Kevin Thomas Jr.
Industrial Projects
Opelousas,LA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Safety Professional with extensive experience in conducting safety audits and implementing safety policies. Highly skilled in employee training on OSHA standards, emergency response planning, and enhancing workplace safety through proactive hazard identification and risk assessments. Comprehensive experience in implementing and maintaining safety protocols and procedures. Strong collaborator and adaptable team player focused on achieving results and ensuring a safe working environment. Reliable and flexible in meeting changing needs and priorities.
Work History
Safety Specialist
3 Years 7 Months- Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored workplace conditions using safety equipment, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Provided guidance to employees on specific safety-related issues or concerns within their roles.
- Enhanced employee awareness of safety practices through ongoing communication and training on safe work procedures.
- Served as primary backup to the officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
- Coordinated annual mock drills to evaluate emergency preparedness plans, improving response effectiveness in real-life situations.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain the integrity of the safety program.
- Served as primary backup to the officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Educated and adhered to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures and guidelines, and other appropriate safety and service quality protocols and guidelines.
- Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
Safety Specialist/Groundman
2 Years 11 Months- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for new projects, ensuring all necessary precautions were taken to maintain worker safety.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Monitored safety performance metrics, identifying trends for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Improved employee compliance with safety regulations by developing and implementing clear policies and procedures.
- Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
- Supported utility crews with overhead and underground power line projects while educating on the importance of following strict safety standards.
Field Safety Technician
2 Years 1 Month- Played a pivotal role in achieving OSHA compliance by implementing necessary measures and providing guidance on regulatory requirements.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify hazards, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for employees.
- Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review.
- Proactively addressed employee concerns regarding workplace safety, fostering an atmosphere of trust and open communication.
- Kept main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
- Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
- Provided support during incident investigations, determining root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Safety audits
Hazard identification
Workplace inspections
OSHA compliance
Risk management
Safety policy implementation
Accident prevention
Electrical safety
Lockout/tagout procedures
Safe chemical handling
First aid administration
Company policy compliance
Certification
OSHA 30-hour Outreach for Construction Industry
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
40-Hour Radiation Safety for NDT
TWIC Card
Chauffer License
CPR (AHA)
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Industrial Projects
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Safety Specialist/Groundman
Global Energy
02.2020 - 01.2023Read More
Field Safety Technician
Hi Techindustrial
01.2018 - 02.2020Read More
Opelousas High School
High School Diploma
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