1. James Nance, GSP
2296 State Route 1405, Slaughters, KY 42456
270-635-7042
james-nance@hotmail.com
Objective
I am a graduate student earning my Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health with an
emphasis of Industrial Hygiene this May. My objective is to obtain a position in the field of
Occupational Safety and Health where I can utilize my academic background and work
experience to pursue my career.
Education
Murray State University Murray, KY
Master of Science – Expected Graduation May 2016
Occupational Safety and Health (ASAC/ABET accredited)
Area of emphasis: Industrial Hygiene
Cumulative GPA: 4.00 / 4.00
Bachelor of Science – Graduated May 2015
Occupational Safety and Health (ASAC/ABET accredited)
Cumulative GPA: 3.82 / 4.00
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Study Abroad – Problems in Safety and Health
Paris, France/London, England (December 2013)
Study Abroad – Global Issues in Occupational Safety and Health
Mendoza, Argentina (December 2014)
Study Abroad – Global Issues in Occupational Safety and Health
Mendoza, Argentina (December 2015)
Work Experience
Peabody Energy Corporation,June – August 2015 Evansville, IN
Graduate Health and Safety Intern
Safety supervisor at 2 surface mines and 1 underground
Accident Investigations
Industry Training
Maintained all SCSRs on site
Calibrated multi-gas detectors monthly
Conducted air sampling, administered dosimeters and aided in dust monitoring
Audit preparation and compliance assessments
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation,May – August 2014 Houston, TX
Corporate HSE Intern
• Reviewed/updated corporate HSE policies and procedures
• Developed and implemented a parking garage awareness campaign
• Assisted field offices with safety stand downs
• Extensive industry training
2. S-K JV Deep Tunnel Construction,May - August 2013 Indianapolis, IN
Safety Intern
• Performed site audits and reports
• Conducted air sampling and audio metric testing
• Reviewed safety programs
• Monitored heat stress
Alliance Coal – Dotiki Mine,May - August 2012 Nebo, KY
Underground Laborer
• Worked third shift maintenance, servicing equipment
• Constructed belts with belt lay crew
• Deconstructed belts with reclaim group
Certificates and Training
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health Card (December 2012)
8 Hour Confined Space Entry Training (October 2012)
OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health Card (May 2013)
Standard First Aid, AED and CPR
MSHA 40 Hour Underground Mining Card (June 2015)
HUET Water Survival
Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, & 800
SafeLand/SafeGulf
Activities
American Society of Safety Engineers, Student Section and National Member
American Industrial Hygienist Association, Student Section and National Member
Alumni of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity - Recruitment Director and Philanthropic Director
Intramural Sports
Dean’s List – (May 2012 to May 2015)