Shannon Edwards
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Expert Safety Supervisor with knowledge of inspection processes and history of addressing issues quickly and effectively. Top-notch professional known for conducting quality safety audits. Dedicated to solutions-oriented problem-solving. Meticulous Safety Supervisor with 17-year career managing construction sites. Highly adept at evaluating safety and designing programs to reduce incidents. Known for strengths in skills listed below
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Safety Supervisor
General production services
Taft , CA
2021.08 - Current
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Conducted safety and hazard inspections of work sites.
- Monitored safety of construction activities, making on-site personnel protection top priority.
- Supervised main work areas within company and removed debris to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Reviewed company practices and work processes to verify compliance with applicable regulations.
- Identified key processes within company that could be improved by implementing safety procedures.
- Conducted company-wide trainings in safety procedures, delivering tailored documentation for future reference and review.
- Developed basic working knowledge of company's HSE standards, programs and goals to maintain compliant site operations.
- Maintained records documenting safety audits and accidents.
- Checked and calibrated equipment for safety.
- Created safety bulletins, flyers and educational materials promoting safety awareness.
- Devised corrective actions to prevent accident reoccurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to reduce workplace accidents.
- Conducted regular safety training sessions for employees to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Safety Superintendent
Lyles Construction Group
Bakersfield , CA
2020.07 - 2021.07
- Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
- Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
- Assessed and responded to risks and quickly resolved issues to promote safe and productive workplace.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations in most efficient, effective ways possible.
- Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling usage of equipment and materials.
- Developed company safety plans to reduce safety problems and associated expenses.
- Created and compiled safety training procedures into manuals to disseminate to staff members.
- Monitored safety standard and regulation changes, disseminating updated information.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Created safety bulletins, flyers and educational materials promoting safety awareness.
- Checked and calibrated equipment for safety.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Obtained proper permits to carry out electrical work on facility and construction projects.
- Conducted safety briefings at beginning and end of shifts to inform crews of daily task safety hazards.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
Safety Coordinator
Ken Small Industries
Bakersfield , CA
2008.02 - 2018.01
- Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
- Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
- Assessed and responded to risks and quickly resolved issues to promote safe and productive workplace.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations in most efficient, effective ways possible.
- Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
- Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
- Developed company safety plans to reduce safety problems and associated expenses.
- Monitored safety of construction activities, making on-site personnel protection top priority.
- Identified key processes within company that could be improved by implementing safety procedures.
- Conducted company-wide trainings in safety procedures, delivering tailored documentation for future reference and review.
- Developed basic working knowledge of company's HSE standards, programs and goals to maintain compliant site operations.
- Reported on key metrics and safety improvements in staff meetings, answering questions and providing insight.
- Coached management teams on developing safety programs.
- Maintained records documenting safety audits and accidents.
- Submitted compliance reports to regulatory agencies.
- Created safety bulletins, flyers and educational materials promoting safety awareness.
Education
CHST - Construction Safety
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Chicago Ridge, IL2024-02
High School Diploma -
South High School
Bakersfield, CA06.1987
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Knowledge of over head/ underground power line OSHA requirements Up to 50 Kv 10ft >50 to 200 kV 15ft >200 to 350 kV 20ft
- Safety risk assessment
- Staff training and mentoring
- Incident reporting
- Performance improvement monitoring
- Implementing safety programs
- Site visits
- Safety documentation and materials
- Safety training
- Decontamination process and procedures
- Construction Principles
- System Management
- Regulatory Documentation
- Environmental Audits
Timeline
Lead Safety Supervisor
General production services
2021.08 - Current
Safety Superintendent
Lyles Construction Group
2020.07 - 2021.07
Safety Coordinator
Ken Small Industries
2008.02 - 2018.01
CHST - Construction Safety
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
High School Diploma -
South High School
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