Alan Gipson , CSP

Experience

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  Kellogg Brown and Root

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2010

  HS&E Specialist

  • Oversaw all OSHA training and maintained training database for approximately 500 people• Increased training compliance from 65% to 98% by building a program to track OSHA required audits• Created and executed program to track compliance of all wheel based permits and licenses • Presented and ensured compliance for the camp’s Respiratory Protection Program• Wrote and reviewed Job Activity Analyses • Maintained compliance with Company Safety Policies and 29 CFR 1910 regulations• Completed all required reports and input as to the OSHA 300/301 logs• Investigated and conducted After Accident Reviews (AAR) Show less

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  Arconic Fastening Systems and Rings

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2017

  Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

  • Provided leadership and technical expertise in Electrical Safety, Contractor Safety, Confined Space, Lock/Tag/Verify, Mobile Equipment, Fall Control, Industrial Hygiene, Machine Guarding, Combustion Safety, Health Hazard Controls, and Machine Guarding Program• Maintained all safety training for facility Emergency Response Teams (ERT, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, and Medical Response) coordinating and executing required facility scenarios and drills• Maintained employee log and coordinated outside hearing specialists to custom fit all employees improving hearing conservation efforts • Made continuous improvements to facility Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian/Worker Interface (Blue Lights on Forklifts and Hit Not Mobile equipment System)• Assisted program administrators' annual program reviews to ensure corporate and OSHA standards• Performed facility wide Kaizen event to review and reinforce Contractor Safety Requirements• Acted as Lead Human Performance Trainer and Advocate providing Human Performance (Behavior-based) Training, remaining current and integrated into existing programs and documentation• Facilitated growth of Human Performance Level I to Level IV • Assisted change management process• Maintained EMS system through annual component and performance reviews • Maintained all safety equipment (Fire extinguishers, Eyewash Stations, Emergency Equipment)• Completed accident/incident investigations providing pertinent trend analysis Show less

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  Pilgrim's

  Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

  Health and Safety Manager

  • Provided leadership while maintaining an audit ready / safe environment • Trained production supervisors to ensure a culture of safety for team members• Performed audits, reviewed, and maintained EMS system• Trained Emergency Response Teams (ERT, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, and Medical Response)• Coordinated and executed required scenarios and drills• Completed accident/incident investigations providing pertinent trend analysis

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  Owens Illinois

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  EHS Manager

  - Provide leadership for O&I Health and Safety programs to maintain an audit ready environment and maintain a safe working atmosphere for the employees- Advise site management regarding the establishment of Health & Safety objectives, plan activities to achieve those objectives, and integrate Health & Safety into the culture.- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing Health & Safety programs and practices through reviews and data interpretation.- Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices through work site knowledge, employee interactions and work site inspection.- Measure, audit and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs.- Conduct mandated employee health and safety training programs as required by the Health & Safety Training Matrix, such as Hazard Communication, Lock Out/Tag Out and Personal Protective Equipment.- Coordinate the plant accident and investigation program, including the maintenance of required OSHA reports.- Serve as the leader of plant safety committees and teams.- Assist in the establishment, training and facilitation of first responder teams.- Execute strategies to engage the plant leadership team and the plant workforce in maximizing the safety performance.- Conduct on-site activities to control exposures to potential occupational health hazards.- Assist in the completion of occupational health-monitoring activities to meet regulatory requirements for subjects such as asbestos, silica, hearing and lead.- Act as the site contact for Worker’s Compensation issues: Interfaces with workers compensation legal counsel, third party administrator, appropriate medical professionals, corporate risk management, divisional health and safety management, and regional HR management for successful case management of all workers compensation claims and programs.- Assist local Human Resources personnel in coordination of new hires/orientation.- Interpret safety regulations for site personnel. Show less

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  Vectrus

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  Safety Engineer

  - Manages the safety performance for 31 separate sites across 7 different countries.- Performs an annual ESH Program Self Evaluation and implements changes as required.- Provides monthly training for the Program.- Communicates with other professionals as needed to relay information necessary for job success. This includes, but is not limited to, posters, flyers, newsletters, staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, metrics, projects plans, and quality standard procedures and practices.- Communicates with senior management and area supervisors, assist with preparation of required corporate reports; updates ESH data bases to help implement a complete ESH Program.- Perform risk analysis and root cause analysis.- Inspects work areas for potential environmental, safety and health non-compliance issues and reports findings to workplace leaders while recommending abatement actions for identified deficiencies; monitors corrective action and tracks task to completion.- Observes compliance during workplace inspections; documents behavior traits during audits.- Mentors Safety Professionals.- Train and mentor 85+ site safety representatives. Show less

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  INVISTA

  Jul 2020 - now

  Site Safety Engineer