Jonathan Sample
Lake Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic safety professional with 14 years of expertise in optimizing safety practices for large-scale construction projects. Successfully developed and implemented safety protocols that resulted in a significant reduction of workplace incidents. Strong background in training, compliance auditing, and incident investigation, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and fostering a culture of safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Safety Director
Hicks Lightning Protection
Ponder, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Developed safety policies to enhance workplace safety and compliance standards.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Trained employees on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Collaborated with management to implement safety improvement initiatives.
- Reviewed incident reports to determine root causes and preventive measures.
- Managed safety equipment inventory and ensured proper maintenance practices.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote awareness and engagement among staff.
- Coordinated external safety inspections and maintained regulatory documentation.
- Analyzed accident data to identify trends and develop strategies for reducing future incidents.
- Developed and implemented corporate safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained records of all health and safety inspections and investigations as required by law.
- Managed workers' compensation claims process including filing appropriate paperwork with insurance carriers.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications, manuals, reports, or other documents related to occupational health and safety issues.
- Collaborated with various departments within the organization to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assisted in developing emergency preparedness plans and conducting drills as needed.
- Provided training on safe working practices, hazardous materials management, emergency response plans.
- Identified potential areas of risk within the workplace environment and took appropriate action.
- Facilitated communication between employees regarding safety concerns or initiatives.
- Reviewed existing safety programs for effectiveness and made recommendations for improvements.
- Coordinated with external vendors for purchasing personal protective equipment.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, local regulations governing occupational health &safety matters.
- Investigated incidents involving workplace injuries or property damage to determine root causes and recommend corrective action.
- Conducted regular audits of work sites to ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols.
- Performed periodic reviews of contractor activities at worksites related to health &safety protocols.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries about company-wide safety policies and procedures.
- Participated in meetings with senior leadership teams concerning employee health and safety issues.
- Monitored the performance of safety personnel in order to identify areas for improvement in safety practices.
- Conducted research into new technologies that could be employed to improve workplace safety standards.
- Provided guidance on job hazard analysis processes for identifying potential hazards associated with specific tasks.
- Inspected company buildings and job sites to identify possible hazardous conditions and immediately remedied these issues with corrective actions.
- Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues, or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
- Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
- Developed and updated emergency response procedures.
- Conducted audits at industrial sites and participated in hazardous waste site investigations.
- Minimized injuries and hazards in regards to personnel with creation of robust safety programs, policies and procedures.
- Spearheaded safety meetings with key members of organization to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for employees.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses or accidents.
- Ordered suspending activities that posed threats to worker health or safety.
- Created and managed training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.
Safety Advisor
Core Safety Group
Dallas, TX
03.2019 - 06.2025
- Safety Advisor, General Contractor, New Construction, Industrial Complex (Fort Worth, TX) led safety initiatives, promoting safe practices across multiple buildings during construction.
- Safety Advisor, General Contractor, New Construction, Nike Production Facility (Wilmer, TX)
- Safety Advisor, General Contractor, New construction, Amazon Dal2 Softlines Project (DFW Airport)
- Safety Advisor, General Contractor, Amazon DFW 3 Renovation Project (Lancaster, TX)
- Safety Advisor, General Contractor, Wastewater Facility New Construction, Intel (Chandler, AZ)
- Safety Advisor, Amazon Contractor, Amazon AFW1, New Construction Project (Ft Worth, TX)
- Safety Advisor, Mechanical Contractor, TCU Football Stadium Expansion Project (Ft Worth, TX)
- Safety Advisor, Mechanical Contractor, Hospital New Build, Baylor Scott White (Frisco, TX)
- Safety Advisor, Mechanical Contractor, Facebook Data Center (Ft Worth, TX)
- Safety Advisor, Mechanical Contractor, Semi-Conductor Facility, (Farmers Branch, TX) ensured compliance with safety regulations and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Safety Advisor, General Contractor, Tilt Wall Erection Project (Mesquite, TX)
- Safety Advisor, Steel Contractor, Western Extrusions Roofing Project (Carrollton, TX)
- Safety Advisor, Precast Contractor, Compass Data Center (Red Oak, TX)
- Safety Advisor, Owner Representative for Siemens, New Addition and renovation project, Siemens Vanguard
- Implemented safety measures during renovation and addition to enhance student and staff safety.
- Safety Advisor, Airport renovation, Client American Airlines (DFW)
Safety Coordinator (Contractor)
Hard Hat Workforce Solutions
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Coordinated safety protocols for the Solar Energy Farm project in Winfall, NC, met industry standards and regulations.
- Conducted safety audits to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Program Trainer, Special Inspector, QA/QC and Scheduler for FEMA S.T.E.P. Emergency Housing programs in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Contractor)
Lamar Contractors
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions on construction tools and equipment, enhancing contractors' technical skills and safety practices.
- Facilitated quality assurance and quality control meetings with team members to discuss project standards and expectations. with sub-contractors and government contractors
- Led efforts to ensure safe work environment for contractors during repairs on government contracts, reducing incidents and promoting safety culture.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for various job functions, promoting consistency and compliance across operations.
Safety Director
W.T. Construction
01.2017 - 01.2018
- (Direct and Manage safety for over 40 projects Commercial, Industrial, Local and Federal Government throughout 4 States)
- Developed safety protocols for construction sites to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conducted safety audits of facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Inspected job sites to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions needed.
- Participated in incident investigations to document facts surrounding the event.
- Collaborated with project managers to integrate safety measures into project plans.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs for the organization.
- Trained and mentored employees in safety practices and evaluation procedures.
- Trained personnel in proper safety practices and conducted safety orientations for new employees.
- Advised management on regulatory requirements pertaining to occupational safety and health matters.
- Compiled monthly reports detailing key performance indicators such as injury rates, inspection results.
- Monitored safety of construction activities, making on-site personnel protection top priority.
Safety Professional (Contractor)
Job Site Safety
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Designed and implemented safety training programs tailored to diverse job site environments, enhancing worker awareness and compliance.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and identified potential hazards.
- Collaborated with site management to implement safety policies effectively.
- Facilitated safety meetings and communicated updates to all staff members.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommended targeted corrective actions, driving continuous safety improvements.
- Monitored compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Provided guidance to teams on safe work practices and equipment usage.
- Advised supervisors on legal requirements concerning occupational health and safety.
- Assessed existing safety programs for effectiveness and proposed actionable recommendations, fostering a culture of safety and risk mitigation.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and protocols to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.
- Investigated accidents or incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
- Conducted safety inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
Safety Professional (Contractor)
Absolute Safety Consulting
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Developed safety training programs tailored to specific job site environments, enhancing worker awareness and compliance.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and identified potential hazards.
- Collaborated with site management to implement safety policies effectively.
- Facilitated safety meetings and communicated updates to all staff members.
- Reviewed incident reports and recommended corrective actions, leading to improved safety measures and reduced recurrence of incidents.
- Monitored compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Provided guidance to teams on safe work practices and equipment usage.
- Evaluated existing safety programs for effectiveness and proposed enhancements, contributing to a safer workplace culture.
- Conducted proactive risk assessments of working environments prior to commencement of operations.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and protocols to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.
Confined Space and High Angle Rescue Tech/ Safety Professional
Code Red Safety
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Implemented safety measures to eliminate hazards associated with confined spaces and high angle rescue operations, enhancing overall safety compliance.
- Perform High Angle Rescue operations within Industrial Chemical plants across the United States.
- Conducted safety assessments for emergency response scenarios, ensuring preparedness and effective response strategies.
- Test Atmospheric Conditions for confined spaces.
- Assisted in developing safety protocols for various situations, contributing to a standardized approach to safety management.
- Collaborated with team members during training exercises and drills.
- Communicated clearly with team leaders during rescue operations.
- Documented incident reports and safety evaluations thoroughly.
Education
OSHA 500 - Occupational Safety And Health
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX03-2026
OSHA 510 -
University of Texas at Arlington
04-2019
Construction Site Safety Technician -
Associated Builders and Contractors
04-2015
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
05-2005
Associate of the Arts -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
05-2004
Skills
- Safety program development
- Safety program implementation
- Safety training
- Safety audits
- Risk assessment
- Compliance auditing
- Regulatory knowledge
- Incident investigation
- Emergency response plans
- Emergency planning
- Incident reporting
- Accident avoidance
- Risk assessment
- Job safety analyses
- Hazard identification
- Permit management
- Workplace inspections
- Site evaluation
- Site auditing
- Safety systems
- Construction site management
- Lockout/tagout
- Fall protection
- Lifting operations
- Lockout/tagout
- Machine guarding
- Confined space entry
- Hazard communication
- Respiratory protection
- PPE usage
- Gas detection
- Noise control
- Trenching and excavation
- Ladder safety
- Crane safety
- First aid administration
- Safety meetings
- Staff training and mentoring
- Training development
- Root-cause analysis
- Policy implementation
- Occupational safety
- Occupational health
- Incident investigation
- Safety equipment use
- Ladder safety
- Root-cause analysis
- Safety equipment use
Certification
- CSS (Construction Safety Supervision and Leadership)
- CSST (Construction Site Safety Technician)
- Safety Management
- Construction Safety Management
- OSHA 12 BASIC PLUS
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 510
- EM 385 1-1 (USCOE)
- Emergency Action Plans
- FEMA Incident Command (ICS 100)
- Confined Space and High Angle Rope Rescue
- Confined Space Safety
- Fall Protection in Construction Elements
- Effective Safety Committee Operations
- Trench and Excavation Safety
- Heat and Cold Stress Safety
- Silica Dust Safety
- Construction Work Site Safety
- Focus Four: Fall Hazards
- Focus Four: Caught In-or-Between Hazards
- Focus Four: Struck by Hazards
- Focus Four: Electrocution Hazards
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- S.C.B.A. (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)
- E.E.B.A. (Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus)
- 4 gas meter air quality check (MSA Altair 5x four gas meter)
- Supplied Air Training
- OSHA 500
- STSC (BCSP)
- Certified Trainer CPR/FIRST AID/AED
- CHST
Safety Duties
- Emergency Housing Experience Includes
- Lead trainer for Inspectors on the use of company tablets and program guidelines to follow within the field.
- Special Field Inspector. Performed initial inspections for construction needs on qualified homes. Performed final inspection on construction completed on all homes.
- QA/QC for work completed by construction contractors and data submitted by Field Inspectors.
- Scheduler for all Field Inspectors
Custom
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficient in BIM 360 Auditing Software
- References Available Upon Request
- Willing to travel with no restrictions
Timeline
Corporate Safety Director
Hicks Lightning Protection
06.2025 - Current
Safety Advisor
Core Safety Group
03.2019 - 06.2025
Safety Coordinator (Contractor)
Hard Hat Workforce Solutions
01.2019 - 03.2019
Program Trainer, Special Inspector, QA/QC and Scheduler for FEMA S.T.E.P. Emergency Housing programs in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Contractor)
Lamar Contractors
01.2018 - 12.2018
Safety Director
W.T. Construction
01.2017 - 01.2018
Safety Professional (Contractor)
Job Site Safety
02.2016 - 01.2017
Safety Professional (Contractor)
Absolute Safety Consulting
08.2015 - 02.2016
Confined Space and High Angle Rescue Tech/ Safety Professional
Code Red Safety
05.2012 - 08.2015
OSHA 500 - Occupational Safety And Health
The University of Texas At Arlington
OSHA 510 -
University of Texas at Arlington
Construction Site Safety Technician -
Associated Builders and Contractors
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of the Arts -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College