Brandyn Gonzales, CSP
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Certified Safety Professional with extensive experience in steel mill operations, safety leadership, incident management, and team development. Demonstrated ability to lead safety programs, conduct high level audits, coach and develop safety teams, and collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement. Proven record in strengthening safety culture, improving compliance systems, and supporting major incident investigations. Dedicated to protecting teammates through proactive hazard recognition, OSHA aligned programs, and safety initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety and Health Coordinator
Nucor California Steel Industries
Fontana, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Lead daily safety functions and support coordination of Safety & Health Technicians, contributing to team development and workload alignment.
- Oversee the incident tracking system, ensuring accurate documentation, corrective actions, and leadership communication.
- Increased mill wide safety audits, delivering coaching and corrective feedback to operations personnel.
- Facilitate new hire orientation ensuring early adoption of safety culture and division expectations.
- Participate in major incident reviews by gathering data, providing recommendations, and supporting leadership decision making.
- Successfully reduced the top 25% high risk SWP's to ensure teammate safety.
Safety and Health Technician
Nucor California Steel Industries
Fontana, CA
04.2017 - 06.2024
- Supported safety program development and implementation for OSHA, emergency response, and mill operations.
- Conducted incident investigations and communicated findings with leadership to prevent recurrence.
- Worked cross departmentally to ensure teammates’ compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and coordination of emergency response and training.
- Led toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and specific training with new teammates.
- Successfully trained multiple teammates in Plant Protection.
Paid Call Firefighter
Running Springs Fire Department
Running Springs, CA
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided medical attention to injured persons in accordance with established protocols.
- Participated in community outreach programs aimed at educating citizens about fire safety issues.
- Assisted in the maintenance of apparatus and station grounds, performing minor repairs when necessary.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, ensuring readiness and functionality at all times.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL11-2026
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06.2023
No Degree - Fire Academy
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA12-2015
Skills
- Team leadership & coaching
- Safety culture development
- Safety audits & inspections
- Workplace hazard identification
- Strong communication skills
- Safety training development & delivery
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional, 2025
- BLS and Heartsaver CPR Instructor, 2025
- OSHA 10- and 30- Hour General Industry Outreach Trainer, 2024
- Radiation Safety Officer, 2024
- OSHA Safety and Health Professional, 2021
- OSHA Safety and Health Specialist, 2020
- Firefighter 1, 2018
Timeline
Safety and Health Coordinator
Nucor California Steel Industries
06.2024 - Current
Safety and Health Technician
Nucor California Steel Industries
04.2017 - 06.2024
Paid Call Firefighter
Running Springs Fire Department
04.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
No Degree - Fire Academy
Crafton Hills College