Robert Schwarz
South Amboy,NJ
Summary
Entering the field in 2014 with BAC local 7 TMT, experience includes working for dozens of subcontractors and participating in the construction of many major buildings. Varied roles encompass hands-on work, installation, supervision, and safety management. Witnessing numerous poor jobsite circumstances over the years has motivated a focus solely on safety. Passionate about educating workers on hazard prevention, immediate injury avoidance, and fostering good work habits to mitigate chronic long-term problems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator/Supervisor
Miller Druck Specialty Contractors
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored employee activities to identify hazards and unsafe work practices and made recommendations to mitigate hazard by Elimination, substitution, or implementing engineering controls
- Facilitated toolbox talks ensuring shared understanding of project objectives
- Performing daily inspections of tools, supported scaffolds, scissor lifts, and fall protection systems to maintain optimal working conditions and minimize risk
- Checking credentials of workers to ensure proper qualifications to perform specific tasks and/or use specific equipment
- Using systematic procedures such as job safety analysis to identify safety elements in task-oriented scenarios
- Ensured that specific activities were properly pre planned regarding safety, using pre task plan reviews and confirm that all workers are adhering to approved site safety plan
- Maintained all safety-related documentation and records; compiled daily, weekly, and monthly reports as per company and DOB policy
- Collaborated with Amtrak to perform work close to live tracks on station platforms.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
Safety Coordinator/Supervisor
Alexandria Tile Company Inc
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Monitored employee activities to identify hazards and unsafe work practices and made recommendations to mitigate hazard by Elimination, substitution, or implementing engineering controls
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Utilizing OSHA 29 CFR 1926 as well as DOB chapter 33 to seek out the most up to date regulations and guidance
- Gained experience working with MTA, who in some cases set their own standards in regard to safety
- Collaborated with a licensed DOB site safety manager to serve as a liaison between insurance carriers, the client, management, and all regulatory agencies
- Maintained all safety-related documentation as per company and DOB policy
- Most of the work my company had at this project was task oriented, because of this Job safety analysis was the most used procedure to identify safety elements in task-oriented projects.
Safety Coordinator
Port Morris Tile and Marble Co
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Monitored employee activities to identify hazards and unsafe work practices and made recommendations to mitigate hazard by Elimination, substitution, or implementing engineering controls
- Facilitated toolbox talks ensuring shared understanding of project objectives
- Performing daily inspections of tools, supported scaffolds, scissor lifts, and fall protection systems to maintain optimal working conditions and minimize risk
- Checking credentials of workers to ensure they are qualified to perform specific tasks and/or use specific equipment
- Using systematic procedures such as job safety analysis to identify safety elements in task-oriented scenarios
- Ensured that specific activities were properly pre planned regarding safety, using pre task plan reviews and confirm that all workers are adhering to the approved site safety plan
- Maintained all safety-related documentation and records; compiled daily, weekly, and monthly reports as per company and DOB policy
- Familiarizing myself with mostly OSHA 29 CFR 1926 for construction guidance and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 to apply horizontal standards to the construction field.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
Marble Setter
Gem Roofing and Waterproofing
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Led installation efforts of various projects such as intricate sections of radius white marble flooring, walls, facades, staircases, and contributed to restoration of pre-9/11 stonework
- Honed in on blueprint reading abilities and assisted in layout of complex stonework designs
- Adhering to Port Authority's strict rules and regulations, expectations were very high regarding safety.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Education
Graduate -
John P Stevens High School
Edison06.2010
Skills
SST 62-hour Supervisor
40 hour Site Safety Manager (TSC)
32 Hour Rigging Supervisor (TSC)
32 Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor (TSC)
AMPP C3 Supervisor Competent Person for De Leading Industrial Structures (JS Held)
DEC Certificate of Erosion and Sediment Control Training
First Aid and CPR certified (American Red Cross)
OSHA Confined Space Competent Person
40 Hour HAZWOPER (360 training)
4 Hour Supported Scaffold
NYS-DOL 3-day Asbestos Inspector (Big Apple Occupational Safety Corp)
OSHA 510 (Rutgers University)
8-hour S56 Fire Safety Manager (TSC Academy)
MTA Track Safety Training
Communication skills and working cohesively with a team
Ability to navigate regulatory agency literature to find answers
Completed typing course and proficient with computers
Experience reading blueprints and job plans
Timeline
Safety Coordinator/Supervisor
Miller Druck Specialty Contractors
07.2022 - 05.2023
Safety Coordinator/Supervisor
Alexandria Tile Company Inc
12.2019 - 11.2021
Safety Coordinator
Port Morris Tile and Marble Co
06.2017 - 12.2019
Marble Setter
Gem Roofing and Waterproofing
03.2015 - 04.2017
Graduate -
John P Stevens High School
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