JOREE B. FELKER

 

OBJECTIVE

 

To secure a position within the company where the utilization of current education and twenty-seven years of experience in the safety and health field advances the company’s safety and health programs and goals while furthering professional and personal growth.

 

EXPERIENCE*

 

Aug. 2006 – April 2016                    Okland Construction Company, Inc.                Salt Lake City, Utah

Safety & Health Manager

 

§          LDS Temple, Idaho Falls, Idaho 2016

§          McKay Dee ASC & Ortho Center, Ogden, Utah 2016

§          Tracy Hall Science Project, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 2016

§          USU Stadium Expansion, Logan, Utah 2016

§          Multiple projects throughout the Salt Lake Valley

§          Communication Network Control Center, Nellis AFB, Nevada 2013

§          F/22 Radar Cross Section Test Facility, Hill Air Force Base, Utah 2012

§          Aircraft Power Systems Repair Facility, Hill Air Force Base, Utah 2010

§          Software Support Facility, Hill Air Force Base, Utah 2009

§          City Creek Center, Block 76, Salt Lake City, Utah 2006

§          Fitness Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah 2006

 

2005 – 2006            Layton Companies                   Salt Lake City, Utah

Safety & Health Manager

 

1995 – 2005                           Hughes General Contractor                           North Salt Lake, Utah

HR & Safety Director

 

1993 – 1995                                                     NKA GENEX                                    Salt Lake City, Utah

 Safety & Health Manager

 

1989 – 1993                                               Herm Hughes & Sons, Inc.                              Salt Lake City, Utah

H R & Safety Director

 

 

WORK RESPONSIBIILTIES*

 

·  Achieved over 27 years of progressive safety work experience on multiple projects of varying scope and magnitude. Implemented Safety and Health programs for construction projects governed under OSHA regulations as well as projects governed under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (EM 385-1-1).

 

·  Performed safety and occupational health leadership, management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcements. Responsible for the implementation of zero-incident programs and perform assigned duties pursuant to Company, Client, and Project specifications.

 

·  Defended the company in federal courts successfully and repeatedly was instrumental in the negation of claims made against a company. Supervised work crews and procedures, controlled emergency situations and accidents, including multiple persons and fatalities. On projects where I was a site safety manager full time there have been no fatalities or lost time accidents.

 

·  Relationship skills are one of my strongpoints. Working closely with Project Managers and Site Superintendents, I developing individual project safety and health plans, conducting safety orientations and training seminars for both project personnel and the senior leadership teams. Relationships with sub-contractors is exceptionally positive and effective.

 

EDUCATION*

 

·         Masters in Science, Majoring in Safety, Security, & Emergency Management – Eastern Kentucky University – 2015

 

·         Masters of Science, Majoring in Special Ed/Physical Disabilities/Industrial Accidents –  Utah State University – 1995

 

·         Bachelors of Science, Majoring in Psychology, Split Minors in English/German, Certificates in Literature and History, University of Maryland – 1985

 

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS*

 

·         First Aid & CPR Instructor, current

·  OSHA 510

·  OSHA 500 – Registered for May 2016 Course

·  STS Construction Exam Preparation

·  National Safety Council – Safety Training Methods

·  CHST – Registered for September 2016 for testing

 

I have received extensive training in the safe execution of high hazard construction activities including excavations, scaffolding, fall protection, hazardous energy, and confined space entry.

 

AFFILIATIONS*

 

·         Member:American Society of Safety Engineers – Utah Chapter

 

·         Member:National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

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COMPETENCIES*

·  Word Programs: Work, Excel, Power Point

·  BIM/Vela Models

·  Windows 10

·  QCS

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HOBBIES*

·  Reading

·  Gardening

·  Home Remodel

·  Travel

·  Handicrafts

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*Further information/verification/ references is available. /jbf

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