Brian Vallian
Opelousas,LA
Summary
Experienced Safety Representative with proven ability to assess and manage safety hazards in diverse work environments. Proficiency in developing effective safety protocols, training programs, and compliance strategies. Strengths include risk assessment, incident investigation, and fostering a culture of workplace safety. Previous roles resulted in reduced incidents due to improved safety measures and increased staff awareness on health and safety matters.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Representative
Venture Global
Cameron, Louisiana
08.2024 - 02.2026
- In my second safety role, I took on greater responsibility overseeing multiple crews and high-risk work activities, including confined space entry, hot work, and heavy equipment operations. Led daily safety meetings, conducted field audits, and ensure strict compliance with OSHA, site, and company safety policies. Assisted in permit writing, incident reporting, and root cause analysis.Worked closely with supervisors and craft workers to improve safety performance, reinforce best practices, and maintain a proactive safety culture across the job site.
Safety Representative
Alliance Industrial Group
Sulphur, Louisiana
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Served as a field safety representative responsible for promoting and enforcing safety policies and procedures on-site. Conducted daily safety walks, observed work activities, and ensured compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific requirements. Assisted with issuing permits, performing Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and leading toolbox talks. Monitored confined space and hot work operations, reported and corrected hazards, and supported incident investigations. Built strong communication with crews to promote a culture of safety and accountability in a high-risk refinery environment.
Rigger
GCS
Lake Charles, Louisiana
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted with rigging operations and deck activities
- Followed lifting and rigging safety procedures
- Supported daily operations while maintaining safe work conditions
- Worked closely with team members to complete tasks efficiently
Contractor
Dow Chemical
Plaquemine, Louisiana
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Supported contractor operations in an industrial plant environment
- Followed company safety standards and procedures
- Assisted with general labor and site support duties
- Maintained compliance with plant and OSHA regulations
Education
Opelousas High School
Opelousas, LASkills
- Refinery safety compliance and OSHA standards
- Confined space monitoring and permit issuance
- Fire watch duties including spark watch and hot work area surveillance
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and enforcement
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Risk Assessments
- Hazard recognition and corrective action reporting
- Emergency response coordination and evacuation procedures
- PPE enforcement and field safety audits
- Safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training facilitation
- Air monitoring and gas detection
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
Certification
- TWIC Card
- OSHA 510
- NFPA 70e
- OSHA 30
- First Aid & CPR
- Fire Watch/Hole Watch
- Scaffolding-SAF Computer/Web Based (12 SAFSCF)
Timeline
Safety Representative
Venture Global
08.2024 - 02.2026
Safety Representative
Alliance Industrial Group
04.2021 - 06.2024
Rigger
GCS
04.2020 - 03.2021
Contractor
Dow Chemical
12.2018 - 02.2020
Opelousas High School