Devin Edwards
Fraziers Bottom
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven health, safety, and environmental professional with over 10 years of extensive experience in safety. I have a deep understanding of codes and regulations and confidently apply them across the industry. As a motivational team leader and communicator, I inspire teams to achieve exceptional safety standards while consistently surpassing goals that enhance profitability. I am an expert in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and a proactive problem solver ready to take on an HSE auditor role with a forward-thinking organization.
Motivated leader with a commitment to fostering a culture of safety and compliance. Adept at developing comprehensive safety programs and training initiatives, leveraging strong communication and collaboration skills to engage teams. Focused on continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving to enhance organizational safety performance.
Dedicated health, safety, and environmental professional with a robust background in regulatory compliance and safety training. Champions a proactive safety culture by leading initiatives that enhance team performance and ensure adherence to OSHA and NFPA standards. Proven ability to conduct thorough incident investigations and implement effective corrective actions.
Results-driven health, safety, and environmental professional with over 10 years of experience in safety. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of codes and regulations, applying them effectively across various industries. As a team leader and communicator, inspires teams to achieve high safety standards while driving profitability.
Experienced safety professional competent in developing and promoting safety-first company cultures. Familiar with building and managing action plans, maintaining compliance with standards and optimizing program operations. Dedicated to crafting straight-forward and successful safety programs.
Successful at performing accident investigations and collecting safety data to inform the decision-making process. Solid background in safety system development and improvement with notable results. Logical and insightful leader with a strategic and proactive approach.
Goal-oriented and driven Safety Director drives company success by developing, implementing, and improving leading-edge safety programs. Helps companies save money and increase employee satisfaction while expanding operations safely. many years of experience in environments.
Safety-conscious Safety Director, adept at ensuring high levels of workplace safety and health compliance. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in risk assessment, emergency response planning, and regulatory compliance. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to enhance safety culture and performance across all operational levels.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Director
Sure Connect Communications LLC
07.2025 - Current
- Develop and update safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Lead the implementation of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and other relevant standards to ensure compliance.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including NEC standards.
- Design, deliver, and coordinate safety training programs for field and office staff, including new hire orientation and ongoing safety certifications.
- Provide leadership training to Operations and Group Leaders to enhance safety awareness and practices.
- Maintain records of employee certifications and training completion.
- Lead investigations of incidents, injuries, and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- End-to-end ownership of incident management processes including standardized documentation and reporting processes to appropriate internal and external parties.
- Further develop & maintain detailed incident records and reporting mechanisms for regulatory agencies and leadership and operations as required.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents and compile reports for leadership and regulatory agencies.
- Collaborate with HR and Operations to develop return-to-work plans for injured employees.
- Conduct regular job site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety policies.
- Work with project managers and field supervisors to address safety concerns promptly and mitigate risks.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve non-compliance or safety risks.
- Work closely with Group Leaders and Field Leaders to promote a proactive safety culture.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external safety agencies and auditors.
- Participate in planning meetings for high-risk projects and provide input on safety considerations.
- Track safety performance metrics, including incident rates, near-miss reports, and training completion.
- Develop safety dashboards and reports for leadership using Power BI.
- Identify trends and opportunities to enhance safety performance and recommend improvements.
Contractor Monitor
Johnston ehs / Brookfield Renewable Energy
Gorham
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities for safety hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to address operational challenges and improve workflows.
Safety Manager
Lexicon, Inc.
Apple Grove
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Assist location management with the interpretation and implementation of all facets of risk management work.
- Provides/develops technical safety training; conducts safety management training for supervisory and management personnel.
- Develops, evaluates, and recommends process and equipment changes and improvements to maximize safety and improve the environmental impacts of operations.
- Provides recommendations and input for revising safety procedures, work processes, and other quality improvement measures.
- Assist the Project Safety Manager in the coordination of workers' compensation claims.
- Continuously evaluate safety program; identify areas of improvement and develop strategies to improve these areas.
- Creates, supports, and implements strategies to establish and improve safety.
- Monitors work activities and advises management regarding improvements in HSE program implementation and/or performance.
- Executes Work Permitting process and acts as the Safety Resource for authorization of Hot Work Permits for Site EHS and other Site-related jobs.
- Developing management capabilities.
- Interface with divisional superintendents to pre-plan, identify critical risk and execute safe work practices.
- Functions in a key support role to the HSE manager as an assistant.
- Provide progress reports weekly to the HSE Manager.
- Serve as primary contact to oversee injury case management per HSE Manager's direction.
Safety Manager
Nitro Construction
Nitro
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Provide guidance to the Teck Construction Management team as well as the Contractors Management teams in overall site Health and Safety Management.
- Manage safe work procedure creation and revisions during planning and execution of work with the site contractors, Teck Project team, and Teck operations group.
- Establish organization-wide standards and best practices including developing policies, procedures, and workflows for safety and security.
- Accompany employees to any work-related medical visits in the absence of the Project EHS Manager.
- Keep the HR Manager and General Manager up-to-date on matters relating to health and safety and other areas of human resources.
- Work closely with operations to identify risks and develop / implement a control methodology for these risks.
- Coordinate and provide safety training for all employees in the areas of Safety, Fire Prevention, and Loss Control.
Safety Technician
AZZ Galvanizing
Poca
12.2015 - 10.2018
- Work directly with Safety/HR/Operations to update and maintain safety databases.
- Maintain knowledge/expertise on existing/proposed changes in radiation safety regulations.
- Will serve as the first point of contact for the safety program.
- Responsible for partnering with the business units to develop a safety strategy.
- Works with shift safety team resource to ensure coverage of.
- Work to develop safety leadership throughout the organization - will be the resource and not necessarily the 'doer'.
- Conducts work site surveys and daily facility inspections to ensure facility and procedural compliance with applicable regulations.
- Responsible for the maintenance and updating of all required reports and records applicable to the training, safety, use, and storage of hazardous waste materials and programs.
- Conducts routine inspection of all waste storage areas to ensure compliance with storage requirements and regulations.
Safety Coordinator
Steel Specialties
Dunbar
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Designs, develops, and implements safety and health programs and ensures compliance with all regulations including federal, state, local and OSHA.
- Ensure that Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) documents and records are identifiable, controlled maintained in an organized, quickly retrievable manner, and timely submission to State and Federal agencies as required.
- Analyze, review, and implement federal, local, state, and corporate Health and Safety guidelines.
- Maintains current knowledge of all laws and requirements imposed upon the university by outside agencies (state or federal).
- Support management's efforts to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state law.
- OSHA auditing/responses.
- Upkeep on all OSHA recordkeeping.
- Administers and maintains documents for all EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) policies, written programs (IIPP, Return to Work Program), and training programs.
- Accumulates, prepares, and enters health, industrial hygiene, medical, environmental, and safety data into the computer system.
- Develops and coordinates plant health and safety education and training programs.
Education
Bachelor's degree - transportation
Mount west Community and Technical College
Huntington, WVSkills
- Project management
- Leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Commercial construction
- Microsoft Outlook
- OSHA
- Time management
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Microsoft Office
- Employment & labor law
- Conflict management
- Training & development
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Workers' compensation law
- Microsoft Excel
- Risk management
- Organizational skills
- Workers' compensation
- EPA
- Construction management
- Program management
- Root cause analysis
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- KPA
- SharePoint
- VERO
- OSHA 300
- OSHA 301
- Construction
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- NFPA 70E 2024
- IS-5.a
- OSHA 30
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Is-700 b
- AED Certification
- ISO 14001
- Driver's License
- OSHA 510
- Iso 100
- OSHA 10
- CPR Certification
Job Title
Safety Supervisor
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
Location
Fraziers Bottom, Fraziers Bottom, WV, 25082
Additional Information - Cover Letter
Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the Safety Supervisor position. With over 10 years of experience in the field, primarily with Lexicon, Inc., I am well-prepared to contribute effectively to your team. During my tenure as a Safety Supervisor at Lexicon, Inc., I honed my skills in safety management systems and hazard identification. My ability to lead teams and manage complex safety programs has consistently resulted in safer work environments and compliance with all relevant regulations. My strengths in risk assessment, training, compliance, communication, problem-solving, team leadership, process improvement, organizational skills, program management, root cause analysis, manufacturing, workers' compensation, management, and HSE expertise make me an ideal candidate for this role. I hold a degree from Mount West Community and Technical College in Transportation, which complements my hands-on experience in safety supervision within the transportation sector. I am eager to bring my skills in communication and safety management, along with my passion for enhancing safety and efficiency, to your organization. I am confident in my ability to make a significant impact on your team. Reasons I would be a good candidate for your safety management team: I have excellent communication skills and a strong eagerness to assist my colleagues. I believe I am truly dedicated to safety. Since becoming a safety manager, I have returned to my tools and realized that being in this role requires a genuine commitment. If someone is meant for this position, they will naturally excel; if not, it's clear they may struggle. Many individuals enter safety roles thinking they will have to do less, but the reality is that the expectation is to do much more. Everyone's livelihood depends on effective safety management. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and enthusiasms align with the goals of your company. Warm regards, Devin Edwards
Cover Letter
Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the Safety Supervisor position. With over 10 years of experience in the field, primarily with Lexicon, Inc., I am well-prepared to contribute effectively to your team. During my tenure as a Safety Supervisor at Lexicon, Inc., I honed my skills in safety management systems and hazard identification. My ability to lead teams and manage complex safety programs has consistently resulted in safer work environments and compliance with all relevant regulations. My strengths in risk assessment, training, compliance, communication, problem-solving, team leadership, process improvement, organizational skills, program management, root cause analysis, manufacturing, workers' compensation, management, and HSE expertise make me an ideal candidate for this role. I hold a degree from Mount West Community and Technical College in Transportation, which complements my hands-on experience in safety supervision within the transportation sector. I am eager to bring my skills in communication and safety management, along with my passion for enhancing safety and efficiency, to your organization. I am confident in my ability to make a significant impact on your team. Reasons I would be a good candidate for your safety management team: I have excellent communication skills and a strong eagerness to assist my colleagues. I believe I am truly dedicated to safety. Since becoming a safety manager, I have returned to my tools and realized that being in this role requires a genuine commitment. If someone is meant for this position, they will naturally excel; if not, it's clear they may struggle. Many individuals enter safety roles thinking they will have to do less, but the reality is that the expectation is to do much more. Everyone's livelihood depends on effective safety management. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and enthusiasms align with the goals of your company. Warm regards, Devin Edwards
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Name
Devin Edwards
Timeline
Contractor Monitor
Johnston ehs / Brookfield Renewable Energy
10.2025 - 11.2025
Safety Director
Sure Connect Communications LLC
07.2025 - Current
Safety Manager
Lexicon, Inc.
10.2024 - 07.2025
Safety Manager
Nitro Construction
09.2024 - 10.2024
Safety Technician
AZZ Galvanizing
12.2015 - 10.2018
Safety Coordinator
Steel Specialties
02.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor's degree - transportation
Mount west Community and Technical College