Kingsley Umeh
Dallas,TX
Summary
Project Safety Manager with a background in construction and electrical safety, jobsite inspections, hazard assessments, and corrective action follow-up. Supports OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance through toolbox talks, safety orientations, incident reviews, and documentation that helps maintain safer worksites and stronger crew compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Safety Manager
Daina Consults LLC
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Manage and monitor project safety activities to promote a safe working environment.
- Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and hazard assessments.
- Identify unsafe conditions and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor employee and contractor compliance with OSHA safety requirements.
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and safety orientations.
- Monitor proper selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Support implementation of fall protection, electrical safety, Lockout/Tagout, and other safety procedures.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and assist with corrective actions.
- Maintain safety inspection reports, training documentation, and other project safety records.
- Work closely with project managers, supervisors, employees, and subcontractors to address safety concerns.
- Promote employee involvement and a proactive safety culture throughout project operations.
PROJECT SAFETY MANAGER
CSI Electric
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Oversee safety activities on electrical and construction projects.
- Identify electrical and construction hazards and recommend appropriate controls.
- Apply OSHA requirements and NFPA 70E safety principles to electrical work activities.
- Monitor electrical work areas for shock, arc-flash, and other electrical hazards.
- Support Lockout/Tagout procedures and electrically safe work practices.
- Conduct jobsite inspections and document unsafe conditions and corrective actions.
- Provide safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee safety training.
- Verify proper use of PPE and other required safety equipment.
- Monitor work activities involving ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, tools, equipment, and electrical systems.
- Assist with incident and near-miss investigations.
- Maintain project safety documentation and communicate safety issues to project leadership.
- Work with employees and supervisors to improve compliance and prevent workplace injuries.
Safety Officer
ELALAN Construction Company Nigeria Ltd
02.2014 - 10.2016
- Conduct jobsite inspections and document unsafe conditions and corrective actions.
- Oversee safety activities on construction projects.
- Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and hazard assessments.
Education
High National Diploma (HND) - Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology (EEET)
Federal Polytechnic Zamfara state
01-2011
High School Certificate -
Joy International School Kaduna Nigeria
01-2006
Skills
- Project Safety Management
- Construction Safety
- Electrical Safety
- OSHA Compliance
- NFPA 70E
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Jobsite Safety Inspections
- Fall Protection
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- PPE Compliance
- Toolbox Talks & Safety Training
- Incident & Near-Miss Investigation
- Hazard Communication
- Emergency Response
- Contractor Safety
- Safety Documentation
- Corrective & Preventive Actions
- Safety-focused leadership
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive hazard identification
- Construction and electrical safety knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Safety training and employee engagement
- Strong commitment to injury prevention and OSHA compliance
Personal Information
- Title: Project Safety Manager | Construction Safety & Health
- Availability: Willing to Travel
Certification
OSHA 30, Construction Safety & Health, NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Excavation Competent Person, HAZWOPER 40 Hour, CPR/AED CORE COMPETENCIES, OSHA 510, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, OSHA 10, Construction Safety & Health, Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO), Competent Person, Fall Protection / Scaffolding, Basic Life Support (BLS)
SAFETY KNOWLEDGE
- OSHA Construction Safety: Hazard identification, workplace inspections, fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, excavation, PPE, struck-by hazards, caught-in/between hazards, and construction safety programs.
- Electrical Safety: Electrical shock hazards, arc-flash awareness, NFPA 70E principles, PPE, Lockout/Tagout, electrically safe work conditions, and electrical hazard prevention.
- Safety Management: Job Hazard Analysis, risk assessment, employee training, toolbox talks, incident reporting, corrective actions, safety documentation, and contractor coordination.
Timeline
Project Safety Manager
Daina Consults LLC
09.2021 - 03.2025
PROJECT SAFETY MANAGER
CSI Electric
04.2020 - 06.2021
Safety Officer
ELALAN Construction Company Nigeria Ltd
02.2014 - 10.2016
High National Diploma (HND) - Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology (EEET)
Federal Polytechnic Zamfara state
High School Certificate -
Joy International School Kaduna Nigeria