Dr. Becker is currently a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) who provides safety consulting services to businesses across industries such as oil and gas to local grocery stores and hail from Pittsburgh, PA. Prior to that he served as a UH-60 Helicopter Technical Inspector and Training/Safety Officer in the West Virginia Army National Guard for over 24 years and conducted policy research for the RAND Corporation. He completed his B.S. from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, an M.S. in Safety Management from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. from Capitol Technology University. His research interests include pilot fatigue, commercial space travel, and education delivery system issues. He holds an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license, is an OSHA Outreach Instructor for both General Industry and Construction and serves as a Quality Control Manager (CQM) for Army Corp of Engineers construction projects. Currently I serve as a Board Director for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and am the former Board President of the Ohio Valley Energy Association (OVEA).
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Health and Safety, Capitol Technology University
M.S. - Master of Science in Safety Management, West Virginia University
B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance: Management, ݮƵ
As a consultant, provided Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) services to a wide range of companies across diverse industries, including energy, construction, and more. Assisted these companies identifying, analyzing, and mitigating occupational hazards while promoting safety at the workplace. Conducted on-site inspections to identify and assess risks related to life safety, commercial liability, and process safety. Additionally, managed multidisciplinary project teams, including both employees and contractors, across a variety of general industry and construction projects. Leveraged extensive expertise in industrial processes, mechanics, psychology, physiology, and safety regulations to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. Lead project teams in developing strategies for regulatory compliance and established EHS compliance programs for clients operating with nationwide and global footprints. Delivered training programs to help clients achieve their occupational health, safety, and environmental objectives, while reducing or eliminating non-compliance incidents. Focused on areas such as OSHA compliance, injury prevention, and loss control strategies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Provided construction management services focused on safety compliance and quality control across multiple active job sites in alignment with USACE Task Orders. Monitored contractor adherence to all OSHA, federal, state, and municipal safety requirements, and contractual safety obligations. Reviewed contractor-developed safety programs and made formal recommendations to contractors regarding program adequacy and compliance. Supported construction management teams by performing additional duties related to schedule monitoring, documentation control, and quality assurance. Assisted clients with administering and ensuring compliance within ISN-Net, Avetta, Veros, Ariba, Veriforce, TPS Alert, DISA, DOT, insurance vendor polices, workers compensation polices, and vendor specific platforms. Authored EHS program documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JHAs), Risk Management Plans (RMP), and Site-Specific Health & Safety Plans (HASPs) for clients. Served as a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Quality Control System Manager (CQM-C) for US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction projects. Utilized unmanned aircraft to conduct site inspections, aerial survey mapping, plant health, future site planning, and DROPS inspections.
Memberships:
Board Director, Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), 2025-2030
American Society of Safety Professionals, Region VIII, Deputy Regional Vice President 2021-2022
American Society of Safety Professionals, Western Pennsylvania Chapter President 2020-2022
American Society of Safety Professionals, Western Pennsylvania Chapter Secretary 2018-2019
American Society of Safety Professionals, Western Pennsylvania Chapter Membership Committee Chair 2018-2021
2018-2018 City of Wheeling, WV, Housing Committee Member
2020-Present Professional Aviation Maintenance Association Member
2021-2022 Wheeling - Ohio County Airport Advisory Committee Member
2023-Present USA Cycling Level 3 Certified Coach
2023-2025 City of Wheeling, WV, Traffic Commission Committee Member
2024-2026 Ohio Valley Energy Association Board Member
Professional Credentials:
2004-Present Current Government Secret Security Clearance
2008-Present Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant License
2012-Present Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Trainer, General Industry/Construction
2012-Present FEMA Certificates: IS-00100.b, IS-00200.b, IS-00230.d, IS-00235.c, IS-00546.a, IS-00547.a, IS-00700.a, and IS-00800.b
2012-Present OSHA Certificates: 7405, 503, 500, 510, 501, 511, 7845, 7500, and Training Techniques
2012-2017 Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
2018-Present Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
2026-Present Certified Professional Collector (CPC)
2022-Present US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C)
2022-Present American Heart Association CPR Instructor
2026 Faculty Member of the Month, January 2026, Columbia Southern University
2025 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Adjunct Faculty Member of the Quarter
2024 Raising the Bar, Outstanding Faculty Award, Spring 2024, Columbia Southern University
2022 2022 Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Foundation Research-Doctoral Dissertation Grant, $10,000.
2022 American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation, Distinguished Service
Scholarship, $1,500.
2022 RAND Graduate Summer Associate, $14,000
2021 American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation, Liberty Mutual Scholarship, $5,000.
2021 3M Personal Safety Division’s Occupational Health and Safety Scholarship, $5,000.
2019 American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), James Joseph Davis Memorial Scholarship, $10,000.