WILLIAM "TOM" ROBINSON

1431 EAST 19th STREET

DES MOINES, IA 50316
HOME 515-262-8008
CELL 515-953-8768
wr4d6518@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a safety position that utilizes my professional working experience w
hich has prepared me for making immediate contribution to the Construction/Gener
al Industry with the understanding the level of professionalism and communicatio
ns for a long-term success.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Working for Michels Corporation Pipeline Division. The compressor stations Walwo
rth, WI compressor pump station and Delavan, WI compressor pump station worked o
ver 275 days with out occurring any lost time incidents and no repairs.
Working for IOSHA Consultation and Education. Iowa Division of Labor. Team Mem
ber of OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VVP, Lead Team Member of IOSHA First J
oint State Wide Construction Partnership, Team Member of IOSHA First Alliance Pr
ogram - The Polk County Event Center Project, and Team Member of IOSHA 911 World
Trade Center.
Working for Florida Gas Transmission Company. Because of the rain out days and o
ther conditions on this project the safety record was second to none.
Working for Monfort Pork Division. Receive award from America Meat Institute fro
m having the lowest rates for the year of 1992. Reduce the turn over rate by 40%
.
For the past 16 months the job market is very tight, and the larger projects whe
re they do require a site safety personnel has been put on temporary hold?
Relevant Work Experience:
Project Safety Coordinator. February, 2008 - June 2008
Michels Corporation Pipeline Division Brownsville, WI
Held daily safety meetings, filled out daily activity reports, investigate all i
ncidents, prepare hazard assessment when needed, monitor all confined spaces and
conduct site daily audits.
Safety & Health Consultant: March, 1995 - September, 2005 (Retired)
IOSHA Consultation Iowa Division of Labor. Des Moines, IA
Provided safety and health assistance to a variety of business, but not limited
to employers and employees with the understanding of occupational safety and hea
lth programs. Also evaluating and recommending hazards control methods, plus pro
vide the OSHA 10 & 30 hour construction class.
Safety Auditor: January, 1994 - March, 1995
Florida Gas Transmission Company, ENRON/SONAT. Tallahassee, FL
Conducts safety and health audits of the Mainline Contractor's and their Sub-Con
tractor's to assure compliance of the Florida Gas Transmission Company 36" Natur
al Gas Phase III Pipeline Project
Safety Director: March, 1990 - October, 1993
Monfort Pork Division. Marshalltown, IA
Develop and implement safety and health programs. Provide training in, confined
spaces, lockout/tagout, hazard communications, ergonomics, powered industrial tr
ucks and other required topics. Supervise a staff of six.
Safety Engineer: March, 1989 - October, 1989
Veco, Inc. Anchorage, AK
Oversee the three loading dock facilities for the Exxon/Valdez Oil Spill Operati
on. Provided training in confined spaces, crane inspections, hazard communicatio
ns, perform safety audits and supervise a staff of six.
Interior House Painter: October, 1983 - March, 1989
Davenport, IA & Des Moines, IA
Self Employed
Quality Assurance Safety Auditor: April, 1981 - September, 1983
Northern Plains Natural Gas Company. Omaha, NE
Audited the Quality Control Safety Inspectors for compliance during the construc
tion of the 42" 902 miles Northern Border Natural Gas Pipeline Project.
Compliance Safety & Health Officer: December, 1973 - March, 1981
December, 1973 - March, 1981
Iowa Division of Labor (IOSHA) Des Moines, IA
Conduct inspections of general industry business and construction work sites for
compliance with OSHA regulations, also issue citations, propose fins, investiga
te fatalities, complaints, but not limited to city, state and county government.
EDUCATION:
Federal (OSHA) Training Institute. Arlington Heights, IL
Des Moines Area Community College. Ankeny, IA (No Degree)
OTHER COURSES: Safety & Health Program Assistance Training Course, Certified Cra
ne Operator Course, Industrial Noise Course, Hazard Analysis In The Chemical Pro
cessing Industries Course, Tower Erection & Tower Rescue Course, Fall Protection
Training Course, Concrete Forms & Shoring Course, Lockout/Tagout Training Cours
e. Electrical Safety Training Course, Scaffolds Training Course, Excavation Trai
ning Course, Fire Protection & Life Safety Training Course.
References Available Upon Request