Construction Safety Manager
Open To Work
William Goodgain
UNITED ASSOCIATION (UA) LOCAL UNION 91
Birmingham,AL
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Construction SupervisorConstruction Safety OfficerRigging ForemanRigging SupervisorConstruction Manager
Work Type
Full TimeConsultingContract Work
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Birmingham, AL
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchTeam Building / Company Retreats
Safety-focused Construction Safety Manager and Mechanical Specialist with 14 years of union pipefitting experience, including 6 years in field supervision and safety leadership. Expertise in OSHA compliance, hazard identification, pre-task planning, and rigging operations. Collaborates with craft workers, contractors, and management to enhance jobsite safety and ensure compliance.
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Language
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Certification
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Pipefitter / Safety Foreman & Supervisor
14 Years 9 Months
UNITED ASSOCIATION (UA) LOCAL UNION 91 | 01.2012 - Current
- Oversaw safety management for field operations.
- Direct daily job site operations and safety activities for mechanical and pipefitting crews on large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects.
- Develop and implement Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), site-specific safety plans, and daily Pre-Task Risk Assessments.
- Conducted routine job site inspections and safety audits to identify hazards, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company safety procedures.
- Manage hazardous-energy-control procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), during critical equipment tie-ins and mechanical operations.
- Lead daily toolbox talks, safety orientations, and hands-on safety training for apprentices and journeymen.
- Coordinate with supervisors, contractors, craft workers, and management to address hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Promote a proactive safety culture while maintaining productivity and project schedules.
- Served as union representative for craftworkers.
- Facilitated communication between field craftworkers, contractors, union representatives, and site management.
- Identified and helped resolve workplace safety and working-condition concerns before escalation.
- Promoted proper PPE use and safe work practices, enhancing compliance with OSHA and union safety requirements.
- Supported hazard reporting and encouraged employees to communicate unsafe conditions promptly.
- Facilitated resolution of jobsite concerns while fostering professional relationships among labor and management.
- Managed mechanical tasks for rigging projects.
- Oversaw complex rigging operations, blind picks, and heavy mechanical lifts in accordance with UA rigging standards.
- Inspected rigging hardware, slings, shackles, and related lifting equipment before critical hoisting operations.
- Applied safe rigging and signaling practices to support controlled and efficient lifting operations.
Education
OSHA 510 Occupational Safety And Health Standards - Construction
The University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL
07-2026
Data Center Safety Awareness - Occupational Health And Safety
Data Center Safety Council - Birmingham, AL
10-2026
OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training For Construction - Occupational Health And Safety
The University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL
08-2026
UA/EPRI Industrial Rigging & Signage Certification - Pipefitting
United Association Registered Apprenticeship Program - Birmingham, AL
01-2012
Skills
Construction Safety Management
OSHA Compliance & Safety Audits
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Pre-Task Risk Assessments
Site Safety Inspections
Incident investigation
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Fall Protection
Certification
- OSHA 30 — Construction Industry Safety & Health
- UA Certified Rigger Card — United Association Heavy Rigging & Signalperson Certification
- UA Journeyman Pipefitter Apprenticeship Completion Program
- OSHA 500 Candidate
- Eligible to pursue the OSHA Outreach Trainer course based on OSHA 510 training and extensive construction supervisory experience.
- CHST Candidate
- Construction Health and Safety Technician certification pathway through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), based on construction safety experience and qualifications.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- OSHA 500 Candidate
- Eligible to pursue the OSHA Outreach Trainer course based on OSHA 510 training and extensive construction supervisory experience.
- CHST Candidate
- Construction Health and Safety Technician certification pathway through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), based on construction safety experience and qualifications.
Personal Information
Title: Construction Safety Manager | Safety Supervisor | Mechanical & Rigging Specialist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Union Pipefitter / Safety Foreman & Supervisor
UNITED ASSOCIATION (UA) LOCAL UNION 91
01.2012 - CurrentRead more
The University of Alabama - OSHA 510 Occupational Safety And Health Standards, Construction
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Data Center Safety Council - Data Center Safety Awareness, Occupational Health And Safety
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The University of Alabama - OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training For Construction, Occupational Health And Safety
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United Association Registered Apprenticeship Program - UA/EPRI Industrial Rigging & Signage Certification, Pipefitting
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