Ken is a Safety Manager with experience in conducting safety inspections and is involved in the training and development of L.K. Comstock National Transit’s employees and ours subcontractors. He has proven ability in safety planning management and hazard prevention and manage Safety Committees, job site Safety Walks, and Stand Downs on projects. He is an effective communicator who is able to explain the importance of job site safety, safety hazards, and proper work planning in construction projects. He has a track record of motivating, encouraging, and mentoring employees to deliver outstanding safety performance and is trained in carrying out the company’s onboarding of new hire employees and enforcing safe company policies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
L.K. Comstock National Transit, Inc.
07.2019 - Current
LAMetro Crenshaw Design-Build Project The $1.2 billion LA Metro Crenshaw project is a 8.5-mile Design-Build Light Rail Project that connects the existing Green line and EXPO lines. L.K. Comstock National Transit successfully performed under a $123 million systems subcontract for the installation and testing of the Overhead Catenary System (OCS), Traction Power Substation (TPSS), Signal System, and Communications system. Ken served as the Safety Manager for LKCTN’s work, with responsibility for all aspects of construction safety, including working safely in underground stations, conducting crew inspections and accident injury investigations. In addition, Ken performed safety training in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Silica Awareness, and Site Safety Orientation.
Safety Manager
Walsh Shea
03.2017 - 07.2019
Ken served as the Safety Manager for Walsh Shea, with responsibility for all aspects of construction safety, including working safely in underground stations, conducting crew inspections and accident injury investigations.
Safety Manager
Archer Western
05.2015 - 03.2017
HHD Rehabilitation (S-276 S-27) Demolition of the existing structure and new construction of a state of the art 3-barrel tide gate tunnel through the Herbert Hoover Dike to control the flow of water from Lake Okeechobee to the surrounding agriculture. Safety Manager, Documentation of site inspections Monitoring of field crews for safety compliance Inspection of equipment and tool Documentation of site safety orientation for new hires Safety awareness training and documentation Participation in weekly pre-meeting and discussion of the AHA’s relating to the definable features of work Document and report accident and near misses to the USACE
Safety Manager
Conti Federal Services
12.2011 - 05.2015
SELA – B, Pump station the Mississippi River drainage tubes. Installation of 80-inch discharge tubes from the flood protection pump Mississippi River at Belle Chasse, Louisiana. SSHO Documentation of weekly TBT site inspections Monitoring of field crews for safety compliance Inspection of equipment and tool Documentation of site safety orientation for new hires Safety awareness training and documentation Participation in weekly pre-meeting and discussion of the AHA’s relating to the definable features of work Participation in weekly pre-meeting and discussion of the AHA’s relating to the definable features of work
Supervisor
US Naval Assist Facility Rehabilitation
11.2013 - 11.2014
Improvements sparking creation increase distance of blast radius away from buildings. Supervisor in charge of the work and safety of the crew.
Night Shift
Hackensack Bridge Restoration
07.2013 - 11.2013
For the bridge deck restoration of the Hackensack Bridge Task were to deliver site safety orientations of new hires Equipment inspections site inspections TBT’s with night crews Make sure crews were provided with proper PPE Inspections of crews to make sure all safety procedures were being followed Documentation of all inspections.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lafourche High School
GAlliano, Louisiana
05.1979
Certification
OSHA 30 Hour Construction
OTI 510 Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry