CV, Seeking Security, Safety, Incident Investigator job in Natural Gas

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Short Bio:

I have the education, training, experience, work ethic and analytical mind this position requires. I have extensive experience in Safety and causal investigations in the energy industry: i.e., overseeing division safety for a large natural gas distributor, preparing for and participating in crisis/emergency management situations, Environmental Response Coordinator, Risk Management and Security. I have can work alone and with cross functional teams.

Current location:  Nevada, United States - View on map

Nationality: American

Preferred Sector of Employment:  Oil, Gas and Energy, other

Spoken languages: english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement

• Master Peace Officer Certification

• Special Texas Ranger commission

• IAAI-CFI (Certified Fire Investigator)

• CFEI (Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator)

• Hazardous Materials Technician

• Hazardous Materials First Responder at the Awareness Level

• Hazardous Materials First Responder at the Operations Level with Product Control Mission

Professional Affiliations

• International Association of Arson Investigators(Nevada and Arizona Chapters)

• National Association of Fire Investigators

• International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts

• The Risk Management Society (RIMS)/Nevada Chapter

• National Guard Association of Texas (Life Member)

Career Summary

SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION, Las Vegas, NV
Administrator/Risk Management & Safety,
January 2007 to September 2013

• Managed the largest of five divisions’ Risk Management department

• Personally investigated or assigned and managed all investigations (fires, explosions, energy theft/diversion, vehicle accidents, claims, injuries (including Workers Comp), property damage, line breaks, internal, near misses, etc.) for Corporate and the Southern Nevada Division

• Set Reserves and managed successful negotiation settlement of claims up to my level of authority

• Managed tendering of claims to contractors when necessary

• Identified and reported suspicious customer financial activity (SAR reports)

• Assisted corporate claims attorney in preparation for and during litigation processes

• Assisted Manager in the preparation of the training and travel budget

• Acted as a division Environmental Resource Coordinator

• Oversaw division safety compliance to include Driver Safety, PPE training, etc.

• Met with and represented Corp Legal with OSHA to assure compliance

• Acted as liaison for corporation with local law enforcement and Homeland Security officials

• Supervised Division security (contracts, employees, CCTV, facility access, special projects, etc.)

• Utilized RiskMaster system to maintain and analyze claim and safety data to recognize trends

• Provided monthly reports to Corporate Risk Management/Legal and Division management

• Planned and participated in Emergency Operation Center (EOC) drills

• Responded to emergencies; operating within Incident Command System (ICS)

• Member of Corporate Pipeline Safety committee

• Member of Corporate Crisis Management committee

• Provided Risk Management emergency on-call scheduling for three Divisions

• Assisted corporate Human Resources with sensitive investigations

• Successfully completed natural gas Service Technician training

• Successfully completed OSHA Construction 30 training

CLARK COUNTY OFFICE THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Las Vegas, NV
Investigator II,
October 2005 to January 2007

Process Server, September 2004 to October 2005

• Discovered the location of witnesses and other persons using various tracing methods

• Took statements from victims, witnesses and defendants

• Analyzed reports to identify relevant legal issues

• Served legal process

• Conducted detailed, independent investigations

• Recorded and maintained chain of evidence

• Testified in court as required

NEVADA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AUTHORITY, Las Vegas, NV
Chief Transportation Inspector/Chief Investigator,
September 2001 to September 2003

Compliance/Enforcement Investigator II, December 1999 to September 2001

• Directly supervised one Supervisory Investigator and six Investigators

• Assumed the duties of the Manager of Transportation in their absence

• Assigned and managed all investigations (applicant background, financial, etc.)

• Oversaw the preparation of all reports and exhibits before submission to Hearing Officers or Counsel

• Became familiar with Nevada resort properties and maintained liaison with their security and valet personnel to assist in protection of their customers regarding passenger transportation

• Maintained inventory control of investigative equipment and supplies

• Conducted internal investigations relating to complaints against TSA staff

• Assisted in the planning of the budget for Enforcement

• Ensured that all enforcement officers maintained training qualifications

• Assisted other Investigators with assignments to include commercial vehicle safety inspections

• Performed patrol duties and took appropriate enforcement action

• Coordinated investigative activities with other federal, state and local agencies

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, Austin, TX
Sergeant Investigator, Criminal Intelligence/Special Crimes Service,
January 1987 to March 1999

Trooper I, II, and III, Higway Patrol  Service,
January 1977 to January 1987

Recruit-Trainee,
September 1976 to January 1977

Clerk III, Identification and Criminal Records
September 1974 to September 1976

Clerk I (half-time), Identification and Criminal Records
August 1973 to September 1974

• 10 years of experience as a Highway Patrol Trooper

• Over 12 years of experience as a criminal investigator; open and covert investigations regarding criminal violations (fraud, theft, robbery, homicide, murder-for-hire, fugitives, gangs, etc.)

• Conducted applicant background investigations regarding lottery and pari-mutuel race tracks

• Provided pre-trip planning, personal protection and transportation for Texas Governors and other government dignitaries

• Established liaison and assisted other law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, military criminal investigators and intelligence units and corporate security personnel

• Case preparation and in-court testimony

• Assisted during disasters and emergencies

• Served on Headquarters’ Fleet Safety Board