Jacob Barton
Safety Specialist
Coolidge,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Safety Professional with an outstanding work ethic and positive attitude. Strong desire and willingness to develop and contribute to an extensive knowledge and experience of overseeing and enforcing compliance of safety protocols.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Safety Specialist
Prime Controls
2 2024 - Current
- Fostering an environment of compliance with both external and internal regulations and ensuring that employees are following these guidelines
- Investigate accidents, injuries, and evaluate preventative measures
- Provide safety training to employees and provide information of site safety requirements/expectations as well as site specific procedures and processes
Safety Coordinator
Quality Plus Services
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Duties include but not limited to encouraging and enforcing compliance with regulations and reviewing health and safety guidelines to minimize injuries and provide a work place free of hazards
- Train employees on equipment and for task specific required training
- Conduct safety audits, Coach employees found in violation and educate employees on site safety plans
- Review PTP/ JHA and equipment inspection forms, acquire and complete hot work and confined space permits as well as ensure all participants have proper training
- Attend weekly safety meeting for leadership to collaborate and conduct toolbox talks
- Persevered through many different unique challenges and setbacks
- Coordinated with field employees and management alike to establish safety programs for Quality “Plus” Services Arizona division
- Maintained an excellent safety culture with employee’s participation
Safety Coordinator
DELTA DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for enforcing compliance with regulations and reviewing health and safety guidelines to minimize injuries
- Conduct safety audits using smartsheet present and explain site safety plans to crews on-site
- Review PTP/ JHA and equipment inspection forms, fill out hot work permits, roof access forms, confined space permits
- Attend weekly safety meeting and conduct toolbox talks
- Obtained an OSHA 510 certification as well as built working relationships with Sr
- Safety managers to obtain as much field knowledge as possible
- Gained immense experience in electrical safety and various safety programs
Rigging Technician
Masthead International Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2022
- With Masthead International as a rigging technician
- My primary duties include but are not limited to specialty rigging activities for major tool moves, crane work, building and assembling crates, installing personnel decking, receiving and uncrating tools for major manufacturing facilities while also following all Osha regulations and site specific safety rules
- As a Safety Professional I oversaw a small crew of specialty rigging for production related tools and equipment for maintenance or replacement
- Coordinating with leadership in compliance site wide
- Obtaining Osha 10 and 30 certifications
- Transporting loading and offloading numerous specialty tools and equipment safely
- Being responsible for occasionally writing and evaluating Pre-task Plans and identifying Hazards(existing and potential) in various job scopes and locations
- Retaining the responsibility of chartering safety to crews
Directional Bore Crew Member
RBH Construction
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Being apart of the directional bore crew with RBH, my primary duties included complying with OSHA Health And Safety regulations as well as specific company and contractor regulations of the company as well as our contractors, installing handholes and manholes for telecommunication, hydro-excavation(potholing) or using any means to expose, measure and locate depths of utilities
- I was also responsible for navigation of the head of the drill (Locating) in which my responsibilities included but were not limited to properly guiding the drill head horizontally but also ensuring the head was at proper depth when crossing utilities(i.e compliance with city, private entity, or government regulations)
- Providing a safe environment for peers and myself
- Successfully Navigating bore to desired location
- Ensuring all utilities are properly marked, located and ensure safely bypassed when drilling
Quality Assurance Technician
ResourceMFG/Panaz Baking Co.
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Initial assignment was a production worker, assisting with loading and unloading the proofer
- After four weeks I was promoted to Quality Assurance Technician, where my duties include but are not limited to routine quality inspections, ensuring critical control points (ex: metal detector, oven) are functioning properly
- Sanitation, pre and operational checklists
- Following GMPs and managing all documentation
- Performing protein swab tests to ensure plant meets sanitary requirements
- Providing Safe, Quality food for our consumers and ensuring bread meets company and brand standards
- Creating a pleasant atmosphere where expectations are made clear and employees are held accountable
- Providing support where needed to allow plant start-up to run as smooth as possible
- Successfully managing all documentation
Tractor Supply Co. Distribution Center
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Original job assignment with the company was in the Let-down put-away department (LDPA)
- Shortly after hire I was presented with the opportunity to transfer to the Inventory Control dept
- I worked as a team member ensuring all product is accounted for
- Shortly after hire was transferred to Inventory control
- Productively exceeded all expectations
- Cross trained in all areas of warehouse
- Maintaining a professional line of communication between Supervisors, Operation Managers and team members while also creating an upbeat and positive work environment
Apprentice
Attamated Inc.
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Specialized as an apprentice traveling over the United States performing Electrical and Mechanical installation or maintenance of conveyor systems
- My job duties were but not limited to bending pipe, running wire, grinding, cutting, and assisting my fellow co-workers with tasks at hand
- Traveled to North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, and South Carolina
- Learning a new trade by actively working on conveys in CVS pharmacy warehouses, Victoria Secret warehouse, and Continental Tire manufacturing plant
- Building a bond with fellow employees that shared housing and bridging language barriers
Coolidge-Florence Elks Lodge
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Working in the kitchen at the Elks lodge, I was responsible for preparation of fresh vegetables to be used as garnish, as well as preparing meals
- My responsibilities are not limited to the kitchen but may also apply to bartending, serving and/or bussing
Chick-Fil-A
07.2014 - 11.2014
- My duties include but not limited to breading and frying raw chicken, preparing waffle fries and nugget/strip boxes to serve to customers
- Developed good relations with co-workers and customers
- Progressed to different areas of the kitchen
Courtesy Clerk
Fry’s Marketplace
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Worked in the front end of a Fry’s Marketplace where my daily duties included bagging groceries, retrieving and cleaning off grocery carts and the front end of store
Education
OSHA 510 -
University Of California San Diego OSHA Training Institute Education Center
High School - undefined
Coolidge High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Skills
Hazard Identification
Workplace inspections
Occupational health
Permit-to-Work Systems
Accident investigation
Electrical Safety
Safety Training
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Auditing
Accomplishments
- Worked a maximum of 40 hours a week while also being a full-time student.
- Maintained a steady GPA while sustaining a strong work ethic and professional relations with co-workers.
References
- David Flores, 346-342-2544
- Brad Thompson, 480-495-3159
- Brandy Hall, 520-560-4557
- Quewan Fort, 903-556-7999
- Bemis Hill, 480-483-8957
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Quality Plus Services
02.2023 - 02.2024
Safety Coordinator
DELTA DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES
09.2022 - 02.2023
Rigging Technician
Masthead International Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2022
Directional Bore Crew Member
RBH Construction
03.2019 - 09.2019
Quality Assurance Technician
ResourceMFG/Panaz Baking Co.
06.2018 - 01.2019
Tractor Supply Co. Distribution Center
10.2016 - 06.2018
Apprentice
Attamated Inc.
03.2016 - 10.2016
Coolidge-Florence Elks Lodge
11.2014 - 03.2016
Chick-Fil-A
07.2014 - 11.2014
Courtesy Clerk
Fry’s Marketplace
06.2013 - 05.2014
High School - undefined
Coolidge High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Safety Specialist
Prime Controls
2 2024 - Current
OSHA 510 -
University Of California San Diego OSHA Training Institute Education Center