NJ

Name : Richard B. Jacobsen
Industry Type : Related Professions
City & State : Deptford, NJ
Job Title Environmt manager Health & Safety
Relocation Preferences : Within 200 miles of Philadelphia, PA
Objective : To return to full time employment with an organization that wants a World Class EH&S program and that program to be a profit center.
Resume :  
EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT: Environment, Health and Safety

Highly accomplished hands-on leader, strategic planner, and innovative developer of effective EH&S strategies, with 30+ years of demonstrated achievements contributing to superior corporate performance through expert alignment of safety initiatives and environment goals with corporate objectives. Extensive experience in the manufacturing, industrial and construction industries in both union and non-union environments. Creative decision-maker and problem-solver focused on developing effective solutions and exceeding project goals while ensuring the continuous delivery of top quality services. Results-oriented with outstanding communications and team-building attributes. Areas of expertise:


Health & Safety Standards OSHA Trained Public Speaking Contract Negotiations Accident Investigations
Statistical Analysis Insurance Provisions Employee Leadership & Training


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JACOBSEN SAFETY CONSULTING CO., Deptford, NJ 2000-Present
Independently owned, contract-based safety consulting firm.

Owner
Expertly oversee various safety consulting services including performing field audits and writing applicable reports for a variety of industries. Develop contacts for new clients and maintain relationships with existing clients. Assisted approximately 40 companies with the development of corporate health and safety procedures. Wrote corporate safety manuals for 10 companies in various industries.

Contract Highlights:
Assisted AN Power in Blackstone, MA to update safety program to the next level and closer to world class by evaluating and updating existing programs, auditing workers compensation records to determine and suggest elimination methods, writing new procedures for the Lockout/Tagout program, and pointing out shortcomings in security systems.
Completed a chimney project for Custodis Engineering in Birdsboro, PA on schedule and within budget.
Coordinated the completion of a 4-unit combined cycle energy plant for Matrix in Fairless Hills, PA on schedule and within budget with minimal injuries.
Contracted for 18 months through AREVA for New York City DEP Wastewater Treatment Plants to perform High Priority Audits of safety and environmental programs. Audits allowed the DEP to prioritize shortcomings which led to writing a Lockout/Tagout program and LOTO procedures for all equipment requiring scheduled maintenance.
Contracted with Catalytic Industrial to write Corporate EH&S procedures, Site Procedures and Shop Procedures for a Sub-Contract company bidding work for them.

RAYTHEON ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS, Princeton, NJ 1974-2000
9th largest international contractor providing engineering, design, construction and maintenance services.

Manager of Environment, Health & Safety 1996-2000
Provided adept oversight of tasks including writing procedures, auditing field projects, coordinating with insurance carriers to lower reserves, publishing metrics, and suggesting control costs to management. Developed and implemented internal and external customized safety programs. Partnered with insurance and legal departments. Conducted training and awareness programs for management, employees and clients. Supplied management with necessary data to assist in minimizing losses. Supervised corporate staff of 5 and field staff of 50.

Key Highlights:
Improved communications within the company by implementing monthly telephone conferences with all site superintendents and the company president to discuss accidents and near misses. Followed up to eliminate future occurrences.
Raised companys competitive edge by lowering E.M.R. by more than 65%.
Shifted the safety culture within the organization by aggressively changing the mindset of executive management by illustrating safety as a profit center.

Supervised and enhanced development of more than 50 field safety engineers through hands-on specific training programs.
Assisted Legal Department in defeating more than 95% of OSHA citations by developing terminology to be used in accident reports and by training field personnel on effective communication with OSHA.
Gained prestige as one of 3 people submitted for post of Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA.

Assistant Manager of Safety 1974-1996
Assisted clients in operation and manufacturing sectors with special assignments to develop their LOTO, Trenching, Asbestos, Scaffolding and Fall Protection programs. Coordinated major accident investigations. Conducted field audits. Assessed client safety programs prior to bid preparations.

Key Highlights:
Enhanced data entry speed and accuracy by developing a computerized accident input form.
Authored and developed 7 company specific audio-visual training videos to address specific safety problems and conditions.
Partnered with Bernie Parent, retired goalie for the Philadelphia Flyers, to develop a safety awareness program using audio-visual and live presentations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health
Almeda University, Boise, Idaho

TRAINING

Asbestos Abatement Lead Abatement Trenching & Shoring Lock Out/Tag Out Safety Management
OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Construction Instructor Fall Protection Scaffolding Air Sampling

AFFILIATION
American Society of Safety Engineers



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