james (rick) pridgen safety resume june 2015
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James R. Pridgen 8334 U.S.HWY 441 SE Cell:(601-452-0374 Okeechobee, FL. 34974 [email protected] ________________________
Education 2001-2004 Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa IowaAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Programmer/Analyst
Key Skills Employee Safety Measures Safety Training Programs Strategic Planning
Cost Reduction/Avoidance Environmental Protection Purchasing & Inventory ControlRegulatory Compliance Materials Resource Planning Documentation/Record keeping Quality Evaluation Audit Staff Training & Mentoring Hiring, Training, Coaching
CERTIFICATIONS
Crane Hazard Management Awareness SPV
OSHA 500 Assured Grounding – Competent Person
OSHA 510 Confined Space – Competent Person
OSHA 30 Hour Rigging – Competent Person
OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper Trenching Shoring – Competent Person
OSHA (10 Hour Construction Safety & Health) Fall Protection - Competent Person
Aerial Lift and P.I.T. Instructor (NCCER) and Operator Scaffold – Competent Person
CPR/First Aid – American Heart Association Ladder Inspection – Competent Person
Human Resource (HR) Best Practices IOWA Mediation Certification (35 Hours)
Incident Investigation Trained Family Team Meeting Facilitator - (DHS)
Root Cause Analysis Supervisory Training 1 and 2
Employment History Current Position: Safety Coordinator/SSHO 11/12 - Cajun Constructors, Baton Rouge, La.Kissimmee River Restoration Project S65EX1 Structure W912EP-12-C-0028 Okeechobee, Fl.
The Kissimmee River Restoration Project is classified by the USACE (US Army Corps of Engineers) as a Complex, High Risk site due to the amount of Crane activities, Critical Lifts, and Underwater Diver Assisted Work to be performed. We have been on this job for 2 1/2 years now, incident and accident free. As the SSHO, identified by the USACE (Client) my responsibilities include the planning and foresight required to help support the Project Superintendent with planning Features of Work in compliance with the EM385 1-1 Standards established by the USACE and Cajun Constructors Safety Policies and Best Practices. As the Safety Coordinator for Cajun Constructors, The Prime Contractor I am required to Inform, Educate, Verify all documents required for subcontractors to enter the jobsite. This includes holding Pre-Construction Meetings, Helping Subcontractors Writing their AHAs (Activity Hazard Analysis) and posting in RMS, USACE Feature of Work Tracking Data Base.Verifying Permits, Insurance and any other related documents have been received by our corporate office and submitted to the USACE for approval.All equipment brought onsite shall be inspected by me as an Initial USACE Inspection. This shall be followed up with Periodic Inspections down to Daily Inspections by the operators. All cranes shall have the Annual Inspection verified by myself to be from a 3rd Party; else a new
James R. Pridgen 8334 U.S.HWY 441 SE Cell:(601-452-0374 Okeechobee, FL. 34974 [email protected] _________________
Annual shall be completed. All operator/signalperson/rigger certifications are verified and submitted toe the USACE for approval. I was responsible for writing the different features of the Site Specific Emergency Action Plan, Environmental Protection Plan. I was responsible for all daily pre-task planning, equipment inspections, weekly near miss reporting, hazard analysis, safety audits, tool box training, and any additional training required. I was also responsible for daily and weekly safety meetings, management of training records, enforcement of the all applicable safety and health standards, and Cajun’s alcohol and substance abuse policy.
11/2010 – 11/2012 Cajun Deep Foundations / Cajun Constructors Baton Rouge, La.Safety Coordinator in my recent position at Chevron the past 7 months, (SSHO) Site Safety and Health Officer for 2 years. I was responsible for all daily pre-task planning, equipment inspections, weekly near miss reporting, hazard analysis, safety audits, tool box training, and any additional training required. I was also responsible for daily and weekly safety meetings, management of training records, enforcement of the all applicable safety and health standards, and Cajun’s alcohol and substance abuse policy. I have worked on numerous jobs for Cajun as the Safety and Health Officer. I work on a daily basis with various levels of management within our company and client.
Cajun Deep Foundations- Current Position2012 - Safety Coordinator – Chevron PBOP, RDS 81, Sulfur Unit 27 & 95, Pascagoula Ms. Specific Project Experience: Limited Access Augercast Drilling, Pile driving Job # 11-534, 12-500, 12-509, 12-510, 12-583 2010-2012 - Safety Tech – LPV 3.2 USACE—(US ARMY CORPS of ENGINEERS) New Orleans Airport Specific Project Experience: Limited Access – Pile Driving (H-Pile) Safety Tech – WBV-16.2 Bayou Segnette - Pump Station, New Sector Gate, Water Control. Specific Project Experience: H-Pile Driving, Wood, and Concrete Safety Tech – Job # 11-542 - Valero - SWS Refinery, Norco, La. Specific Project Experience: Concrete Pile Driving (in/out of cans) Safety Tech – Job # 12-504 – LyonsdellBassell Refinery, Houston, Tx Specific Project Experience: Auger Cast Drilling
Continued: Cajun Constructors Baton Rouge, La.Safety Tech – LPV 148 Job 10-288 Specific Project Experience: USACE New Orleans District/Reach LPV148.02 Chalmette Loop Levee, Highway 46 to River (Verret to Caernarvon).
Project Dates: June 2010 to June 2011 Contract Value: $300,000,000+
Roles and Responsibility: Safety and Health OfficerDescription: This is the largest contract ever awarded to Cajun. I was responsible for monitoring safety for all aspects of this job. I was one of 12 of Cajun’s Safety Professionals for LPV 148.02 and was responsible for coordinating the safety and training of over 350 craft persons in my areas.
Awarded the Presidents Award from Cajun for completing the project with zero recordable
` incidents with over 1.8 million man-hours. Awarded 2011 Superior Safety Performance Award from USACE Hurricane Protection Office in recognition of Cajuns positive attitude toward safety and for outstanding performance in completion of the LPV 148.02 Project. The team exhibited outstanding management and safety awareness working over one million man hours with zero lost time accidents
2009 – 11/2010 Safety Pros Inc Gulfport, Ms Instructor: Trained multi-levels of certification for post emergency oil spill related clean-up
related to Transocean Deepwater Horizon MC252. (level 2, 3, 4, Hazwoper 40)Provide OSHA & EPA Construction safety and HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response) training to all employees, volunteers, and contractors for BP. Risk prevention with hazardous materials exposure, accidents, fires, or other unsafe conditions. Instruct & Inspect requirements of federal and state regulations. Prepared safety modules for manuals based on OSHA & EPA standards for related business types.
2004 – 2009 William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA IT Specialist/Instructor/Teaching Assistant/Tutoring ManagerPurchased, troubleshooting, and maintained laptops for students in Distant Learning Program, Instructor for Computers in Education Course, Teaching Assistant for all Associates (AA) courses. Managed eight tutors. Developed and implemented new processes for Distant Learning program to track and monitor daily operations. Created and implemented many processes for tracking and reporting progress of students. Strong communication skills required, oral and written due to state wide Distant Learning Platform. Liaison between students and various offices within university. Negotiated prices and configured systems for laptop purchases, and other purchases between university and Gateway, Dell, CDW-G.
2001.2003 Warwick Wood ProductsSafety Coordinator: Developed and implemented all phases of training for the Manufacturing Division, Paint Line, Shipping and Receiving Departments. Established Safety and Health Program for Company. Created train-the-trainer programs for site supervision. Formulated and suggested work safety standards, and enforced procedures to OSHA standards. Risk prevention with hazardous materials exposure, accidents, fires, or other unsafe conditions. Complied with requirements of federal and state regulations. Created and conducted audits to determine life safety and fire code effectiveness.
1995 – 2001 Vermeer Manufacturing Pella, IA CNC Programmer/Operator, Assembly Technician, Project Manager
Ran production parts, maintained quality control standards. Lead Man on assembly line, responsible for all aspects of machine assembly and quality. Completed final inspections prior to shipment of machines. Served on Plant Safety Committee between employees and cooperate office. Conducted safety audits related to life safety and fire code effectiveness. Worked with Kaizen (Lean Manufacturing) teams.
1984 – 1995 Various Retailers Pensacola FL Assistant Manager, Store Manager, Assistant District Manager, Store Development Supervisor, Project CoordinatorSupervised up to 300 associates, 180,000 sq ft. storeManaged and controlled all areas of store operations and developmentCost and budget control, $45,000,000 sales in last storeSales, Marketing, and Forecasting
James R. Pridgen 8334 U.S.HWY 441 SE Cell:(601-452-0374 Okeechobee, FL. 34974 [email protected] _________________
Covered 27 States while in Store DevelopmentPurchasing and Inventory ControlResponsible for the performance of 15 Stores while Assistant District Manager
Awards & Honors Awarded the Presidents Award 2011 from Cajun for completing the LPV 148.02 project
with zero recordable incidents with over 1.8 million man hours. Awarded 2011 Superior Safety Performance Award from USACE Hurricane Protection Office in recognition of Cajuns positive attitude toward safety and for outstanding performance in completion of the LPV 148.02 Project. The team exhibited outstanding management and safety awareness working over one million man hours with zero lost time accidents.
2006 Nominated for the Presidents Service Award for Excellence (WPU)1997 Given Award for Highest Audit Scores For Store Conversions (TG&Y)1984 Voted Manager of the Year with K-Mart
Personal2006-2009 Volunteer Time as Mediator in Mahaska County Small Claims Court 1997-1999 Worked 2 years with Jaycees fund raisers1990-1993 Fund Raisers with Children’s Miracle Network1984-1987 Local Community Fund Raisers
James R. Pridgen 8334 U.S.HWY 441 SE Cell:(601-452-0374 Okeechobee, FL. 34974 [email protected] ________________________
Professional Gerald Robinson 2751 SCR 19References Safety Pros LLC (Owner) Taylorsville, MS. 39168
OSHA Out-Reach Trainers (601) 782-4864 Construction, General Ind. & Maritime Regulations [email protected]
Hilton Keller 228-860-4037OSHA Out-Reach Trainers [email protected]
Construction, General Ind. & Maritime Regulations
Larry Wooters (863) 670-4800 SAJ USACE [email protected] Jacksonville, Florida Division
Hurley Henson P.O. Box 104 Cajun Constructors Baton Rouge, LA 70821Division Safety Manager 225-603-8178 or 225-754-0254 [email protected]
Shelly Ferguson P.O. Box 104
Cajun Deep Foundations Baton Rouge LA 70821Division Safety Manager 225-347-4260
PersonalReferences
Kevin MonceauxCajun Constructors Superintendent
2403 SW Rucks Dairy RdOkeechobee, Fl. 34974(337) [email protected]
Jason StegallCajun Constructors Surveyor
2403 SW Rucks Dairy RdOkeechobee, Fl. 34974(850) [email protected]
John FinleyMinister
(601) 603-0414