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John Zaginaylo

John Zaginaylo

Berwick,PA

Summary

Professional safety specialist with proven track record in developing and delivering comprehensive training programs. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and implementation of safety protocols. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and driving results in dynamic environments. Known for adaptability and dependability in meeting changing needs and ensuring workplace safety

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Trainer

MSA-The Safety Company
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations by staying updated on relevant legislation and ensuring proper implementation throughout the company.
  • Delivered engaging presentations at company-wide meetings, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe work environment for all staff members.
  • Enhanced over 500 employees understanding of safety protocols by creating easy-to-understand instructional materials and guides.

General Manager of Operations

Solutions Landscapes & Designs
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards of 50 employees.

Construction Project Superintendent

Advantage Blasting and Demolition
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
  • Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
  • Successfully Completed: I-75 Bridge Demolition project-Forsyth, Missouri

Construction Project Superintendent

Maine Drilling & Blasting
02.2016 - 06.2018
  • Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
  • Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.

Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries among 100 employees

  • Led numerous natural gas pipeline projects: Orion Pipeline project; Atlantic Sunrise Project, Mountaineer Express Project

Nuclear Security

Energy, Talen
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Prevented potential threats to national security by monitoring and analyzing suspicious activities.
  • Safeguarded national security interests through adherence to strict safety protocols during refueling missions.
  • Participated in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Force-on-Force exercise

Education

Master of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Safety Management

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
2020

Skills

  • Training program development
  • Behavior-based safety
  • Business development and planning
  • Team leadership

Military Experience

Rhode Island Army National Guard (Airborne) : 2012-2018

  • Assistant Team Leader


United States Marine Corps : 2004-2008

  • Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Recognized by Commandant of Marine Corps for leading 120 combat missions inside Fallujah, Iraq


Certification

  • Graduate Safety Practitioner: BCSP
  • OSHA 510
  • OSHA 500

Timeline

Safety Trainer

MSA-The Safety Company
05.2023 - Current

General Manager of Operations

Solutions Landscapes & Designs
04.2019 - 01.2022

Construction Project Superintendent

Advantage Blasting and Demolition
06.2018 - 01.2019

Construction Project Superintendent

Maine Drilling & Blasting
02.2016 - 06.2018

Nuclear Security

Energy, Talen
01.2009 - 01.2016

Master of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Safety Management

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
John Zaginaylo