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Byron Brooks

Rosharon,TX

Summary

I have 34 years experience within the

construction and refinery industry,17 of those years as a safety professional. I'm skilled in making adjustments in the field without sacrificing production. I helped in managing safety and health objectives in construction, power plants, solar plants, and chemical refineries. I demonstrated my abilities to assist project and safety management while exceeding the required safety assignment and ensuring the company, client,state and federal compliances.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Supervisor,Safety Management, Safety Tech..

Performance Contractors
Various Locations
10.2019 - Current

Permit Writing for; Hot Work, Confined Space Entrance, LOTO, and Excavations

  • Assisted in implementing safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify potential hazards and improve workplace safety.
  • Documented safety incidents and participated in investigations to prevent future occurrences.
  • Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
  • Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
  • Assisted in accident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Working with multiple craftsmen; Pipefitters, Boilermaker, Welders, Civil,Scaffolding

Safety Supervisor

S&B Engineer
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 10.2019

Permit Writing for Hot Work, Confined Space Entrance

  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations through regular audits and inspections.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Assisted in accident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Working with multiple subcontractors.

Safety Coordinator

OnPoint Consulting Group
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2019 - 06.2019

. Performance JSA Audits

. Audit LOTO manuals daily

. Audit confined space, Hot work permits daily

. Help conduct night shift safety meetings

. Ensuring all employees and sub- contractors are adhering to company and client's safety policies and procedures

Safety Supervisor

Performance Contractors
Houston, TX
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Daily permit audits
  • Weekly walk-thru with management and client
  • Assisting with incident and near misses reports
  • Assuring each employee is working safely and following company's procedures

Safety Manager

Primoris Energy Services
Westlake, LA
04.2016 - 02.2018

I was responsible for 71 employees including safety field techs.

  • Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Led incident investigations, determining root causes and recommending preventive measures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate safety protocols into operational procedures.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices in workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Writing permits for Hot Work, Excavations, Confined Space Entrance

Safety Supervisor

Elite Turnaround Specialists
Various Locations
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Conducted regular safety audits, identifying hazards and implementing corrective measures promptly.
  • Conducted new hire orientations
  • Writing Hot Work permits
  • Weekly walk-thru with the client
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.

Safety Coordinator

Cat-Spec Ltd.
Various Locations
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Permit writer for Confined Space Entrance
  • Review fire watchers time logs
  • Monitoring multiple craftsmen; Pipefitters, Boilermaker, Welders, Tower workers, Electrictrians,and Scaffolding
  • Conduct daily safety meetings

Safety Manager

Elite Turnaround Specialists
Kansas City, KS
02.2015 - 03.2015
  • Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and improve workplace conditions.
  • Conducted detailed safety audits to identify potential hazards, leading to safer work environment.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Auditing all permits and JSA

Safety Manager

James Industrial Construction
Donaldsonville, LA
08.2014 - 02.2015
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Daily safety meetings
  • Daily audits on work areas and permits
  • Working with multiple craftsmen; Civil, Welders, Pipefitters, Heavy Equipment Operations, scaffolding

Safety Coordinator

CB&I Construction
Gonzales, LA
12.2013 - 08.2014
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Assisted with daily safety meetings
  • Assuring all employees are working safely and following the company's procedures

Welder & Field Safety

Local 92 Boilermakers(The Shaw Group)
Los Angeles, CA
11.2011 - 10.2013
  • Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate components according to specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings, ensuring precise execution of welding tasks.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Audits on all Hot Work permits
  • Weekly walk-thru with safety management

Welder, Boilermaker,safety Tech

Local 92 Boilermakers (various Contractors)
Los Angeles, CA
11.2001 - 11.2011
  • Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols and quality standards during production
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • On various jobs i would be pulled into the safety Dept. as the manpower grew.

Chemical Process Operator

Solutia Inc.
Alvin, TX
10.1997 - 09.2001
  • Operated and monitored chemical processing equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on machinery to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain product consistency and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Monitored chemical inventory levels, coordinating timely restocking to prevent production interruptions.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve overall plant performance.
  • Trained new employees on standard operating procedures, reinforcing company values of safety and quality control.
  • Pull product samples for laboratory testing
  • Member of the fire and rescue team

Education

Georgia Tech Research Institute

OSHA 510

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX

Welding

College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

Occupational Health And Safety

Safety Advantage
Channelview, TX

HS Diploma -

Ball High School
Galveston, TX

Process Technology

College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

Skills

  • Accident prevention
  • Implementing safety policies
  • Hazard identification
  • Workplace inspections
  • Confined space entry
  • Incident investigation
  • Safety audits
  • Company policy compliance
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Project audits
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Incident reporting
  • Trenching and excavation
  • Fall protection
  • Safety risk assessment
  • Scaffold safety
  • Occupational safety

Certification

  • OSHA 510
  • OSHA 30
  • (CSST)Construction Site Management
  • (CSST)Construction Site Safety Tech
  • (CSST)Construction Site Supervisor
  • (CSST) Field Safety
  • (CSST)Safety Technology
  • TWIC Card
  • (NCCER)Boilermaker
  • Welding Cert.
  • CPR Training

Timeline

Safety Supervisor,Safety Management, Safety Tech..

Performance Contractors
10.2019 - Current

Safety Supervisor

S&B Engineer
06.2019 - 10.2019

Safety Coordinator

OnPoint Consulting Group
03.2019 - 06.2019

Safety Supervisor

Performance Contractors
02.2018 - 03.2019

Safety Manager

Primoris Energy Services
04.2016 - 02.2018

Safety Supervisor

Elite Turnaround Specialists
09.2015 - 03.2016

Safety Coordinator

Cat-Spec Ltd.
03.2015 - 09.2015

Safety Manager

Elite Turnaround Specialists
02.2015 - 03.2015

Safety Manager

James Industrial Construction
08.2014 - 02.2015

Safety Coordinator

CB&I Construction
12.2013 - 08.2014

Welder & Field Safety

Local 92 Boilermakers(The Shaw Group)
11.2011 - 10.2013

Welder, Boilermaker,safety Tech

Local 92 Boilermakers (various Contractors)
11.2001 - 11.2011

Chemical Process Operator

Solutia Inc.
10.1997 - 09.2001

Georgia Tech Research Institute

OSHA 510

The University of Texas At Arlington

Welding

College of The Mainland

Occupational Health And Safety

Safety Advantage

HS Diploma -

Ball High School

Process Technology

College of The Mainland
Byron Brooks