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Shawn Raney
Contact Information:
10485 Country Hills Blvd.
Tyler Texas, 75708
903-387-9002
Location willing to work:
Moving to Ohau 1st part of December 2012.
Job/career aspirations:
My professional goal is to provide the best safety and health information to anyone that asks for it. I don’t believe in withholding information behind a price tag, when the safety and health of others is a concern. My experience is well rounded due to the different environments in which I have work in. From the Non-Profit organization to the OSHA regulated world, to local government, I have developed a proactive approach to Safety and Health and demonstrate out of the box thinking to reach my goals in providing the best Safety and Health Program to anyone that requests my help.
Specialties
Review and development of OSHA Policies and Procedures for General Industry and Construction as well as development of Safety/Health and Energy related policies and procedures for municipalities. Also a good working knowledge of the ISNET web based Safety Program and the ability to help companies complete and comply with ISNET requirements.
Experience
Safety Specialist at City of Longview
August 2005 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Evaluates and determines safety requirements for City departments; assesses injury potential; identifies and documents safety hazards and/or unsafe work practices.
Communicates safety issues to City departments and personnel; recommends measures to minimize and/or eliminate safety hazards; performs follow-up inspections.
Conducts accident and injury investigations; documents and reports findings to the Risk Management Division and the City’s Safety Committee; participates in filing workers’ compensation claims as necessary.
Develops, coordinates, implements, and administers the City’s safety programming; provides safety and health training to City employees; teaches defensive driving.
Interprets, applies, and/or explains OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and Texas Health and Safety regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
Updates and maintains the City’s safety training manual and related literature; provides for the availability and distribution of safety materials to City departments.
Develops and recommends equipment safety policies, procedures, and standards; evaluates the City’s emergency evacuation plans.
Compiles statistical data pertaining to safety training, incidents, and injuries; prepares and submits related reports.
Serves as Chair of the City’s Safety Committee and performs related duties; coordinates and administers the City’s Safety Award Program.
Coordinates and maintains the City’s drug and alcohol testing program; compiles program statistics and completes related reports.
Records and monitors Hepatitis B vaccinations for City employees; conducts driving records checks for existing City employees and/or employment applicants.
Tracks and monitors the City’s hazardous materials and waste management activities; coordinates and prepares hazardous material and waste reporting.
Monitors and audits the City’s energy bills; maintains compliance with State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) reporting requirements.
8 recommendations listed below
Safety Director at Surface Equipment
400 Cargill Rd Kilgore Texas
January 2005 - August 2005 (8 months)
Provided site inspection, policy and procedure review and revision with local, state, federal requirements.
Conducted accident investigation.
Provided safety training, in accordance with OSHA regulations, to 30 employees.
Worked with the General Manager to learned a basic understanding of reading x-rays of welds and identifying quality welding.
Safety Committee Chairman at Special Health Resources
February 2001 - August 2004 (3 years 7 months)
Provided training to the staff related to small business safety.
Inspected all property, in 13 counties, to ensure safety compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Provided review of company policy and procedures to ensure proper policies and trainings were conducted and within compliance.
Intervention Counselor at Special Health Resources
February 2001 - August 2004 (3 years 7 months)
Intensive and supportive substance abuse services include screenings, assessments, individual counseling, education, group and family groups, case management, aftercare and follow-up.
Counseling with the use of Brief Strategic Families Therapy within Middle Schools and with Longview Teen Court serving parents and their children, ages 6 - 17. This program was designed to strengthen resilience factors and decrease risks for becoming involved with alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.
Substance Abuse Counselor at Texas Department of Corrections
May 1997 - February 2001 (3 years 10 months)
Provided intensive substance abuse treatment including screenings, assessments, individual counseling, education, group and family groups, and case management for confined inmates within a correctional environment.
Skills & Expertise
Occupational Health (10 years experience)
Renewable Resources (7 years experience)
NIMS (7 years experience)
OSHA (7 years experience)
Construction Safety (7 years experience)
Safety Management (10 years experience)
Accident Investigation (10 years experience)
Policy (10 years experience)
Inspection (10 years experience)
Investigations (10 years experience)
Compliance (10 years experience)
Auditing (10 years experience)
Energy (7 years experience)
Government (7 years experience)
Public Speaking (10 years experience)
Environmental Compliance (10 years experience)
Health (10 years experience)
Workers Compensation (10 years experience)
Publications
DOT / Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Supervisor Training Program
ASSE Newsletter Article- DOT- Winter 2007 December 2007
Authors: Shawn Raney
The Challenge: Provide governmentally-mandatory qualifying training to supervisors within a limited budget. Drug and Alcohol Train-the-Trainer programs were all over the Internet, and varied in price. The one question that consistently surfaced was, costly or not, “who was certifying those programs as being compliant?” The answer was that we never found one that said they were certified by anything other than themselves. Going to the US Department of Transportation’s website, and reading the standard confirmed that; it only
states: §382.603 “Each employer shall ensure that all persons designated to supervise drivers receive at least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse and receive at least an additional 60 minutes of training on controlled substances use. The training will be used by the supervisors to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists to require a driver to undergo testing under §382.307. The training shall include the physical, behavioral, speech, and performance indicators of probable alcohol misuse and use of controlled substances. Recurrent training for supervisory personnel is not required.”
Longview Wastewater Plant Goes Green
CBS 19 July 21, 2011
Authors: Shawn Raney, Abby Broyles
Longview reaches a new landmark in going green, becoming the first city in east Texas to power its own wastewater treatment plant with a so-called "clean generator" from the U.S. Department of energy.
Getting CFLs Home in Longview, Texas
Department of Energy August 25, 2010
Authors: Shawn Raney, Kevin Craft
Inefficient light bulbs can drive up electricity bills and drain homeowners' wallets.
With that in mind, government officials in the east Texas city of Longview established a light bulb swap program that is projected to save participating households $242.
Saving Energy at 24/7 Wastewater Treatment Plant
Department of Energy July 29, 2010
Authors: Shawn Raney, Kevin Craft
City officials were able to fund a new co-generation power plant and energy efficiency upgrades at the facility through a $781,900 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) from the U.S. Department of Energy via the Recovery Act. Breath of Air
TPO - Treatment Plant Operator Magazine 02.01.2012 February 1, 2012
Authors: Shawn Raney, Pete Litterski, Scott Baggett
Operators at the Grace Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Longview, Texas, expect significant savings from an energy efficiency project that includes replacement of two of five older aeration blowers with high-speed, high-efficiency units. The project is part of a $1,045,625 project that also includes a cogeneration power plant with a 65 kW microturbine that operates on digester methane. The projects were funded in part by a $781,900 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, according to Shawn Raney, chairman of the city’s Energy Management Committee. The grant was supplemented by money from the city Water Utilities Fund.
Education
Kilgore College
AAS, Occupational Safety and Health, 2004 - 2005
Activities and Societies: 2005 ASSE Kilgore college Student Section President
2006-2007 ASSE Chapter Vice President
2007-2008 ASSE Chapter President
Honors and Awards
2006-2007 ASSE East Texas Chapter Vice President
2007-2008 ASSE East Texas Chapter President
2007-2008 ASSE Star Chapter Award
2005-2009 Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Energy Conservation Office, and the Texas Energy
Partnership recognition for Energy Conservation.
2010 English Honor Society Sigma Kappa Delta
Certifications
NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
National Safety Council Defensive Driving Instructor 6 hour program
OSHA 30 Hr. General Industry
OSHA 30 Hr. Construction
Skywarn Trained Observer
8 people have recommended Shawn
"Mr. Raney is very knowledgeable of proper safety practices and in training staff how to avoid workplace accidents. He is detail oriented and thorough in conducting accident investigations and making recommendations on how to avoid future occurrences. I highly recommend Mr. Raney for his knowledge of
safety practices and his ability to train staff in proper accident prevention and accident investigation."
— Steve Bailey, Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, City of Longview Texas, worked with Shawn at City of Longview
"Shawn is a very dedicated employee for the City of Longview. He makes sure the work he does is complete and accurate. Shawn is a team player in all aspects. He can be a leader or a follower, whichever is assigned to him at the time. Shawn is very knowledgeable in his field. He is also experienced in sharing his knowledge with co-workers that need assistance."
— Debbie Heslep, Risk Management, Claims Specialist, City of Longview, worked directly with Shawn at City of Longview
"Shawn has an in depth technical understanding of the solar industry and solar systems, energy efficient systems and is always very helpful in sharing this knowledge and how a city would benefit. We always look forward working with Shawn whenever possible." — Larry McGuffin, President, evSolar Energy, was with another company when working with Shawn at City of Longview
"Shawn is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to EH&S. As a student in the same safety program which he is a graduate from I found his knowledge to be very valuable. Shawn looks at the bigger picture of tasks that he takes on. He is goal oriented and knows how to achieve those goals. He is always willing to take the time to share his knowledge and experience with others in the field."
— Donald "Chip" Koepke, Police Officer, An East Texas Agency, worked with Shawn at City of Longview
"Shawn has assisted may of our division in so many ways. He evaluates and determines safety requirements and identifies any possible safety hazard that may arise in our plants. Shawn also communicates safety issues through our safety meetings by meeting with our whole division every month to discuss a new safety topic. I visits our plants to inspect and follows up later to ensure that we have complied with his recommendations. Any time there may be an accident or injury, we contact Shawn immediately and he doesn't hesitate to begin his investigation. Following this, he continuously keeps us informed. Shawn's persistence has helped us to ensure our employees have taken defensive driving when needed. Needless to say, Shawn Raney stays on top of his job and communicates any issues or recommendations necessary to our division. It's always a pleasure to talk to him, knowing that he knows what he's talking about."
— Selina M. Tabor, Utility Plant and Water Quality Supervisor, City of Longview, worked with Shawn at City of Longview
"While working with Shawn, I saw that he is a real "go-getter". Shawn makes great strides in improving the safe of the departments of the City, took over the defensive driving class, and received many awards and accolades for his accomplishments with and for the City of Longview." — Kerri Goodson, Payroll Processor, City of Longview, worked with Shawn at City of Longview
"Shawn is a very knowledgeable Safety Professional who takes the initiative to accomplish his goal. Accomplished speaker/trainer. I will continue to work with Shawn as the need arises." — Rick Wall, President, Safety Council of East Texas, Inc, was with another company when working with Shawn at City of Longview
"Shawn is a conscientious person, whose attention to detail is only surpassed by his zeal for his profession." — Russell Galloway, Battalion Chief, City of Longview, worked with Shawn at City of Longview
