Jesus F. Briones
Summary
Accomplished safety leader with over 23 years of experience in Department of Energy (DOE) projects and 31 years in safety leadership, demonstrating a deep understanding of occupational safety codes and regulations. Expertise encompasses heavy construction and nuclear operations within the DOE complex, with a proven ability to implement safety controls in highly regulated environments. Currently serving as the Maintenance and Sub-Contractor Lead for Industrial Safety, responsible for coordinating daily scheduling of Industrial Safety team's to support project activities. Proficient in providing strategic guidance on work planning, fall protection, hoisting and rigging, and evaluating subcontractor safety programs to enhance overall safety performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Safety Representative
Bechtel National Inc., WTP Construction Project, Hanford, WA
06.2011 - Current
- Maintenance Lead for Industrial Safety
- Sub-contractor Lead for Industrial Safety
- Industrial Safety Work Control SME
- Reviewer and Approver for Hoisting and Rigging lift plans
- Reviewer and Approver for Excavation Permits
- Sub-contract Exhibit G Reviewer and Approver for contract proposals
- Start Up Testing Lead for Industrial Safety
- Instructor for Supervisor Safety Orientation to newly appointed Supervisors
- Behavior Based Team Facilitator monitor performance, training, injury/illness stats.
- Health advocate for injured workers
- Industrial Hygiene technician, IH instrumentation qualification
- Instructor for New Hire Orientation (on boarding) at WTP
- Instructor for Corporate Leadership Workshop for Global Business Unit Supervisors
- Instructor for Fall Protection and Prevention & Non-Entry Rescue Equipment
- Instructor for Confined Space Supervisors, Entrants, and Attendants
- Instructor for Corporate Accident Investigation
Craft Safety Representative/ Field Safety Assurance
Bechtel National Inc., WTP Construction Project, Hanford, WA
02.2008 - 06.2011
- Instrumental in developing the Craft Safety Representative program.
- As an active Committee Member of the Voluntary Protection Program, assisted WTP in achieving VPP Star recognition.
- Provide safety oversight and coaching/mentorship to craftsmen, with a drive purpose to implement a safety culture that is mature and effective in preventing all incidents or injuries
- Provide knowledge of safety procedures, engineering controls, and methodologies to supervision and craft personnel for execution in the field
- Provide information of hazardous material and physical risk exposures, personal protective equipment standards, people-based safety and craft safety processes/procedures from first line management through Site Management.
- Communicate craft safety concerns to upper management and facilitate mutual and effective resolutions.
- Evaluate and recommend procedural changes and processes that are compliant with safety and health regulatory standards that are conducive to work being performed in the field
- Provide professional and subject matter expertise when evaluating and identifying hazards using extensive knowledge of construction and general safe work practices
- Participate in incident review, all hands safety meetings, safety assurance and safety supervisor meetings
- Assist with accident/incident investigations, root cause analysis, apparent cause evaluation, and corrective actions
- Assist in response for compensatory and corrective actions as the result of Department of Energy findings
- Interface with Waste Treatment Plant committees, i.e., Voluntary Protection Program, Construction Safety Alliance Council, Electrical Safety Committee, Zero Accident Council, Safety Education Through Observations (SETO) and Washington Building Trades Council
- Member of Behavior based Observation Team.
Laborer: Carpenter Tender, Concrete Placement Crew
Bechtel National Inc., WTP Project, Hanford, WA
06.2007 - 02.2008
- Define scope, communicate hazards, and perform work within safety controls
- Assisted in building scaffold/concrete forms, and rigging/belling loads
- Participated in job site safety walk downs, hazard analysis, and Pre-job briefs
- Participated in weekly Safety Meetings
- Safety Education Through Observations (SETO) member:
- Performed observations of workers and providing constructive/positive feedback while correcting at risk behaviors
- Actively participated in SETO meetings
- VPP member:
- Addressing workers concerns and relaying concerns to upper management
- Developing a path forward in changing the safety culture on the WTP
- Participated in On and Off site VPP self assessments
- Attended VPP Region X and National VPPPA conferences and trainings
- Achieving VPP Merit and then Star Status recognition
Laborer: Concrete Placement/Finishing, Demolition, Operating Equipment
Harder Mechanical, Boise Cascade, Wallula, WA
11.2006 - 06.2007
Laborer: Demolition, Concrete Placement/Finishing, Finish Carpenter Work, Installation of Equipment, and Drywall
Bouton Construction, CBC Science Center/Kadlec Hospital, Richland, WA
03.2006 - 09.2006
Laborer: Carpenter Tender, Concrete Placement Crew
Bechtel National Inc., WTP Project, Hanford, WA
06.2005 - 12.2005
Laborer: Radiation, Hazardous Waste, Asbestos, and Demolition
RCI Environmental Inc., River Corridor Project, Hanford, WA
03.1999 - 06.2002
Skills
- Proficient in incident and accident investigation
- Emergency response
- Injury prevention techniques
- Hazard identification and prevention
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety training development
- Confined space entry
- Excavation safety
- Crane safety
- Scaffolding safety
- Fall protection
- OSHA standards and codes
Certification
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- 30 hour OSHA 1926 Construction Code of Federal Regulation Training
- 30-hour Human Performance Improvement/ BushCo HPI
- Accident/Event Investigation Training
- Apparent Cause Analysis
- Fall Protection Competent Person and Train the Trainer
- Hearing Conservation
- Professional Rigger/ RIGG SAFE Solutions inc.
- Excavation Safety Competent Persons/ D-2000
- Aerial/Scissor Lift Training
- Miller Edge Fall Protection System
- Confined Space General, Entry Attendant and Permit Required Trainer
- WTP Leadership Workshop Trainer
- WTP Safety Supervisor Orientation Trainer
- Industrial Hygiene Fundamentals Instrument qualification
- 80 hour HAZMAT
- 40 hour Radiation Worker II
- 40 hour Asbestos Worker
- American Red Cross CPR / AED Certification/ Bloodborne Pathogens/ Trainer
- Process Safety Management
Timeline
Senior Safety Representative
Bechtel National Inc., WTP Construction Project, Hanford, WA
06.2011 - Current
Craft Safety Representative/ Field Safety Assurance
Bechtel National Inc., WTP Construction Project, Hanford, WA
02.2008 - 06.2011
Laborer: Carpenter Tender, Concrete Placement Crew
Bechtel National Inc., WTP Project, Hanford, WA
06.2007 - 02.2008
Laborer: Concrete Placement/Finishing, Demolition, Operating Equipment
Harder Mechanical, Boise Cascade, Wallula, WA
11.2006 - 06.2007
Laborer: Demolition, Concrete Placement/Finishing, Finish Carpenter Work, Installation of Equipment, and Drywall
Bouton Construction, CBC Science Center/Kadlec Hospital, Richland, WA
03.2006 - 09.2006
Laborer: Carpenter Tender, Concrete Placement Crew
Bechtel National Inc., WTP Project, Hanford, WA
06.2005 - 12.2005
Laborer: Radiation, Hazardous Waste, Asbestos, and Demolition
RCI Environmental Inc., River Corridor Project, Hanford, WA
03.1999 - 06.2002
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