Christopher Butler
katy,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Site Safety Representative with comprehensive background in construction safety regulations, risk management, and workplace incident prevention. Bring proven track record in fostering culture of safety through development and implementation of effective safety programs. Strong interpersonal skills, adept at communicating complex safety protocols to diverse teams. Notable impact includes improved safety records and compliance ratings in previous roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Representative/Carpenter Journeyman
Baker Concrete Construction Inc.
Katy, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas, equipment and personnel to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Reviewed job hazard analyses for new tasks or processes prior to implementation to identify potential hazards associated with the task or process being performed.
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
- Erected scaffolding around work sites in order to safely reach higher elevations during construction tasks.
- Shaped or cut materials to proper measurements using hand tools, machines or power saws.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
Site Safety Representative
Leal Construction
Norfolk, WV
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Evaluated environments to ensure safety compliance.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Provided feedback on changes needed in order to meet OSHA requirements or other applicable regulations.
- Investigated incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Trained new employees in safety protocols for working around railroads.
- Adhered to all federal safety regulations when performing duties.
- Investigated incidents involving accidents or injuries occurring on the worksite.
Safety Supervisor
suntec
Glendale, AZ
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on various initiatives related to health and safety.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Organized educational programs showcasing safety equipment usage.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Created policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety standards.
- Reviewed company practices and work processes to verify compliance with applicable regulations.
- Investigated accidents in the workplace and reported findings to management.
Safety Technician
ORCO
Pasadena, TX
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Responded promptly to reported unsafe conditions or behaviors in the workplace.
- Advised management on current available safety technologies and equipment appropriate for installation or implementation within facility.
- Performed regular workplace hazard assessments to identify potential risks or hazards in the work environment.
- Inspected and monitored safety equipment to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Facilitated communication between management teams concerning health and safety initiatives.
- Inspected job sites for hazardous conditions, excessive noise and PPE use.
Ironworker
WT Byler
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Aligned and connected structural components to create safe, long-lasting results.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
GED -
Arizona College
Glendale, AZ02-2023
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Confined space entry
- Hand tool safety
- Scaffold safety
- Ladder safety
- Electrical safety
- Incident reporting
- OSHA safety standards
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 30
- OSHA10
- CSST(CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY TECHNITIAN) CERTIFIED
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Safety Representative/Carpenter Journeyman
Baker Concrete Construction Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Site Safety Representative
Leal Construction
12.2023 - 11.2024
Safety Supervisor
suntec
11.2021 - 12.2023
Safety Technician
ORCO
02.2021 - 11.2021
Ironworker
WT Byler
01.2019 - 02.2021
GED -
Arizona College
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