Jason Hale
Sulphur,LA
Summary
Safety professional equipped with solid foundation in occupational health and safety practices. Known for developing effective safety programs and fostering culture of safety. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to team collaboration and achieving optimal results. Skilled in regulatory compliance and emergency response.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
OCI Global
05.2023 - Current
- Evaluated worksite equipment for potential hazards and implemented necessary maintenance schedules or replacements to ensure optimal functionality and safety compliance.
- Developed strong relationships with regulatory agencies such as OSHA, leading to successful audits with minimal violations or penalties.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations by staying current on industry standards and updating company policies accordingly.
- Served as a liaison between management and field personnel to address safety concerns promptly, fostering a collaborative approach toward continuous improvement.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness by organizing regular team meetings focused on sharing best practices and lessons learned from incidents.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Safety Specialist
Forgen Enviromental
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Led training courses for employees at all levels.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
- Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes and work standards.
Permit Writer / Safety Advisor Lead / Safety Advisor
Certified Safety
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Coordinate with Client and field employees to assure safety policies and procedures are being followed for work being performed
- Write permits for general work, high-level hot work, cold cut and confined space
- Audit permits, JSA’s and work sites for compliance
- Make sure all safety equipment is on job and used correctly
- Complete incident reports and audits for jobsite
- Accountable for compliance, administration, and documentation of the project safety program
- Reduced approval times for permit applications by implementing efficient tracking systems and consistent follow-ups with relevant departments.
- Regularly updated knowledge of industry regulations and standards to ensure accurate assessment of project proposals during the permitting phase.
Night Safety Manager
RCI Construction
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinate with Client and field employees to assure safety policies and procedures are being followed for work being performed
- Write permits for general work, high-level hot work, cold cut and confined space
- Audit permits, JSA’s and work sites for compliance
- Make sure all safety equipment is on job and used correctly
- Complete incident reports and audits for jobsite
- Accountable for compliance, administration, and documentation of the project safety program
Permit Writer / Safety Advisor Lead / Safety Advisor
Certified Safety
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Coordinate with Client and field employees to assure safety policies and procedures are being followed for work being performed
- Write permits for general work, high-level hot work, cold cut and confined space
- Audit permits, JSA’s and work sites for compliance
- Make sure all safety equipment is on job and used correctly
- Complete incident reports and audits for jobsite
- Accountable for compliance, administration, and documentation of the project safety program
Field Safety Manager
Brunel/ Surge Electrical
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Coordinate with Client and field employees to assure safety policies and procedures are being followed for work being performed
- Write permits for general work, high-level hot work, cold cut and confined space
- Audit permits, JSA’s and work sites for compliance
- Make sure all safety equipment is on job and used correctly
- Responsible to lead safety meetings and lead all auditing that takes place in the field
- Assist in investigating incidents / accidents and prepare reports
- Accountable for compliance, administration, and documentation of the project safety program
Permit Writer / Safety Advisor Lead / Safety Advisor
Certified Safety
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinate with Client and field employees to assure safety policies and procedures are being followed for work being performed
- Write permits for general work, high-level hot work, cold cut and confined space
- Audit permits, JSA’s and work sites for compliance
- Make sure all safety equipment is on job and used correctly
- Complete incident reports and audits for jobsite
- Accountable for compliance, administration, and documentation of the project safety program
Safety Technician / ERT
McDermott
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Coordinate with Client and field employees to assure safety policies and procedures are being followed for work being performed
- Write permits for general work, high-level hot work, cold cut and confined space
- Audit permits, JSA’s and work sites for compliance
- Make sure all safety equipment is on job and used correctly
- Responsible for leading safety meetings and lead all auditing that takes place in the field
- Assist in investigating incidents / accidents and preparing reports
- Accountable for compliance, administration, and documentation of the project safety program
- Part of the Emergency Response Team
- Conduct High angle rescues and Confined space rescues
Safety Superintendent / Security Liaison / ERT
Orascom E&C USA, INC.
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Coordinate with Client and field employees to assure safety policies and procedures are being followed for work being performed
- Write permits for general work, high-level hot work, cold cut and confined space
- Audit permits, JSA’s and work sites for compliance
- Make sure all safety equipment is on the job and used correctly
- Responsible for leading safety meetings and lead all auditing that takes place in the field
- Assist in investigating incidents / accidents and preparing reports
- Accountable for compliance, administration, and documentation of the project safety program
- Responsible for badge request of personnel entering facility
- Part of the Emergency Response Team
- Conduct High angle rescues and Confined space rescues
Permit Writer / Safety Advisor Lead / Safety Advisor
Certified Safety
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Coordinate with Client and field employees to assure safety policies and procedures are being followed for work being performed
- Write permits for general work, high-level hot work, hot taps, cold cut and confined space
- Audit permits, JSA’s and work sites for compliance
- Make sure all safety equipment is on job and used correctly
- Complete incident reports and audits for jobsite
- Accountable for compliance, administration, and documentation of the project safety program
- Project experience: Mason Construction – Corpus Christi, TX - Site Safety Manager for Mason Construction on OXY site
- Provided construction safety oversight for construction project including drilling of pilings and heavy civil work
- Also, managed site Health and Safety requirements and ensured compliance of client and general contractors’ policies and procedures
- Phillips 66 - Wood River, IL – Safety Supervisor over 10 safety professionals
- Provided client HSE Department with job site audits and lead accident/incident investigations
- Buckeye Texas Processing - Corpus Christi, TX – HSE Client Representative for construction of facility which included auditing contractors for compliance of policy and regulatory requirement
- Tesoro Logistics - Tioga, ND - Regional Safety Manager for the Northern region of North Dakota
- Provided construction safety oversight for multiple construction projects including pipeline, tank builds, and heavy civil work
- Also, managed site Health and Safety requirements and ensured compliance of regulatory requirements
- Air Products at Marathon – Catlettsburg, KY
- Tesoro – Kenai, AK
Safety Professional
Polaris Construction
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed permit writing for working jobs safely
- Reviewed JSA’s for jobs and discussed with co-workers
- Made sure all safety equipment was on job and used correctly
- Accountable for daily site audits and risk analysis to identify corrective recommendations for project specific safety hazards
- Assist in field onboarding safety orientation and project expectations
- Responsible to lead safety meetings and lead all auditing that takes place in the field
- Assist in investigating incidents / accidents and prepare reports
- Interface with Client staff to formulate corrective actions
Supervisor
R & R Construction
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Performed permit writing for working jobs safely
- Filled out JSA for jobs and discussed with co-workers
- Made sure all safety equipment was on job and used correctly
Structural Welder / Structural Ironworker
R & R Construction
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Handled structural welding jobs throughout the plant as needed
- Performed rigging and hanging iron including fabrication of structural supports and rigging for heavy lifts
Supervisor
A & S Steel
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Performed permit writing for working jobs safely
- Filled out JSA for jobs and discussed with co-workers
- Made sure all safety equipment was on job and used correctly
Structural Welder / Structural Ironworker
A & S Steel
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Handled structural welding jobs throughout the plant as needed
- Performed rigging and hanging iron including fabrication of structural supports and rigging for heavy lifts
Structural Ironworker Helper
IMTC
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Performed rigging and hanging iron including fabrication of structural supports and rigging for heavy lifts
Skills
- Safety hazard analysis
- Conducting workplace inspections
- Audit procedures
- Safe chemical handling
- Construction safety
- Hazard identification
- OSHA compliance
Accomplishments
• CHST- Certified Health & Safety Technician
• COSS- Certified Occupational Safety Specialist
• NCCER – Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)
• NCCER – Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS)
• NCCER – Field Safety
• NCCER – Safety Technology
• NCCER – Industrial Ironworker
• NCCER – Rigging
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
• 40-hour High-Angle Rescue (Expired)
• 40- hour HAZ-Wop
Timeline
Safety Specialist
OCI Global
05.2023 - Current
Safety Specialist
Forgen Enviromental
06.2021 - 05.2023
Permit Writer / Safety Advisor Lead / Safety Advisor
Certified Safety
01.2021 - 05.2021
Night Safety Manager
RCI Construction
10.2020 - 01.2021
Permit Writer / Safety Advisor Lead / Safety Advisor
Certified Safety
01.2020 - 10.2020
Field Safety Manager
Brunel/ Surge Electrical
01.2019 - 01.2020
Permit Writer / Safety Advisor Lead / Safety Advisor
Certified Safety
08.2018 - 12.2018
Safety Technician / ERT
McDermott
04.2018 - 08.2018
Safety Superintendent / Security Liaison / ERT
Orascom E&C USA, INC.
06.2016 - 04.2018
Permit Writer / Safety Advisor Lead / Safety Advisor
Certified Safety
04.2012 - 06.2016
Safety Professional
Polaris Construction
01.2010 - 01.2012
Supervisor
R & R Construction
01.2005 - 01.2010
Structural Welder / Structural Ironworker
R & R Construction
01.2005 - 01.2007
Supervisor
A & S Steel
01.2004 - 01.2005
Structural Welder / Structural Ironworker
A & S Steel
01.1997 - 01.2004
Structural Ironworker Helper
IMTC
01.1995 - 01.1997
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