Experience

2003 to Present Marathon Ashland Petroleum Detroit, Michigan Fire Chief-HSE
Currently work as an industrial fire chief facilitating emergency response in a refining complex and working on Health Safety and Environmental issues daily.
Develop, design, and evaluate safety and fire systems for industrial using American Petroleum Institute, National Fire Protection Association, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, and International Maritime Organization recommended guidelines and regulations. Participate in Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analysis reviews.
Develop, design, and implement emergency response actions, guidelines, and operating procedures for emergencies in industrial and marine environments.
Ensure compliance with all engineering and safety requirements during engineering, construction, and start up of industrial facilities.
Review and audit engineering drawings and process operation drawings and guidelines for health, safety, and environmental impacts.
Develop and publish health, safety, fire, and environmental studies and philosophies for engineering projects and processes.

2001 to 2003 Fluor DanielProject Fire and Safety Engineer
Conducting Hazops, process safety reviews, and engineering verifications on fire and safety systems. Conducting periodic Factory Acceptance Testing certifications on fire and safety system components around the world. Completing emergency response plans and safety audits for industrial facilities.
Develop, design, and evaluate safety and fire systems for industrial, marine, and commercial facilities using American Petroleum Institute, National Fire Protection Association, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, and International Maritime Organization recommended guidelines and regulations. Participate in Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analysis reviews.
Develop, design, and implement emergency response actions, guidelines, and operating procedures for emergencies in industrial and marine environments.
Ensure compliance with all engineering and safety requirements during engineering, construction, and start up of industrial facilities and Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facilities, industrial plants, and offshore platforms.
Review and audit engineering drawings and process operation drawings and guidelines for health, safety, and environmental impacts.
Develop and publish health, safety, fire, and environmental studies and philosophies for engineering projects and processes.

1999 2001 Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc Houston, TX
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Develop and implement safety, environmental, medical, fire training and emergency response for Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit personnel in accordance with current U. S. Coast Guard, Occupational Health and Safety Administration 29 CFR 1915 and 29 CFR 1910.120, Minerals Management Service, and National Fire Protection Association regulations and/or guidelines. Complete risk management assessments Job Safety Analysis and recommend mitigation measures for the prevention of injuries in the workplace. Responsible for all well site and marine unit safety issues. Ensure compliance with all regulatory criteria and changes. Conduct safety audits, issue permits to work, Shipyard Competent Person atmospheric testing, accident investigations, and crew training, and complete all associated paperwork with each task.
Complete inspections testing, and repair of Fire Systems, Safety Equipment, and Environmental equipment to ensure compliance with U.S. Coast Guard, Minerals Management Service, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, National Fire Protection Association, and Diamond Offshore Polices and Procedures.

19951999 Lamar University Beaumont, TX
Director of Fire and Safety Technology
Develop, evaluate and instruct fire, emergency medical service, hazardous materials, and OSHA safety classes at the college level for industrial process operators, firefighters, and emergency response personnel for industrial emergencies. All courses were designed and developed in accordance with current U. S. Coast Guard, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, Minerals Management Service, and National Fire Protection Association, Texas Commission on Fire Protection regulations and/or guidelines. Including Fire System design, layout, inspection, and testing, Fire Administration, Fire Science, and Fire Investigation, pump operations, driver operator, and emergency vehicle operator courses.
Chief Fire Officer of the Southeast Texas Regional Fire Academy managing 40 adjunct fire, EMS, and safety program instructors for the Fire Technology degree program, and Occupational Health and Safety degree program, and Fire Academy. Taught all college level courses in OSHA and Fire program in the course of my employment.
Developed and managed budget for Fire and Safety Technology division.Implemented training course for instructors for professional enhancement.
Worked with local fire departments implementing fire training and education programs for professional and volunteer firefighters.

19811995 U. S. Coast Guard Washington, DC
Aviation Machinist Mate/E-5
1981 to 1987 pollution investigator, accident investigator, vessel life safety inspections, marine firefighter, fireboat coxswain, and hazardous materials response specialist.
1987 to 1995 Aviation Machinist Mate, Flight Engineer on HH3F Helicopters, HH65A Helicopters, and HU25A Jets.
Flight Paramedic and Structural/Aircraft Firefighter as secondary jobs requirements.
1994 to 1995 assisted in developing Process Safety Management and Quality Assurance program for USCG Air Station Mobile, AL and USCG Air Station Houston, Texas.

Education
19901992 Bishop State College Mobile, AL A.A.S. in Management and Administration. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
19951996 San Jacinto College Pasadena, TX A.A.S. in Fire and Safety Technology with Paramedic Option. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
20002003 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH
BA in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology. Completing

Qualifications
Texas Licensed Paramedic
Texas EMS Coordinator
Texas EMS Instructor
Texas Firefighter-Intermediate
Fire Education Specialist
Fire Service Instructor
Hazardous Materials Technician
Confined Space Rescue
Hazardous Materials Instructor
HAZWOPER Instructor
American Heart Association CPR Instructor
National Foam Advanced Foam Firefighting Instructor
Industrial Emergency Management
Incident Command
Industrial Emergency Response Leadership School
FEMA Emergency Program Manger
FEMA Haz-Mat for Emergency Medical Services
FEMA Professional Emergency Response Management
FEMA Incident Command System
FEMA Incident Mitigation
National Fire Academy Fire Service Supervision
Dupont STOP Training
Dupont Accident Investigator Trained
Dupont Safety Leadership Trained
Risk Management Training
Tap Root Investigation
Root Cause Investigation

Certifications
National Fire Protection Association Certified Fire Protection Specialist NICET Special Hazards Fire Suppression Level I
Member of NFPA and Society of Fire Protection

Skills Computer use including MS Office, MS Professional, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PHA Plus, Proarc, Citadon, ProNet, and Lotus. Pipenet Fire Design Safety related documentation and management pertaining to DOT, OSHA, NFPA, MMS, and USCG.

Personnel management, budgeting, and human relations skill.
I currently work as a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic for a local combination fire service as well as a local 911 Ambulance service. I have 16 years experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic and have worked as a Senior Fire Officer and Medic Supervisor at all the Fire and EMS services I have worked for.Professional Fire, Safety, and EMS instructor. Industrial Fire Protection Specialist and have worked in design and layout of fire systems then completed acceptance testing of each.

Accomplishments Have co-authored or provided medical review for several Emergency Response textbooks for the International Fire Service Training Association:
1. Shipboard Emergency Response for the Mariner (1998), IFSTA
2. Shipboard Firefighting for Land-Based Firefighters (2000),
IFSTA
3. Incipient Fire Brigade Training (2002), IFSTA4. Brady Fire
Service Emergency Care, IFSTA5.

Have written articles on emergency response and risk management for:
1. Industrial Fire World Magazine (Emergency Medical Response in
Industrial Facilities)
2. Center for Industrial Fire and Hazardous Materials Training
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