Summary: I have worked in the Construction Industry since 1980.

From Safety Insp

ector to Corporate Director of Health and Safety, I specialize in Safety Managem
ent for large Multi Contractor Projects.
Job Objective: SENIOR DIRECTOR HEALTH & SAFETY, 30 years experience
Experience:
Job Title: Safety Engineer
Employer: JLA Global, Alameda, CA
Dates: 6/99 to 4/10
Duties: Contracted to the Port of Oakland as OCIP Safety Manager. Develop and m
anage safety programs for the Port of Oakland OCIP construction projects. Cond
uct site and project safety and hazard analysis prior to start of work, provide
guidance for a safe path forward for all OCIP construction projects. Conduct me
etings with Contractor Management and Port of Oakland Engineering staff for plan
ning and implementing safety procedures and safe work practices on specific, haz
ardous projects. Train, Guide, observe Contractors and their employees working o
n OCIP projects. Coordinate with Contractor Safety Personnel. Conduct onsite s
afety inspections. Ensure all Port of Oakland OCIP and Contractor safety progra
ms and procedures comply with State and Federal OSHA Regulations. Correct and r
eport unsafe work practices of Contractors and their employees. Conduct monthly
safety meetings with OCIP Insurance personnel, Port of Oakland Engineering staf
f, and Contractor Management personnel. Resolve all safety related issues. Con
duct independent accident and incident investigations. Interface with Port of O
akland Risk Management and OCIP Loss Control personnel. Advise Port of Oakland
Engineering Staff on safety issues during planning of future projects. Hire and
manage Safety Coordinators, to observe jobsites, and coordinate with Contractor
Safety Personnel. Develop and manage Contractor Safety Incentive Programs. Tr
ack and chart Contractor safety infractions, accidents, and incidents. Manage a
n ever changing safety environment on Port of Oakland OCIP projects including mo
re than 500 Contractor Companies and 2000 Contractor employees. Provide Safety
Training for Contractor employees on specific subjects such as Lock out/Tag out,
Excavation, Forklift Operator, Man lift Operator, Respiratory Protection, and R
espirator Fit Test. Asbestos Abatement, HazMat, etc. Assist Contractor Companie
s with developing their Safety Policies and Procedures to conform to Port of Oak
land OCIP Policies and Procedures, and State and Federal Regulations. Participa
te in OCIP Project claims review meetings working with Third Party Administrator
s, stewardship meetings, and Engineering progress meetings. Provide expert test
imony for claims that reach a judicial level. Observe and report environmental
issues to the Port of Oakland Environment Department.

Job Title: Contractor Safety Manager

Employer: CONOCO/Du Pont, Billings, MT
Dates: 1/90 to 1/99
Duties: Develop and manage safety programs. Conduct project safety and hazard an
alysis prior to start of work. Provide guidance for a safe path forward for proj
ects. Conduct meetings with Contractor Management and Refinery Engineering. Pla
n, implement safety procedures and safe work practices for hazardous projects. T
rain, guide, and observe Contractors. Coordinate with Contractor Safety Personne
l. Conduct onsite safety inspections. Correct and report unsafe work practices
. Conduct monthly safety meetings. Resolve all safety related issues. Conduct
accident and incident investigations. Develop and manage Contractor Safety Ince
ntive Programs. Track and chart Contractor safety infractions, accidents, and i
ncidents. Provide Safety Training for Contractor employees such as Lock out/Tag
out, Excavation, Forklift Operator, Man lift Operator, Respiratory Protection, a
nd Respirator Fit Test. Asbestos Abatement, HazMat, etc. Assist Contractors wit
h developing their Safety Policies and Procedures to conform to State and Federa
l Regulations.
Job Title: Corporate Director of Health & Safety
Employer: Southwest Marine Inc., San Diego, CA
Dates: 1/80 to 1/90
Duties: Provide direct Safety and Health leadership and management for Southwest
Marine and its holdings. Plan, organize, manage and evaluate Safety and Health
compliance programs/systems, Ensure all proper Safety and Health notices and lic
enses are in place, Establish Safety & Health Management systems, Audits and Sel
f Assessments, Oversee regulatory monitoring for operating facilities, Participa
tion in industry forums/committees and on EHS teams Assist Southwest Marine mana
gement in providing a safe, healthy workplace for all employees, visitors and co
ntractors. Provide technical and regulatory support to ensure all Corporate site
s and Contractors are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local Saf
ety & Health laws and regulations as well as Southwest Marine Health & Safety Po
licies and Protocols. Ensure all employees are properly trained in all Safety &
Health areas.

Skills: Excellent Written and Verbal Skills, Ability to Train, Ability to Commun
icate, Knowledge of Federal and State Safety Regulations, Ability to Analyze, Kn
ows Safety Management Systems.
Education: LSU: Occupational Safety and Health, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, OSHA 500, HAZW
OPER
DuPont Safety Management System
Behavior Based Safety Management Systems
Texas AM Excavation and Trenching, ACTi Crane Safety
Willing to relocate: Yes
Additional Comments: My experience ranges from Ship Building & Repair, Construct
ion, and Maintenance and operation of Petrol Chemical Refineries, Food Processin
g Plants, Paper Mills, Airport Expansion, High Rise Buildings, Roads & Highways,
Maritime Wharfs & Dredging, Demolition, and other Heavy Construction Projects.
References: Available on request