James Major II
Ashville,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented Environmental Health and Safety Manager with experience across complex construction projects in multiple states. Skilled in safety training, emergency action planning, and site walkthroughs. Partners with project teams to identify risks early, improve compliance, and support safer job sites.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
RaLin Construction
07.2026 - Current
- Trained staff in safety procedures and best practices to foster a culture of safety awareness among teams.
- Partnered with project managers and owners to design and execute customized safety plans aligned with site-specific conditions.
- Trained staff in safety procedures and best practices to foster a culture of safety awareness among teams.
- Identified areas for improvement during site walkthrough, working closely with site superintendents to address any deficiencies immediately before they escalated into more significant issues.
- Organized and led toolbox talks to address relevant project phases and promote best practices among team members.
- Monitored industry trends and emerging technologies, proposing innovative solutions for enhancing workplace safety measures as needed.
- Established strong relationships with site superintendents, facilitating open communication channels for sharing information and resolving concerns promptly.
- Served as a trusted advisor on EHS matters to senior management, providing valuable input into strategic decision-making processes.
Field Safety Inspector
RaLin Construction
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw multiple construction projects across three states, including hospitals, schools, multifamily residences, parking decks, and hotels, with the largest project exceeding $50 million.
- Implemented safety protocols that reduced incident rates 64% (from 14 to 5) within one year and 40% (from 5 to 3) in my second year.
- Executed thorough safety inspections on construction sites, ensuring compliance with company EHS program and OSHA 1926 standards to mitigate risks.
- Developed and implemented SSSP and EAP frameworks for projects, establishing clear safety protocols prior to initiation.
- Created and maintained comprehensive safety documentation, including reports and incident logs, to ensure regulatory compliance and facilitate audits.
- Assisted project managers in incorporating safety considerations into project planning from inception to completion stages.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02-2025
Associate of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07-2024
Skills
- Implementing OSHA 1926 standards for safety
- Safety program management
- Hazard prevention
- Inspections and audits
- Safety training
- Workers’ Compensation and environmental safety practices
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Strong Communication, organization and public speaking skills
- Emergency action planning
Certification
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
Graduate Safety Practitioner designation
In lieu of OSHA 500 authorized trainer certification (OSHA 510 expected 12/2026)
NPDES card holder(National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
RaLin Construction
07.2026 - Current
Field Safety Inspector
RaLin Construction
08.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University