Jim Trainor, CSP

Experience

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  Tetra Tech

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

  ● Provided technical, analytical and technology transfer support for various federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).● Managed a technical support hotline for the EPA’s AgSTAR Program.● Provided technical and outreach support for the EPA’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program.● Supported website design, implementation, and testing, as well as database development efforts for federal clients.● Provided database and data quality support for efforts that track program process and metrics.● Other technical duties included data gathering, writing reports, performing research, and facilitating project communication.● Provided support for a variety of regulatory implementation and technical training programs that both federal and state personnel attend. Show less

  • Environmental Scientist

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Intern

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Electronic Metrology Laboratory, LLC (EML)

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  •Safety Manager for facilities maintenance and job order construction contracts; responsible for the day-to-day safety of custodial, mechanical, and grounds maintenance employees, as well as subcontractors, working in an 800,000 square foot Department of Defense facility.•Ensured complete staff and facility compliance by maintaining a deep understanding of federal, state, and local regulations, including expertise in 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, and EM 385-1-1. •Developed and maintained health and safety programs including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and hazard communication to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.•Conducted and coordinated safety training and education programs, new employee health and safety orientation, and demonstrated the use of safety equipment.•Investigated mishaps and near-misses to identify causes and to determine measures to prevent recurrence.•Performed thorough workplace inspections and audits to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.•Recommended and implemented measures to effectively protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, and materials.•Managed and controlled inventories of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.•Communicated and coordinated with insurance companies, doctors’ offices, and legal counsel to amicably resolve worker’s compensation claims.•Regularly covered the role of Quality Control Manager for months at a time performing routine and random inspections of grounds, mechanical systems, and housekeeping. Show less •Supervised the performing of normal care of grass, shrubbery, trees, walks, parking areas, and fence lines for a 70-acre site.•Supervised a team working weekday and weekend shifts.•Prepared daily/weekly/monthly duty assignments and schedules for mowing, cutting, pruning, snow removal.•Ensured timely completion/compliance with all administrative paperwork and/or procedures, as required.•Performed duties in conformance with any safety rules, regulations, or procedures given in writing or orally. Show less

  • Safety Manager

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2021

  • Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

    Dec 2020 - Sept 2021
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  SMECO

  Jan 2022 - now

  Directs the administration of a comprehensive safety, occupational health, and industrial hygiene program that encompasses a variety of high risk and hazardous operations. Responsible for the evaluation and analysis of accident frequency, cause data, accident reports, safety survey reports, unit operations, and other activities having a direct impact on accident prevention, and directs the countermeasure programs to correct unsafe procedures or conditions. Continuously tracks and trends data on the Cooperative’s Safety Performance Metrics to implement a methodology for continuous process improvement based upon the “plan, do, check, act” cycle. Leads and promotes the organization while building a positive safety culture focus on influencing behaviors. Show less •Performs routine safety management activities including job safety analysis, self-inspections and audits, annual reviews, and hazard assessments.•Suggests improvements to enhance compliance with all federal/state regulations and laws concerning safety as set forth by governing agencies, and communicates changes as they affect operations.•Evaluates equipment, apparatus, and techniques with appropriate individuals as it relates to safety or industry solutions which may improve the system and reliability.•Assists in incident investigations and reports information in a timely manner. Reports and advises to the safety team on known safety concerns.•Performs the development and engaging delivery of safety training programs to employees.•Presents electrical safety programs, tabletop, and hotline demos to customers, civic and community organizations, governmental agencies, and the general public.•Periodically observes employees in the field and reports instances of unsafe work practices while coaching employees on proper safe work practices. Show less

  • Safety Director

    May 2022 - now

  • Occupational Safety Compliance Manager

    Jan 2022 - May 2022