DERRICK WILLIAMSON
Plaquemines Parish School Board
Carencro,LA
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Adaptable professional with hands-on experience in electrical installation, heavy equipment operations, and school safety oversight. Known for identifying risks, maintaining safe work practices, and supporting emergency readiness. Focused on protecting people, reducing incidents, and keeping operations compliant.
Work History
Safety Technician
1 Year 6 Months- Conducted routine safety inspections across school facilities to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitored PPE usage and reinforced safe work practices among custodial and maintenance staff.
- Documented incident reports and maintained accurate safety records for compliance and review.
- Supported emergency drills by coordinating evacuation procedures and verifying staff readiness.
- Assisted with hazard assessments for classrooms, cafeterias, and common areas.
- Communicated safety concerns to administrators and followed up on resolution progress.
- Updated safety logs and procedural documents to support consistent school board compliance.
Operator
2 Years 5 Months- Operated heavy equipment for road, drainage, and infrastructure maintenance tasks
- Coordinated with crews to complete construction and repair assignments efficiently
- Inspected machinery before use to ensure safe, reliable daily operations
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to reduce service interruptions
- Assisted with debris removal, grading, and material handling across parish projects
- Monitored worksite conditions and followed parish safety procedures consistently
- Reported equipment issues promptly to support timely repairs and workflow continuity
- Trained newer operators on equipment controls and jobsite safety practices
Journeyman Electrician
1 Year 2 Months- Installed conduit, wiring, panels, and devices for commercial construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to route circuits and plan electrical layouts.
- Troubleshot faults in lighting, power distribution, and control systems.
- Tested circuits with meters to verify continuity, voltage, and code compliance.
- Coordinated with superintendents and trades to sequence electrical work safely.
- Maintained adherence to NEC standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and jobsite safety rules.
- Mentored apprentice electricians on wiring methods, tools, and installation practices.
- Repaired electrical components and equipment to minimize project delays and rework.
Education
HVAC - Hvac
- Honor Roll 2021
Electricaltech - Eleectrial Technology
- Honor Roll 2014
Skills
Safety documentation
Lockout and tagout procedures
Safety training delivery
Confined space entry
Industrial hygiene
Ergonomic assessment
Hazard identification
Electrical safety
Fire safety management
Personal protective equipment
Accident investigation
Health and safety regulations
First aid administration
Hazard elimination
Fall protection
Workplace inspection
Safety incident reports
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Certification
- OSHA 30 Training
- NFPA 70E Training
- OSHA 510 Training
- TWIC
Timeline
Safety Technician
Plaquemines Parish School Board
09.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Operator
Plaquemines Parish Government
04.2022 - 09.2024Read More
Journeyman Electrician
Zachary Construction
01.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Remington College
HVAC from Hvac
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Everest College
Electricaltech from Eleectrial Technology
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