Stephen L. Fitzgerald
Kennedy
Summary
Dynamic construction and safety professional with over 15 years of experience enforcing OSHA standards, including 910, 1926, and 1910.119. Maintains a strong safety presence on diverse job sites such as steel mills, oil and gas facilities, and petrochemical plants. Delivers on-the-spot training to ensure compliance and foster a culture of safety among employees. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail in case management and reporting, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a positive attitude. Committed to accountability and reliability, with a compassionate understanding of job site safety that drives team success and enhances operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. HSE Coordinator /Shell Polymers Monaca
AECOM / Graham Industrial Maintenance / Turner
02.2022 - Current
- Develop policies,safe work practices,and procedures for Graham's SPM site safety program.
- Created Supplied Airline/SCBA Checklist for work groups involved in High-risk tasks.
- Facilitated training for hundreds of employees to support final commissioning, start- up, and maintenance efforts.
- Developed daily toolbox talks pertaining to site criteria to facilitate to work groups in morning “Toolbox” meetings.
- Developed Graham's Chemical campaign to raise hydrocarbon awareness concerning site transitioning to final production phase.
- Develop Specialized PPE training (i.e., supplied air respirator, quantitative fit testing) and familiarize craft professionals on IDLH environments requiring usage of necessary PPE.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices and safe operating procedures.
- Investigated incidents, to help determine root causes and implement corrective actions with assigned target dates.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Reviewed daily work packs pertaining to work orders given to the craft, review SDS and P&ID to determine what necessary PPE may be required depicted on intrusive task and gap analysis of client PPE policies.
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies to management along with guidance given to work force on processes and system safeguards (IPL) rand risk e.g., MOV, ECU furnaces, PSV, Cogen, etc.)
- Assisted with development of Graham health and safety plans for hazardous materials.
EHS Manager
Rocky Mountain Power/ Black Hills Energy/ JCTATE LLC
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Black hills energy spring outage
- Managed all contractor and sub-contractor personnel as well as contractor safety representatives during multiple unit outage
- Effectively conducted POD (plan of the day) meetings on behalf of client regarding site specific EHS Policies
- Advised on environmental issues where appropriate, with support from BHE Environmental specialist, and Industrial hygienists
- Provided advice and guidance to supervisors, and craft on all matters related to Hazards Identification and Risk Management Assessments
- Along with review of site wide Emergency Response plans
- Conducted incident investigations, recording, and reporting all incidents to identify causes and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence ensuring a pro-active safety program
- Actively participated in and promoted company health and safety campaigns, policies, and procedures, and ensuring personal safety of all working craft and supervision.
EHS Manager
Rocky Mountain Power/ Black Hills Energy/ JCTATE LLC
06.2020 - 11.2020
- A Mill overhaul pulverizers A, B, and C, Wygen II
- Conducted regular inspections, safety audits and hazard assessments of work locations, work groups, projects, and individuals at assigned job location.
- Identified hazards and potential risks and assist operations staff with eliminating or mitigating those hazards.
- Advised jobsite managers on HSE-related matters.
- Conducted first level investigations of worksite accidents, injuries, prepares reports and assists with employee medical needs as required.
- Served as core member of emergency response team at BHE Site
- Responded to and conducted small quantity spill containments and cleanup.
- Provides training and mentoring in HSE related topics to Craft and supervisors.
- Operated computer effectively with ability to use Microsoft Office products, and other software applications effectively to manage information.
HSSE Workforce Development Trainer
Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC, Great Arrow Builders
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Bert Garcia Training Center
- Training project new-hire personnel Day one orientation / Hazard School/ Bull Rigging / Fall protection/ PFAS / MEWP safety/ PITS safety/ PPE/ Hand and Power tools safety/ CS entry/ CS Supervisor/ Silica/Hexavalent -Chromium safety training, and other training as needed or by project designation or qualification
- Giving Site Specific training to all parties involved in project construction (e.g., GAB Craft, Shell, Bechtel) employees
- Instructing field non manual employees and construction craft to think to achieve the projects GOAL ZERO ambition
- Planning, preparing, and facilitating classes on a continuous basis throughout the work week to project's demands and Scope of work
- Managing classrooms, and jobsite training locations ensuring a productive and safe learning environment Ensuring training material is up to date with Project's current work schedule
- Performing other administrative and training tasks when required, including retrieving defective equipment from on-site proactively informing new- hires achieving 100 percent buy into site Focus for Safety/ RESET/ Shell and Bechtel Lessons Learned Program
- Demonstrating safe work practices and conducting written / hands-on training evaluations and individual coaching as well.
HSE Safety Manager
Chevron/Richmond Oil refinery / Matrix NAC
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Ensuring the development and presentation of Company EHS Policies, as well as presentation of Occupational Safety training programs for employees and third-party contractors
- Facilitate safety related incidents investigations and provide recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions
- Accountable for the implementation and continual improvement of Matrix EHS policies
- Providing technical safety support including, regulatory review, Safety program development and maintenance, and participation in site/company audits during turnaround
- Develop and implement safety programs through revisions to policies and procedures, including Safety in design, Safe work permitting, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Fall protection, High Hazard Work, Confined space Entry, Trenching and Shoring, Safety Program Auditing, Respiratory Protection, Lead, Benzene, Hydrogen Sulfide, Asbestos, Local Exhaust Ventilation, And Hazardous Communication
- Providing Technical Safety support during maintenance and shutdown activities
- Lead and participate in emergency response activities (drills, training, etc.) for readiness to respond to emergency situations involving hazardous materials
- Participate in company and industry safety conferences, seminars, and committees daily.
HSE Supervisor
United States Steel Corporation/ Edgar Thompson Steel Mill/ Matrix NAC
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Blast Furnace Reline
- Oversee Contractor Safety Operations for the Reline of a Blast Furnace from the ground up on a contingent time schedule
- Directing Orientation to new employees, toolbox talks, and Attending daily Steel Mill POD meetings Being accountable to Mill Safety for incident reports and holding daily safety meetings
- Inspecting site conditions to determine if hazards are immediate and to establish procedures and policies to overcome the hazardous situations
- Performing lock out /tag out procedures for de-energizing equipment including installing de-rail equipment for working with railroad carts and engines
- Lead in accident investigation
- Conduct air and gas monitoring for hazards such as CO, H2S, and LELs
- Organize and assemble all confined space, hot work permits, and critical lift plans
- Ensure all scaffold and fall arrest systems are in place.
EHS Manager
Bridgeport Harbor Power Plant, PSEG BH5/ Frank Lill & Sons, Inc
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Bridgeport, CT Night Shift HRSG, STG, Auxiliary Boiler, High Energy Piping
- Initial Site Orientations and intake to contractor EHS Policies
- Performed audits and reports to gage on site safety performances
- Conduct on site accident investigations and post incident review meetings
- Reviewed and approved safety issues concerning construction related topics
- Observe employees while working to identify hazards that have the potential to cause injury or illness Responsible for daily toolbox talks, the daily exercises, hot work permits and safety audits.
EHS Supervisor
Shell Martinez Refinery/ CCU, Turnaround/ Matrix NAC
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Managed all aspects of safety process, Loss Control, Worker's Compensation, and injury management Conducted facility needs assessment with regards to safety performance
- Provided accurate and timely reports to Shell Site Safety Management during turnaround interface Developed safety policies and procedures for the facility, which included Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space, Hazardous Communication, and others
- Conducted all initial onboarding and on-going training on policies and procedures for all levels of Matrix NAC organization and sub-contractors
- Maintained critical OSHA records and statistics, including the OSHA 300 Log, Total Case Incident Rates, DART Rates (Days Away Restrictions and Transfers), and Accident Investigation documents Monitored risk management activities necessary to ensure the company maintained a safe work environment for employees and that they were following federal, state, and local requirements Monitored customer relations; developed RCA/Implement Corrective Actions/Escalate.
Sr. Safety Advisor
Salem Harbor Power Plant / Footprint Power
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Frank Lill & Sons, Stage Commissioning
- Scope of responsibility: Lockout/Tagout Procedures prior to commissioning plant
- Ensure the development, implementation and updating of required written safety and health programs and plans
- Hazard Communication Program Exposure Control Program (Bloodborne Pathogens, TB) Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment Program (PPE)
- Respiratory Protection Program Hazard Communication Program
- Confined Space
- Fall Protection
- Conduct periodic safety and health walk-through inspections of all workplace facilities
- Conduct accident/injury investigations and illness exposure monitoring.
Safety Supervisor
ArcelorMittal /Burns Harbor / Stevens Engineers
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Site Specific Training, LOTO Training,Confined Space,etc
- Conduct inspections of workplaces and make assessments identifying occupational safety and health hazards that violate OSHA Standards (1910 and 1926) and/or General Duty Clause of the OSHA act Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions Continually educated new/old employees on OSHA standards by conducting employee orientation, weekly safety toolbox talks, on the sport training during audits and monthly OSHA update meetings
- Lead project team during incident investigations by interviewing employees, taking detailed notes, taking photos, determining the root cause, and implementing abatement action
- Conducted and documented daily safety audits and provided corrective actions to all OSHA violations identified during inspections
- Provided technical advice on OH&S issues daily to improve overall safety awareness
- Attend weekly coordination meetings to address all contractors of safety issues identified the previous week
- Train employees on everyday tasks by conducting Job Hazard Analysis and reviewed and commented on subcontractors Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) prior to work.
Boilermaker
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 154
02.2008 - 2015
- Steward, MOST Representative, Welder And Foreman: Nuclear Power Plants, Oil Refineries, Steel Mills, Coal Fired Power Plants, Paper Mills
- Responsible for accountability, record keeping, and representing interests and rights of employees
- Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment
- Provide feedback and in weekly toolbox meetings
- Member of the project safety council and leads all efforts to enhance safety, including training and carrying out exercises on how to manage emergency situations
- Verified that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use Promoted safe practices at the job site and assists in enforcing safety guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND01-2026
Skills
- Process Safety Management
- Permit to Work focal point
- Operational readiness support
- Risk Management Methodology ,Bowtie, Hazard and Operability Study, HAZID ,LOPA, QRA, HRA, Risk Graph, Fault Tree Analysis)
- Training and Educational Programs/ Facilitation
- Workplace safety protocols
- Emergency response coordination
- PrHA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis , MI, MOC)
- Risk mitigation for systems and equipment
- Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety standards
Certification
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals - CHST
- Process Hazard Analysis Leader C110 - ABS Group
- First Aid, CPR, BBP & AED Trained
- OSHA 500 & 510 ( WVU OSHA Outreach Program, 2017)
- OSCA/ Pacific Northwest RSO Refinery Trained and Certified
- 20 Hr High Hazard Facility Trained and Certified
- United States Steel Gas Training and Clearances
- HAZWOPER 40 hr/ 8hr Supervisor
- Workers Identification Credential ( TWIC)
Timeline
Sr. HSE Coordinator /Shell Polymers Monaca
AECOM / Graham Industrial Maintenance / Turner
02.2022 - Current
EHS Manager
Rocky Mountain Power/ Black Hills Energy/ JCTATE LLC
01.2021 - 06.2021
EHS Manager
Rocky Mountain Power/ Black Hills Energy/ JCTATE LLC
06.2020 - 11.2020
HSSE Workforce Development Trainer
Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC, Great Arrow Builders
08.2019 - 06.2020
HSE Safety Manager
Chevron/Richmond Oil refinery / Matrix NAC
06.2019 - 08.2019
HSE Supervisor
United States Steel Corporation/ Edgar Thompson Steel Mill/ Matrix NAC
04.2019 - 06.2019
EHS Manager
Bridgeport Harbor Power Plant, PSEG BH5/ Frank Lill & Sons, Inc
09.2018 - 04.2019
EHS Supervisor
Shell Martinez Refinery/ CCU, Turnaround/ Matrix NAC
04.2018 - 07.2018
Sr. Safety Advisor
Salem Harbor Power Plant / Footprint Power
10.2017 - 02.2018
Safety Supervisor
ArcelorMittal /Burns Harbor / Stevens Engineers
07.2015 - 08.2015
Boilermaker
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 154
02.2008 - 2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of North Dakota
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