Ellen Burnside
Chula Vista
Summary
Expert-level safety professional with over 15 years of experience including 25 years within the maritime industry, seeking challenging growth opportunity. Pertinent expertise directing environmental health & safety initiatives and managing regulatory compliance with OSHA. Significant skills and education in provision of organizational transformative leadership, integral training, workforce education and maritime instruction. Professional with a strong background in hazard assessment, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and delivering consistent results. Adept at identifying potential safety issues and implementing effective solutions. Reliable in adapting to changing needs, ensuring workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Supervisor New Construction
General Dynamics NASSCO
San Diego, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Manage and supervise a team of 8 or more employees
- Facilitate investigations for accidents, injuries, near miss incidents
- Conduct safety meetings/safety stand downs
- Conduct accident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Develop and implement safety protocols to reduce workplace incidents and hazards.
- Evaluate new tools or equipment for safety concerns, ensuring proper training and guidelines were in place prior to implementation.
- Establish strong relationships with local first responders, facilitating collaboration during emergency situations or drills within the facility.
- Inspect work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.
- Provide direction with safety related concerns and continuous improvement
- Conduct regular safety audits to identify risks and ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Interface with OSHA on matters pertaining to employee/facility health and safety
- Identify health and safety hazards or deficiencies and initiate corrective action
- Enforce compliance with health and safety procedures and regulations
- Work in collaboration with production to continuously improve NASSCO Total Safety Culture
- Work in collaboration with Legal, Workers Comp, Medical, and Fire Departments
- Manage the laser safety program and training
Safety Representative II
General Dynamics NASSCO
San Diego, CA
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Conduct Safety Inspections and Audits to ensure OSHA/Company compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations
- Investigate accidents, injuries, near miss incidents
- Facilitate investigations and provide direction to team members and management
- Attend and participate at safety meetings
- Conduct new hire orientation/safety training for employees and management
- Prepare written reports
- Establish close working relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers
- Enforce safety policy, company work instructions, and Injury Illness Prevention Program
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management regarding safety concerns, promoting a transparent work environment.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations, pinpointing root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Safety Representative
HL Welding Inc.
National City, CA
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained database on all accident/injury logs required by OSHA
- Conducted Safety Audits at job site, prepare written reports, and corrective actions
- Conducted Safety Refresher Training/Safety Stand Down Training for all employees
- Investigated accident, injuries, and near miss incidents
- Provided root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Maintained employee medical files
- Represented the company at professional functions with host employers, insurance providers, attorneys, and other safety professionals
- Ensured compliance from all employees regarding the Injury Illness Prevention Program
- Conducted new hire safety orientation for new employees
- Conducted annual respirator fit tests and training
- Developed new ideas to inspire work force safety and compliance
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for staff and new hires.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with management to enhance safety protocols and procedures.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote awareness and adherence among employees.
Safety & Environmental Health Technician
Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication
San Diego, CA
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Maintained certification as Shipyard Competent Person, update confined spaces
- Tracked hazardous waste, arrange disposal and maintain manifest log
- Conducted daily shipboard safety walkthroughs recommend and implement corrective actions, document deficiencies and verify corrections
- Tracked annual audiograms, respirator fit test, and maintain medical files for all employees
- Conducted monthly yard safety inspections, prepare and distribute reports
- Keep informed of all local applicable laws and regulations including NAVSEA standard items to ensure company compliance with all local and federal rules and regulations
- Maintain SDS's for all hazardous materials in the facility and at offsite locations
- Ensured compliance from all employees regarding the Safety/Environmental Injury Illness Prevention Program
- Conduct new hire orientation for new employees
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Kaplan College
03-2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Total Safety Culture
- Incident Command
- Shipyard Operations
- Safety Management Systems
- Training/Education
- Continuous Improvement
- Risk Management
- Investigation
- Collaboration
- Accident prevention
- Hazard identification
- Root-cause analysis
- Corrective Action
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONAL UCSD Certification- (Currently enrolled)
- OSHA 5410- OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry- February 2016
- OSHA 10 Hour Maritime – September 2011
- Certified Shipyard Competent Person- October 2011
- First Aid/CPR/AED Trained- September 2011
- OSHA 5400 Maritime Trainer- April 2016
- 24 Hour Fall Protection- Construction Industry- August 2017
- EM-385 Army Core of Engineers- August 2017
- Laser Safety Officer- September 2018
- Internal Auditor- May 2025
- Laser Safety Officer- September 2018
Timeline
Safety Supervisor New Construction
General Dynamics NASSCO
04.2020 - Current
Safety Representative II
General Dynamics NASSCO
06.2017 - 04.2020
Safety Representative
HL Welding Inc.
06.2015 - 03.2017
Safety & Environmental Health Technician
Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication
09.2011 - 06.2015
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Kaplan College
NOTABLE AWARDS
Pacific Ship Repair Employee of the Month (July 2014), Merit Award for Outstanding Case Management for COVID-19 (December 2020), San Diego Propeller Club Health and Safety Scholarship (May 2025)