1. Resume Jeff Coats
Envioronmental, Health, Safety, and Social Responsability Specialist
Name: Jeff Coats
Discipline: EHS&S Specialist
Qualifications: 20 years in safety, 14 years as an EMT, 6 years of
oilfield safety, 8 total years of oilfield experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Start-End Date Company - Marathon
March – 2014
To Present
Title – HES Specialist
Investigate and report rig location accidents and incidents to determine cause and execute plans to
prevent reoccurrence.
Supervise job sites Safety and Environmental audits which includes the completion of
documentation of compliance and corrective actions taken.
Review, recommend and conduct training and education of employees in safe and efficient work
methods including but not limited to enforcing all OSHA requirements and local and state laws,
regulations and guidelines.
Train and educate employees on policies and best practices for safe drilling operations.
Supervise site activities for compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Supervise implementation and enforcement of safety requirements.
Manage safety training records and provide safety briefings and appropriate site orientations.
Conduct hazard assessments and ensure corrective actions are taken and appropriate control
measures are in place.
Inspect equipment, structures, and work in progress for compliance with appropriate health and
safety standards and specifications.
. Manage all documentation and permits required by a variety of companies and
government agencies that regulate drilling in Texas. (Texas Rail Road Commission)
Direct and implement daily safety briefings and classes ensuring all polices and safety procedures
were being followed by employees.
2. Ensure all polices and safety procedures are being followed by personnel assigned to drilling rig in
addition to third party workers.
Conduct DOT level safety inspections for both company and contractor trucks to confirm
compliance with company, state and federal regulations.
Inspect and educate drivers on log books, loading procedures and placarding while also ensuring
they are educated on all new regulations.
Recommend corrective actions and measures to improve safety conditions.
Start-End Date
April – 2012
To March - 2014
Company - Hess Oil Corporation
Title – EHS&S Rig Move Supervisor
Supervise all rig move operations to ensure the safest and most efficient rig move possible.
Investigate and report rig location accidents and incidents to determine cause and execute plans to
prevent reoccurrence, during all rig move operations.
.Supervise job sites Safety and Environmental audits which includes the completion of
documentation of compliance and corrective actions taken.
Review, recommend and conduct training and education of employees in safe and efficient work
methods including but not limited to enforcing all OSHA requirements and local and state laws,
regulations and guidelines.
Train and educate employees on policies and best practices for safe drilling operations.
Supervise site activities for compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Supervise implementation and enforcement of safety requirements.
Manage safety training records and provide safety briefings and appropriate site orientations.
Conduct hazard assessments and ensure corrective actions are taken and appropriate control
measures are in place.
Inspect equipment, structures, and work in progress for compliance with appropriate health and
safety standards and specifications.
. Manage all documentation and permits required by a variety of companies and
government agencies that regulate drilling in Texas. (Texas Rail Road Commission)
Direct and implement daily safety briefings and classes ensuring all polices and safety procedures
were being followed by employees.
Ensure all polices and safety procedures are being followed by personnel assigned to drilling rig in
addition to third party workers.
Conduct DOT level safety inspections of all equipment on location for both company and contractor
trucks to confirm compliance with company, state and federal regulations.
3. Inspect and educate drivers on log books, loading procedures and placarding while also ensuring
they are educated on all new regulations.
Recommend corrective actions and measures to improve safety conditions.
Start-End Date Company – Hess Oil Corporation
April – 2009
To March - 2012
Title – HES&S Specialist
Investigate and report rig location accidents and incidents to determine cause and execute plans
to prevent reoccurrence.
Supervise job sites Safety and Environmental audits which includes the completion of
documentation of compliance and corrective actions taken.
Review, recommend and conduct training and education of employees in safe and efficient work
methods including but not limited to enforcing all OSHA requirements and local and state laws,
regulations and guidelines.
Train and educate employees on policies and best practices for safe drilling operations.
Supervise site activities for compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Supervise implementation and enforcement of safety requirements.
Manage safety training records and provide safety briefings and appropriate site orientations.
Conduct hazard assessments and ensure corrective actions are taken and appropriate control
measures are in place.
Inspect equipment, structures, and work in progress for compliance with appropriate health and
safety standards and specifications.
. Manage all documentation and permits required by a variety of companies and
government agencies that regulate drilling in Texas. (Texas Rail Road Commission)
Direct and implement daily safety briefings and classes ensuring all polices and safety procedures
were being followed by employees.
Ensure all polices and safety procedures are being followed by personnel assigned to drilling rig in
addition to third party workers.
Conduct DOT level safety inspections for both company and contractor trucks to confirm
compliance with company, state and federal regulations.
Inspect and educate drivers on log books, loading procedures and placarding while also ensuring
they are educated on all new regulations.
Recommend corrective actions and measures to improve safety conditions.
4. 1996-2009
EMT- Basic and Driver for Carthage Ambulance Service
Duties include: Operation of ALS unit, responding to all emergency calls,
Officer Manager, ordering supplies, Dispatcher
2008-Apr-2009
Nabors Drilling
Floor Hand
Duties included: Daily drilling operations, tripping pipe, mixing mud
materials, making up BHA, cleaning and scrubbing, ect…
2005-2008
General Manager of the Health Club LLC
Duties include: Daily operations of fitness center, promotions, scheduling,
personal training, accounts receivable, ordering of all supplies, etc…
2003-2005
Security Safety Officer and EMT
Golden Moon and Silver Star Casino and Resorts
Duties: Included HSE operations for resort, Enforce security protocols, and
address any and all medical emergencies, set up and lead monthly safety
meetings for staff. Prepare staff for Mass Causality Incidents and other
monthly training.
1996-2010 (Full and Part time)
EMT- Basic and Driver for Carthage Ambulance Service
Duties include: Operation of ALS unit, responding to all emergency calls,
Officer Manager, ordering supplies, Dispatcher
1996-2005 (Part Time)
5. 911 Dispatcher for Leake County Communications
Duties include: Dispatching Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire Department,
Volunteer Fire Department, and coroner
1994-1996
Taylor Machine Works
Duties include: Preparation of parts for painting, painting parts, shipping
parts internationally, OSHA officer/Safety officer and record keeping, weekly
inspections, monthly safety meetings
1991-1994
US Electrical Motors
Duties include: Operations of various precision machines including Step
Master Grinders, Wasino laths, etc…
Education
1990 Graduated – Neshoba Central High School - receiving diploma.
1996 East Central Community College – Received- Emergency Medical Technician
Certification for Emergency Medicine
1996 Telecommunications (911) Dispatcher Certification
Certifications and Continued Education
SYNERGI – Reporting and Investigation Program
6. Hazard Identification 1 and 2
Process Safety
Industrial Hygiene
First Responder First Aid with Oxygen Therapy
Waste Management and Tracking
Green House Gas Tracking
Risk Management
Medevac Helo Training
• TAP Root Investigation I and II
• Safety Leadership Workshop I and II
• Global Drilling EHS Standards
• Haz-Mat Identification Training
OSHA Record Keeping
• OSHA Regulatory Compliance
• OSHA 10
• Confined Space Attendant
• Confined Space Rescue Supervisor
• EHS Rig Move Guidelines
• Crane Rigging Competent
• Drug and Alcohol Awareness and Usage Identification
Fall Protection Competent Person
Event Improvement
References
Josh Blackaby EHS Manager for HESS Oil Corp.
701-389-7040
701-420-6995
Eddie Beckham EHS Team Lead for Hess Oil Corp
601-253-2784
601-513-4844
Nick Rogers HES Lead for Marathon Oil Corp
479-601-5745
7. Others can be provided if needed.
Letters of Recommendation are also available.