Jonathan G. Ortiz
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Senior Safety Manager who provides clear site-specific safety plans and explain pre-task and checklist in a clear and understandable way. Detail and project schedule orientated with a strong tradesman background
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman/Supervisor
Cement & Concrete Laborers Union 18A
New York, NY
01.2013
- Handling and wheeling of unmixed or dry concrete material, the mixing wheeling, spreading, leveling, placing, and ramming of concrete and cement mortar, the handling of all types and manner of form lumber or forms in connection with buildings and reinforcing steel; the hanging of all joists and the striking of centers and stripping of forms on the following work:
- Reinforced concrete walls, footings, and piers on all buildings. All reinforced concrete structures.
- Concrete floor arch construction, cellar floors and sidewalks on all buildings.
- Monolithic gypsum floor and roof slabs.
- Concrete and cement mortar used in paving work.
- Finished cement or composition floors.
- Floor and roof fill
- Concrete curbs, concrete retaining walls, and miscellaneous concrete, including pump and equipment foundation, within the confines of a building site.
- Concrete conduits, vault lights, concrete pipe trenches and tunnels connecting buildings.
- Cement mortar applied under pressure by a Cement Gun or any other pressure machine, such as a Guniting (operation of nozzle not included).
Area Construction Safety Manager
Microsoft Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for construction teams.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to create and enforce safety policies tailored to project needs.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommend preventive measures.
- Led safety meetings, fostering a culture of awareness and accountability among team members.
- Reviewed and updated safety documentation to align with industry standards and best practices.
- Mentored junior staff on safety protocols, enhancing overall team competency in risk management.
- Initiated process improvements that reduced workplace incidents through proactive hazard assessments.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure their adherence to company policies regarding health and safety regulations.
- Facilitated open communication channels between management and field staff regarding any concerns or suggestions related to workplace health and safety.
- Managed personal protective equipment inventory effectively, ensuring workers always had access to appropriate gear while onsite.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to educate workers on best practices, resulting in a safer work environment.
- Implemented proactive risk management strategies that significantly reduced the frequency of lost-time injuries among construction personnel.
- Organized and led safety training sessions for new hires, contributing to an overall culture of safety awareness and prevention within the company.
- Reduced workplace accidents through diligent hazard identification and implementation of corrective measures.
- Streamlined safety reporting processes, increasing efficiency in addressing issues and tracking progress towards goals.
- Developed site-specific safety plans tailored to each project''s unique requirements, ensuring optimal protection for all personnel.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes and develop preventative actions, minimizing future incidents.
- Monitored daily worksite operations closely to proactively identify potential hazards, leading to swift resolution and mitigation of risks.
- Maintained detailed records of all safety-related activities, facilitating timely communication with regulatory agencies when necessary.
- Administered site-specific inductions for all personnel entering job sites, ensuring thorough understanding of relevant safety requirements before commencing work.
- Analyzed data from incident reports to identify trends and areas requiring additional focus, leading to targeted improvements in overall site safety performance.
- Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
- Developed, implemented and trained on safety programs and injury prevention programs for industry clients.
Senior Safety Coordinator
Holder Construction
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Perform daily meetings with contract companies to review any issues, findings, and upcoming events.
- Perform daily inspections of the construction site to identify hazards and behavioral based safety observations.
- Provide safety orientation for new hires, planning and leading weekly safety meetings and training for all shifts.
- Investigate and document incidents or accidents, record worker compensation information, provide OSHA training for employees, complete annual OSHA reports, and maintain MSDS books.
- Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Update safety logs daily and OSHA recordkeeping conduct tailgate meetings and discuss a safety topic with the entire staff at morning meetings.
- Inspect any and all construction within the plant and work closely with stack construction, union electricians and ironworkers responsible for overseeing the incident investigation process.
- Maintain OSHA compliance and an overall safe work environment
- OSHA record keeping associated with recordable injuries.
- Offer innovative solutions to solve difficult issues and lead employees and contractors to work in a safe team environment.
- Manage record keeping for safety and environmental matters.
- Support and provide leadership for case management of injuries.
- Participate and/or Lead 200 plus Teams in developing, improving, and executing programs that align with the companies Key Performance Indicators.
- Participate in incident investigations and reviews and supports the preparation of relevant documentation using root cause methodologies.
- Lead plant on individual safety topics as well as train Shop Leaders in development of programs and engagement of all employees.
- Compile and maintain safety statistics, analyze incident data for trends and prepare advisory or alert communications.
- Implement and document of EH&S required training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Safety Manager/Representative
Premier Underground
Glendale, AZ
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Participate in safety audits, inspections and observations to demonstrate visible safety leadership.
- Assess the current safety systems for effectiveness. Examine other closely linked systems and controls to assess their effectiveness.
- Develop continual quality improvement initiatives, review safety performance and prepare action plans that include researching course options.
- Check that the control mechanism is in place to see if the safety systems are being used as intended through the use of data analysis.
- Engage with the MSHA inspectors and county inspectors in a constructive way and take advice from internal advisors.
- Prepare near miss and root cause incident investigations.
- Lead beginning of shift safety meetings.
- Complete daily inspections of work areas requiring written reports of actions taken by field supervisor.
- Participate in daily management meetings with client representative and other contractor safety personnel.
Concrete Safety Manager
Defalco Construction
New York, NY
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Once designated, Concrete Safety Managers must be present to supervise all concrete operations.
- A Concrete Safety Manager can only be responsible for one site at a time.
- A Concrete Safety Manager must coordinate directly with the Site Safety Manager on record for that project.
- The NYC Department of Buildings requires a Concrete Safety Manager to be present during concrete operations on any major building construction project that involves the placement of 2,000 cubic yards or more of concrete. These individuals must be fully registered with the Department of Buildings and have their name on the job permit application. Concrete Safety Managers must complete the 30-hour Concrete Safety Manager course before they can register with NYC DOB.
Maintenance/Carpenter/Porter
Building Management
New York, NY
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of the facilities and their related equipment. May work independently or assist journey-level Maintenance Mechanics with the operation, maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment, systems, and components. Keeps premises of building in clean and orderly condition by maintaining offices, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator, stairways, and other work areas.
- Repairing or replacing defective equipment’s or parts using hand or machines.
- Performing preventive measures for safeguarding the machinery against any kind of degradation on a regular basis.
- Cleaning and lubricating of parts.
- Maintaining overall cleanliness and proper functioning of the area or tools or the machinery.
- Paint and repair of windows, doors, walls and floors of the building.
- Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
- Using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings.
- Hanging doors and installing locks.
- Replacing broken windowpanes and performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.
Ground Operations
JetBlue Airline
Brooklyn, NY
10.2006 - 01.2010
- Operates ground service equipment which includes motor vehicles and elevated de-icing equipment.
- Responsible for aircraft servicing which may include operation of aircraft fueling and waste disposal equipment.
- Tags, loads, and unloads Customer luggage.
- Operates external aircraft servicing equipment.
- Helps prepare aircraft cabin for departure.
- Assists Customers with special needs, e.g. Customers who need assistance in boarding.
- Assists with guidance of aircraft during surface movement to arrival and departure locations.
- Occasionally assists with loading and unloading mail.
- Complies with ad hoc assignments as requested by the Supervisor or General Manager.
Education
AABA - Business Administration and Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University
New York, NY01.2011
Business Management
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY01.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Xaverian High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2005
Skills
- OSHA 510 Certified
- DOB Licensed Concrete Safety Manager
- Blueprint Reading (Local 18A Learning Center)
- SST Certificate
- Rigging Certified – 16 Hour
- Fall Protection – Certified
- Scaffold User – Certified
- Hazard Commercial Global – Certified
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Skilled in working independently and adjusting to an uneven workflow
Timeline
Senior Safety Coordinator
Holder Construction
08.2022 - Current
Safety Manager/Representative
Premier Underground
09.2019 - 08.2022
Concrete Safety Manager
Defalco Construction
01.2018 - 01.2019
Foreman/Supervisor
Cement & Concrete Laborers Union 18A
01.2013
Maintenance/Carpenter/Porter
Building Management
01.2009 - 01.2011
Ground Operations
JetBlue Airline
10.2006 - 01.2010
AABA - Business Administration and Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University
Business Management
Kingsborough Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Xaverian High School
Area Construction Safety Manager
Microsoft Corporation
2023 - Current