Ricky Steward
Queen City,TX
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations. Committed Safety Supervisor with experience conducting proactive and reactive safety training and coaching with employees. Dedicated to researching and implementing safety measures based on company operations and latest information ascertained through official agencies. Outstanding working knowledge of federal regulations and rules. Well-established occupational health and safety specialist offering more than 15 years of expertise. Exceptional experience in safety and compliance inspections. Known for excellent investigatory and regulatory compliance skills. Highly trained firefighter proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing structural, wildland, and industrial firefighting. Coordinates safety-first approaches to every fire. Resourceful, hardworking and dependable professional. Brings 18 years of experience in fire fighting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Pilgrims Pride JBS
Mount Pleasant, TX
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Wrote, coordinated and delivered mass educational briefings focused on occupational accident trends and prevention.
- Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
Firefighter/EMT/Safety Supervisor
GryphonESP
Three Rivers, TX
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
- Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
Safety Supervisor
Performance Proppants
Doddridge, AR
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
- Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review.
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for all employees.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
Service Technician
Dme Express
Texarkana, TX
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
- Efficiently troubleshot and repaired Durable Medical Equipment to cut company costs and maximize productivity.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Worked directly with customers to assess quality issues, including damage and incompleteness of orders.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
Service Technician
Lincare
Texarkana, TX
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Documented all changes and actions in computer-based tracking system.
- Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
- Efficiently troubleshot and repaired Durable Medical Equipment to cut company costs and maximize productivity.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Worked directly with customers to assess quality issues, including damage and incompleteness of orders.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
Education
Certificate - Texas Emergency Medical Technician
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05.2014
Police Academy - Texas Basic Peace Officer Certification
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX11.2005
High School Diploma -
Liberty Eylau High School
Texarkana, TX12.2003
Skills
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Employee Training Program
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Project audits
- Safety program development
- Safety program assessments
- Accident reporting
- Incident investigation
- Site evaluation
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Occupational health hazards
- Industrial Accidents
- Personal Protective Equipment PPE
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Two-Way Radio Coordination
- Dispatch Communication
- Emergency Response
- Ladder Truck Operation
- Hazard Identification
- Detailed Reporting
- Safety Equipment Inspection
- Microsoft Office
- Conflict resolution
- Maintenance & Repair
- Computer skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Adaptability
- First Aid/CPR
- Data management
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Good telephone etiquette
- Organization and Time management
- Cultural awareness
- Risk Assessment
- Compliance Reporting
- Conflict Management
- Data Analysis
- Field Inspections
- Audit Coordination
- Risk Identification
- Process Implementation
- Licensing Regulations
- Policy Enforcement
- Database Management
- License Verification
Accomplishments
- Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and health target program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff, and effectively reduced overall accidents.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 1000+ service members and civilians in a warzone.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Planned and coordinated multi-million dollar projects in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Certification
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
- Licensed OSHA 10/30
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
- Licensed Texas State Firemens & Fire Marshall's firefighter
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Pilgrims Pride JBS
10.2021 - 03.2022
Safety Supervisor
Performance Proppants
05.2019 - 11.2019
Firefighter/EMT/Safety Supervisor
GryphonESP
06.2017 - 10.2021
Service Technician
Dme Express
03.2017 - 07.2017
Service Technician
Lincare
03.2016 - 03.2017
Certificate - Texas Emergency Medical Technician
Texarkana College
Police Academy - Texas Basic Peace Officer Certification
Kilgore College
High School Diploma -
Liberty Eylau High School
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
- Licensed OSHA 10/30
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
- Licensed Texas State Firemens & Fire Marshall's firefighter
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