Matthew Summers, CSP, CMIOSH, BSAHS, OHST, CHST

Experience

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  Louisville Bats

  Apr 2006 - May 2007

  Experienced Camera Technician
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  The Polo Fields Golf & Country Club

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2011

  Grounds Keepers

  Responsible for Course upkeep, such as rough mowing, weed-eater work, Greens/Tee Care, as well as equipment maintenance. Experience in lawn equipment

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  Evans Construction Company, Inc.

  Aug 2011 - Feb 2013

  Manages all Safety at the Mill Creek Power Plant for Evans Construction Company, Inc.Competent Fall Protection Inspector Trained in Respiratory Protection (Fit-Testing)Passport Train-the-TrainerFork-lift Trainer JLG Trainer Compliance Trainer

  • Safety Director

    Nov 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Safety Intern

    Aug 2011 - Nov 2011
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  J.Y. Legner Associates

  Feb 2013 - Jan 2016

  Safety Supervisor/Field Manager

  • Passport Train-the-Trainer (Generation)• Passport Train-the-Trainer (Transmission/Distribution)• Passport Train-the-Trainer (Facilities) • Provide Compliance Training to all Legner Energy Group Employees, LLC as well as J.Y Legner Associates, Inc. that provide services to LG&E KU.• Provide the Maintenance & Inspection of all Safety Equipment on every plant site that Legner Energy Group, LLC & J.Y Legner Associates, Inc. Employees that perform work on a daily basis.• Responsible for Incident Investigations throughout Legner Energy Group, LLC as well as J.Y Legner Associates, Inc.• Responsible for the Creation of Safety Databases, and the maintaining of all Safety Documents through Legner Energy Group, LLC & J.Y Legner Associates, Inc.• Perform Monthly & Weekly Safety Audits with employees and Front-Line Supervisors on all Jobsites where Legner Energy Group, LCC Employees perform maintenance for LG&E KU. • Provide the Training for all Fork-lift Operators, Bobcat Operators, AWP Operators, and Rough Terrain Equipment Operators.• Help Oversee the Safety Program for Legner Energy Group, LLC & J.Y Legner Associates, Inc.• Provide Assistance to Operations in Legner Energy Group, LLC & J.Y Legner Associates, Inc.• Provide Assistance to Human Resources in Legner Energy Group, LLC & J.Y Legner Associates, Inc. Show less

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  LG&E & KU

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Onsite Safety Manager

  I was the Temporary Onsite Safety Manager for LG&E KU Project Engineering, for the construction of the new Natural Gas Plant for the Cane Run Plant Site.Weekly/Daily Responsbilites:Daily Safety AuditsWeekly MeetingsWeekly ReportsMaintianed Contractor RelationshipsAttendance at Daily Job Breifings Incident Investigation for LG&E KUMaintianed Communication Maintianed and Supplied all PPE for LG&E Employees on the Construction Site.

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  American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2023

  ● Provide direction to the chapters that is consistent with the chapter’s bylaws as well as the shared chapter value statement, the region’s strategic priorities, and the Society’s Mission and Vision Statements, goals, and code of professional conduct● Train incoming chapter officers and assist them in understanding their obligations and responsibilities● Assist assigned chapters in the development of chapter programming and operations to improve service to members with diverse needs throughout the chapter territory● Assist chapter executive committees in the development and execution of strategic activities related to succession planning and chapter sustainability● Maintain a close liaison relationship with assigned chapters through regular visits, phone calls, and correspondence● Review regular reports from chapters (including annual reports and financial statements) and evaluate chapter performance as prescribed by the Council on Region Affairs, the Board of Directors, and Society bylaws● Assist Society staff in following up on required chapter reports as necessary● Lead all respective area leader meetings and oversee area committees as needed● Serve as a member of the Regional Operating Committee (ROC), attending all meetings, supporting ROC decisions, and representing the ROC to assigned chapters● Serve as a member of Regional Nominations & Elections Committee● Support the region’s succession planning efforts through volunteer recruitment, delegation, and mentoring● Serve on appointed region task groups and ad hoc committees as required Show less Help in the securing of Guest Speakers for Monthly Meetings for the Louisville Chapter.Provide Assistance in Chapter Documents, and other records as neededParticipate in Chapter Meetings, Regional Events, and National Events for the ASSEMaintain Communication with other Chapter OfficersBuild Relationships/Communicate with Chapter MembersSupport/Communicate with Students Sections with the American Society of Safety EngineersSpeak at Events, and other ASSE Meetings as needed Show less

  • Area Director, Central Area

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2023

  • President (Louisville Chapter)

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Vice President ( Louisville Chapter)

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Secretary (Louisville Professional Chapter)

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc.

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Safety Manager

  • Provide inspections for all jobs within the states of Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Illinois.• Visit job sites and review safety behaviors and machine operation.• Review past safety inspections and other reports to determine safety performance levels.• Facilitate Morning Safety Meetings• Provide necessary safety equipment based on job description.• Assisted in the review of Site Specific Safety Plans, and other Programs

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  Safety First Resources, LLC.

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

  Director of Programs

  • Provide Support to the Company where safety consultants are needed for projects Omni Hotel & Apartments Project (Downtown Louisville, KY) 2016-2018 ($350 Million Job) Hussung Mechanical/Poynter Sheet Metal/Gribbins Insulation/Perseverance/ Thermal Balance/ ECT/ Alpha Energy GroupLG&E/KU - Trimble County Generating Station (Bedford, KY) ( Feb - June 2018)(Groves Construction Electrical Contractor, Inc.)Installed New Ash Pond 15KV Feeder Lines (A/B) from the Substation to the New Ash Pond CCRT Building Removed Old Ash Pond 15KV Feeder Lines (A/B) ($3.7 Million Job)LG&E-KU - Ghent Generating Station (Ghent, KY) ( June - Present 2018)(Groves Construction Electrical Contractor, Inc.) ($1.5 Million Job)Distel Hotel (Moxy & Autograph) - Downtown Louisville, KY (2018-2019) - ($90 Million Job)Hussung Mechanical/Cassidy Sheet Metal/Dixie Insulation/Perseverance • Assists in Business Development and establishing relationships Auditing Processes/Activities• Help in the writing and implementation of Safety Programs & Policies• Assist in Training & Coordinating of Classes throughout Safety First Resources, LLC.• Assisting in Coordination of Projects, Shutdowns, and Outages for Safety Personnel Show less

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  Hussung Mechanical Contractors, Inc. / HMC Service Company

  Jul 2019 - now

  Safety Director