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Charles White

Donaldsonville,LA

Summary

Experienced Safety Professional with 15 years in construction and 9 years dedicated to safety across industrial, petrochemical, and commercial projects And turnarounds. Skilled in overseeing field compliance, implementing safety programs, and conducting audits and training. Strong background as a Welder, Pipefitter, and Boilermaker. Adept at promoting a culture of safety and maintaining alignment with OSHA and site-specific regulations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Technician

Safety Management Systems, Inc
Geismar, LA
03.2024 - Current
  • Conducted daily jobsite audits and hazard assessments at an active chemical plant
  • Led toolbox meetings, JSAs, and enforced compliance with OSHA 30/510 standards
  • Provided oversight for confined space entry, LOTO, hot work, and scaffolding activities
  • Participated in incident investigations and provided corrective action recommendations.

Field Safety Facilitator

EHS Partners
Plaquemine, LA
05.2019 - 02.2024
  • Oversaw safety compliance during refinery shutdowns and maintenance
  • Verified permits, monitored elevated work and mobile equipment operations
  • Delivered orientation and site-specific safety training to new hires
  • Maintained safety logs and submitted daily and weekly safety metrics to site leadership.

Safety Specialist

W.J. Barney
Lake Charles, LA
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Reviewed incident reports from external sources such as insurance companies or regulatory agencies.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
  • Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of job hazard analyses, recommending changes as necessary.
  • Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.

HSE Technician

Onpoint Industrial Services
Donaldsonville, LA
04.2016 - 10.2017
  • Prepared monthly HSE reports summarizing key performance indicators.
  • Performed regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and unsafe working conditions.
  • Participated in risk assessments and developed strategies to minimize risks associated with operations.
  • Advised management on best practices for maintaining a safe work environment while meeting production goals.
  • Provided HSE training for new employees in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Washington High School
Donalsonville, GA

Skills

  • Hazard Recognition & Mitigation
  • Safety Audits & Inspections
  • Confined Space & LOTO Procedures
  • Toolbox Talks & Safety Briefings
  • Site Evaluations & Risk Assessments
  • Incident & Near-Miss Investigations
  • Permit Compliance & Documentation
  • Construction Safety Leadership
  • Microsoft Excel & Digital Reporting Tools

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • OSHA 510

Timeline

Safety Technician

Safety Management Systems, Inc
03.2024 - Current

Field Safety Facilitator

EHS Partners
05.2019 - 02.2024

Safety Specialist

W.J. Barney
11.2018 - 04.2019

HSE Technician

Onpoint Industrial Services
04.2016 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Washington High School
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