Dennis J. Van Waardenburg is an experienced safety inspector and manager with extensive certifications and a strong work ethic, predominantly contracted with Kinder Morgan. His roles have included overseeing safety protocols, conducting training, and ensuring adherence to OSHA standards across various construction and pipeline projects. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he possesses strong leadership and communication skills along with a comprehensive background in safety management and inspections.

1. DENNIS J. VAN WAARDENBURG
602 Springwood Drive ■ Hebron, IN 46341 ■ 219-765-4665 ■ dvanwaardenburg1@gmail.com
SAFETY INSPECTOR (2016)
Top-Performing Safety Inspector contracted to Kinder Morgan with solid
work ethic. I possess extensive certifications in Kinder Morgan 204 and
pipeline OQ’s (Operator Qualifications), qualified to perform all
inspection assignments on Kinder Morgan’s pipeline facilities. Formerly
contracted as Safety Officer for Enbridge Energy Partners in Griffith, IN,
and Project Manager for HMT LLC on refinery tank construction. Just
completed (KM) anomaly pipeline digs for hydro testing, then to Kinder
Morgan Pumping Station as Safety Inspector on construction mod.
 Supporting new employees through safety training and future development.
 Performs job safety audits, safety equipment inspections and conducts
daily safety meetings
 Training all personnel on changing processes, procedures, and
technologies.
 Conducting inspections to evaluate and coach team management
regarding quality service and adherence to safety standards
 A strong competency in leading, developing, mentoring, and coaching
 Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
 Ability to write reports and correspondence. Excellent presentation,
facilitation and communication skills
 Ability to manage and implement new policies, standards and practices for
safe facility operations and manufacturing environment
 BS equivalency participating in the community College of the Air Force
 Process Safety Management (PSM)
 U.S. Air Force Veteran
 Available and willing to travel as required
Management and Communication Training Courses: How to be an Effective
Manager, and How to Handle Difficult People with Tact and Skill
Expertise & Certifications Includes:
■ OSHA 30 HR
■ Incident Investigations
■ OSHA HAZWOPER 40 HR
■ HazCom GHS Certification
■ Job Hazard Analysis Certification
■ Certified Environmental Specialist
■ 40 CFR EPA Regulations
■ GHS Chemical Label Certification
■ Lock Out Tag Out Certification
■ Confined Space Entry Certification
■ Fall Protection Certification
■ Scaffolding Safety Inspection
■ Asbestos Awareness Certification
■ 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Training
■ OSHA 1910 (General Industry)
■ OSHA PSM Standard Awareness
■ Site Specific Safety
■ 49 CFR Part 191-199 (DOT)
■ DOT OQ Certified
■ Electrical Safety Certification
■ Crane Rigging Certification
■ OQ’s on Safety Inspection
■ Risk Management
■ Heavy Construction Safety
■ Active TWIC Card
■ Problem Solving
■ OQ’s on Excavation & Backfilling
■ Construction Management
■ Critical Thinking
■ OQ’s on Pipe Corrosion and Coating
■ Quality Management
■ Best Practices
■ Disaster Management
Kinder Morgan ■ Morehead, KY 2015-Present
Safety Inspector (Contractor)
Observe excavations, installation, scaffolding, and activation of natural gas pipeline; investigate and fill out incident
reports, review root cause analysis, and fall protection. Inspect all fire extinguishers to be certified, gas monitors to be
inspected and used. Oversee all jobsites to ensure that Kinder Morgan and OSHA (PPE’s) standards are upheld.
Overcome all grey area hurdles to make sure safety was maintained. Coordinate with contractor safety to maintain safe
quality environment and product. Inspect all activities, PPE’s, tools, equipment, scaffolding and procedures to meet
KM/OSHA guidelines. Write weekly safety reports on Pumping Station Modification Project. Certified in Kinder Morgan
O & M Procedure 204 (damage prevention), as well as O.Q.’s pertaining to all inspections required on KM jobsites.
Sheehan Pipeline/Kinder Morgan ■ Duncan Falls, OH (Malta Pipe Yard) 2015 – 2015
Safety Coordinator (Contractor)
Responsible for the following: review and authorize all JSA’s (job safety analysis ), excavation, and confined safety
permits, fill out incident reports, perform root cause analysis, daily progress reports, weekly safety meeting speaker, site
safety orientation, inspect all fire extinguishers to be certified and in good working order, gas monitors to be inspected and

2. bump tested daily as required. Oversee all jobsites to ensure that OSHA and customer standards are upheld. Overcome
all hurdles, grey areas to make sure safety was maintained. Coordinate with inspection people to maintain safe quality
environment and product. Inspect all tools and equipment to meet OSHA guidelines. Write weekly safety solution reports
on this Hydro Test Project.
Tate & Lyle ■ Lafayette, IN 2015 - 2015
Onsite Health & Safety Manager (Contractor)
Risk identification, loss control, and accident prevention for 150 union people from iron workers, heavy equipment
operators, laborers, electricians to carpenters, and pipefitters. Made sure they maintain OSHA and corporate safety
standards during the construction of precast and steel erection (buildings). Conduct health & safety training for all
contractors on site. Incident investigation, such as health related and safety mishaps. Followed up with company safety
director to resolve and prevent future occurrences, such as scaffolding, fall protection, environmental spill cleanup, etc.
HMT LLC. ■ Merrillville, IN 2014 - 2014
Project Manager (Contractor)
Strive to meet specific scope, time, cost, safety and quality goals of projects, as well as facilitate the entire process to
meet the needs and expectations of the people involved in project activities. Total involvement in tank building, repairs or
relocation, as requested by the customer. This included meeting customers, reviewing needs, quality on all work
performed and leading all personnel from welders, confined space safety teams, foreman and superintendents. Was
responsible for all materials, manpower and equipment required on site, quality of job and turn over to client.
Enbridge Energy Partners ■ Griffith, IN 2013 - 2013
Safety Officer (Contractor)
Oversaw the hydro-test water project and implementation of site specific health and safety plan (HASP). Implemented by
field personnel when performing water transfer from the hydro-tested lines. The water to be reclaimed from the Great
Lakes is approximately 29 million gallons. Water is filtered and circulated through the system and discharged to tanker
trucks. Maintain safety throughout project including daily meter testing and daily reports of all activities, including PPE and
confined space safe entry and extraction of material and personnel.
AAA Home Mortgage, Inc. (DBA AAA Financial Solutions) ■ Crown Point, IN 2003 - 2014
VP of Operations (Principal)
AT&T Wireless ■ Wilkes-Barre, PA 2002 - 2002
OEM Senior Project Manager (Contractor)
Created and monitored plans and schedules to ensure on-time and on-budget completion of 3G project. Delivered project
4 weeks ahead of schedule. Reviewed progress to guarantee scope of work, quality & safety standards, and methods
adhered to company business planning, policies, and procedures. Served as single point of contact for status reporting
with senior management and AT&T representative for (union) vendor acceptance inspections. Responsible for all utilities
in the building.
ADC Telecommunications, Systems Integration Division ■ Itasca, IL 2001 - 2002
Midwest Regional Senior Quality Auditor & Safety Manager
Oversaw auditing process for SBC Ameritech and AT&T installations for 5-state mid-western region with more than 1K
CO switches. Directed team of approximately 10 employees and mentored fellow auditors on proper installation and
inspection procedures. Reviewed engineering specifications and supervised installation of all ironwork and power, fiber,
and switching cables for multiplexers, digital cross-connect systems, SONET terminals, and multiple transport installations
and light guide systems. Made certain that all installations met industry safety standards. Led staff safety training & met
regularly with customers to examine new standards and drive continuous improvement.
Teligent, Inc. (Telecommunications) ■ Chicago, IL 1998 - 2001
Senior Quality Assurance Engineering & Safety Manager
Originally hired as Switch Technician and quickly promoted to Quality Assurance Engineering and Safety Manager based
on proven leadership abilities and track record of exemplary performance. Performed all vendor acceptance inspections,
coordinated and led staff training and Safety meetings, and held full responsibility for documenting discrepancies at radio
sites. Collaborated with manufacturers to resolve backup power battery issues, devising action plans to solve problems in
timely and cost-effective manner. Was responsible to maintain all safety standards for union and non union personnel and
equipment. Dealt with all union vendors issues. Was responsible to install and maintain all standard and backup power to
the site.