Elijah Durr
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Bilingual HSE and Safety Professional with a strong background in supporting large-scale data center, industrial, and electrical construction projects. Expertise includes leading site safety operations, conducting thorough hazard assessments and field audits, managing LOTO and commissioning activities, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E standards. Proven success in facilitating safety meetings, delivering comprehensive electrical and arc-flash awareness training, reviewing JSA/JSEA documentation, performing LOTO audits, and coordinating safety efforts among general contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary field teams. Committed to fostering a safety culture that prioritizes risk mitigation and enhances operational efficiency.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE Superintendent
PWS HITT Contracting
03.2026 - Current
- Led safety audits to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with project managers to integrate safety practices into operational workflows.
- Championed a culture of safety by leading by example and consistently reinforcing the importance of HSE best practices among staff members.
- Organize and conduct safety meetings, safety walks, and onboarding orientations for new subcontractors.
- Deliver orientations in Spanish and English.
- Audit work areas with HRAs.
- Ensure compliance with SSSP standards
HSE Technician
Nox Group
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Directed HSE technician operations overseeing LOTO and commissioning activities during electrical system energizations.
- Conducted arc flash awareness and electrical safety training sessions with field crews.
- Conducted loto permit reviews and audits to guarantee compliance with osha and nfpa 70e standards.
- conducted and facilitated Monday morning mass safety meetings for all site personnel.
- Oversaw LOTO and commissioning departments during system energizations.
Safety Technician & Coordinator
MMR Group
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Conduct trench, confined space, and hot work inspections
- Perform daily ground disturbance and “stop the drops” audits
- Coordinate safety team operations across full data center builds
- Lead daily and weekly safety meetings in English and Spanish
- Review and audit JSEA reports, issue disciplinary actions when needed
- Conduct safety walks with general contractors and subcontractors
- Manage PPE inventory, certification tracking, and documentation
- Translate safety policies and meetings for bilingual workforce
- Escort terminated employees and manage witness/medical refusal forms
Field Safety Technician
Meitec Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed daily field audits and workplace hazard inspections
- Led safety coaching and on-the-spot corrections for unsafe practices
- Managed new hire onboarding and safety documentation
- Translated toolbox talks and meetings
- Supported safety office functions including daily reports and JSA emails
- Enforced company safety policies and participated in investigations
Painter & Sandblaster
PMI
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Operated sandblasting and painting equipment with proper PPE
- Coordinated with other crafts to ensure simultaneous safe operations
- Identified chemical hazards and followed correct safety procedures
Electrical Journeyman
W-Industries
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Installed motors and cable trays
- Measured, bent, and installed conduit
- Worked at heights and operated manlifts safely
- Participated in safety briefings and adhered to all site safety protocols
Sales Professional
Autonation Toyota
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered high-level customer service and facilitated financial negotiations
- Conducted safe vehicle operations and showroom management
Electrical Apprentice
Excel
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Completed JSA forms and permit processes
- Installed grounding systems and operated manlifts
- Performed heat tracing and heavy equipment operation under supervision
Electrical Apprentice
EIU
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Installed grounding rods, ran conduit, and ensured proper trench safety
Chemical Helper / Pumper
Warhorse Resources
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Measured H2S gas levels, handled hazardous chemicals
- Coordinated with other teams for safe chemical injections
Ground Hand
Wylie Drilling
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Assisted rig crews with hand signals and equipment handling
- Cleaned and measured steel pipe for safe drilling operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Airline High School
Bossier City, LA01-2015
General Studies / BSN (Incomplete) - undefined
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05-2018
Skills
- Boom Lift
- Manlift
- Forklift
- Bilingual Communication (Spanish/English)
- Safety Reporting & Audit Tools
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hazard identification
- Behavior-based safety
Certification
- OSHA 510 & OSHA 30
- TWIC Card
- TDLR
- AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
- Manlift / Scissor Lift Certified
- NFPA 70E Certification
- CHST
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HSE Superintendent
PWS HITT Contracting
03.2026 - Current
HSE Technician
Nox Group
08.2025 - 02.2026
Safety Technician & Coordinator
MMR Group
01.2023 - 08.2025
Field Safety Technician
Meitec Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Electrical Journeyman
W-Industries
12.2021 - 01.2022
Painter & Sandblaster
PMI
08.2021 - 11.2022
Sales Professional
Autonation Toyota
08.2020 - 07.2021
Electrical Apprentice
Excel
07.2020 - 08.2020
Electrical Apprentice
EIU
06.2020 - 07.2020
Chemical Helper / Pumper
Warhorse Resources
01.2020 - 05.2020
Ground Hand
Wylie Drilling
05.2015 - 09.2015
General Studies / BSN (Incomplete) - undefined
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
High School Diploma -
Airline High School