Christopher M Johnson
Omaha,NE
Summary
My main objective is to gain employment in a safety related position and use my experience and knowledge to help reduce preventable injuries to continue and possibly expand a company's programs.
Professional safety engineer with strong background in risk assessment, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record of enhancing workplace safety through effective team collaboration and strategic safety initiatives. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach in dynamic environments. Skilled in safety audits, incident investigation, and safety training program development.
Professional safety engineer equipped with extensive background in developing and implementing safety protocols and procedures. Proven ability to improve safety cultures and adherence to industry standards through effective training and collaboration. Known for strong team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic environments, alongside skills in hazard identification and mitigation strategies.
Experienced with ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance through comprehensive safety programs and initiatives. Utilizes robust safety audits and risk assessments to proactively address potential hazards. Track record of enhancing safety performance and fostering culture of continuous improvement in safety standards.
Detail-oriented Safety Professionl with commitment to consumer protection and adherence to regulatory requirements. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify potential hazards and develop dynamic solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Safety Engineer 1
Mortenson Construction
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead new hire site orientation for Mortenson employees and incoming trade partners.
- Assist with morning site meeting.
- Attend trade partner team huddles to discuss current work hazards and complete JSA.
- Engage with trade partners to assist them in any constraints and obstacles they may be facing.
- Walk site and perform audits, look for any hazards that may be present and help mitigate them.
- Assist project superintendents/engineers with phase planning to ensure that all safety standards are covered.
- Work with trade partner safety professionals, managers, client safety team to enforce all company, client, OSHA standards.
- Assist with accident investigations and develop appropriate corrective action plans.
- Assisted in worksite incident investigations, helping to determine cause and fault to ascertain liability.
- Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
- Designed engineering solutions when facilities or equipment failed safety inspection, verifying future compliance with appropriate guidelines.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to OSHA inspectors during walk-throughs.
- Drafted guidelines for hazard control programs such as fall protection, electrical safety and air quality guidelines.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by performing regular audits of safety practices, procedures, and documentation.
- Facilitated incident investigations, using root cause analysis techniques to uncover underlying factors and develop effective remedial measures.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective control measures.
- Mentored junior safety engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
- Performed regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors.
- Investigated root causes of accidents, injuries and illnesses related to product usage to develop solutions to minimize or prevent recurrence.
Safety Director
Dickey Hinds Muir Incorporated
08.2014 - 06.2024
- Handling all aspects of safety for the company.
- Daily safety audits on construction sites.
- Accident investigations.
- Leading bi-weekly company safety meetings.
- New hire safety orientation.
- Develop and implement safety training.
- Ensure that all programs adhere to OSHA standards.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques for hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident reporting procedures.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments for reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions, enabling prompt action and resolution.
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding best practices for maintaining safe work environments tailored to their specific needs.
- Enhanced employee awareness on safety practices through regular workshops, presentations, and demonstrations.
- Collaborated with management to develop effective safety policies and procedures for various departments.
- Improved workplace safety by implementing comprehensive training programs and conducting regular audits.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management on matters related to workplace safety, fostering an environment of trust and mutual understanding.
- Spearheaded incident prevention initiatives by proactively addressing identified areas of concern within the workplace environment.
- Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace accidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Conducted annual reviews of safety programs and policies in place, making recommendations for updates or revisions based on industry best practices.
- Reduced accident rates by ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Promoted a continuous improvement mindset among employees when it comes to workplace safety, fostering an atmosphere of open dialogue about potential issues or concerns.
- Used benchmarks like units built per injury and contract amounts per injury to assess program success.
- Collaborated with operations management to keep equipment in good working order, replace worn items and plan updates.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current safety measures in place by analyzing data trends related to accidents, injuries, or near misses reported over time periods.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
Lead carpenter foreman
Allied Construction
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Key responsibilities included hands-on building commercial construction projects across the city.
- Overseeing crews ranging in sizes of just a few to 20+.
- Tracking hours to see that job came in under budget.
- Ordering tools and material as needed.
Lead carpenter foreman
Falewitch Construction Services
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Key responsibilities included hands-on building commercial construction projects across the city.
- Overseeing crews ranging in sizes of just a few to 20+.
- Tracking hours to see that job came in under budget.
- Ordering tools and material as needed.
Education
ASC -
National Safety Council
01.2023
SHEP -
National Safety Council
01.2022
Certified SafeStart trainer -
01.2021
OSHA outreach Trainer -
01.2020
CSHO-C -
National Safety Council
01.2020
SSH-C -
National Safety Council
01.2019
Safety Leadership Certificate -
UNO
01.2018
Aerial Lift trainer -
01.2017
Respiratory protection/fit testing -
01.2017
Certified 1st aid/CPR instructor -
01.2016
Forklift trainer -
01.2016
Skills
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Gas detection systems
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- Safety training development
- Personal protective equipment
- Incident investigation
- Confined space entry
- Emergency response planning
- On-site inspection performance
- Work process analysis
- Machine guarding
- Air quality monitoring
- Safety protocol design
- Human factors engineering
- Workplace ergonomics
- Workplace inspections
- Construction safety
- Accident investigation
- Occupational health
- Safety training
- Safety auditing
- Fire protection
- Program management
- Regulatory compliance
- Respiratory protection
- Fall protection
- First aid and CPR
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Workplace safety
- Safety program development
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety assessment
- Safety process analysis
- Safety assessments
- Task prioritization
- Worker training
- Safety management
- Risk assessment
- Equipment inspections
- Professionalism
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safety inspection
- Continuous improvement
Leadership Experience
A leader shouldn't be someone that barks orders at people and expects them to just follow blindly. True leadership is someone who meets their team on their level. Listen as well as they give instructions. That's why I've always had an open-door policy. To employees to bring any issues to me and know they will be addressed. They may not always get the result they were looking for, but they know that they were heard. This has helped me build relationships with employees that otherwise would not be responsive to advice from a safety professional.
Roles And Responsibilities
Hands-on building commercial construction projects across the city., Overseeing crews ranging in sizes of just a few to 20+., Tracking hours to see that job came in under budget., Ordering tools and material as needed., Handling all aspects of safety for the company., Daily safety audits on construction sites., Accident investigations., Leading bi-weekly company safety meetings., New hire safety orientation., Develop and implement safety training., Ensure that all programs adhere to OSHA standards., Lead new hire site orientation for Mortenson employees and incoming trade partners., Assist with morning site meeting., Attend trade partner team huddles to discuss current work hazards and complete JSA., Engage with trade partners to assist them in any constraints and obstacles they may be facing., Walk site and perform audits, look for any hazards that may be present and help mitigate them., Assist project superintendents/engineers with phase planning to ensure that all safety standards are covered., Work with trade partner safety professionals, managers, client safety team to enforce all company, client, OSHA standards., Assist with accident investigations and develop appropriate corrective action plans.
Communication Skills
Communication is a key element in any business, especially when it comes to safety. Without it, bad things can happen. Making sure that everyone on the job, from management down to the college kid sweeping floors is aware of all the hazards surrounding them and speaking up if they see something that doesn't look right plays a large part in job site safety.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Safety Engineer 1
Mortenson Construction
06.2024 - 04.2025
Safety Director
Dickey Hinds Muir Incorporated
08.2014 - 06.2024
Lead carpenter foreman
Allied Construction
01.2012 - 08.2014
Lead carpenter foreman
Falewitch Construction Services
01.2008 - 12.2012
SHEP -
National Safety Council
Certified SafeStart trainer -
OSHA outreach Trainer -
CSHO-C -
National Safety Council
SSH-C -
National Safety Council
Safety Leadership Certificate -
UNO
Aerial Lift trainer -
Respiratory protection/fit testing -
Certified 1st aid/CPR instructor -
Forklift trainer -
ASC -
National Safety Council
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