Porter W. Pollard OHST
NDT.org Member Since: 2009
Added: 9/21/2009
Last Updated: 9/21/2009
State:
AK Alaska
Country:
United States
Status:
Certifications
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), CCHEST, BCSP, August, 2009
Federal OSHA courses completed: OSHA 10 and 30 Hour, Region X OSHA 521 (Industrial Hyg.), 40 Hour HAZWOPER.
Education
University of Alaska Anchorage, Bachelor of Science Technology with OSH emphasis, Degree completion December 2010
University of Alaska Anchorage/KPC, Occupational Safety and Health program, Associate Degree completion December 2009
Professional Home Inspector Institute, South Dakota Real Estate Commission, Certificates issued 2006 for Levels 1 and 2.
Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, Washington. Radiologic Technologist curriculum, Associate Degree completed 1993,
Olympic College, Bremerton, Washington 1990-1991, Prerequisite studies for Radiologic Technologist curriculum.
Sanford-Fritch High School, 1980 Diploma issued.
Experience
SAFETY AND OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE
Manager
AMPRO Consulting Inc., Soldotna AK 5/06-present.
Responsible for all business operations to include HSET, planning, organizing and controlling the operational and administrative activities, marketing and public relations, personnel management, safety and risk management. Initiate and implement policies and procedures. Practice good fundamental business methods. Provide and promote a safe working environment and encourage safety 24/7.
Manager/Radiologic Technologist
Kenai Peninsula Orthopaedics, 5/01 to 12/05.
As the manager of my department I ensured all state and federal radiation safety requirements were met. I was directly responsible for patient safety during all radiographic examinations.
Independent Hospital Contractor
United States, 1/93 to 4/01.
Extensive travel to hospitals within the United States to negotiate and complete temporary working contracts. During this time I provided radiologic safety training and streamlining of protocols.
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United States Navy
Domestic and International, 5/84-5/90
During my enlistment I completed overseas duty in the Philippines at a communications facility and served onboard the U.S.S. Arkansas CGN-41 (Nuclear Guided Missile Cruiser). Training included communications, counter-terrorism and counter-espionage tactics. Honorable Discharge, Bremerton, Washington 1990.
Pump Station Operator, Welder, Pipe-fitter, Roustabout
Halliburton Resource Management/Various Contractors, Texas 6/80-5/84
Successfully performed a variety of job functions in the oil fields and oil refineries of Texas as a pump station operator, welder’s helper and then as a welder, pipe-fitter, roustabout, obtained my CDL and safely transported chemicals.
Comments
SUMMARY
• Strong advocate for a safe work environment.
• Highly reliable self starter.
• Experience in handling employee issues while upholding company objectives.
• Work well in a fast paced environment, handling a wide variety of tasks.
• Flexible, embrace change with a “positive can-do attitude”.
• Sincerely enjoy helping people.