Highly experienced safety professional with over 14 years in safety management, specializing in risk control for construction and industrial environments. Demonstrates ability to successfully implement and oversee safety protocols, conduct comprehensive training, and ensure strict compliance with OSHA and regulatory standards. Recognized for strong leadership, effective communication, and exceptional problem-solving skills, all aimed at creating hazard-free work environments through continuous improvement efforts.
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Mission Cook
Saucier,MS
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
C & C Construction/Dominion Energy
Regional Safety Manager
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Managed safety operations across multiple large-scale solar projects, ensuring OSHA and legal compliance
- Developed health and safety plans, reducing workplace incidents by 25%
- Coordinated safety procedures with project managers and field supervisors, enhancing safety across all levels
- Conducted risk assessments, safety audits, and daily site inspections to mitigate hazards
- Led incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Developed and conducted safety training programs for site personnel, covering topics like hazard-identification, PPE usage, and emergency response
- Collaborated with management to create safety goals and metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in site safety
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
Calico Station Restoration and Preservation
Safety Compliance/Site Safety Manager
01.2023 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Directed safety operations for a high-risk demolition project
- Collaborated with general contractors and engineers to develop risk mitigation strategies
- Conducted pre-shift safety briefings to ensure compliance with JHA and JSA standards
- Maintained zero lost-time incidents by identifying and addressing unsafe conditions promptly
- Performed daily site audits to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, identifying areas for improvement
- Developed emergency preparedness plans, ensuring workers were trained in evacuation procedures and first aid response
- Ensured that all safety documentation, including OSHA logs and safety inspection reports, were accurate and up to date
Beautification Project City of Gulfport
Site Safety Supervisor(Contract)
10.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Supervised all safety operations related to electrical transmission and vegetation work
- Led risk assessment/risk management , identifying and eliminating potential hazards during project planning
- Conducted daily inspections and enforced PPE compliance, ensuring workers' safety
- Trained staff on safety protocols, including NFPA 70E standards, Transmission and Distribution safety
- Monitored and enforced safe work practices for crews working near high-voltage lines, minimizing risk of injury
- Conducted audits of electrical systems, ensuring proper de-energizing, grounding, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures were followed
- Investigated all safety incidents, provided recommendations for corrective actions, and updated safety procedures
Primoris Renewable Energy
Project Safety Coordinator(Contractor)
08.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Managed safety protocols for photovoltaic (PV) system installations
- Conducted training sessions for over 100 installation crew members and heavy equipment operators
- Implemented safety procedures to prevent ergonomic risks and electrical hazards
- Performed daily inspections to ensure full compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety policies
- Managed compliance with electrical safety standards, ensuring safe installation practices for PV systems
- Trained teams on safe operation of heavy machinery and handling of hazardous materials
- Prepared and maintained OSHA logs and safety incident reports, submitting timely reports to management
Concho Valley Solar Farm
Safety Coordinator
06.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Led safety operations for high-risk photovoltaic mechanical work
- Conducted daily briefings on hazard recognition and OSHA compliance
- Investigated incidents, implementing corrective actions that reduced future risks
- Developed and enforced site-specific safety protocols
- Conducted safety audits of equipment and work areas, ensuring full compliance with OSHA standards
- Ensured that all workers were adequately trained and equipped with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Managed incident investigations and developed safety improvement plans, resulting in a 20% reduction in near-miss events
Big Star Solar Plant
Site Safety Manager
03.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Supervised safety for large-scale solar installations, ensuring OSHA and company compliance
- Led daily safety inspections, identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions
- Trained over 200 employees and subcontractors on safe work practices and PPE use
- Conducted incident investigations, reducing safety violations by 30%
- Coordinated with project managers to enforce safety protocols during high-risk operations involving solar installations
- Conducted lockout/tagout (LOTO) training for workers performing electrical work, ensuring all energy sources were properly de-energized
- Developed emergency response protocols for electrical hazards and high-risk operations
- Led cross-functional teams in executing complex projects safely by promoting collaboration and effective communication among team members.
- Enhanced site safety by implementing comprehensive safety programs and procedures.
Omega Construction (Mechanical/Solar/T&D)
Site Safety Supervisor
08.2013 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Managed site safety documentation, ensuring all necessary permits and certifications were up-to-date and readily available for inspection when required.
- Acted as a liaison between workers and management on matters related to site safety, fostering open communication channels throughout the organization.
- Evaluated equipment regularly for proper operation, ensuring optimal performance while minimizing the risk of malfunctions or accidents.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Led safety briefings and performed safety inspections to mitigate risks.-
- Ensured proper worker certification and training for assigned tasks.-
- Managed safety incident investigations, identifying corrective actions to prevent recurrence.-
- Developed site-specific safety plans in collaboration with project managers.
- Conducted site audits to ensure safety protocols were followed, reducing overall safety violations.
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree
12.2010
University Overview
Skills
- OSHA 300A Logs
- OSHA Compliance
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Mitigation
- Safety Training
- Accident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Site Safety Inspections
- Compliance Audits
- Risk Assessment
- Emergency Response Planning
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Equipment Safety
- Forklifts
- Heavy Equipment
- Excavation
- Trenching
- Fall Protection
Certification
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- Forklift Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- OSHA 500 in Construction
- EM385-1-1 40 HR
- NCCER, CSST
Additional Information
Additional Information
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Timeline
Regional Safety Manager
C & C Construction/Dominion Energy
03.2023 - Current
Safety Compliance/Site Safety Manager
Calico Station Restoration and Preservation
01.2023 - 03.2023
Site Safety Supervisor(Contract)
Beautification Project City of Gulfport
10.2022 - 12.2022
Project Safety Coordinator(Contractor)
Primoris Renewable Energy
08.2022 - 10.2022
Safety Coordinator
Concho Valley Solar Farm
06.2022 - 07.2022
Site Safety Manager
Big Star Solar Plant
03.2021 - 05.2022
Site Safety Supervisor
Omega Construction (Mechanical/Solar/T&D)
08.2013 - 01.2021
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- Forklift Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- OSHA 500 in Construction
- EM385-1-1 40 HR
- NCCER, CSST
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