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Justin Alford

Justin Alford

Covington,LA

Summary

As an accomplished safety professional with an dynamic unique background of experience in high-risk industries including utilities, construction, oil, gas, & chemical plants, I possess a comprehensive understanding of several industry safety regulations, procedures, and protocols. My proven ability to implement effective safety & training programs, conduct thorough risk assessments, and identify potential hazards enables me to create and maintain a safe work environment. With a strong background in company wide safety management and leadership, I consistently meet and exceed safety objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, all while fostering a culture of safety and excellence within the workplace.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Coordinator

Irby Construction
11.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw safety initiatives on Entergy Resiliency, Entergy storm work and Legend Foundation projects.
  • Oversight of field safety compliance with local, state, federal, customer, and company rules & regulations.
  • Conducted daily field safety audits to identify safety trends, areas of improvement, and positive observations.
  • Performed daily safety meetings with crews to communicate Irby, Entergy, and Legend safety topics. Communicated near misses, incidents, and lessons learned to improve going forward. Operated roundtable discussions on what STKY's & hazards to look for on the job that day. Worked with the crews to mitigate those STKY's and hazards to build the capacity model to fail safe.

Safety Coordinator

ResponsAble Safety Staffing - Osmose Utility Services
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Provided daily safety oversight of Osmose pole restoration and pole infrastructure inspection crews.
  • Conducted daily field safety audits to identify safety trends, areas of improvement, and positive observations.
  • Oversight of field safety compliance with local, state, federal, customer, and company rules & regulations.
  • Responsible for support in preparing safety accident investigation reports in conjunction with regional needs
  • Implements health and safety procedures and programs for all departments and monitors safety compliance to reduce risks
  • Assisted with audit data collection and reporting as needed
  • Assisted in the identification and prioritization of risks inherent to corporate activities
  • Assisted in supervision of modifications of training, policies, and inspections based on periodic risk analyses
  • Apply knowledge of principles and procedures for training and field development, safety guidance where applicable
  • Submitted weekly field safety performance reports to identify safety trends, areas of improvement, and positive observations.

Safety Coordinator

Hoist & Crane Service Group
New Orleans, USA
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Implement and address safety and health hazards in the workplace
  • Knowledge of Industrial work environments where HCSG performs duties, including but not limited to oil, gas, chemical, paper mills, etc
  • Assist in prevention of onsite safety and health hazards
  • Assist in the implementation of safety policies at the jobsite & branch office as instituted by the Safety Department where applicable
  • Responsible for support in preparing safety accident investigation reports in conjunction with regional needs
  • Implements health and safety procedures and programs for all departments and monitors safety compliance to reduce risks
  • Assists in preparing maintenance of branch review contingency plans, including fire prevention and procedures in accordance with government regulations and insurance company regulations
  • Assists with audit data collection and reporting as needed
  • Assists in the identification and prioritization of risks inherent to corporate activities
  • Assists in supervision of modifications of training, policies, and inspections based on periodic risk analyses
  • Assists in documentation and preparation of corporate safety goals annually
  • Perform RCA investigations, reports completed and provided to management and customers as required per regional needs as assigned
  • Assist with vetting site oversight. ISN, Avetta, Browz, etc
  • Apply knowledge of principles and procedures for training and field development, Horizontal safety guidance where applicable
  • Keep up to date on local, state, federal, customer guidelines

Training Coordinator

Eco Services Plant
Baton Rouge, USA
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintained training for entire site was held at a high-level.
  • Oversaw and executed Eco Services new hire onboarding process
  • Ensured training documentation is managed and up to date for each Baton Rouge site employee
  • Oversaw site CBT compliance and completion for each BR Eco Services Employee.
  • Managed initial training matrix for new qualifying operators jointly with Unit Managers
  • Managed ERT team trainings, monthly ERT equipment inspections, & ERT quarterly drills
  • Conducted periodic training progress meetings with operations new hires and verify that all paperwork is completed at the end of their training period
  • Coordinated training program review meetings every quarter
  • Created a safe culture in a fast-paced work environment
  • Conducted daily safety inspections on various scopes of work
  • Developed safety plans for various job tasks as needed
  • Performed daily safety audits
  • Performed daily reviewal of contractor’s JSA’s & Permit’s
  • Identified and controlled risks in the field of work

HSE Manager

ResponsAble Safety Staffing
Lemoine Shell Catalyst Project - Port Allen, USA
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Maintained a high degree of safety throughout the project
  • Provided field safety support to project contractors on site
  • Created a safe culture in a fast-paced work environment
  • Conducted daily safety inspections on various scopes of work
  • Developed safety plans for various job tasks as needed
  • Performed daily safety audits
  • Performed daily reviewal of contractor’s JSA’s & Permit’s
  • Identified and controlled risks in the field of work

Safety Technician

ResponsAble Safety Staffing
Lemoine Disaster Relief Project - Houma, USA
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Maintained a high degree of safety throughout the project
  • Provided field safety support to project contractors on site
  • Created a safe culture in a fast-paced work environment
  • Conducted daily safety inspections on various scopes of work
  • Developed safety plans for various job tasks as needed
  • Performed daily safety audits
  • Identified and controlled risks in the field of work

Safety Technician

Safety Pro Resources
Syngenta Turnaround - St. Gabriel, USA
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Ensure a high degree of safety is maintained during the turnaround
  • Provide field safety support to turnaround contractors
  • Conduct daily safety observations
  • Perform daily safety audits
  • Identify and control risks in the field
  • Review permits and JSA’s

Safety Technician

Triad Electric & Controls
Shintech VCM Project - Plaquemine, USA
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Ensure a high degree of safety is maintained throughout the project
  • Provide field safety support
  • Conduct daily safety observations
  • Perform daily audits
  • Identify and control risks in the field
  • Review daily JSA’s

Safety Technician

Methanex
Methanex G2 Turnaround - Geismar, USA
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Ensure a high degree of safety is maintained during the turnaround
  • Provide field safety support to turnaround contractors
  • Conduct daily safety observations
  • Perform RC audits
  • Identify and control risks in the field
  • Review permits and JHA’s

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational, Safety, Health, and Environment

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, Louisiana
12.2020

Skills

  • GSP – Graduate Safety Practitioner
  • ASHM – Associate Safety & Health Manager
  • COSM – Certified Occupational Health & Safety Manager
  • CPR, AED, & First Aid Certified Bloodborne Pathogens Trained
  • Louisiana Emergency Medical Responder
  • TWIC, Tappisafe certified, and IS Networld trained
  • Fall Protection Training course for the competent person
  • OSHA 10 Construction, OSHA 10 ET&D, and OSHA 20 ET&D leadership
  • RMOL 5903 Electrical Standards Trained
  • MSHA Part 48 Surface Mine Trained
  • Root Cause Analysis & Incident Investigation Trained
  • Human & Organizational Performance Trained

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Safety Coordinator

Irby Construction
11.2024 - Current

Safety Coordinator

ResponsAble Safety Staffing - Osmose Utility Services
05.2024 - 11.2024

Safety Coordinator

Hoist & Crane Service Group
04.2023 - 05.2024

Training Coordinator

Eco Services Plant
05.2022 - 04.2023

HSE Manager

ResponsAble Safety Staffing
12.2021 - 02.2022

Safety Technician

ResponsAble Safety Staffing
09.2021 - 11.2021

Safety Technician

Safety Pro Resources
08.2021 - 09.2021

Safety Technician

Triad Electric & Controls
06.2021 - 07.2021

Safety Technician

Methanex
01.2021 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Occupational, Safety, Health, and Environment

Southeastern Louisiana University
Justin Alford