rd Party activities located on and near Olin owned assets
- Ensures job-specific health and safety issues and standards pertaining to contractor do-work personnel are addressed
- Oversee contract maintenance crews
- Follows Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned pipeline areas
- Conducts field inspections
- Ensures follow-up of all Olin -related deficiencies noted on field inspections requiring compliance with all Olin standards
- Ensures job-specific health and safety issues and standards pertaining to contractor do-work personnel are addressed
- Knowledge of Olin owned pipelines and assets located in Plant A, Plant B, OCD, SDO, Pipeline Corridors, and OSBL pipe racks.
Pipeline Operator
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Plans vessel arrival directs position of vessels along berthing docks, places gangway, and attach loading arms for loading and unloading crude oil in accordance with U.S
- Coast Guard and DOT regulations
- U.S
- Coast Guard person in charge certification
- Operation and maintenance of MOV's, instruments, and pipelines
- Launch and receive cleaning pigs
- Monitors crude oil receipt and delivery activities to appropriate pipelines and tanks
- Maintain and operate custody transfer measurements and perform product quality control tests
- Attend weekly maintenance meetings, and monthly safety meetings
- Perform One Calls, line locating, energy isolation, confined space, and safe work permitting on a routine basis
- Perform basic maintenance activities, such as strainer cleaning, and lubricating equipment
- Plan and executes equipment and pipeline drain activities prior to maintenance work.
Distribution Operator
DOW CHEMICAL
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Investigated and monitored data automating, performance analysis, process analysis and SAP database management
- Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventive maintenance utilizing the appropriate work processes and disciplines
- Operate and field check process equipment
- Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems
- Issue Safe work permits for all employees entering our block for maintenance
- Actively participate in empowered teams, budget and other plant improvement projects such as the EH&S integrated audit team
- Perform process troubleshooting on daily issues to ensure maximum production
- Load and unload compressor fluids, phenol, glycols, polyglycols, amines, tergitols, and acids into tank trucks and railcars
- Experience clearing equipment for repair and maintenance.
System Technician
BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Assisted in a team that commissioned a 21 M.G.D
- Wastewater treatment plant
- Performed process equipment troubleshooting, major repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance
- Did extensive work with the budget ordering new equipment as well as scheduled services
- Rebuilt various pumps and gear boxes
- Planned, prepped, and executed jobs involving running conduit and pulling wire
- Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting
- Mulitcraft roles included I&E, pipe fitting, welding, and millwright
- Worked in operations, maintenance and lab roles
- Assisted in development and documentation of new system policies and procedures to increase best practice work habits
- Facilitated frequent vendor and team meetings to plan, develop, test and convey requirements as specified by the project manager
- Coordinated testing of new equipment and changes to existing equipment to ensure timely and accurate transition to steady state.
Education
No Degree - BS Cybersecurity W/conc Data Analytics Fundamental
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2027
GED -
Midland Community College
Midland10.2001
Skills
- Data collection
- Google Earth
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- SAP
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Corrective Actions
- Active Listening
- Emergency Management Procedures
- Hazard Identification
- Hazard Reduction
- OSHA Requirements
- Maintenance Processes
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Improvement Plans
- Incident Investigation
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Olin Corporation
11.2022 - 08.2023
PIPELINE COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
OLIN CORPORATION
05.2018 - 11.2022
PIPELINE TECHNICIAN
KELLY SERVICES ON ASSIGNMENT TO OLIN
01.2016 - 01.2018
Pipeline Operator
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS
01.2014 - 01.2016
Distribution Operator
DOW CHEMICAL
01.2009 - 01.2014
System Technician
BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY
01.2006 - 01.2009
No Degree - BS Cybersecurity W/conc Data Analytics Fundamental
Southern New Hampshire University
GED -
Midland Community College
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