Jaquan NEWSOM
Killeen,TX
Summary
Focused Safety Professional with a strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment. Seeking a challenging position to utilize my expertise in conducting safety inspections, implementing safety protocols. Dedicated to ensuring the well-being of all employees and fostering a proactive approach to accident prevention. Committed and conscientious Safety Professional compelled to improve working conditions for construction industry employees. Monitor worksites for compliance with safety protections and quickly address violations. Maintain detailed records outlining testing results and investigation findings to help companies implement changes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Specialist
Patriot Safety - Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Enforced Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols for high-voltage generator components and rotating machinery, ensuring zero-energy states before maintenance.
- Conducted daily safety inspections and pre-job briefings around turbine decks, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and auxiliary system
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
Safety Technician
Quality Industrial Services-Los Medanos Energy
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Ensured strict enforcement of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during equipment maintenance, electrical isolation, and system upgrades.
- Assisted with permitting processes for hot work, confined space entry, and critical lifts involving generator components.
- Maintained safety logs, inspection reports, SDS records, and contractor safety files for auditing and regulatory review.
- Conducted daily safety inspections and pre-job briefings around turbine decks, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and auxiliary systems.
Safety Officer
Jp Consulting Services LLC- Natures Bakery
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Maintained documentation of JHAs, safety data sheets (SDS), daily logs, and inspection reports for compliance tracking and turnover to operations team
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Conducted daily site inspections across multiple trades (electrical, mechanical, structural, food-grade equipment install) to identify hazards and ensure control measures were implemented
Safety Specialist
Quality Industrial Services-Pennsylvania
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted Safety Inspections & Audits: Performed routine inspections of work sites, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA and industry safety standards. Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions to prevent accidents.
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis: Led job hazard analyses (JHA) and risk assessments to evaluate workplace conditions and recommend preventive measures. Monitored high-risk areas and implemented strategies to mitigate potential dangers.
- Accident Investigation & Reporting: Investigated workplace accidents and incidents to determine root causes. Documented findings and generated detailed reports for management and regulatory agencies. Developed and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with OSHA, environmental, and industry-specific safety regulations. Maintained accurate records of safety inspections, audits, training, and incident reports. Assisted with internal and external audits to ensure ongoing regulatory adherence.
- Achieved 98% Compliance in Safety Equipment Inspections, ensuring that all necessary PPE and safety tools were regularly inspected and maintained.
- Reduced Workplace Injuries by 25% within the first year through the implementation of proactive safety training programs and targeted hazard assessments.
Safety Coordinator
DC Solar Solutions
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Provided safety training sessions for employees, emphasizing best practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Investigated accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement preventive measures.
- Maintained accurate records of safety-related incidents, including injuries, illnesses, property damage, and near misses.
- Monitored workplace conditions to identify ergonomic issues and make recommendations for improvements.
- Conducted safety audits of contractors and vendors to verify adherence to safety protocols.
- Instituted regular toolbox talks on various topics related to workplace hazards, fostering awareness among employees.
Safety Technician
Onpoint Industrial
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Liaised with supervisor to inspect, identify, and facilitate corrections of regulatory violations.
- Performed safety surveys and inspections and prepared written reports of findings and recommendations to drive corrective or preventive measures.
- Facilitated risk assessment to identify critical EHS hazards and aspects.
- Tested air quality within facility using specialized equipment to detect any harmful contaminants that may pose risk to employees' health.
Field Safety Technician
Amazon
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Ensured all required signage was displayed prominently throughout workplace as reminder of important safety precautions.
- Conducted routine safety inspections and audits to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Liaised with supervisor to inspect, identify, and facilitate corrections of regulatory violations.
- Inspected facilities to detect existing or potential accidents and health hazards and recommend corrective or preventive measures.
Safety Technician
Total Safety
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored hazardous waste storage areas, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and disposal according to regulations.
- Provided guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment PPE to minimize employee exposure to hazards.
- Assessed job sites for potential risks, providing recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Participated in regular safety meetings with management and staff members to discuss ongoing issues or concerns related to workplace safety.
Field Safety Technician
USADebusk
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated in regular safety meetings with management and staff members to discuss ongoing issues or concerns related to workplace safety.
- Developed strategies for reducing occupational noise levels through engineering controls or administrative changes.
- Facilitated risk assessment to identify critical EHS hazards and aspects.
- Evaluated facilities and equipment to identify unsafe conditions and develop preventive or improvement maintenance schedules.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions to ensure workplace safety.
- Provided guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment PPE to minimize employee exposure to hazards.
Safety Attendant
Onpoint Industrial Services, LLC
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Remained informed of changes in shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Follow all steps required before allowing work per guidelines and procedures specific to work being performed. Ensured that all workers have on the PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) specified on the permit.
- Followed all procedures while work is in progress. Maintained visual and/or radio communication with crew. Observed work conditions and maintained awareness of anything that could endanger the workers.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COBachelor's degree - Human Resource Management
Colorado Technical University
12.2024
Skills
- Confined Space Entry
- Incident Reporting
- Safety Training Delivery
- Workplace Inspection
- Chemical Handling
- Hazard Identification
- Fall Protection
- Training leadership
- Audit support
- Incident reporting
- Electrical safety
- Motivational leadership
Certification
- NCCER CSST
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 30
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Patriot Safety - Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis
06.2025 - 06.2025
Safety Technician
Quality Industrial Services-Los Medanos Energy
03.2025 - 05.2025
Safety Officer
Jp Consulting Services LLC- Natures Bakery
01.2025 - 03.2025
Safety Specialist
Quality Industrial Services-Pennsylvania
10.2024 - 12.2024
Safety Coordinator
DC Solar Solutions
06.2024 - 10.2024
Field Safety Technician
Amazon
01.2024 - 04.2024
Field Safety Technician
USADebusk
10.2022 - 05.2023
Safety Technician
Onpoint Industrial
06.2022 - 07.2024
Safety Technician
Total Safety
05.2022 - 07.2023
Safety Attendant
Onpoint Industrial Services, LLC
01.2020 - 04.2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor's degree - Human Resource Management
Colorado Technical University
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