PAUL LANKFORD CPEA, REM

6826 Ashton Pines Lane

Spring, Texas 77379
(281) 216-9805
SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Multifaceted results-oriented candidate seeks Safety, Health and Environmental p
osition; eager to contribute strong analytic, project development, implementatio
n, training and audit skills. Strategically prioritizes SHE plans, coordinates a
nd administers programs to assure on time, budget-compliant completion while mai
ntaining high quality standards and a safe work environment. Continually demonst
rates a strong record of completing assignments without environmental incidents
or personal injury. Maintains superior skills focused on identifying cost effect
ive strategies to promote significant savings, generate solutions and achieve co
rporate objectives. Monitors ongoing safety and environmental regulatory promulg
ations, demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively within all organizati
onal levels and facilitates successful teamwork leading to accomplishment of obj
ectives. Superior experience facilitating accident, injury/incident investigatio
ns and defining / implementing action plans to maximize safety, productivity and
efficiency.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Certified Professional SHE Auditor
* Registered SHE Manager - # 07363
* Industrial Rescue, Confined Space Extraction and Firefighting
* Accident/Incident Investigations
* Policies/Procedures Development
* Operational Planning
* Hazard Prevention
* Field Operations
* Environmental Initiatives
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Constellation Energy Partners - Houston, Texas 2008 - 2010
Manager - Safety, Health , Environmental & Regulatory Affairs
Select accomplishments
Facilitated SHE guidance, audit and training activities for three operating divi
sions
* Lead three SHE Coordinators in successfully achieving a 14% TCIR reduction ov
er two years
* Participated in one DOT pipeline safety audit and fostered resolution of four
Findings
* Authored three regulatory compliance assurance manuals and conducted employee
training
* Periodically reviewed federal / state regulatory promulgations and submitted
comments
* Coordinated hazardous waste shipments to interstate disposal sites
* Worked frequently with two regional air consultants to complete state and fed
eral regulatory permitting activities
* Intimately involve with company insurance professionals when addressing perso
nnel injuries, vehicle accidents, workers compensation claims and acquisition of
AED devices for field facilities
* Prepared monthly SHE statistical reports and trended results for senior manag
ement
* Administered corporate drug training programs and policies
* Actively participated in regional safety meetings monthly
* Zero OSHA recordable lost time injuries for two year period
Laid off in corporate management restructuring
Holly Energy Partners - Dallas, Texas 2007 - 2008
Manager - Regulatory Affairs
Select Accomplishments
* Managed corporate SHE and regulatory permitting activities in five states
* Actively supervised four SHE Advisors responsible for facilities and pipeline
integrity
* Apprised senior management of regulatory issues resolution monthly
* Coordinated SHE budget expenditures and oversight
* Administered Emergency Response and CPR training programs
* Directed corporate SHE audit programs
* TCIR & LWCIR less than 1.0 throughout 2008
Resigned to accept position in hometown
Citation Oil &Gas Corporation - Houston, Texas 2006 - 2007
Manager - Regulatory Affairs
Select Accomplishments
* Maintained corporate SHE programs and regulatory permitting functions in four
states
* Supervised two regulatory affairs managers and three region level SHE coordin
ators
* Participated in five SHE audits and corresponding Findings resolutions
* Assisted legal department in resolving SHE litigation and insurance issues
* Achieved a "lost work day case" incident rate of 1.5 for two consecutive year
s
* Designed, developed and executed a wide array of complex programs and project
s integral to optimizing safety while promoting enhanced productivity
Laid off in corporate management restructuring
Dynegy Midstream Services / Targa Resources 1993 - 2006
Manager - Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Environmental
Selected Accomplishments
* Utilized comprehensive safety and environmental computerized compliance tools
to administer corporate SHE audit programs for twelve years
* Served as a corporate subject matter expert for injury, accident and incident
investigations
* Supervised seven region level SHE coordinators and completed periodic revisio
ns to SHE,DOT and Risk Management program manuals as regulations were changed or
updated
* Assured compliance with SHE, PSM, RMP, DOT, IH, Fleet Safety and Homeland Sec
urity policies and procedures for fourteen gas processing plants, eleven propane
distribution terminals and six hydrocarbon fractionation and underground storag
e facilities
Departed for personal advancement opportunity
Anadarko Petroleum (0n/Offshore Regulatory Compliance) 1984 - 1993
Manager Safety, Environmental, Regulatory Affairs
Selected Accomplishments
Oversight responsibility for environmental, regulatory and safety programs withi
n four operating divisions (one offshore and three onshore) employing three hund
red personnel. Areas of responsibility encompassed:
* Fostering compliance with these agencies: MMS, BLM, DOT, OSHA, DOT, EPA, Stat
e Regulatory & Corp. of Engineers
* Federal / State permitting requirements associated with drilling, pipeline an
d completion projects both on and offshore Gulf of Mexico
 * Periodic completion of risk and exposure assessments in association with acqu
isitions and divestitures
* Coordination of Corporate Spill Response Team and drills
* Actively participated on the Offshore Operators Safety Committee & Gas Proces
sors Assoc.
Departed for personal advancement opportunity
Union Texas Petroleum Corporation - Houston, Texas 1976 - 1984
Manager E&P and Gas Processing Safety
Texas Continental Express - Euless, Texas 1975 - 1976
Director Fleet Safety
Kimbell Food Inc. - Fort Worth, Texas 1973 - 1975
Safety Manager
United States Army Finance Corp. 1971 - 1973
Angelo State University- BBA Business Administration 1967 - 1971
Professional Development
Member ASSE Houston Downtown Chapter; Past President Gulf Coast Safety & Trainin
g Group;
Past President Gulf Coast Environmental Organization; Member Gas Processing Asso
ciation's Safety Committee; Homeland Security and MARSEC training
References Provided Upon Request