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Riley Dawkins

Beaumont,Texas

Summary

I’m a safety professional with over 20yrs of Safety, Health and Environmental experience upholding company policies and procedures operating in greenfield and brownfield projects. Understanding chain of command has enable me to communicate on all levels with upper management as well as the workforce on a day to day basis. I uphold OSHA, NFPA as well as EPA guidelines ensuring company compliance. I’ve been responsible for managing large scale crews, conducting new hire orientations as well as mentoring short service employees (SSE). I’m qualified to run Mass Morning Safety Meetings, as well as act as a liaison to clients as well as upper management and communicate in multicultural environments. I’m passionate about safety and my goal is to execute the upmost professionalism on each assigned task to positively affect the safety culture.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Blaster Spray Painter

Exel
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Increased efficiency by utilizing airless spray systems, electrostatic spray guns, and other specialized equipment.
  • Reduced paint waste by mixing precise amounts of paint and thinners according to job specifications.
  • Cleaned up work areas after each project was completed-contributing to a well-maintained and hazard-free environment.
  • Identified and resolved issues related to paint adhesion or appearance, maintaining the highest quality standards possible in all finished products.

Painter

Tradesmen International
07.2024 - 04.2025
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.

Field Safety tech

Thorpe Plant Services
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Conducted daily shift handovers with Field Safety counterparts. Received updates on potential injuries and accidents.
  • Passed out daily Yellow Cards. Where employees were able to identify hazards and correct hazzards.
  • Assisted in weekly Supervisor Safety Meetings (SSMs) These meetings are designed to build safe work practices and key findings throughout the job site.
  • Regularly performed Mass Monday Meetings. These safety restart meetings were an effective way for the project to communicate specifics alerts and information to the entire project. I was one a hand full of Safety Professionals willing to present the Monday meetings.
  • Reviewing crews in my assigned units daily working instructions, Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) Standard (STAs)
  • Reviewing job scopes and associated documentation assigned to the work:
  • - Safety Data Sheets (SDS) review
  • - Crane Critical Lifting Plans review
  • - Rescue Plan review
  • - Ventilation Plan review
  • Evaluated critical work and opening requested permits from construction supervisors.
  • - Hot Work Permits
  • - Cold Work Permits
  • - Confined Space Work Permits
  • Conducting initial atmospheric testing prior to opening Hot work and Confined space permits.
  • Managing permits on a 12hr cycle or on a shift basis.
  • In the event an incident or accident occurred I immediately responded to the location to determine the nature of incident or accident.
  • Acted as a first responder and assisted injured employees until the onsite ERT arrived.
  • Conducted incident investigation after the emergency was complete to determine the root cause of the incident.
  • Clients & Locations: Koch Oklahoma, North Dakota, OCI Beaumont

Safety Technician

Total Safety
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted daily shift handovers with HSE counterparts. Received updates regarding potential injuries and accidents.
  • Participated in daily HSE department meetings. Discussed trending events and relevant topics to introduce to the workforce
  • Assisted in weekly Supervisor Safety Meetings (SSMs) These meetings are designed to build front line supervision awareness on key department findings, accident/incidents and company policy rollouts.
  • Regularly performed Mass Monday Meetings. These safety restart meetings were an effective way for the project to communicate specifics alerts and information to the entire project. I was one a hand full of Safety Professionals willing to present the Monday meetings.
  • Reviewing crews in my assigned units daily working instructions, Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) Standard (STAs)
  • Reviewing job scopes and associated documentation assigned to the work:
  • - Safety Data Sheets (SDS) review
  • - Crane Critical Lifting Plans review
  • - Rescue Plan review
  • - Ventilation Plan review
  • Evaluated critical work and opening requested permits from construction supervisors.
  • - Hot Work Permits
  • - Cold Work Permits
  • - Confined Space Work Permits
  • - Hydro Blasting Permits
  • Conducting initial atmospheric testing prior to opening Hot work and Confined space permits.
  • Managing permits on a 12hr cycle or on a shift basis.
  • In the event an incident or accident occurred I immediately responded to the location to determine the nature of incident or accident.
  • Acted as a first responder and assisted injured employees until the onsite ERT arrived.
  • Conducted incident investigation after the emergency was complete to determine the root cause of the incident.
  • Clients & Locations: Columbus, Ms, International Paper

SSHO (Site Safety Health Officer)

Inland Dredging
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Organized daily pre-operational safety meeting agenda. Executed HSE presentations and area HSE group meetings.
  • Responded to emergency accident, incident situations when they occurred. Reverted to Mike Hooks and client Emergency Management Plan for accuracy.
  • Carried out thorough Accident / Incident Investigations. Utilizing the Taproot 5 Why’s systematic approach.
  • Conducted daily area walk throughs, interfaced with front line supervision and craft employees throughout dredging activities.
  • Engaged with personnel when unsafe acts were observed: Intervened, Identified, Corrected and Coached.
  • Maintained accurate documentation from field hazards and positive findings.
  • Reviewed (CWP) Critical Work Procedures; Man Overboard
  • Protection Plans, Critical dredging Ops, ERP and insured controls were in place prior to be executed.
  • Active participation in local health committees and other HSE topics.
  • Field Level Audits (FLA), including, daily continuous area walks throughs, inspections and leading weekly management site evaluations.
  • Set goals and maintain KPI's for all operations in area covered.
  • Communicate with all employees and work together with behavioral based safety initiatives
  • Maintained a positive working relationship with clients, employees, third party employees and their HSE representatives.
  • Clients & locations: Mt Vernon, AL , Mobile, AL, Jackson, AL, Morgan City, LA

HSE Advisor

Brock
06.2014 - 03.2020
  • Conducted daily shift handovers with HSE counterparts. Received updates regarding potential injuries and accidents.
  • Participated in daily HSE department meetings. Discussed trending events and relevant topics to introduce to the workforce
  • Assisted in weekly Supervisor Safety Meetings (SSMs) These meetings are designed to build front line supervision awareness on key department findings, accident/incidents and company policy rollouts.
  • Regularly performed Mass Monday Meetings. These safety restart meetings were an effective way for the project to communicate specifics alerts and information to the entire project. I was one a hand full of Safety Professionals willing to present the Monday meetings.
  • Reviewing crews in my assigned units daily working instructions, Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) Standard (STAs)
  • Reviewing job scopes and associated documentation assigned to the work:
  • - Safety Data Sheets (SDS) review
  • - Crane Critical Lifting Plans review
  • - Rescue Plan review
  • - Ventilation Plan review
  • Evaluated critical work and opening requested permits from construction supervisors.
  • - Hot Work Permits
  • - Cold Work Permits
  • - Confined Space Work Permits
  • - Hydro Blasting Permits
  • Conducting initial atmospheric testing prior to opening Hot work and Confined space permits.
  • Managing permits on a 12hr cycle or on a shift basis.
  • In the event an incident or accident occurred I immediately responded to the location to determine the nature of incident or accident.
  • Acted as a first responder and assisted injured employees until the onsite ERT arrived.
  • Conducted incident investigation after the emergency was complete to determine the root cause of the incident.
  • Clients & Locations: Exxon Mobile, Beaumont, Baytown - Chevron, Baytown - Shell, Baton Rouge - Marathon, Texas City

Safety Officer

Wright Way Construction
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Responded to emergency accident, incident situations when they occurred. Reverted to Wright Way Construction and client Emergency Management Plan for accuracy.
  • Carried out thorough Accident / Incident Investigations. Utilizing the Taproot 5 Why’s systematic approach.
  • Conducted daily area walk throughs, interfaced with front line supervision and craft employees throughout dredging activities.
  • Engaged with personnel when unsafe acts were observed: Intervened, Identified, Corrected and Coached.
  • Maintained accurate documentation from field hazards and positive findings.
  • Reviewed (CWP) Critical Work Procedures; Man Overboard
  • Protection Plans, Critical dredging Ops, ERP and insured controls were in place prior to be executed.
  • Active participation in local health committees and other HSE topics.
  • Field Level Audits (FLA), including, daily continuous area walks throughs, inspections and leading weekly management site evaluations.
  • Set goals and maintain KPI's for all operations in area covered.
  • Communicate with all employees and work together with behavioral based safety initiatives
  • Maintained a positive working relationship with clients, employees, third party employees and their Wright Way Construction’s representatives.

HSE Field Advisor

Mike Hooks
10.2012 - 06.2014
  • Organized daily pre-operational safety meeting agenda. Executed HSE presentations and area HSE group meetings.
  • Responded to emergency accident, incident situations when they occurred. Reverted to Mike Hooks and client Emergency Management Plan for accuracy.
  • Carried out thorough Accident / Incident Investigations. Utilizing the Taproot 5 Why’s systematic approach.
  • Conducted daily area walk throughs, interfaced with front line supervision and craft employees throughout dredging activities.
  • Engaged with personnel when unsafe acts were observed: Intervened, Identified, Corrected and Coached.
  • Maintained accurate documentation from field hazards and positive findings.
  • Reviewed (CWP) Critical Work Procedures; Man Overboard
  • Protection Plans, Critical dredging Ops, ERP and insured controls were in place prior to be executed.
  • Active participation in local health committees and other HSE topics.
  • Field Level Audits (FLA), including, daily continuous area walks throughs, inspections and leading weekly management site evaluations.
  • Set goals and maintain KPI's for all operations in area covered.
  • Communicate with all employees and work together with behavioral based safety initiatives
  • Maintained a positive working relationship with clients, employees, third party employees and their HSE representatives.
  • Clients & Locations: – (Dredging Operations) Gulf Port, Mississippi – Pascagoula, Mississippi – Mobile Alabama

Pipe Department

Aerotek
03.2001 - 08.2012
  • Carried out work under the instructions of my Foreman and or Lead Man.
  • Maintained constant communication with all crew members, foreman and any contractors working in the nearby area.
  • Attached rigging equipment, signaled crane operators to make lifts to specified locations.
  • Aligned structures and plate sections to assemble boiler frames, tanks, vats sing plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs and turnbuckles.
  • Used Hammers, flame-cuts, files grind irregular edges of sections or structural parts when fitting edges together.
  • Periodically structure welded sections together.
  • Positioned drums and headers to support and bolt supports to frame.
  • Aligned water tube connections. Expanded ends to drums and headers using tube expander.
  • Bolted or welded casing sections. Fabricated parts as chutes, cat walks, ladders, coal hoppers and safety hatches to frames using wrenches.
  • Performed minor maintenance and cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
  • Installed manholes, handholds, valves, gauges and feed water connection in drums to complete assembly of water tube boilers.
  • Assisted in high pressure testing, by pumping water under specified pressure into vessels and observing the instruments for evidence of leakage.
  • Repaired boilers and tanks in field. Made cuts to defective sections of tubes, straightened plates by using a torch.
  • Clients & Locations: Huntington Ingalls - Newport News Virginia

Education

High School Diploma -

Westbrook High School
01.1999

Skills

  • New construction projects including: Chevron Philips Poly Ethelene Unit
  • Managing and overseeing Asbestos Projects
  • Overseeing Brock techs painting and blasting pipes
  • Managing techs sand blasting exchanger units
  • Led Brocks Mass Monday Morning Restart meetings Over 350 contractors in attendance
  • Brocks Mentor Program Leadership and Development Program

Accomplishments

NCCR CSST CSSS CSSO

Certification

  • NCCR CSSS CSST FIELD SAFTY SAFETY TECHNOLOGY CERTIFIED SITE SAFTY MANAGEMENT RISK MANAGMENT ICIDENT INVESTIGATION TARPROOT-5WHY'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE MANAGEMENT OSHA 30 FIRST AID CPR AED

Timeline

Blaster Spray Painter

Exel
04.2025 - 07.2025

Painter

Tradesmen International
07.2024 - 04.2025

Safety Technician

Total Safety
10.2021 - 12.2021

Field Safety tech

Thorpe Plant Services
04.2021 - 08.2022

SSHO (Site Safety Health Officer)

Inland Dredging
03.2020 - 04.2021

Safety Officer

Wright Way Construction
02.2017 - 03.2018

HSE Advisor

Brock
06.2014 - 03.2020

HSE Field Advisor

Mike Hooks
10.2012 - 06.2014

Pipe Department

Aerotek
03.2001 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

Westbrook High School

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