Description
Robert E. Milburn
10 Glenview Ct. Cell: (936) 208-0984
Lufkin, TX 75901 safetypron@msn.com
Executive Summary
Successful, results-oriented Health and Safety Manager with over 27 years of experience and progressive responsibility seeking a position with a company committed to world-class safety performance. I have a strong passion for Safe Production and have been instrumental in significantly improving Health and Safety performance at all locations where I’ve been assigned. This has resulted in significant enhancements to the safety culture and markedly lower total recordable incident rates. Major strengths include leadership, interpersonal skills, motivational ability, strategic planning, critical thinking, problem solving, training and a strong focus on customer service.
Education
Columbia Southern University Orange, AL
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety and Health Engineering GPA: 3.97
The George Washington University Washington, DC
Major, Health Sciences GPA: 3.95
Experience
Georgia-Pacific Fiberboard & Particle Board Plants Lufkin, TX
Health and Safety Manager 2014 - Retired 2015
• Multi-site Health and Safety Manager at a Fiberboard and Particle Board Plant.
• Enhanced several Health and Safety programs such as Root Cause Analysis, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, HAZCOM and New Employee Safety Training.
• Implemented and tracked several upstream Key Performance Indicators such as Mean-time Between Safety Events, Total Incident Rate and All Incident Rate.
• Introduced concept of Consequence Thinking - training employees in Field Risk Assessment significantly reducing Total Recordable Incident Rate.
• Developed a General Code of Safe Practices booklet to set the expectation of Safe Production.
• Prioritized and tracked all audit findings providing regular feedback to the management team.
• Developed and implemented a Safety Leadership Course training all site leaders.
Norlite Corporation - Tradebe Cohoes, NY
Health and Safety Manager 2012 - 2014
• Managed the Health and Safety at a large open pit shale quarry operating 2 rotary kilns and producing various lightweight aggregate products.
• Revised and implemented several health and safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, RCA/JHA, and HAZCOM reducing TRIR by 70%.
• Implemented and tracked several upstream Key Performance Indicators such as Mean-time Between Safety Events, Total Incident Rate and All Incident Rate.
• Introduced concept of Consequence Thinking - training all employees in Field Risk Assessment.
• Assisted in revision of the mine plan reducing bench heights to maximize production while significantly reducing risk.
• Prioritized and tracked all audit findings providing regular feedback to the management team.
• Developed a General Code of Safe Practices booklet to set clear expectations of Safe Production.
Freeport MacMoRan Copper and Gold –Chino Mine Hurley, NM
Manager, Health & Safety 2006 - 2009
• Successfully managed a 12-person Safety team at New Mexico’s largest open pit copper mine.
• Achieved OHSAS 1800.1 certification of the Health and Safety System.
• Implemented and tracked several upstream Key Performance Indicators such as Mean-time Between Safety Events, Total Incident Rate and All Incident Rate significantly reducing all incident rates.
• Enhanced the use of Consequence Thinking - training all employees in Field Risk Assessment.
• Prioritized and tracked all Audit findings reducing MSHA violations by over 75%.
• Raised the bar on contractor safety performance through project safety meetings as well as the submission and review of site specific safety plans.
• Enhanced new miner MSHA Training reducing incidents with new miners by over 70%
Phelps Dodge Corporation – Smelting, Rod & Refining Division Norwich, CT
Manager, Health & Safety 2002 - 2006
• Successfully managed the Health, Safety process at the Norwich, CT and Bayway, NJ plants
• Implemented a system which drives personal accountability for safety at all organizational levels.
• Achieved OHSAS 1800.1 certification of the Health and Safety System.
• Participated in a corporate sponsored team which developed HERA and Consequence Thinking.
• Developed a Safety AIP Process to prioritize and track all safety action items to completion. This was recognized a Best Practice in the Smelting, Rod & Refining Division.
• Implemented a plan which actively involves all employees in the safety process enhancing awareness.
• Significantly improved contractor safety performance through oversight, training and accountability.
• Improved housekeeping by the implementation of 5S and the Norwich Eyesore Program.
Phelps Dodge Corporation – Tyrone Mine and SXEW Tyrone, NM
Manager, Safety and Loss Prevention 1998 - 2002
• Successfully managed a 10-person Health/Safety and Security team at a large open-pit copper mine and solvent extraction electro-winning facility.
• Integrated proven Safety Management principals into the business plan.
• Implemented a behavior-based safety process at the Tyrone Mine and SX/EW facility.
• Reduced injuries, illnesses and Workers' Compensation losses by 50%.
• Coached supervisors in effective Root Cause Analysis reducing repeat safety events by over 95%.
• During my tenure, Tyrone received several national, state, and Phelps Dodge awards for superior safety performance.
Phelps Dodge Corporation – El Paso Rod Mill El Paso, TX
Senior Health and Safety Professional 1994 - 1998
• Implemented S.O.A.R., a behavior-based safety process.
• Conducted safety audits and observations with teams and coaches.
• Successfully implemented a pre-work stretching program reducing injuries due to strain and sprains.
• Developed and conducted annual OSHA 8-hour refresher training.
• Designed and implemented JHA's and Codes of Safe Practice.
• Implemented a successful Accident Prevention Program for problem employees.
Training and Certifications
Certified Mine Safety Professional - CMSP
Behavior-Based Safety Instructor
MSHA and OSHA Instructor
Applied Ergonomics (MoveSMART) Instructor
Other: Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Bilingual - Fluent in English and Spanish
References: Available upon request
