Beau Winchester
Field Safety Specialist, Expert
Clovis,California
Summary
Efficient safety professional with solid background in PG&E procedures and management. Skilled in implementing safety programs, conducting risk assessments and investigations, and emergency management. Strong communication skills with extensive knowledge of safety compliance and regulations. Seeking the ability to impact safety culture by driving performance at a higher level of the organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Field Safety Specialist, Expert
PG&E
Fresno, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Aligned with Electric Operations in the Central Valley
- Coordinated the FSS team to identify priority work to best support EO/IT
- Performed Incident Management, observation trending, corrective action support, etc.
- REC Safety Officer for Central Valley Region
Supervisor
PG&E
Fresno, CA
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Led teams in direct support for EO Distribution Contract Execution and General Construction/System Inspections
- Contractor Safety - Developed EO Dist. Contractor Safety Procedure, co-led organizational development, supported PSP's, PSSP's, CE's, observation trending, etc.
- GC Safety - Provided incident management for internal crews, generated/trended focused observation topics and findings, led multiple department-wide training efforts for FSS improvement.
- Served as primary Emergency Management coordinator for all Contractor and GC safety personnel.
Safety Program Consultant/Safety Specialist
PG&E
Central Valley, CA
03.2013 - 10.2019
- Assigned to Gas Operations within the Central Valley footprint, Stockton to Kern divisions.
- Managed the safety programs for all departments within gas ops, including but not limited to: incident management, industrial ergonomics, respirator fit, hearing conservation, OSHA compliance, etc.
- Initial contributor for GrassrootsTV, GERP, PAS55/ISO55001, and multiple other major Gas Ops safety intiatives
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Exercise Science
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Communication - Written and Verbal
Nimble - Thrives in dynamic work settings
Decision-Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Program Development
Critical Thinking
Certification
Graduate Safety Professional
Timeline
Field Safety Specialist, Expert
PG&E
12.2022 - Current
Supervisor
PG&E
10.2019 - 12.2022
Graduate Safety Professional
05-2017
Construction Health and Safety Technician
11-2016
Safety Program Consultant/Safety Specialist
PG&E
03.2013 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Exercise Science
California State University, Fresno
05.2001 -
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