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Jerome Cockran

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

To secure a Safety position with a successful, well-established organization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Safety DRI

Renaissance Global Solutions/ Johnson & Johnson
12.2024 - Current


  • Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding best practices for maintaining safe work environments tailored to their specific needs.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.


Site Safety Coordinator (Capitol Projects)

RES Contractors
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Analyzed accident trends to identify root causes and implement preventive measures accordingly, reducing future incidents significantly.
  • Provided guidance to management on regulatory updates, ensuring company-wide compliance with changing standards.
  • Assisted in the development of emergency response plans to effectively manage crises situations onsite.
  • Reduced workplace accidents by developing and enforcing strict safety protocols in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Organized toolbox talks for small groups of workers before shifts commenced, reinforcing key safety messages regularly throughout project duration.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and take corrective action before incidents occurred.

Safety Technician

Methanex/PTS Advance
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Coordinate Safety, Environmental and Risk Management activities
  • Drive safety and environmental improvements utilizing Safety Committees
  • Determine required and proactive EHS training
  • (Refinery over mechanics)

Lead Safety Inspector

Global Energy Solutions
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Update required programs including: HazCom, Hearing Conservation, Machine Guarding, Emergency Action, Bloodborne Pathogen, Crane, Respiratory Protection and PPE
  • Conduct audits and implement action plans
  • (start up and commissioning of refinery)

Safety Manager

Air Products/Turner Industries
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Submit required EHS reports
  • Coordinate Safety, Environmental and Risk Management activities
  • Drive safety and environmental improvements utilizing Safety Committees.

Safety Superintendent

Merks Biopharmaceutical
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Start-Up and Commissioning
  • 3rd Party Permit Writing (Biopharmaceutical)
  • Submit required EHS reports
  • Implementing programs and policies that enable the overall safety and health of employees while ensuring compliant business operations.

Safety Coordinator

Amgen Biopharmaceutical
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Help create a culture of injury-free environment
  • Ensures that EHS policies and procedures are enforced and oversees development and execution of new policies and programs
  • Manage all aspects of the workers compensation program.

Safety Representative

Turner (3rd Party)/Shintech
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Conduct safety inspections & training programs
  • Conduct JSH and daily toolbox meetings
  • Coordinate HSE training and presentation
  • Start-Up and Commissioning
  • 3rd Party Permit Writing
  • Submit required EHS reports
  • Implementing programs and policies that enable the overall safety and health of employees while ensuring compliant business operations.

Safety Manager

Brand Entergy Solutions/Total
10.2017 - 12.2018

Safety Manager

Brand/Uncle Sam
01.2018 - 06.2018

Safety Coordinator

FURMANITE (3rd party)
03.2015 - 09.2017

Lead Safety Coordinator

Brand Scaffolding
03.2012 - 01.2015

Education

General Education Diploma -

Christian McCullen
Baton Rouge, LA

Process Technician - undefined

Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA

Construction Site Safety Technician - undefined

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services
Baton Rouge, LA

Workplace Investigation - undefined

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Improved safety record by 10% in 2 years
  • Trained and supervise over 200 employees on safety procedures
  • Conduct safety inspections on harnesses, tools, and PPE
  • 27 years of industrial experience
  • Recognized as Lead Safety
  • Rapidly promoted from Safety Coordinator to Safety Manager
  • Scaffold Foreman
  • 3rd Party Safety for Start-Up and Commissioning

Certification

  • Computer literate in Microsoft
  • Fire and Emergency training
  • DOT/CBT trained
  • OSHA 8, 10, 30, and 510
  • TWIC, OSHA, and Security Passport
  • Forklift, Man lift, and JLG certified
  • First aid and CPR
  • Scaffold NCCER
  • 40 hr. scaffold class
  • Union Brotherhood of Carpenters Scaffold Build and Trade Certification
  • Workplace Investigation

Timeline

Safety DRI

Renaissance Global Solutions/ Johnson & Johnson
12.2024 - Current

Site Safety Coordinator (Capitol Projects)

RES Contractors
03.2023 - 11.2024

Safety Technician

Methanex/PTS Advance
01.2023 - 03.2023

Lead Safety Inspector

Global Energy Solutions
07.2022 - 09.2022

Safety Manager

Air Products/Turner Industries
08.2021 - 07.2022

Safety Superintendent

Merks Biopharmaceutical
09.2020 - 07.2021

Safety Coordinator

Amgen Biopharmaceutical
10.2019 - 08.2020

Safety Representative

Turner (3rd Party)/Shintech
08.2018 - 10.2019

Safety Manager

Brand/Uncle Sam
01.2018 - 06.2018

Safety Manager

Brand Entergy Solutions/Total
10.2017 - 12.2018

Safety Coordinator

FURMANITE (3rd party)
03.2015 - 09.2017

Lead Safety Coordinator

Brand Scaffolding
03.2012 - 01.2015

Process Technician - undefined

Baton Rouge Community College

Construction Site Safety Technician - undefined

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services

Workplace Investigation - undefined

Louisiana State University

General Education Diploma -

Christian McCullen
Jerome Cockran