Rodd Andrews
Helper,UT
Summary
Dedicated Safety Technician with experience designing and implementing safety systems. Evaluated workplace layouts to recommend and install standard and specialized safety equipment. Educated employees and management on safety operations, ensuring compliance and understanding of systems. Committed to enhancing client health and welfare through effective safety solutions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Technician
Emeryvalley mine
Emery, Utah
02.2026 - Current
- Inspected Emeryvalley mine work areas for hazards, PPE use, and safe conditions.
- Documented safety observations and incident reports for Emeryvalley mine supervisors.
- Monitored compliance with mine safety rules and posted warning signs.
- Assisted with emergency drills and evacuation procedures across Emeryvalley mine sites.
- Collected and organized safety equipment, spill kits, and emergency supplies.
- Reported unsafe equipment, ground conditions, and ventilation concerns to management.
Safety Technician
Bronco mine
Emery
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Inspected Emeryvalley mine work areas for hazards, PPE use, and safe conditions.
- Monitored compliance with mine safety rules and posted warning signs.
- Trained crews on hazard awareness, housekeeping, and proper protective gear.
- Performed regular workplace hazard assessments to identify potential risks or hazards in the work environment.
- Reported unsafe equipment, ground conditions, and ventilation concerns to management.
- Responded promptly to reported unsafe conditions or behaviors in the workplace.
- Documented safety observations and incident reports for Emeryvalley mine supervisors.
- Assisted with emergency drills and evacuation procedures across Emeryvalley mine sites.
- Reviewed safety checklists and supported corrective actions for Emeryvalley mine operations.
- Ensured that all personnel are aware of any changes in regulations governing occupational health and safety.
- Maintained records of inspections, tests, and evaluations of safety systems.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to health and safety matters; suggested revisions where needed.
- Assisted in preparing reports related to safety activities such as incident rates, near misses, audits.
- Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and materials.
- Analyzed data from surveys, inspections, or other sources to determine areas that need improvement in terms of safety performance.
- Inspected job sites for hazardous conditions, excessive noise and PPE use.
- Facilitated communication between management teams concerning health and safety initiatives.
- Inspected and tested fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency generators and other safety and emergency systems for full functionality.
- Investigated employee complaints regarding safety issues and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Monitored workers' use of personal protective equipment for compliance with established standards.
- Examined fire sprinkler and standpipe systems for signs of age or decay posing safety risk, ordering repairs by specialists where necessary.
- Verified that all safety equipment is properly installed according to manufacturer instructions.
- Performed basic repairs and preventive maintenance on safety equipment throughout facility, maintaining network of many hazard detection devices.
- Provided training on safe work practices and procedures for employees and supervisors.
- Developed emergency response plans to minimize risk during hazardous events.
- Conducted accident investigations, identified root causes, and recommended corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
- Advised management on current available safety technologies and equipment appropriate for installation or implementation within facility.
- Identified and raised awareness of prevalent unsafe behaviors, executing injury prevention efforts to instill facility personnel with core value of workplace safety.
- Completed permit and safety inspections for workplaces on strict timelines.
Safety Technician
Rhino mine
Huntington, Utah
06.2011 - 12.2023
- Trained underground and surface teams on safety protocols, enhancing overall safety awareness.
- Monitored compliance with mine safety rules, ensuring safe work conditions through effective warning sign placement.
- Inspected Emeryvalley mine work areas for hazards, PPE use, and safe conditions.
- Documented safety observations and incident reports, providing critical insights to Emeryvalley mine supervisors.
Education
Gunsmith - Gumsmithing
AGI
Los Angeles, CA 07.2024 - 03.2025
EAST CARBON HIGH
Sunneyside , UTSkills
- Safety inspections
- Hazard assessment
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Risk management
- Safety training
- Workplace inspection
- First aid administration
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Fire Boss peppers
- Underground Foreman.
- Msha certified trainer (Blue Card)
- CPDM certification for sampling and maintenance
- Surface Foreman papers
Timeline
Safety Technician
Emeryvalley mine
02.2026 - Current
Gunsmith - Gumsmithing
AGI
07.2024 - 03.2025
Safety Technician
Bronco mine
03.2023 - 07.2025
Safety Technician
Rhino mine
06.2011 - 12.2023
EAST CARBON HIGH