Justin Warren
Effingham,SC
Summary
Proactive Safety Manager with extensive experience in OSHA and EPA compliance, leading teams to reduce risks across diverse sectors including construction, power generation, and manufacturing. Skilled in conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and developing Site-Specific Safety Plans to promote a robust safety culture.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Safety Manager
Thompson Construction Group
08.2022 - Current
- I develop tailored Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), participate in pre-job planning, monitor safety performance metrics, and lead ongoing safety training and onboarding for new hires to promote consistent compliance and operational excellence.
- I led teams of safety coordinators and technicians to foster a proactive safety culture across the site.
- Oversaw daily, weekly, and monthly operations to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state and local regulations, reducing workplace risks.
- Conducted safety audits on uncontrolled high-risk tasks, provided immediate corrective guidance, and communicated key findings to site management and team members.
- Engaged with on-site safety by verifying work permits, ensuring daily vehicle and equipment inspections, and leading investigations after accidents and near misses to develop corrective actions.
- Partnered with medical staff to ensure timely support for injured employees in workplace accidents.
Safety Coordinator
Thompson Construction Group
03.2018 - 08.2022
- As a Safety Coordinator ensured that workers are working in a safe environment.
- Checked PTPs (JSAs) with supervision to ensure compliance with company procedures, policies, OSHA standards, and relevant regulations on job site.
- Conducted weekly audits on the job site and recorded the information in intelex.
- Conducted incident investigations for accidents, documenting findings in reports for corporate management.
- Led weekly safety meets, and craft team meets and also did new hire orientation and new hire safety training.
- Facilitated new hire onboarding process on site to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Conducted any on the job training like confined space training, fork lift training (Warehouse and All-terrain/Lull) and Arial lift/Scissor lift training.
- Managed special equipment, including air monitors and rope ladders, for safety tasks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction and general industry practices.
- Provided permits to complete daily tasks, including Hot Work permits, Confined Space Permits, and line break permits.
Millwright
Thompson Construction Group
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Pulling and installing valves, running ½ galvanized airline using a rigid 535 to thread pipe, running tubing for valves and to instruments.
- Removed and installed pressure regulators on equipment.
- Assisted with electrical and instrumentation tasks in the department.
- Completed PTP (Pre-task Plan) detailing steps, hazards faced, and prevention measures.
- Gathered job information and materials to ensure task completion.
- Submitted daily reports to foreman outlining completed tasks.
- Completed hot work permits and lime break permits.
- Fill out the paperwork with the proper information and get all signatures required.
- Achieved certification in operating scissor lifts and boom lifts.
Boilermaker
RMR Mechanical
Eastover, USA
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Utilized air powered and electric tools to remove boiler tube sections and prepare new sections for welding.
- Assisted in rigging operations for removal of old tube sections and installation of new tube sections, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
- Reconstructed boiler system components to improve functionality.
Pipefitter
Solution Services
West Columbia, USA
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Installed stainless steel pipes of various diameters in specified locations.
- Interpreted prints and verified locations to measure and cut pipe for welders.
- Positioned pipe accurately to facilitate efficient welding.
- Prepared pipe and fittings for welders by organizing them in stands.
Fitter/Millwright
Commercial and Industrial Piping Inc.
Effingham, USA
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Fabricated and installed pipes in stainless steel, PVC, and CPVC across various sizes to meet project specifications.
- Executed metal fabrication tasks for multiple projects, maintaining high standards of quality and precision.
- Set up and aligned motors for optimal performance.
- Operated tools such as drills, grinders, cutting torches, and band saws to effectively complete fabrication tasks.
- Forklift/lull operator: move material from lay down yard to job site.
- Various types of hand tool pipe wrenches wrenches socket wrenches tape measure squares levels chalk lines.
- Man lifts scissor lifts and boom truck.
Planer Mill backend Maintenance (operations)
Charles Ingram Lumber
Effingham, South Carolina
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintained sling sorter and backend operations of planner mill to ensure optimal functionality.
- Managed morning start-up to guarantee proper machine operation.
- Managed hydraulic hoses, pipelines, and pneumatic low voltage electrical and mechanical components to support maintenance efforts.
- Performed daily maintenance on the 150 foot sling sorter.
- Maintained inventory of all machine parts for efficient operations.
- Participated in Site Safety Committee, conducting weekly mill checks and quarterly audits to identify safety issues and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
Laydown Yard Foreman
Brand Energy and Infrastructure
Freeman, VA
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintain and Run Scaffolding Lay down yard.
- Conducted weekly safety audits for three Foremen, promoting compliance and a safer work environment.
- Completed daily job safety analysis to identify potential hazards.
- Checked material from work area, organizing yard to maintain proper order and accessibility.
- Took orders for materials needed by field workers to ensure timely access to resources.
- Receive new material coming into job site and make sure materials are properly received and placed.
Planer Mill backend Maintenance (operations)
Charles Ingram Lumber Company
Effingham, SC
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Managed morning start-up, ensuring optimal machine operation.
- Oversaw hydraulic hoses, pipelines, pneumatic low voltage electrical systems, and mechanical parts for reliable equipment performance.
- Performed daily maintenance on the 150 foot sling sorter.
- Maintain sling sorter and backend of planner mill.
- Maintained inventory of parts for efficient repairs.
- Participated in Site Safety Committee, conducting weekly mill checks and monthly meetings to identify safety issues, mitigate hazards, and perform quarterly OSHA compliance audits.
Maintenance
Galey and Lord Textile
Society Hill, SC
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Maintenance for High speed and Dye Range.
- Conducted weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on equipment to enhance reliability.
- Repaired and replaced rollers and bearings to ensure equipment functionality.
- Maintained and operated air, water, and hydraulic lines for optimal system performance.
- Repaired exhaust fan to ensure optimal performance.
- Used threaded to Thread smaller airlines and water lines.
Education
BS - Occupational Safety and Health/Construction Safety
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02-2027
Skills
- Site safety management
- Safety audits
- Accident investigation
- Safety training
- CPR First Aid Instructor
Timeline
Site Safety Manager
Thompson Construction Group
08.2022 - Current
Safety Coordinator
Thompson Construction Group
03.2018 - 08.2022
Millwright
Thompson Construction Group
03.2018 - 09.2018
Boilermaker
RMR Mechanical
10.2017 - 11.2017
Pipefitter
Solution Services
09.2017 - 10.2017
Fitter/Millwright
Commercial and Industrial Piping Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2017
Planer Mill backend Maintenance (operations)
Charles Ingram Lumber
08.2015 - 05.2016
Laydown Yard Foreman
Brand Energy and Infrastructure
02.2015 - 08.2015
Planer Mill backend Maintenance (operations)
Charles Ingram Lumber Company
02.2014 - 10.2014
Maintenance
Galey and Lord Textile
03.2013 - 02.2014
BS - Occupational Safety and Health/Construction Safety
Columbia Southern University