Todd C. Zalkan                                                                                                                (619) 770-8812 Work Cell

4780 Seda Drive                                                                                                                  (619) 548-5509 Personal Cell

San Diego, CA 92124                                                                                  Personal E-Mail: tzulkncali@gmail.com

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Summary of Experience

 

A highly motivated Construction Safety Professional with a proven track record that presents professional project management and leadership experience in Safety, Health, and Environmental program implementation. Safety management responsibilities have included: staff management, craft supervision, written safety program development, reporting and record keeping, and creating injury trending systems and risk control plans, site safety surveys, and advanced safety training programs. 

 

Construction Management Experience as supporting Project Manager and Quality Control Manager.

Ultimate professional objectives are focused in the implementation of effective safety management programs focus towards achieving Safety Excellence with Zero Loss Experience.

 

Industry Experience                                                        Specific Skill Areas

 

Hospitals, Medical Facilities, & Cancer Centers	Fed OSHA 1926/1910 Cal OSHA Title 8
Energy, Petrochemicals & Oil Refinery	Job-site Safety Training & Site Surveys
Bio-tech/Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing	Approved Level 5 SSHO (COE & NAVFAC)
Research Centers & Laboratories	Safety Task Analysis & JSA Development
Site Infrastructure & Utilities Projects	Risk Management & Loss Control Experience
Underground Tunneling & Parking Garages	Knowledge of State & Federal EHS Standards
Pentagon, US Army Corps, & Navy Projects	Site Logistics Planning/Implementation
High Rise Building & Multi-Use / Retail	OCIP & CCIP Program Administration
Office Buildings & Multi-family Condos	Site Safety Plans: Cranes, Falls, Excavations
Tunnel & Underground Construction Pipeline & Fiber Optic Projects	OSHA VPP Program Implementation Special Excavation & Trench Planning

 

Education:              Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, Clemson SC

                            Major:    Building Science and Construction Management              May 1991             

Coursework Includes: Safety & Health, and Risk Management-Senior Project

             

Building Science & Safety Related Coursework & Attended Seminars:

 

Construction Safety                            Architecture Design                            Soils & Foundations

Project Management                            Contract documents                            Heavy Equipment

Structural Steel                            HVAC              & Electrical                            Concrete/Form-work

Worker’s Compensation              Advanced Scheduling                            Estimating-2 years

 

Health Hazard Recognition              OSHA Safety Trainer                            Fire Prevention / ERP Plans

Ergonomics-Task Redesign              Wellness Programs                            First Aid / CPR/ AED / Trauma

Injury Trending Analysis               Managed Care Programs              H.R. Best Practices

DOT Requirements                            Safety Incentive Programs              Safety Program Evaluations

             

Experience with Construction operations, Industrial/Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Facility Management,

Heating and Refrigeration plants, Capital Improvement projects, Fleet Safety, and Labs & Pharmaceuticals.

 

Note: Additional Safety Certifications and Training Seminars identified on Last Page of Resume.

 

 

 

Todd C. Zalkan__________________________________________________________________________________

 

Safety Professional & Consultant for Major Projects: December 2005- Current 2013

·            Safety Manager responsible for developing, implementing, and safety training

              activities for various construction, industrial, and capital improvement projects.

·            Delivered weekly safety training to clients, staff, and management teams to further develop

              skill sets and understanding of regulatory compliance and applicable safety regulations.

• Documented all EHS Safety program operations activities for both construction & industrial work.
• Provided Project Management and Quality Control oversight functions for construction project teams.
• Provided Safety HSE Leadership focused towards implementing a proactive Safety Culture.

 

              Various Clients & Projects:    

              Current: Safety Consultant- Safety Management Group/Haskell Company- Camp Pendleton, CA

              Del Mar Beach Resort Project- SW NAVFAC Contract - SSHO

 

              Hensel Phelps- P750 Rotary Hanger-Safety Manger- SSHO V (Consultant):  9/12 – 3/13

              60 Million Dollar Helicopter Maintenance Hanger on NASNI- Coronado, CA

 

Praxis Associates- Digital 395 Project, Risk & Safety Manager: 3/2012-9/2012 Consultant

100+ million dollar Fiber Optic Network through the Sierra Mountains (Reno-Barstow, CA)

Leadership includes: OCIP Program oversight, HSE Activities, and CM over Central Region.

 

Haskell Companies- Scripps CA Proton Cancer Center- Safety Manager: Oct. 2010 – Jan. 2012

180 Million Dollar Project: CAL OSHA VPP Project Partner- Over 300,000 Man-hours

Consulting Position-Safety Management Group: Superintendent/QC Support (Project Completion)

             

Harper Construction Company: Safety Manager- Level 5 SSHO (Project Completion)

Nov 2009  to Sept 2010                                                        29 Palms &  San Diego, CA

45 Million Dollar Project: NavFac- Multi-Battalion Operations Center (200 plus workers) 2 sites.

 

Yonkers Industries, Inc: Safety Director & Project Safety Manager

July 2008  to July 2009                                                        Cary,NC & US Project Sites

Managed various Pharmaceutical Construction and Capital Improvement project sites including:

Received multiple Safety Awards from the NCDOL including 2 Million Man-hour Awards.

 

Safety Management Group: Philips Services Corporation: Safety Manager/Project Manager

March 2008 to July 2008                                            San Ardo, California (Consulting Contract)

Responsible for the Safety operations for clients such as Chevron, Exxon/Mobil. AERA, etc. 

 

Alutiiq International Solutions:  Project Manager: Safety & Health Mgr. & QC Manager

September 2007 to March 2008                                          Fort Bragg, NC

$100 Million dollar SATOC (Single Award Task Order Contract) for US Army Corps of Engineers

             

Caddell Construction, Safety Manager (Level 5 SSHO-Site Safety & Health Officer)

September 2006 to Sept 2007                                          Fort Bragg: : 2^nd Brigade Phase III & IV

$60+ Million Dollar Project:  US Army COE of Engineers- Six New Buildings on Base

 

Alutiiq Global Solutions,  Project Manager, (PM/Quality Mgr/Safety Manager over Contract)

December 2005 to September 2006                            Fort Bragg: Brigade Combat Team Complex

Contract $115 Million Construction Project on 120Acres with Over 750 plus workers.

US Army Corps of Engineers: Savannah District Safety Contractor of the Year Award               

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Shoreline Safety Solutions, Inc. ,  Director of Safety & Risk Control Services/ Project Manager

Feb.1999 to November 2005                              (Safety Professional for Government and Private sector clients)

Clients Include: Pentagon, FAA, International Monetary Fund/World Bank,  Dulles Airport Authority,

Fairfax County, Pavone Construction,/ACME, Catholic U., San Jose Construction, etc.

·         Responsible for managing and delivering safety and health training seminars to clients.

·         Provided On-site Construction & Facility Inspections, Site Audits, and Risk Evaluations.

·         Developed and upgraded the Pentagon’s written Safety & Health programs and procedures.

·         Conducted Fire & Life Safety Inspections of various clients facilities throughout Mid-Atlantic Region.

·         Lead Inspector in the Pentagon Pre-Occupancy Inspections prior move in by military personnel.

·         Assist clients in conducting detailed site inspections and compliance audits of field and site operations.

 

    Various Projects & Client Assignments:

Ø      Pentagon Facilities- Lead Safety Trainer for Facilities and Building Operations for EHS Office

 

Ø      Pentagon Heating and Refrigeration Plan Safety Consultant- Safety Trainer and Special projects

 

Ø      International Monetary Fund & World Bank Safety Trainer and Safety Program Consultant

 

Ø      Catholic University Confined Space Project Existing Facilities and Field Utilities Operations

 

Ø      Dulles Airport East T-Gate Terminal Project- $30 million dollar project- Lead Safety Manager

 

Ø      Safety Engineer for Fairfax County Environmental Pollution Plant-VA, $75 million dollar project

 

Ø      JMA/Sverdrup Civil – Redline MTA tunnel and station project in Hollywood CA- $500 Million Plus

 

Insurance Companies, Risk Control Consultant for Construction, Industrial Mfg., Transportation

Environmental, Safety & Health, Risk Control Consultation, Claims Management, Cost Containment

July 1991 to January 1999                                                        Costa Mesa/Los Angeles, California

·            Conducted safety program evaluations, audits, and risk assessments for primary clients to address their safety

              & risk management challenges. 

·            Assisted customers in implementing safety & risk services strategies to assist in developing accident

              prevention plans meeting IPP and OSHA requirements.

·            Responsible for the business development of our risk management services to the construction, industrial,

              and commercial insurance marketplace.  

·            Finished Intermediate Safety Consulting Training in the following technical areas:               Construction Safety,

              Fire & Life Safety, Health Hazard Recognition, Industrial & Fleet Safety Compliance.

·            Delivered Safety Training, Safety Program Evaluations, and Risk Control services to a variety of

              Client’s in the Construction, Industrial/Manufacturing, and Transportation industries.

             

Willis Corroon – Senior Construction Risk Control Consultant- Safety & Risk Services

January 1998 to January 1999                                                        Southern, California

 

AIG Insurance Services, Inc., Risk Control Consultant/ National Account Executive

March 1993 to January 1998                                                        Costa Mesa/Los Angeles, California

 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Sr. Loss Control Consultant (Construction/Industrial/Fleet)

July 1991 to March 1993                                                                      Long Beach/San Diego, California

 

 

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Safety Certifications and Seminar Training Experience:

 

 

OSHA Outreach Instructor (OSHA 500): UCSD OSHA Construction Training Institute 2012

OSHA 30-Hour Certification:  2010 Update, Instructor for 10/30 hour Construction Training

HAZWOPPER Safety Instructor & Trainer- PSC 2008, HAZWOPER Refresher 2012

First Aid & CPR Training- American Red Cross: Feb2007/ April 2008 / 2010 Updated

Corps 44: OSHA 30 & EM-385: Completed 2 Classes 20 hours- July 2010

 

Radiation Safety Officer Certification: APNGA 2011

NFPA 70 E: Electrical Arc Flash Training 2009: Lewellyn Technology, Inc.

Mobile Aerial Lift Safety Training 2008: Travelers Insurance

Mobile Crane Operations Safety 2009: Travelers Insurance

Advanced Safety Management Course: Prosafe Training Institute: 10/06

 

Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certification: OSH Academy 2012

Confined Spaces Entry: AGC Sponsored Safety Class, Competent Person 04/2013

Lockout/Tagout: Training- MTA Safety CA

Ergonomic Evaluations and Task Redesign: Liberty Mutual

Trench & Shoring Excavation training- Travelers Excavation Specialist

 

Tunnel Safety Training- 2 Classes: LAMTA Safety Department

Fall Protection Seminar- Enesco Safety, Capital Safety

Health Hazard Recognition- AIG Risk Management

Industrial Hygiene: Exposure Assessment & Air Monitoring: Liberty Mutual

Equipment operation Training: Forklift, Scissor, and Aerial Lift 5/2013

 

Electrical: GFCI’s, Assured Grounding Lockout/Tagout: Applied Environmental Training

Fire & Life Safety Training: Liberty Mutual, AIG Risk Management                             

HAZMAT Training, Emergency Response, First Responder Training: LAMTA

Power Actuated Tool Training & Certified Trainer: Hilt Fastener Systems 2006/2007, 2012

 

QSP- Qualified Storm Water Practitioner Training 16 hours 6/2012

Union Pacific Fiber Optic Safety Trained 6/2012

             

 

References and Project/Client Lists Available Upon Request. 

 

 

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