Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Volunteer

Michael Childress

Experienced Safety Professional
Marion,SC

Summary

Project Safety Manager and dedicated team player with knowledge of electrical engineering concepts and a creative aptitude for cultivating a safe work culture.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Safety Manager

Gaylor Electric
Indianaplolis , IN
07.2016 - 12.2022

Duties are to keep company OSHA Compliant for electrical aspects of the construction. Work closely with General Contractor for all safety needs including administrative duties as well ensure compliance with jobsite Lock out Tag Out Programs.

  • Reviewed and provided comments on the adequacy of documents and took necessary steps to cure any deficiencies
  • Guided electrical teams in the LOTO procedures according to OSHA and the General Contractor!
  • Reviewed compliance of paperwork, display and operational procedures to promote transparency
  • Managed OSHA-mandated recordkeeping and accident analysis paperwork
  • Analyzed job and worksites and reported on hazards, recommendations and successful corrections
  • Provided daily updates to project managers, foremen and contractors on safety behaviors and operational enhancements
  • Worked effectively with multiple contractors at multiple sites handling need of over 195 employees
  • Inspected job sites for hazardous conditions pertaining to job including implementing corrections and controls for existing hazards.
  • Audited facility-wide safety procedures, risk assessments, inspections and meetings weekly to verify compliance with policies and identify potential threats.
  • Purchasing all safety equipment for each project within the safety guidelines and budget.
  • Trained employees and new hires in fall protection, how to recognize heat related stress, ladder safety, lift and boom lift safety and operation.

Projects with Gaylor include, various projects all over the US ranging from 18,000,000 to 120,000,000. Short and long term projects.

Sales Consultant

Jim Hudson Ford
Lexington, SC
01.2011 - 06.2016
  • Listened to customers to understand needs and refer to optimal services.
  • Demonstrated products in effort to show potential buyers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Cultivated productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to outline benefits of products.

Project Safety Coordinator @ TSMC

PCG
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - Current
  • Supported company compliance objectives in accordance with safety plans and Osha regulations.
  • Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
  • Conducted safety training and education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
  • Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
  • Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
  • Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
  • Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
  • Ordered suspension of activities posing threats to workers' health or safety.

Education

Diploma

William Campbell High
05.1980

Skills

  • Complex problem-solver
  • Evaluations and reporting
  • Safety training
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Oral and written communication
  • Fire and safety guidance
  • Lock out Tag Out
  • NFPA 70e
  • BIM 360
  • Predictive Solutions
  • Safety assessment
  • Hazard reporting
  • Competent Excavation training
  • Hazwoper certified
  • OSHA 30

Affiliations

I'm highly involved in my Church as much as possible in where ever my work takes me.

Timeline

Project Safety Coordinator @ TSMC

PCG
01.2023 - Current

Project Safety Manager

Gaylor Electric
07.2016 - 12.2022

Sales Consultant

Jim Hudson Ford
01.2011 - 06.2016

Diploma

William Campbell High
Michael ChildressExperienced Safety Professional