Donald "Ray" Hawkins

Assumed safety manager role for Oconee Projects Organization in 2014, leading four safety professionals.

Achieved over 4,000 days without an OSHA recordable injury through robust safety programs.

• Successfully reduced job site accidents to record low levels through effective procedure implementation.
• Developed initiatives from field supervision to address and reduce negative injury trends.
• Inspected job sites to identify health hazards and implemented corrective measures promptly.
• Facilitated occupational safety meetings, addressing training inquiries and improving procedural compliance.
• Aligned safety culture with senior management to establish clear expectations and goals.
• Coordinated with vendors to strengthen understanding of safety culture across teams.

• Inspected facilities to ensure adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines
• Inspected work sites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards
• Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards
• Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues
• Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency
• Developed safety training procedures and documented into manuals for distribution to all staff members
• Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections
• Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients
• Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations. Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
• Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
• Executed well-informed critical decision-making in high-pressure situations
• Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer
• Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
• Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
• Prepared relevant SRM documents in conformance with Safety Management System (SMS) order
• Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards
• Determined and resolved potential safety code deficits which addressed the adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems
• Responded to emergency calls and coordinated firefighting efforts in the community.
• Conducted fire safety inspections and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
• Trained new recruits on firefighting techniques and equipment usage.
• Responded to emergency calls and coordinated firefighting efforts in the community.
• Conducted fire safety inspections and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
• Trained new recruits on firefighting techniques and equipment usage.

• Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in an industrial setting through careful analysis and process optimization
• Evaluated workplace conformance with OSHA standards and regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies
• Collected samples of materials and coordinated testing for hazardous conditions
• Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety
• Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
• Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote work site safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage
• Followed safe work practices instituted by company
• Followed blueprints to create products according to specifications
• Used MIG and TIG welding to complete to design instructions
• Inspected all welded projects to ensure alignment with blueprint specifications
• Adjusted welding technique to meet unique requirements of each job
• Conducted regular safety audits and inspections on construction sites.
• Developed and implemented safety training programs for workers.
• Reviewed safety procedures and policies to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conducted regular safety audits and inspections on construction sites.
• Developed and implemented safety training programs for workers.
• Reviewed safety procedures and policies to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conducted regular safety audits and inspections on construction sites.
• Developed and implemented safety training programs for workers.
• Reviewed safety procedures and policies to ensure compliance with regulations.

I worked in this successful family business from age 10 in 1970. I became a regular employee at age 14. Our company repaired, rebuilt transformers, regulators, reclosers and other high voltage transmission distribution equipment while working with in the field and at work sites with local REAs, Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative, Alabama Power, Florida Power and Georgia Power.

Conducted thorough investigations and analyses to identify accident causes and develop effective prevention strategies.

• Streamlined new employee training on gear and procedures, enhancing team safety awareness and compliance.
• Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
• Analyzed behaviors and processes to eliminate dangerous practices, significantly improving worker safety in industrial settings.
• Acquired responsibility and leadership skills while serving in various roles.
• Determined proper methods, equipment and materials to complete cost repairs within budget.
• Tested, troubleshoot and calibrated equipment in shop and field.