Justin Gaines
Springfield,LA
Summary
-HSE Representative- Coming from a position in the field into a certified safety role with many years of dedicated work completed with a strong safety culture and drive of task completion without incident. Having held roles from Safety Tech/Coordinator, District/Multi branch Safety Rep, & Supervisor/ Site HSE Manager.
-Field Supervisor/Lead Technician- With a wide knowledge of specialty craft needs and solid customer relations capabilities. Interested in continued growth within the HSE career path while fostering leadership skills and attributes.
-Professional Worker- With excellent interpersonal skills. Works in a safe, timely, and efficient manner to see tough jobs through to completion with a safety-first mindset and client satisfaction as a goal.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
Certification
Work History
Site HSE Manager
Diamondback Works
02.2025 - Current
- Stand alone DBW HSE Manager for the Chastang WM VBM facility
- Found local occupational clinic and made introduction for possible needs.
- Conducted site orientation for all employees and visitors.
- Implemented safety training programs for employees to enhance awareness and compliance.
- Created and Conducted site weekly safety meetings with all crews on site as well as daily interactions and coaching.
- Implemented training as policy changes or changes to documents called for updated learning.
- Conducted regular audits of workplace practices to identify hazards and recommend improvements.
- Maintained an incident free workplace.
- Reviewed company HSE policies to add information or notate if any corrections may be needed.
- Utilized KPA Flex as well as Sharepoint to maintain inspections, audits, and documents for HSE compliance.
HSE Supervisor
UPSIS
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Served as an instructor & implemented safety training programs to employees for job site onboarding as well as equipment qualification needs.
- Conducted regular audits to identify hazards and ensure Client site & Company policy, OSHA , & environmental compliance.
- Lead safety meetings as well as coaching through stand downs as needed.
- Interaction with all employees on shift to remain a trusted and approachable leader.
- Led incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions for improvement.
- Interacted with 3rd party, client representatives, and other contractor leaders on a daily basis.
Field Supervisor / District Branch HSE Rep.
Team
05.2013 - 08.2024
- Interact positively and perform tasks safely for clients and peers, successfully developing productive long-term working relationships
- Complete Job walks and pre planning of work
- Complete day to day call out work needs.
- Run and or assist with hands on for projects.
- Provide knowledge and experience to complete safe and quality driven work scopes.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Leveraged statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes.
Level 5 Field Lead/Supervisor
CarBer Testing Services
04.2010 - 05.2013
- Performed duties as Lead Technician on projects.
- Operated equipment such as Cold Cutting Clam Shell
- Conducted line isolation.
- Conducted hydrostatic weld testing.
- Bolting and Tensioning
- Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
- Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
- Evaluated performance and progress and made proactive adjustments.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Educated workers about proper safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
C2 (B Class) Pipe Fitter
Bay A Berry Company
05.2009 - 09.2010
- Read construction prints (basic Level knowledge)
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Fit straight run pipe and bolted up valves.
- Walked down completion packages.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Pipefitter Helper
Austin Industrial
02.2009 - 06.2009
- Prepped pipe to go into field.
- Pulled tools for project use.
- Fire Watch / Hole Watch
- Cleaned work areas
- Completed basic straight run pipe fits.
Level 3 Field Technician / Helper
CarBer Testing Services
02.2007 - 01.2009
- Field machining
- Isolation of lines
- Hydro-testing welds
- Prepping tools for projects
- Loading out for projects
- Bolting and Tensioning
- Call out work field leadership
Education
High School Diploma - Basic Studies
2005
Skills
- Strong Communication abilities
- Basic computer and Microsoft
- Power and hand tools
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Cold Cutting
- Line Isolation
- Hydro Testing
- Bolting
- Safety procedures knowledge
- Basic math and measuring
- Effective at multi-tasking
- Dependable and reliable
- Self-motivated
- Works well independently
- Willingness to learn
- Hazard Awareness
- Conducting Investigations
- Risk Management planning
Certification
- (CSSS) Nccer Construction Site Safety Supervisor
- (CSST) Nccer Construction Site Safety Technician
- (COSS) Certified Occupational Safety Specialist
- (STSC) BCSP Safety Trained Supervisor Construction
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 30 Construction
- OSHA 30 General Industry
- OSHA 10 Construction
- OSHA 10 General Industry
- NFP70E
- TWIC
- Security passport
- OSHA / Basic Plus
- (TEAM) Level 2 ITP
- (TEAM) Level 2 Bolting
- (TEAM) Level 2 Machining (Stand alone pipe cutter with basic knowledge of Machining Craft)
- (TEAM) Level 1 HTS, LRS, and VRS
Timeline
Site HSE Manager - Diamondback Works
02.2025 - Current
HSE Supervisor - UPSIS
09.2024 - 01.2025
Field Supervisor / District Branch HSE Rep. - Team
05.2013 - 08.2024
Level 5 Field Lead/Supervisor - CarBer Testing Services
04.2010 - 05.2013
C2 (B Class) Pipe Fitter - Bay A Berry Company
05.2009 - 09.2010
Pipefitter Helper - Austin Industrial
02.2009 - 06.2009
Level 3 Field Technician / Helper - CarBer Testing Services
02.2007 - 01.2009
Endeavor High School - High School Diploma, Basic Studies