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Richard D. Jefferson

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

I currently work in the industrial field as a safety coordinator. I have over 20 plus years in the construction industry. Known for a reliable, quality focused approach and a commitment to zero-tolerance safety standards. Proven ability to enhance organizational safety programs, ensuring the well-being of employees and compliance with company policies and regulations. Dedicated to driving continuous improvement and becoming a key asset to the organization, safety initiatives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Coordinator (PLNG)

Cajun Industries LLC.
Port Sulphur, LA
05.2023 - Current
  • Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations in most efficient, effective ways possible.
  • Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
  • Created and compiled safety training procedures into manuals to disseminate to staff members.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
  • Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
  • Investigated employee accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop preventive measures.
  • Participated in the development of Injury and Illness Prevention Programs.

Rodbuster Leadman

Baker Concrete Industrial, Reg
Geismar, La
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Placed rebar and wire mesh inside concrete forms
  • Bend rebar with bending machine
  • Identify all hazards before task begins
  • Read blueprints to build foundation to specs
  • Cut rebar with a bandsaw or sheers

Carpenter Journeyman

Cajun Contractors
Lake Charles, La
07.2017 - 10.2022
  • Duties were to lay out and set forms, tie rebar, place and set anchor bolts for different foundations.
  • Identified all tools that were needed for the task
  • Build and wreck wooden forms
  • Read blueprints to determine the job scope
  • Identified all hazards before work begun.

Rodbuster Journeyman

CB&I
Plaquemine, La
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Identified all hazards before work started
  • Bend rebar with bending machine
  • Read blueprints to build foundations to spec.
  • Place blocks under rebar for clearance
  • Tied and placed rebar and wiremesh in forms.
  • Cut rebar with a bandsaw or sheers

Rodbuster Foreman

Fluor Corporation
Baytown, TX
06.2015 - 03.2016
  • Primary duties include performing side by side training and giving instruction for the assigned task at hand
  • Responsible for reviewing blueprints and mapping out strategic direction, while ensuring the safety of myself and the crew is foremost in achieving the desired result.
  • Identified all hazard before the work begins

Rodbuster Journeyman

Sandford Industries, Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
  • Positioned and secured steel bars in concrete slabs to reinforce structures and protect occupants.
  • Cut rods and reinforcements to established specifications, referencing written instructions to verify accuracy.

Carpenter/Rodbuster

Turner Industries
Mcpherson, KS
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Worked safely to ensure that tasks were completed timely
  • Tied and place rebar for different concrete foundations
  • Set Symons and job-built forms for pier footers and other foundations
  • Set and place anchor bolts for finishing task
  • Tied and placed rebar for footers, grade beams, piers, etc.

Carpenter/Rodbuster

James Construction Group, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2011 - 12.2013
  • Responsible for training of fellow crew members
  • Operated in the capacity of lead man in the absence of the crew foreman
  • Worked side by side with crew and stepped in when and where necessary to ensure that tasks were completed timely
  • Tied and place rebar for different concrete foundations
  • Set Symons and job-built forms for pier footers and other foundations
  • Set and place anchor bolts for finishing task.

Rodbuster, Sandford Industries
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2011 - 11.2011
  • Responsible for reviewing blueprints and mapping out work, while performing work safely achieving the desired result
  • Tied and placed rebar for footers, grade beams, piers, etc.

Rodbuster, Jacob Engineering
Chalmette, LA
12.2010 - 06.2011
  • Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete
  • Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools.

Education

Construction Site Safety Supervisor, Safety Coordinator, Osha 10, Osha 30, Osha 510, First Aid/CPR -

NCCER (5632287)
Baton Rouge, LA
01-2020

Foreman -

NCCER (5632287)
01.2016

Carpenter -

NCCER (5632287)
10.2014

Reinforcing Ironworker -

NCCER (5632287)
02.2008

Skills

  • Critical Thinker
  • Active Listener
  • Material Management
  • Very proactive
  • Safety First

References

George Raymond (Cajun Constructors Supervisor) Known for 15 years. (225) 456-3259

Coston Dorsey (Cajun Contructors QC) Known for 20 years (225)279-4536

Kendrick Harris    (Cajun Constructors Foreman)  Known for 10 years.   (225) 933-8623

Steve Williams   (Brown and Root) Known for 13 years. (225) 266-6026

Joseph Fields   (Performance Supervisor) known for 16 years. (337) 300-9115

Timeline

Safety Coordinator (PLNG)

Cajun Industries LLC.
05.2023 - Current

Rodbuster Leadman

Baker Concrete Industrial, Reg
11.2022 - 05.2023

Carpenter Journeyman

Cajun Contractors
07.2017 - 10.2022

Rodbuster Journeyman

CB&I
06.2016 - 07.2017

Rodbuster Foreman

Fluor Corporation
06.2015 - 03.2016

Rodbuster Journeyman

Sandford Industries, Inc
01.2015 - 05.2015

Carpenter/Rodbuster

Turner Industries
01.2014 - 12.2014

Carpenter/Rodbuster

James Construction Group, LLC
12.2011 - 12.2013

Rodbuster, Sandford Industries
07.2011 - 11.2011

Rodbuster, Jacob Engineering
12.2010 - 06.2011

Construction Site Safety Supervisor, Safety Coordinator, Osha 10, Osha 30, Osha 510, First Aid/CPR -

NCCER (5632287)

Foreman -

NCCER (5632287)

Carpenter -

NCCER (5632287)

Reinforcing Ironworker -

NCCER (5632287)

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