Adrian Bell
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Safety Officer with extensive experience at Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven, specializing in OSHA compliance and emergency response coordination. Developed safety programs that improved unit compliance metrics by 30%. Expertise in incident investigation and promoting a proactive safety culture among personnel.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Safety Officer
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven
Gulfport, MS
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Developed, reviewed, and implemented construction and training safety plans per federal, state, and military instructions, including specialty plans such as fall protection, excavation, and scaffolding.
- Conducted workplace inspections and compliance audits to identify hazards and enforce OSHA/NAVOSH standards.
- Designed and administered a Safety Awards Program, improving safety culture and unit compliance metrics.
- Coordinated emergency response drills (active shooter, fire, severe weather), ensuring readiness of personnel.
- Investigated employee safety complaints, workplace accidents, and health-related incidents; provided recommendations for corrective action and risk mitigation.
- Maintained hazardous materials inventory and monitored hazardous waste disposal per Navy and federal guidelines.
- Trained new personnel in occupational safety and facilitated recurring unit-wide safety briefings.
Safety Officer
Construction Battalion Mobile Unit 202
Jacksonville, FL
11.2014 - 01.2018
- Ensured compliance with OSHA, Naval, and federal safety standards across multiple construction operations.
- Reviewed SOPs annually, aligning them with regulatory updates at federal, state, and local levels.
- Conducted inspections of facilities, equipment, and hazardous materials; corrected deficiencies and ensured compliance.
- Coordinated hazardous waste disposal operations with contractors, maintaining compliance with Navy directives.
- Oversaw safety equipment procurement, distribution, and training, ensuring operational readiness.
- Developed and delivered tailored safety training programs for personnel based on specific job functions.
- Managed safety program budgets and allocated resources effectively to sustain operational readiness.
Contract Performance Assessment Specialist
Naval Facilities Far East
Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Supervised 78 contractors across four steam plants, five water plants, and two water treatment facilities.
- Conducted pre-work meetings, inspections, and compliance evaluations to ensure contractor adherence to safety and performance standards.
- Reviewed and validated Performance Assessment Worksheets (PAWs) for accuracy and completeness for presentation to the Performance Assessment Board (PAB).
- Ensured assigned Performance Assessment Representatives (PARs) performed oversight duties per NAVFAC guidelines.
- Reported, monitored, and assessed contractor compliance with contract obligations, performance metrics, and regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor in Occupational Health And Safety -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12-2026
Skills
- DoD and USN safety compliance
- Occupational safety and health
- Hazardous waste management
- Emergency response coordination
- Incident investigation and analysis
- Construction safety programs
- Contractor performance oversight
- Safety program development
- Risk assessment strategies
- SOP review and alignment
- Safety audits
- Accident reporting
Accomplishments
- Successfully led safety compliance efforts that reduced workplace incident rates and improved audit scores.
- Developed and maintained medical monitoring programs for personnel, enhancing occupational health outcomes.
- Implemented award and recognition programs that strengthened unit safety performance and morale.
- Supported mission readiness by ensuring all safety and compliance programs aligned with DoD and Naval standards.
Certification
OSHA Specialist in Safety and Health Construction
Timeline
Safety Officer
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven
11.2018 - 02.2023
Safety Officer
Construction Battalion Mobile Unit 202
11.2014 - 01.2018
Contract Performance Assessment Specialist
Naval Facilities Far East
09.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor in Occupational Health And Safety -
Columbia Southern University