1. Robert D. Pottgieser
8787 Southside Blvd, #4907, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: 904-599-7760
Email: pottgieser@yahoo.com
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Summary:
Seasoned professional with over 20 years of military and commercial experience in maritime facility, containers and
hazardous material inspections. Certified Federal On Scene Coordinator representative for oil or hazardous material spills.
Over 15 years of experience certifying individuals in attaining professional qualifications in the areas listed below.
Experience:
Jacksonville Port Authority: 05/2015 – Present
Current Assignment: Senior Safety Coordinator
 Develop, implement, evaluate and revise Public Safety Standards and Operating Procedures.
 Conduct investigations and document injury/property damage incidents; determines root cause and establish ways to
mitigate or reduce future accidents.
 Manage the Emergency Preparedness Program, which consists of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and
Hurricane Plan.
 Coordinate the safety and security of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) operations in the port.
 Coordinate with marine terminal management, Physical Security Specialists, and tenants in the development and
implementation of JAXPORT’s Facility Security Plans.
 Coordinate any security and safety issues with the Coast Guard, CBP, and tenants.
 Conduct safety/security, risk/vulnerability assessments and investigations in an all hazards risk spectrum.
 Inspect and evaluates workplace environment, equipment and work practices, for compliance with safety standards
and government regulations.
 Develop materials and conducts new-employee health and safety orientations.
 Manage the Drug and Alcohol Awareness program.
 Manage the development and execution of all-hazards drills and exercises.
 Manage the accountability and maintenance of all First Aid and Safety Equipment.
 Conduct routine security and safety inspections on all JAXPORT properties.
 Conduct quarterly Terminal Safety Council Meetings with JAXPORT tenants.
 Ensure the enforcement of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and OSHA Regulations.
 Provide safety training to JAXPORT, customers’, and associated stakeholders in marine safety, as well as emergency
contingency plans.
United States Coast Guard: 10/1994 – 08/2015
Current Assignment: Leading Petty Officer for the Facility & Container Inspections Branch: 08/2011 – 08/2015
 Supervise six staff members in the regulatory oversight of 70 maritime facilities. Responsible for all aspects of staff
member’s professional development and proficiency.
 Analyze, review, and audit over 100 facility operations, response and security plans to ensure compliance with
Federal regulations.
 Regulate maritime facilities and vessels in the transfer of oil, LNG, and hazardous materials to ensure compliance with
Federal & international regulations and policies.
 Inspect over 2,000 hazardous material containers to make sure they are in compliance with 49 Code of Federal
Regulations and International Maritime Dangerous Goods.
 Inspect containers for compliance with structural, marking, labeling, placarding and documentation to comply with all
regulations applicable to transportation of Hazardous Materials.
 Develop guidelines to inspect and approve explosive load-outs on large U. S. merchant ships transporting ammunition,
military equipment & Class 1.1 explosives.
 As Federal On-Scene Coordinator Representative, provide oversight to spill response contractors to include site safety
and proper oil or hazardous spill recovery. Manage Federal funds being utilized during spill recovery.
 Coordinate Multi-Agency Strike Force inspection operations which includes detailed inspections of maritime shipping
containers & associated documentation identified by conducting detailed risk analysis.

2.  Knowledge and experience in utilizing and participating in the ICS structure through local and national responses and
developing cooperation with numerous Federal, State, local and volunteer emergency management officials.
 Lead detailed inspections on large foreign-flagged cargo or passenger vessels to ensure compliance with U. S. and
international safety and security regulations.
 Coordinate the visits of foreign dignitaries to visit U. S. inspected maritime facilities.
 Current Secret Clearance.
Education:
B.S., Occupational Safety and Health Feb 2016
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL G.P.A. 3.82
Specialized Training & Professional Qualifications:
Federal On-Scene Coordinator
Facility Inspector
Container Inspector
Explosive Handling Supervisor
Foreign Vessel Examiner
Hazardous Waste Operations First Responder Awareness & First Responder Operational
Weapons of Mass Destruction: Level 1
Radiation Level 1 and 2 qualified inspector
Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents
NIMS - Incident Command System ICS 100, 200, 300, 339, 346, 347, 348, 400, 700 and 800
ICS Qualified - Situation Unit leader, Demobilization Unit leader, Resources Unit Leader
U. S. Coast Guard Leadership and Management School
Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist 1A&1B course
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings course
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander course
Maritime Security Anti-Terrorism Force Protection: Level 1 course.
Computer Skills Experience: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint