Jerry McNair, CSMC

Experience

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  Akzo Nobel Chemicals

  Jan 2005 - Feb 2016

  - Support site safety improvement processes as a trained people & behavioral safety specialist - Work together with HSE professionals and line managers in business units, identify and close the gaps between local performance in behavioral safety, occupational safety and best practice standards as well as company requirements.- Develop training materials and workshops on behavioral safety.- Support and maintenance of existing BAPP Processes- Ensure systematic behavioral safety cross-learning between sites and businesses- Participate in external networking opportunities and share best practices- Participate/support the People Safety Expert pools in NAM and SAM Show less Responsible for the shift supervision of production employees, manage chemical processes in order to meet production requirements, and utilize manpower and equipment in a safe, efficient manner.People Safety Team -- HSE AmericasResponsible for facilitating annual reviews of behavior based safety processes at Akzo Nobel manufacturing sites in North America, facilitate Peer to Peer reviews to gauge BBS process health, and support non-manufacturing sites across North America with BBS training. Show less

  • People Safety Specialist

    May 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Shift Supervisor/People Safety Team North America

    Apr 2012 - May 2015

  • Sr Quality Assurance lab technician

    Jan 2005 - Mar 2012
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  Synalloy Chemicals

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2018

  EHS Manager

  Provide full time environmental, health and safety support to the operations of Manufacturers Chemicals and ensure that all practices are compliant. Responsible for managing and coordinating regulatory programs and permitting applications for OSHA and EPA. Lead monthly training sessions on OSHA, TOSHA required topics as well as hazard awareness readiness for maintenance, utility, and office personnel.

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  American Water

  Aug 2018 - May 2022

  Safety Lead

  *Recommend, develop and implement appropriate programs and activities that enhance the safety and health of Company employees, as well as minimize the Company's exposure to loss. *Develop and implement (including delivery of) educational training programs and activities that help develop and improve the safety process within the company and to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations. *Develop and implement the use of regulatory compliance programs, including investigating new technologies, providing professional review and recommendations for the purchase of tools, materials and equipment that will enhance safety performance throughout the organization. *Conducts safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and deficiencies that expose the company to loss or failure to comply with regulatory requirements Compile, analyze, and interpret data related to safety training and performance to measure the effectiveness of existing programs. *Provide assistance and expertise in accident/claim investigation and claims management, when required, and make recommendations to prevent re-occurrences. *Assist the company in the areas of safety & health claims administration, insurance services and loss control. Show less

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  Valmont Industries, Inc.

  May 2022 - Dec 2023

  Environment, Health and Safety Manager

  This position serves as the principal environmental, health and safety professional at a Valmont manufacturing site. This position requires individual initiative on special projects to complete a wide variety of tasks that are part of Valmont’s comprehensive EHS initiatives. This includes leading the activities of the site’s environmental, health and safety related teams. The position will lead implementation of Valmont’s Health and Safety Playbook and Environmental and Sustainability Playbook for the site. This role will align the site’s EHS activities with Valmont’s overall environmental, health and safety strategies. The incumbent is responsible to detect sub-standard EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators and take action in conjunction with appropriate site and division leadership teams. It is critical that the Senior EHS Specialist assists others in their growth and knowledge in Environmental Health and Safety practices. Show less

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  NABCO Electric Company, Inc.

  Dec 2023 - now

  Safety and Quality Manager

  Safety ManagementPlans and implements programs to educate and train employees on workplace safety practices, fire prevention, electrocution, prevention, fall protection, and correct handling techniques for equipment, and other materials.Regularly inspects project sites to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.Employs proactive approach to managing workplace safety and accident prevention by utilizing Job Hazard Analysis, accident analysis, inspections and safety education and training.Maintains qualification (daily maintenance and annual desktop audits) within all utilized contractor prequalification agencies, including but not limited to ISNetwor ld, Appruv, Avetta, etc.Ownership and oversight of the following initiatives and programs to ensure compliance and increase awareness: Safety Manual ; Incident Investigations; OSHA compliance and reporting.Provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to communicate potential safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.Assist in new hire interview with respect to employee pre- work screen and work fit/ fit for duty program.Demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset – through participation in events and activities that lead to financial gain, time savings, and/or waste reduction for the business.Quality Control ManagementResponsible for maintaining and updating all quality assurance records and written programs , including Nabco Electric Quality Assurance Program.Understand customer needs and requirements to develop effective quality control processes.Revise and review specifications for products or processes. Show less