Bruce McFarland

877 South 200 East

Farmington, Utah 84025 

(435) 730-2237, Email (bmcfar70@gmail.com)

 

 

 

¨      Solid communication, organization and leadership skills

¨      Ability to assess organizational needs and implement administrative and behavior based      procedures to achieve breakthrough performance

¨      A high-energy, enthusiastic and dependable individual who excels in challenging and   competitive environments
      

 

ASSOCIATED BRIGHAM CONCTRACTORS INC.-Brigham City, Utah

  November 2003 to Present

      Safety Director

¨      Risk Management /Loss control for all Workers Comp. and GL claims on Heavy Industrial Projects.  Steel Mills and Power Plants

¨      Manage 8 Direct report field safety personnel,

¨      Develop Site Specific training on projects that have high or unique risk involved. 

¨      Responsible for 500 field employees.

 

ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY- Salt Lake City, Utah

July 2002 to August 2003

       Senior Safety Management Consultant

¨      Loss control consultant for the Utah Statewide OCIP (500 million yearly) Workers Comp/GL

¨      Conduct monthly safety audits of all UDOT and Division of Facilities and Construction projects  

¨      Responsible for Safety Supervisor Training for all contractors enrolled in the State Wrap-up

 

THE LAYTON COMPANIES -Sandy, Utah

October 1995 to July 2002

Assignments:

Safety Manager

¨      Safety Manager for Intel’s Base Build RA3 Project on the Ronler Acres Campus

¨      Developed training for Safety Staff based on Injury Free Concepts

¨      Developed training for Supervisors using affirmed behavior safety techniques

¨      Manage field operations and personnel with 400+ craftsman in the field

 

Safety Coordinator
LEGACY CONSTRUCTORS (Joint venture with Layton, Okland and Jacobsen)-Salt Lake City, Utah.  December 1997 to July 2000

¨      Safety Coordinator for 400 million LDS Assembly Hall Project

¨      Responsible for injury management and risk control

¨      Developed site program using leading indicators to track progress of Safety Programs

¨      Implemented Pre-qualification program for trade contractors to help meet projects Safety goals

 

Project Safety Engineer

LAYTON/OKLAND (Joint venture with Layton and Okland Const.) September 1996 to December 1997

¨      Managed profitable OCIP and Safety program for 175 million Adult Detention Complex

¨      Conducted injury management and risk control on all WC and GL claims

¨      Enforce OSHA Regulations on Salt Lake County Adult Detention Complex

¨      Coordinate on site training and compliance for trade contractors

 

Project Safety Engineer, October 1995 to September 1996

¨      Managed OCIP for trade contractors on expansion of Holnam Inc. Concrete Plant

¨      Conducted injury management and risk control

¨      Coordinated all compliance measures to MSHA regulations

¨      Completed project with the lowest loss rate of any Holnam project worldwide

NELSON CONSTRUCTION - Salt Lake City, Utah
      April 1994 to October 1995

Safety Engineer

¨      Developed training for drivers and operators that resulted in 70% decrease in annual losses

¨      Responsible for Hazard Analysis and Pre-planning for all excavation and demolition

¨      On-site inspection for OSHA compliance.

ASARCO - Leadville, Colorado
      July 1993 - April 1994

      Safety Officer

¨      Taught Fire Alarm section of MSHA 40 hour New Miner Training.

¨      Conducted daily shaft and surface inspections.

¨      Ensured MSHA compliance.

KC AND SONS EXCAVATING - Leadville, Colorado
       October 1991 - July 1993

      Safety Technician

¨      Daily job site inspections             

¨      Trench shoring inspections

¨      Employee training for HAZMAT work on EPA Superfund site

¨      Equipment Certifications

HS-Davis High, Kaysville, Utah

52 credit hours from the College of Eastern Utah while working full time in Safety

36 credit hours from University of Utah while working full time in Safety

OSHA 500-Construction Outreach Trainer

MSHA Certified Instructor

EPA HAZMAT Superfund site training.
Equipment Safety Services-Crane Safety Certification

I am 44 years old and have 4 children, daughters Tyler, Mekayla and Haley, with one son Connor.  Hobbies include four wheeling and competitive shooting

1987-1991 6^th/83^rd FIELD ARTILLARY, United States Army Reserve

1992-1994 19th SPECIAL FORCES, United States National Guard

Specialized in: Radio Interception and Heavy Equipment Operation 


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