ASSP Recognized Safety Professional

Rod McCain

Email: ad718f@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 979-***-****

Address: *** ******** ****** **** *******, TX 77566

Work Experience

Contractor Safety Specialist – Hargrove Engineering/ BASF Freeport, TX, October 2022 to January

Represent BASF in Contractor Safety Management

Perform Safety Observations on contractor activity throughout the BASF Plant in Freeport, TX

Work Experience

Contractor Safety Specialist – Hargrove Engineering/ BASF Freeport, TX, October 2022 to January 2023.

Represent BASF in Contractor Safety Management

Initiate Safety Observations on contractor work activity throughout the BASF Plant in Freeport, TX

Reviewed work permits and discussed any concerns or compliance issues with the foreman.

Intervened with contractor workers when unsafe acts or conditions are observed. Used “Stop Work Authority” if needed.

Consult with the Contractor Safety team daily or as needed.

oShared observations and gave my input to concerns

oDiscussed BASF expectations on all safety related issues

Developed and implemented strategies for continuous improvement within the team

Project Safety Manager Wood - Houston, TX January 2006 to June 2022

Developed, published, and implemented Project Specific Safety Programs that helped achieve a TRIR of 0.00 for the following:

oExxonMobil – Singapore Parallel Train and North American Growth Projects

As Chairman of the Office and Off the Job Safety Committee

(SPT Project received nine consecutive quarterly safety awards from ExxonMobil).

oChevron – Jack St. Malo and Anchor Projects

Completed ergonomic evaluations for employees who had comfort complaints. This was done in person and/or via teams with webcams. I was able to help achieve worker comfort and eliminate injury from improper set-up.

Developed and published Emergency Action Plans, Business Continuity Plans, Audit Plans, this allowed the Project Teams to be prepared in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Developed and Conducted safety training for Project Teams which contributed to the Projects success and maintaining a “Care and Concern” attitude for all project team members.

Added value for Wood as a “Train the Trainer” for Level 2 Incident Investigation. This prepared in-house HSE Professionals to conduct Level 2 Incident Investigations.

Reviewed Behavior Based Safety Observations for trends and concerns. Used this information to communicate Safety Moments to all employees on a weekly basis.

During COVID - Reviewed and approved all domestic travel by reviewing company forms, CDC recommendations, and employee health questionnaires. This allowed business to continue by managing the “risks at hand”

Developed and produced a safety video for Vendor Inspection Safety that helped inspectors eliminate injury while performing their duties at vendor sites.

Project Safety Coordinator TETON INDUSTRIAL - Houston, TX January 2005 to January 2006 ConocoPhillips, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Project

Responsible for all case management.

Completed over 300,000 manhours without a recordable incident.

Modified existing safety training program to meet upcoming project challenges.

Implemented behavior based safety program and perception surveys for the project.

Safety Coordinator S & H Services - Houston, TX March 2002 to January 2005 ExxonMobil, Beaumont Refinery COGEN Power Plant, Texas

Review safety plans for Englobal and BVZ for compliance to ExxonMobil standards.

Developed and published safety posters, safety "buck" design, and articles for project newsletter.

Conduct safety training (Watch My Back) for Englobal new hires.

Perform safety audits, resolve safety issues with contractor safety personnel, and conduct safety meetings.

Completed over two million manhours and the TRIR is 0.31 for the project.

ExxonMobil Pipeline Co.

Develop safety plans,

Perform safety audits, review contractor qualifications, and administrate the safety program per ExxonMobil requirements. Completed several projects without a first aid incident.

Safety Coordinator BE&K CONSTRUCTION - January 2002 to January 2003 New cogeneration plant – Georgia Power

Conducted new hire orientation (drug testing, physical exam, and safety training)

Performed safety audits and organized a Craft Safety Committee for additional auditing.

Trained craft employees in confined space entry, fall protection, and manlift operation

Safety Manager/QA Manager January 2001 to December 2001 Turbine Air Systems - Houston, TX

Developed and implemented a new hire safety orientation program

Implemented and conducted weekly safety meetings increasing safety awareness and PPE usage.

Handled all incident management from accident investigations to coordinating with industrial medicine doctors on all cases. This helped minimize lost workdays.

Safety Coordinator January 1999 to November 2000 BE&K - Cayuga, IN ($80 million paper mill expansion).

Developed and presented safety training for new hire orientation. Performed safety audits, handled first aids and incident investigations. There were over 500 workers on the site and there were no lost time injuries on the project.

Safety Coordinator September 1998 to December 1998

The State Group - Detroit, MI ($300 million steel mill expansion)

Performed safety audits

Conducted safety training,

Handled incident investigations

Safety Manager April 1997 to October 1998

Gulf Interstate Engineering - Houston, TX (The Chicago Project)

Designed and implemented a safety program for a major pipeline expansion project, which resulted in “0” injuries for the 2 year-800 million dollar project. This helped the company maintain an EMR rate below 1.0.

Developed and implemented a corporate safety program, which qualified the company to bid on projects with ten major pipeline companies.

Initiated, presented and maintained the corporate safety training program for OSHA Compliance. This eliminated the fine potential for “insufficient training” in case of an OSHA Inspection.

Reviewed and upgraded the hazard communication program to comply with OSHA 1910.1200. • Minimizing any fines or litigation from a hazardous chemical exposure.

Modified and implemented a proactive internal audit program for maintenance of ISO 9001 certification. This program gave employees a mechanism to contribute to the continuous quality improvement process.

Quality Assurance Inspector (NACE Certified Coatings Inspector) April 1992 to September 1998 CCI Industrial Services, LLC - The Woodlands, TX

Published articles in the safety newsletter of the ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery which contributed to the overall safety culture of the refinery.

Served on a contractor safety audit group at the ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery, whose efforts helped maintain a TRIR below 1.2.

Performed environmental container audits for the contract administration group adding value to an existing inspection services contract.

Handled all protective coatings inspection for the Contracts Administration Group at the Exxon Baytown Refinery (tank linings, vessel linings, sewer linings, piping and related components)

Area Manager September 1991 to January 1992

Industrial QA QC

Saved $5,000 in administrative costs by selecting an alternative worksite.

Generated $20,000 in additional revenue by negotiating call-out contracts with five major pipeline companies.

Represented the company as the NACE Certified Inspector during the inspection of the application of fusion bond coating on 45 miles of 42” pipe.

Handled laboratory testing of coating application to determine if finished product met the specifications.

Technical Associate April 1981 to September 1991

United Gas Pipe Line - Houston, TX

Represented the Company at pipe mills, valve manufacturers, fitting manufacturer’s and coating applicators (inspected and approved materials before shipment to the jobsite).

Trained a compressor operator in an inspection technique that saved $10,000 in third party inspection costs.

Developed a bid analysis spreadsheet that reduced comparison time by 50%. Handled construction contract administration which included analyzing contractor insurance requirements.

Education

Core Course Certificate (60 hours) in Safety and Environmental Technology, Houston Community College - Houston, TX January 1995 to December 1996

Associate in Science (AS) in Petroleum Engineering Technology Louisiana Tech University - Ruston, LA September 1976 to March 1981

Skills

Level Two Incident Investigation (Certified Investigator and Train the Trainer)

Business Continuity Planning

Public Speaking (20+ years)

Microsoft Office (20+ years)

Safety Program Management (20+ years)

Certifications and Licenses

(Occupational Health Safety Technologist) OHST-1851

Certified IIF Leader 2010 to Present

Teach the 4 hour IIF (Incident Injury Free) Orientation for Chevron Jack and St. Malo Project

Certified Behavior Based Ergonomic Specialist September 2006 to Present

30 Hour OSHA June 2000 to Present

Current TWIC

Additional Information

Industry Award from the American Society of Safety Professionals Gulf Coast Chapter

Safety Professional of the Year 2015/2016 for starting and leading the Energy Corridor Section of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the ASSP

This section was started to service the Safety Professionals that lived and worked on the West Side of Houston and is still active today.

Professional Summary

27 years of helping workers go home the same way they arrived by keeping the “Nobody Gets Hurt” philosophy in every aspect of being a Safety Professional. Showing care and concern thru development, implementation, and management of effective Safety Programs, by delivering Safety Training that connects with the workers, and by performing Audits that identify deficiencies and allow corrective action before a problem arises. This approach aligns with any effective Safety Culture.

Review Contractor Safety Plans and Qualifications, Safety Training Administration and Delivery, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Safety Program Development and Management, Risk Management,, Permit Writing, Auditing,, Industrial Hygiene, OSHA Regulations, Incident Management, Lead Incident Investigations, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions for Incidents, Lead Safety Meetings, Behavior Based Safety Observations, Construction, Public Speaking, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement, Business Continuity, Leadership, Ergonomics, Quality Inspection

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