Dana Breaux
Wortham
Summary
Dynamic Safety Professional with a proven track record of fostering strong relationships among clients, coworkers, subcontractors, and project teams. Expertise in relationship management translates to reduced management hours, accelerated project schedules, budget efficiencies, and heightened safety awareness, consistently achieving or surpassing client expectations. Proficient in conducting inspections and audits, maintaining meticulous records, and developing comprehensive safety compliance and training programs. Collaborative efforts with corporate safety departments ensure adherence to all relevant state, local, and federal regulations, including OSHA standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Safety Manager
SRP Environmental
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness for potential site incidents or accidents.
- Maintained records of safety training sessions and compliance documentation for regulatory reviews.
- Fostered a culture of safety through continuous communication and engagement with all team members.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing site-wide health and safety performance metrics over time.
- Provided ongoing support to supervisors in managing their teams'' adherence to established safety standards and guidelines.
- Enhanced site safety by implementing comprehensive safety programs and procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of all safety-related activities, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop and implement site-specific safety plans for various projects.
- Maintained safe and healthful job site while meeting or exceeding standard safety policies.
- Communicated safe methods and procedures to accomplish construction tasks and delivered safety training classes.
- Required subcontractors and site visitors to follow safety rules, regulations and OSHA standards.
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
- Kept up to date on compliance trends and rulings using meticulous research and study.
Project Safety Manager
TEi Services
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Field Audits
- New Hire Orientation
- Oversee and coordinate with subcontractors onsite
- Training
- Record keeping
- Numerous projects throughout the U.S.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance across all project sites.
- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards.
- Developed training materials for staff on safety procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with project teams to integrate safety measures into operational workflows.
- Facilitated safety meetings to communicate updates and gather feedback from employees.
- Led investigations into accidents, recommending corrective actions to enhance workplace safety.
- Actively participated in weekly project meetings, sharing updates on safety progress and addressing any emerging concerns collaboratively with the team.
- Customized toolbox talks for each trade group working onsite, providing relevant information while driving home key messages about safety practices.
- Collaborated with other managers to develop effective risk management strategies for ongoing projects.
- Maintained accurate records of all safety training, certifications, and inspections for easy reference during audits.
- Oversaw site security initiatives, ensuring proper access control measures were in place at all times.
- Performed regular site walk-throughs to assess compliance with established safety standards and quickly address any observed deficiencies.
Project Safety Manager
Austin Industrial
08.2021 - 08.2022
- New Hire Orientation
- Training
- Oversee and coordinate subcontractors onsite
- Accident investigation
- Field audits daily
- Numerous projects throughout the U.S.
Project Safety Manager
Cooper Steel
01.2020 - 06.2021
- New hire orientation
- Training
- Record keeping
- Daily field audits
- Oversee numerous Subcontractors
- Morning Safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Oversee drug testing
- Coordinate with other contractors on site
- Numerous projects throughout the U.S.-Data centers, Large industrial buildings
- Monitored incident reports, identifying trends to propose preventive measures.
- Evaluated and updated emergency response plans in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Enhanced employee understanding of safety procedures by developing comprehensive training materials and conducting informative workshops.
- Promoted a culture of safety among team members by consistently modeling safe behaviors and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Reduced accident rates on construction sites through diligent inspections and proactive hazard identification.
- Facilitated contractor orientations, ensuring clear understanding of company safety expectations before beginning work on projects.
Traveling Project Safety Manager
Concrete Strategies Inc/ Clayco
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Training / New hire orientation
- Daily safety audits
- Oversee subcontractors on site
- All training
- Numerous projects though out US
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace compliance.
- Conducted site safety inspections to identify hazards and enforce regulations.
- Mentored junior safety personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in safety practices.
- Collaborated with project managers to integrate safety measures into project planning.
Safety Manager
Austin Industrial
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Oversee Contractor Safety
- Daily Audits at Paper Mills
- Daily Safety meetings with International Paper
- New hire orientation
- Training
- Coordinate with other contractors on project
- Numerous International Paper Mills
Safety Specialist
McCulley, Eastham and Associates- BASF
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Conduct Safety Meetings
- Daily Field Safety Audits
- Prepare Daily Safety Reports
- Training
- Coordinate with other contractors on work schedules
- Oversee OCIP-CCIP workers comp cases
- Accident investigation
- New hire orientation
- Work with Microsoft on policies
- Microsoft Data Center Project
- Facebook Data Center
Safety Specialist
Fluor – International Paper
02.2014 - 06.2015
- New Hire Orientation
- Conduct Safety meetings
- Incident Investigations
- Field Safety Audits
- Prepare Daily Observation Reports
- Training
Safety Consultant
Dixie Mechanical- ICGG Kemper County Project
08.2013 - 12.2013
- New Hire Orientation
- Conduct Safety Meetings
- Hazard Communications Associated with the Safe Start-Up of a New Unit
- Perform Field Safety Audits
Safety Consultant
McCulley, Eastham & Associates
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Manage 69kv Electrical Yard
- Conduct Safety Meetings
- Hazard Communication
- Perform Specialized Training
Safety Consultant
Great Lakes Dredging
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Conduct Field Safety Audits
- Perform Ship Inspections
- New Hire Orientation
- Requisition and distribute Personal Protective Equipment
Field Safety Technician
Triad Electric and Controls (Valero, Memphis-Norco)
12.2010 - 03.2012
- Conduct Field Safety Audits
- Perform New Hire Orientation
- Train Employees on Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)
- Requisition and distribute all P.P.E.
Assistant Safety Manager
Mohawk Field Services (K.T.I.)
02.2010 - 12.2010
- Conduct Safety Meetings
- Perform Field Safety Audits
- Hazard Communication
- Maintain 300 log
Safety Technician
Excel Construction (various plants and refineries)
05.2007 - 01.2010
- Conduct Safety meetings
- Inspect and Maintain Tools and Rigging
- LO/TO for all Piping and Electrical Systems
- Train Fire Watch and Confined Space Attendants
- Perform New Hire Orientation
- Timekeeper
- Maintain 300 log
- Coordinate Fire Watches and Confined Space Attendants for Project
- Conduct Field Safety Audits
Iron Expediter
Fluor (Oak Grove Project)
07.2006 - 01.2007
- Locate Iron, Grating and Pipe
- Assist Supervision in Tracking Hang List
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TXSkills
- Construction safety
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident investigation
- Occupational health management
- Confined space entry
- Fire prevention
- Excavation safety
- Incident reporting
- Crane safety
- Noise control
- Machine guarding
- Hot work safety
- Gas detection
- Fall protection
- Scaffold safety
- Respiratory protection
- Site inspections
- OSHA compliance
- First aid administration
- Ladder safety
- Welding safety
- Hand and power tool safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Certification
- OSHA 500 – University of Texas
- OSHA 510 – University of Texas
- OSHA – Lock Out/Tag Out – University of Texas
- NCCER- Construction Site Safety Technician- ABC Pelican Chapter
- Electrical Safety Technician- National Association of Safety Professionals
- CPR Qualified-American Heart Association
- TWIC Card
- OSHA Basic Plus
- OSHA DOT 101
- Risk Management – University of Texas
- Certified By Alere – Perform Drug Screen
- Safe Land Safe Gulf – SMS
- NFPA 70E
- OSHA Stuck By Symposium 2025
Timeline
Site Safety Manager
SRP Environmental
09.2024 - 12.2025
Project Safety Manager
TEi Services
08.2022 - 07.2025
Project Safety Manager
Austin Industrial
08.2021 - 08.2022
Project Safety Manager
Cooper Steel
01.2020 - 06.2021
Traveling Project Safety Manager
Concrete Strategies Inc/ Clayco
06.2018 - 10.2019
Safety Manager
Austin Industrial
06.2017 - 06.2018
Safety Specialist
McCulley, Eastham and Associates- BASF
07.2015 - 11.2016
Safety Specialist
Fluor – International Paper
02.2014 - 06.2015
Safety Consultant
Dixie Mechanical- ICGG Kemper County Project
08.2013 - 12.2013
Safety Consultant
McCulley, Eastham & Associates
03.2013 - 07.2013
Safety Consultant
Great Lakes Dredging
09.2012 - 03.2013
Field Safety Technician
Triad Electric and Controls (Valero, Memphis-Norco)
12.2010 - 03.2012
Assistant Safety Manager
Mohawk Field Services (K.T.I.)
02.2010 - 12.2010
Safety Technician
Excel Construction (various plants and refineries)
05.2007 - 01.2010
Iron Expediter
Fluor (Oak Grove Project)
07.2006 - 01.2007
Associate of Applied Science -
The University of Texas At Arlington