Safety Manager skilled in risk assessment, emergency response planning, and regulatory compliance, with extensive experience managing safety programs, conducting site inspections, and training teams on best practices to ensure workplace safety and health.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Project Safety Consultants
Abilene, TX
03.2026 - Current
Led implementation of safety management systems to enhance operational compliance and reduce incidents.
Developed and executed training programs, promoting a culture of safety awareness among employees.
Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, identifying hazards and recommending mitigation strategies.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate safety protocols into daily operations effectively.
Monitored regulatory changes, ensuring organizational compliance with local and federal safety standards.
Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, facilitating proactive measures for continuous improvement.
Mentored junior staff in safety practices, fostering professional development and operational excellence.
Spearheaded initiatives that improved response times for emergency situations across multiple sites.
Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
Developed and implemented safety programs.
Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
Safety Manager
HazTek Safety Management / Microsoft
Mt.Pleasant, WI
10.2023 - Current
Supervise, train, develop, and manage the performance of direct reports (Civil Contract Division).
Administer and maintain the company's Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Program.
Create and execute employee safety and health training programs, conduct detailed site safety and health inspections, and complete incident and injury/illness investigations, including writing detailed injury/illness reports.
Manage security contracts, programs, and policies.
Supervise safety and health interns, interact with clients and government officials, and serve as the Safety Consultant to both external and internal clients.
Act as an on-site first aid and medical provider.
Manage the construction contractor safety and health program administration; administer Worker's Compensation programs and procedures as part of the project scope.
Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Oversaw the installation of new equipment in the data center.
Facilitated communication between technical teams to ensure project alignment.
Trained staff on operational procedures and emergency response plans.
HazTek Safety Management, Kansas City, MO
Project Safety Manager
Turner Construction / FaceBook
Altoona, IA
11.2021 - 10.2023
Maintained site compliance with all OSHA 1926 rules and regulations for construction.
Led weekly safety walks with subcontractors, conducted new hire orientations, and instructed workers on safe practices in order to reduce on-site injuries and accidents.
Maintained and issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the workforce.
Improved the accountability for all fall protection equipment on-site through leading the team in the implementation of a new RFI quick-scan integration system.
Recertified the Safety team in key/required certifications that included CPR Professional Rescuer and OSHA 30 Construction Safety certifications.
Improved worker morale and performance by introducing a Find-It-Fix It safety-based behavioral program that included incentives (e.g., food tokens and free tool giveaway programs).
Ensured full compliance for a team of 300+ with safety/health/environmental laws and corporate regulations.
TURNER CONSTRUCTION, Altoona, Iowa
Facebook Data Center
Safety Advisor
Occupational Safety Consultants / Microsoft
Des Moines, IA
01.2019 - 11.2021
Performed regular facility walkthroughs to assess conditions which may affect employee health or safety.
Maintained records of all safety-related activities including training records, incident reports.
Implemented corrective actions on process safety issues.
Managed regulatory visits and emergency response incidents.
Created metrics and other data to show trends and forecasting for upper management.
Increased overall workplace safety by 10% through recommending procedures previously successful on other projects in detecting, preventing, and eliminating physical hazards.
Occupational Safety Consultants, Des Moines, Iowa
HSE Safety Supervisor
PHILLIPS 66
Lake Charles, LA
01.2018 - 12.2019
Managed a wide range of HSE functions within the Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex ($10M).
Trained all incoming subcontractor safety officials, on procedures and protocols, employees in current regulations and practices, and all emergency response team members.
Led safety meetings for 40 to 150 team members.
Educated subcontractor safety personnel on Phillips 66 policies.
Assisted in planning safety activities, delivering safety briefs and Safety Task Assignments (STAs), issuing and inspecting PPEs, and investigating safety incidents and accidents.
Inspected job sites and facilities to identify potential health hazards and implement corrective measures.
Responded to all incidents and accidents, providing emergency aid support as needed.
Performed all root cause analysis following major and minor incidents to determine potential severity index.
Created daily field audits reflecting a safety culture.
Oversaw the company safety program for 200 team members during 'turnaround' operations and large-scale projects.
Conducted and hosted daily meetings with site workforce to inform them of changes and upcoming events.
Managed all confined space permitting throughout the project.
Achieved zero lost-time injuries reported during 430k labor-hour turnaround, updating contract, project, and crew leaders with daily status reports on 'Goal Zero' program for incoming employees (achieved completion of over 2M labor hours with zero recordables).
Organized and developed an Emergency Response team for the entire plant, as well as leading all Rescue Operations & Safety initiatives for confined spaces plant-wide.
PHILLIPS 66, Lake Charles, USA
Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex
Safety Coordinator
ZACHARY INDUSTRIES
Freeport, TX
10.2014 - 12.2017
Monitored moving and sensitive equipment safely within high-stress environments, ensuring regulatory compliance for all equipment and programs.
Communicated health and safety matters through all workforce levels.
Contributed to the delivery of health and safety training programs.
Tracked and issued out all permits on the project (Hot Work, Confined Space).
Executed numerous safety turnarounds within 1 year, including Quad B, ETP tank, and Sline asbestos lead abatement projects. Ensured proper controls on every project.
Coached superintendents on OSHA compliance for construction safety and injury rate on all TX projects.