David Burkham
Idabel,OK
Summary
Dedicated, competent Safety Professional
EM 385-1-1 (40)
HAZWOPER
OSHA 510
2021 NFPA-70E Supervisors and Managers
OSHA 30
OSHA 10
First Aid/AED/CPR
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Safety Health Officer
Anders Environmental
Lahaina, HI
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Heavy focus on proper and safe debris removal processes
- Morning toolbox talks to all subcontractors
- Periodic meetings with representatives of USACE, regarding implementation of measures to continue a safe environment for those involved in the debris removal process
- Distribution of any updated material for processes that could enhance a safety culture for all subcontractors involved
- Ensure all crews maintain acceptable knowledge of safety protocols, through audits of daily safety sign-ins
- POD meeting participation, whereby all involved entities discuss their daily actions, and plans for movement going forward. From a safety perspective, analyze such, and implement measures that complement said strategies during the debris removal process.
- Observe debris removal, and insure all proper PPE is worn, as well as all delineation zones are properly set up, and respected.
- Respond to and document all safety concerns, and/or injuries
Safety Coordinator (contracted)
Blue Ridge Power
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Continuous presence in the field to observe, advise, and correct any action that deviates from the goal of total safety adherence. These can range from issues with PPE, improper JSA's, barricades, trenches, ladders, spotters, heavy equipment inspections, fire extinguishers, etc.
- Conduct investigations and fill out incident reports, as well as daily reports uploaded to Procore.
- Recognize, document, and advise on removal of hazards.
- Conduct safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
Safety Coordinator (contracted)
Jingoli/HCTS
Searcy, AR
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Lead daily pre-work safety meetings, to include all personnel onsite.
- Conduct new-hire orientations approximately 2-3 times a week and distribute appropriate PPE.
- Meet with all heavy equipment/civil operators/spotters, as well as all other subcontractors to routinely to go over JSA's. When necessary I advise amendments that underscore positive safety outcomes.
- Conduct incident investigations and upload daily reports to Procore
Safety Coordinator
First Solar (contracted)
Twiggs County, GA
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted daily observations and inspections. Utilized stop-work authority in any case where policies were not being followed.
- Inspected all JSA and equipment inspection forms, spotter agreements, as well as any permits to make sure of complete compliance with all safety policies
- Monitored heavy/civil, mechanical, module, and electrical subcontractors. All facets of site processes were viewed from a strict safety perspective.
- Followed OSHA standards and First Solar company policies while driving the site daily, insuring myself as a presence to the subcontracted employees
Safety Supervisor/Module Installer
HCS Renewables
Odessa, TX
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Observed, assisted and provided safety guidance to module crew.
- Consistent reiteration to all module crew, equipment operators, as well as other personnel onsite, of the utmost importance of maintaining a positive safety culture.
Safety Professional/Foreman (contracted)
Aerotek
Odessa, TX
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Daily toolbox talks, with a special hyper-focus on complete safety buy-in from all in attendance, to include Heavy/Civil operators to module installers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency, from a safety perspective.
- Insured proper JSA's, correct PPE, vehicle and equipment safety, etc, were all daily top priorities
- Recorded and uploaded daily production and daily safety reports.
Safety Professional/Foreman
Horne Brothers Solar Construction
Texas/North Carolina
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement, from a safety perspective, as well as production
- Monitor all machinery onsite to insure total, complete SOP adherence
- Met with all site personnel every day to discuss all action plans, with a focus on production goals as well as zero-tolerance to any safety protocol deviation
- Daily, continuous focus on a positive and effective safety culture, to include all proper PPE, correct and informative Job Safety Analysis forms for all tasks, up-to-date Equipment Inspection Forms, etc.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to safely and efficiently complete tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Cameron University
LawtonSkills
- Safety protocols
- Employee performance
- Reviews
- Basic computer skills
- Good judgment
- Customer relationship
- Building
- Strong team player
- Complaint resolution
- Supervisory experience
- Good multitasker
- Project management skills
- Works well independently
- Strong initiative
- Strong written and verbal
- Communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Project foreman
- Dependable and reliable
Timeline
Site Safety Health Officer
Anders Environmental
12.2023 - 07.2024
Safety Coordinator (contracted)
Blue Ridge Power
05.2023 - 12.2023
Safety Coordinator (contracted)
Jingoli/HCTS
06.2022 - 04.2023
Safety Coordinator
First Solar (contracted)
11.2019 - 05.2022
Safety Supervisor/Module Installer
HCS Renewables
10.2019 - 11.2019
Safety Professional/Foreman (contracted)
Aerotek
12.2018 - 10.2019
Safety Professional/Foreman
Horne Brothers Solar Construction
10.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Cameron University