Fred Gusman Jr
El Campo,Texas
Summary
Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning, and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe and clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Looking to use safety experience I learned in the field as a worker and CSST training to keep all workers safe during the job task.
Experienced with hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety compliance. Utilizes thorough inspections and detailed reporting to maintain high safety standards. Track record of effectively managing safety programs and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Professional with robust experience in safety protocols and hazard management. Expertise in conducting risk assessments, implementing safety procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving operational safety goals. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in problem-solving, training personnel, and maintaining safe work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Technician
Turner Industries
03.2025 - Current
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Served as a resource for employees seeking guidance on specific safety-related issues or concerns within their respective roles.
- Supported new hire orientation programs by delivering engaging safety presentations that emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe work environment.
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Increased employee awareness of safety practices through consistent communication and education on safe work procedures.
- Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
- Conducted regular reviews of safety documentation and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of all incidents, near misses, and safety observations to track trends and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by performing regular audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Improved safety awareness with comprehensive training sessions for new employees.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents to identify root causes, leading to improved safety protocols.
- Conducted safety audits to uncover potential risks, allowing for proactive mitigation measures.
- Provided health and safety training to employees regarding safety protocols.
- Conducted new employee interviews, orientation and training and provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
- Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
Foreman
Turner Industries Group
10.2017 - 03.2025
- Walk out jobs and build a budget estimate package to send to the customer.
- Train new employees to learn safety rules and regulations, apply best practices and comply with protocol.
- Handle issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Verify completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Get Quotes for material and order material as needed per Job description
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
- Inspect completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria, complete a RTO form (Return to Operation)
- Have a tailgate meeting every morning to discuss job plan and hazards.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Complete a job site audit looking for hazards and way to mitigate hazards.
- Complete a job site observation on the crew performing the job to make sure employees are following all safety rules.
- Use Ocasnet to look up safety standards and rules/ regulations put in place by client.
- Planner Roles Start date 6-03-2022 (SAP)
- Walkout Jobs out I received from the Work Activity Coordinator (WAC) and preplan work.
- Take Pictures of the Job location and work needing to be performed.
- Get a list of material and equipment needed to perform the job.
- Build a PowerPoint job package with all the information needed to complete the job in a safe and timely manner.
- Input and plan the Job out in SAP system( Olin /DOW job system) include adding hours and man power and pictures.
- Flagged Jobs as planned, ready for schedule and or waiting on material.
- Set specific job task for crafts to start and finish jobs in order so there will be no down time between crafts.
- Job Planning using SAP
Maintenance Worker/ Multi craft
Zachry Industrial
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Changed out spools of pipe and Gaskets on equipment per packages.
- Opened and cleaned exchangers and filter pots using hand tool and power tools.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling
Ironworker
PCL Construction
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries when erecting Iron.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
Education
GED -
Wharton High School
Wharton, TXSkills
- Crew Scheduling
- Employee Training
- Materials Estimating
- Microsoft Outlook
- Cost Management
- Project Deadlines
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Scheduling Software
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Quality Control
- Slip, trip, and fall prevention
- Safety documentation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety training delivery
- Confined space entry
- Incident reporting
- Hazard identification
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident investigation
- Health and safety regulations
- Permit-to-work systems
- Fall protection
- Safety incident reports
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Safety assessment
- Decision-making
- Safety procedures
- Relationship building
- Accident prevention
- Worker training
- Safety inspection
- Chemical safety
- Job analysis
- Analytical skills
Certification
- NCCER Boiler maker
- NCCER Ironworker
- NCCER Field Safety
- NCCER Safety Technology
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Supervisor
- OSHA 10 (career Safe)
- Certificate in S.T.A.R.T (Supervisor Training in Accountability and Recognition Techniques)
Timeline
Safety Technician
Turner Industries
03.2025 - Current
Foreman
Turner Industries Group
10.2017 - 03.2025
Maintenance Worker/ Multi craft
Zachry Industrial
03.2015 - 10.2017
Ironworker
PCL Construction
09.2013 - 01.2015
GED -
Wharton High School
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