JORGE SIERRA
JT Wimsatt Contracting Company
San Diego,CA
22
Certifications
12
years of professional experience
Site safety professional overseeing jobsite safety audits, incident response, and compliance follow-up across active commercial construction sites. Coordinates subcontractor safety requirements, field inspections, and injury reporting while serving as the main jobsite contact for 2+ safety issues per week. Supports planning and training that keep daily operations aligned with project safety expectations.
Work History
Safety Manager
1 Year 8 Months- Track 5 safety inspections per week across active sites to identify hazards and support timely corrections.
- Develop safety protocols for job sites based on observed hazards and changing work conditions.
- Conduct site walk-throughs to verify crews follow required protective equipment and housekeeping practices.
- Review work activities with supervisors to address hazards before crews begin high-risk tasks.
- Edit safety notices and warning signage to keep site communication clear and easy to follow.
- Monitor material and equipment conditions for signs of wear, damage, or unsafe use.
- Coordinate corrective actions with field teams to close out hazards and prevent repeat issues.
- Apply risk mitigation practices to reduce exposure during changing site conditions and active operations.
- Organize incident follow-up details to support root-cause review and future prevention steps.
- Support fire safety protocols by checking access routes, equipment placement, and emergency readiness.
- Maintain inspection notes to create a clear record of hazards, actions, and verification steps.
- Communicate safety expectations to crews during daily briefings and site coordination meetings.
- Use attention to detail to spot documentation gaps and clarify missing hazard information.
- Coordinate with field staff to keep safety supplies available and work areas organized.
- Handle time-sensitive safety issues with steady judgment and clear follow-through across active jobs.
safety engineer
1 Year 11 Months- Developed site-specific safety plans for high-hazard construction phases, aligning field operations with corporate safety standards.
- Managed incident investigations and root-cause reviews, documenting corrective actions and supporting injured personnel and claims follow-up.
- Coordinated emergency response readiness, including evacuation planning, jobsite audits, and protocol updates for commercial builds.
Carpenter
1 Year 11 Months- Led 5 weekly safety inspections and reinforced protocols to reduce site risks.
- Managed construction projects from start to finish, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to solve on-site issues and improve project efficiency.
- Crafted custom woodwork with precision tools, contributing to stronger client satisfaction.
- Aligned and straightened square forms for installation, supporting accurate fit and finish.
- Installed guardrails, cable rail, hole covers, and safety nets to maintain safer work areas.
Laborer
11 Months- Identified confined spaces and applied entry rules to support safe work in restricted areas.
- Recognized hazards in the field and reported unsafe conditions before work continued.
- Used SCBA and PPE correctly during confined-space tasks to maintain personal safety.
- Followed emergency procedures and responded quickly during confined-space incidents.
- Planned rescues with the team and practiced rescue steps for confined-space situations.
Carpenter
1 Year 9 Months- Cured and sealed concrete surfaces to protect finishes and support durable results.
- Applied patching materials and protective coatings to repair imperfections in finished concrete.
- Assisted with reinforcing steel installation to support concrete placement and structural alignment.
- Constructed forms and shaped them for concrete placement on each job.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment, tools, and the job site while following safety protocols.
GC carpenter
2 Years- Aligned daily work priorities with carpenters, reviewed blueprints, and coordinated tasks across project floors.
- Set up and calibrated carpentry equipment each shift to support accurate cutting and dependable operation.
- Covered floor openings and built guardrails to support safer movement across active work areas.
Education
journeyman - Carpentry
building Maintenace : certification
High School Diploma - General Education
Skills
Work Process Analysis
Material and Equipment Testing
Safety Warning Editing
Operational Oversight
Safety Protocol Design
On-Site Inspection Performance
Safety process analysis
Incident Management
Fire safety protocols
Protocol development
Risk mitigation
Certification
Forklift safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Accredited Associate Safety Professional and former carpenter for the Local Union 619 responsible for implantation of corporate safety protocols for commercial construction. Highly skilled at communicating construction trades. A solution -oriented strategist focused on applying effective tactics for safe and efficient operations. Extensive background in carpentry personnel management, occupational safety, and commercial construction principles and practices.
Timeline
Safety Manager
JT Wimsatt Contracting Company
2025.02 - CurrentRead More
safety engineer
Swinerton Builders
2023.02 - 2025.01Read More
Carpenter
Swinerton Builders
2023.02 - 2025.01Read More
Laborer
City of San Diego
2021.05 - 2022.04Read More
Carpenter
Solid structures
2017.03 - 2018.12Read More
GC carpenter
DPR Construction
2015.01 - 2017.01Read More
castle park high school
High School Diploma from General Education
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chula vista adult school
building Maintenace : certification
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Palomar College
journeyman from Carpentry
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