KEITH CHRISTIE SR.
Chapin,SC
Summary
Experienced Construction and Safety Professional with 35 years in the field, including 15 years in supervisory roles and 3 years as Site Safety Coordinator. Specializes in OSHA compliance, hazard recognition, and incident prevention, with a strong emphasis on safety training. Expertise in safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and managing subcontractor safety for new construction and critical projects.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Safety Coordinator / Safety Lead
Industrial & Commercial Construction Projects
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Act as on-site safety representative supporting superintendents, project managers, and subcontractors
- Conducted daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and led pre-task planning meetings to identify and mitigate potential risks
- Lead toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings for multiple trades
- Performed routine site inspections and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and enhance workplace safety
- Identified unsafe conditions and coordinated corrective actions
- Enforce OSHA safety standards, fall protection, and PPE compliance
- Monitor high-risk activities including elevated work, hot work, confined space work, and equipment operation
- Investigated incidents and near-misses, completing safety documentation to identify root causes and improve future safety protocols
- Coordinate subcontractor safety and jobsite hazard control
Industrial Painter - Lead Man / Foreman (Safety Supervision)
Plant Vogtle
Waynesboro, Georgia
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Supervised crews of 10-65 craft workers across active industrial and construction job sites
- Supervised operations in heavy industrial plants and commercial construction sites for optimal performance.
- Managed projects within steel manufacturing plants to maintain high quality and safety standards.
- Managed operations at military base facilities ensuring compliance with safety standards and supporting mission readiness.
- Led bridge and structural steel rehabilitation efforts to restore safety and integrity.
- Directed shipyard repair and coating projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinated activities at paper and pulp mills to improve workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Worked in Nuclear facility maintenance and outages
- Communicated directly with superintendents and project management
- Trained employees in jobsite safety practices and procedures
- Conducted daily pre-task safety briefings and hazard assessments
- Coordinated work with other trades to prevent cross-trade hazards
- Enforced fall protection and PPE compliance
- Corrected unsafe work behaviors and jobsite hazards
- Coordinated hot work, fire watch, and ventilation during coating operations
- Monitored exposure hazards including coatings, dust, and airborne contaminants
- Ensured proper material handling and equipment operation
Industrial Painter / Journeyman/ General Foreman
District Council 21 local 2011
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.1992 - 01.2018
- Executed industrial coating and surface preparation in high-hazard environments to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards
- Worked extensively in heavy industrial facilities, mills, shipyards, and structural projects
- Supported project shutdowns and outages in industrial settings to facilitate timely project completion
- Operated lifts and industrial equipment
- Collaborated with foremen on crew coordination and safety compliance to maintain operational efficiency
- Followed site safety procedures and lockout/tagout awareness
Apprentice Painter
Local union 1010
Orlando, Florida
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Executed painting of walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods, meeting project deadlines.
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers for various projects.
- Prepared surfaces by scraping, sanding, and cleaning prior to painting.
- Mixed paint and materials to match specific project color and texture requirements.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize workflow on job sites.
Education
GED -
Lyndon B Johnson
Franklin, NC03.1986
Skills
- Safety & Compliance
- OSHA Construction Standards
- Hazard analysis
- Site Safety Audits & Inspections
- Pre-Task Planning (PTP)
- Incident & Near-Miss Investigation
- Root cause analysis
- Subcontractor Safety Oversight
- Stop-Work Authority
- Safety Orientation & Training
- Safety reporting
- Behavioral safety
- High-risk oversight
- Fall Protection Systems
- Aerial lift safety
- Scaffolding Safety
- Confined space safety
- Hot work permits
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Silica Exposure Awareness
- Respiratory Protection
- Hazard communication
- PPE Compliance
- Leadership & Coordination
- Crew Supervision
- Trade Coordination
- Workforce mentoring
- Contractor communication
- Production Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Industrial environments
- Nuclear Facilities
- Steel Mills
- Paper Mills
- Shipyards
- Structural projects
- Military Installations
- Industrial plants
- Commercial & Data Center Construction
Certification
- OSHA 30 Construction
- Competent Person - Fall Protection
- Competent Person - Scaffolding
- Competent Person - Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Aerial Lift / Scissor Lift Operator
- First Aid / CPR
Timeline
Site Safety Coordinator / Safety Lead
Industrial & Commercial Construction Projects
01.2022 - 04.2024
Industrial Painter - Lead Man / Foreman (Safety Supervision)
Plant Vogtle
02.2018 - 01.2022
Industrial Painter / Journeyman/ General Foreman
District Council 21 local 2011
01.1992 - 01.2018
Apprentice Painter
Local union 1010
01.1989 - 01.1992
GED -
Lyndon B Johnson