Michael J. Briner, CSP has extensive work experience in the field of safety and transportation. Michael J. currently serves as the Chairman of the National Safety Council's Waterborne Transportation Group, a role they assumed in October 2021. Prior to this, they were the Vice Chairman of the same group from October 2019 to October 2021.
From 2015 to the present, Briner worked at the American Steamship Company as the Director of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental. In this position, they led and managed the company's safety, security, and health programs for a fleet of six 1000' ships, as well as three shore side facilities. Michael J. ensured compliance with federal, state, and company regulations, conducted inspections, provided safety training, and managed emergency response for incidents and injuries.
Briner began their career in 1993 in the United States Coast Guard. Michael J. served in various roles and achieved the rank of BMCS, E8 Retired. In their last assignment from 2012 to 2015 at Sector Mobile, AL, they held the position of Ready for Operations Manager & Safety Manager. Michael J. was responsible for evaluating subordinate ship and shore units' training, ensuring safety gear maintenance, and providing administrative oversight.
Overall, Briner's work experience demonstrates their expertise in safety management, regulatory compliance, and leadership in the transportation industry.
Michael J. Briner, CSP has a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician from Columbia Southern University. Michael J. completed this degree in 2015.
Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business/Corporate Communications from Southern Christian University in 2003.
In addition to their educational background, Michael J. Briner has also earned the certification of Certified Safety Professional (CSP) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in September 2020.
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