James Adams, CSP
Temple,GA
Summary
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with over fifteen years of health and safety experience. Assertive leader, experienced in the application of both Construction (1926) and General Industry (1910) regulatory standards. Organized professional currently supporting 157 internal employees and over 8000 contract employees throughout 3 states. Seeking new opportunity to positively impact the culture of safety through great communication, relationship building, and trust. Safety experience in Power Generation, Pipeline Construction and Healthcare Construction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Compliance Specialist
Southern Company Gas
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Lead construction safety continuous improvements efforts for Safety South, incorporating Virginia Natural Gas (VNG), Chattanooga Gas Company (CGC) and Atlanta Gas Light (AGL).
- Conduct safety and compliance assessments on facilities supporting Construction Operations.
- Create assessment reports to include findings and recommended corrective actions.
- Serve as subject matter expert (SME) to internal Construction Operations Team and supporting contracting partners.
- Work with Risk Management to analyze and track trends associated with Safety Observations (Safety Net) and Project Inspections (CQA).
- Develop corrective actions plan and formulate best practices based off analytical data.
- Develop and conduct business and safety presentations for Construction Operations leadership team.
- Facilitate Event Learnings (EL) and Post Job Reviews (PJR) following "near-miss" or injury related incidents and avoidable damages.
- Champion Drive-Cam (Motor Vehicle Safety Program) events to promote safe driving practices through coaching and recognition program.
- Provide ongoing support for (distribution, transmission and large pipeline) construction activities through field observations.
- Act as Safety track lead for ongoing projects throughout Southern Company Gas System (VNG, CGC and AGL).
- Work closely with Supply Chain to review and score contractors safety programs.
- Work closely with Contractor Safety Leadership team to identify gaps in their safety programs and provide recommendations for corrective action.
Safety Rover
Georgia Power Company
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Develop and present Safety and Health topics at weekly and monthly safety meetings.
- Perform Site Observations to identify and provide mitigation strategies, controls and/or corrective actions for hazardous work environments.
- Assist Safety Specialist with plant safety walk downs, weekly toolbox meetings, and safety related audits.
- Provide safety feedback during planning and design phase for critical risk job task (Critical lift plans)
- Conduct Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Reviews.
- Conduct Confine Space Reviews.
- Report unsafe conditions to Safety Specialist and Plant Management Team.
Security Officer SR.
Georgia Power Company
Atlanta , GA
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Understand and apply safety dynamics of working in Combined Cycle Generation Power Plant.
- Assist with implementation of Playbook Chapter XI Plant Security Guidelines.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Checked and verified identification of visitors prior to granting facility access.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Protected facility, employees and property guests by regularly patrolling premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
Safety, Security and Emergency Management Supervis
Tanner Health Systems
Villa Rica , GA
07.2008 - 07.2018
- Provide Customer Service to Patients, Visitors and Employees.
- Supervise, direct and manage day to day Safety, Security and Emergency Management operations within assigned hospital.
- Complete monthly Life Safety Inspections ( Fire Extinguisher, Egress Lighting, Fire Doors)
- Interpret and comply with federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
- Conduct risk and compliance assessments and provide summary of findings to Executive Leadership Team.
- Conduct employee evaluations, interviews and disciplinary hearings as appropriate.
- Conduct investigations and interviews on criminal activity occurring on property.
- Provide certification and annual update training (Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and Professionals, Decontamination, Taser X2, and Defensive Tactics).
Security Officer III (Armed)
Wellstar Health Systems
Hiram, GA
11.2011 - 07.2016
Messenger (Armed)
Brinks Incorporated
Atlanta, GA
11.2010 - 06.2011
Supervisor
West Georgia Boot Camp
Bremen, GA
11.2006 - 07.2008
Military Police (PFC)
US Army
Ft. Riley , KS
11.2004 - 09.2006
Education
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) -
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange County, FL12.2020
Skills
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Experienced Instructor
- Strong Leadership Quality
- Great Organizational Skills
- Gathering & Interpreting Data
- Continuous Improvement Focused
- Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements
- Accountability
- Microsoft Fluent
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Decision Making
- Self-motivated professional
Certification
Certified Safety Professional: CSP-41341
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Graduate Safety Practitioner : GSP
Board of Certified Safety Professional
OSHA 2055: Cranes and Construction
Georgia Institute of Technology
OSHA 3015: Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics'
Georgia Institute of Technology
Smith System: Instructor Level
Smith Systems Driver Training
Timeline
Safety Compliance Specialist
Southern Company Gas
08.2021 - Current
Safety Rover
Georgia Power Company
01.2021 - 08.2021
Security Officer SR.
Georgia Power Company
07.2018 - 08.2021
Security Officer III (Armed)
Wellstar Health Systems
11.2011 - 07.2016
Messenger (Armed)
Brinks Incorporated
11.2010 - 06.2011
Safety, Security and Emergency Management Supervis
Tanner Health Systems
07.2008 - 07.2018
Supervisor
West Georgia Boot Camp
11.2006 - 07.2008
Military Police (PFC)
US Army
11.2004 - 09.2006
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) -
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
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