Safety Engineer
Resume:
ROLANDO A. JACOBS
Ft. Lauderdale, FL33312
813-***-****, **********@*****.***
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ENGINEER / LOSS CONTROL MANAGER
Contributing to Organizational Growth / Profits via Safety & Loss Control Management
27 Years Experience in Diversified Environments
Construction & Facilities Safety Management / Regulatory Compliance Expertise
Program Development / Organizational Leadership & Training / Claims Management
A dynamic, team-spirited, and bottom-line oriented Safety Engineer / Loss Control Specialist offering outstanding qualifications in, and a verifiable
record of, reducing work-related injuries and the severity of work-related accidents. Contribute to growth and profitability by significantly reducing
liability exposure and claims
A solid track record for successful leadership in staff/personnel training, development and empowerment. Recognized for strong Worker’s Compensation
claims management, investigative/inspection aptitude, and meeting and exceeding regulatory compliance mandates.
CORE STRENGTHS
Reducing work-related injuries (severity of injuries) Program development and enhancement
Claims management and control Presentation and public speaking skills
Staff training, development, and empowerment Complex problem solving/troubleshooting
Efficiency and production improvement management quality control assurance/management
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Masters in Aeronautical Science, 1991
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Carbondale, Illinois
Bachelor of Science: Industrial Technology, 1988
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
Associate in Applied Science: Safety Technology, 1986
Certified Environment Compliance Manager
OSHA 500 Instructor’s Course
United States Air Force Safety Specialist Course
United States Air Force Supervisor’s Safety Course
ACA- Accredited
Confined Space Training
Scaffolding Training Institute-Trainer
Claims Adjuster 5-20
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GILLETTE CONSTRUCTION SERVICE CORP., West Palm Beach, FL 2012 to 2014
Safety Director
Directs the Occupational Safety program for a major concrete shell contractor in the south Florida area, the program encompassed several new
construction projects, throughout south Florida with more than 200 employees. Performs accident investigations and daily job site inspections to ensure
program/regulatory compliance. Conducts daily site inspections of all projects develops/modified safety program for all project, and submit pragmatic
recommendations to Project Managers, Superintendents. Conducts employee safety training program, maintain close contact with medical providers,
develops the return-to-work program, and the “modified” work responsibilities for injured employees. Maintains all safety records.
Identifies the requirements for, approved, and procures personal protective equipment for employees exposed to safety and occupational health hazards –
significantly reducing liability and injury probability.
Respected for my sound judgment and common sense decision-making displayed while helping coworkers overcome unforeseeable problems.
Cited for my emphasis on safety, ensured site was prepared and work carried out in the most efficient, productive manner possible while reducing the
number and severity of injuries.
REINFORCED STRUCTURES INC, Clearwater, FL. 2011 to 2012
Safety Manager
Directed the Occupational Safety program for a major construction project within the south Florida area, program encompassed a museum project with
more than 100 employees. Performed accident investigations and daily job site inspections to ensure program/regulatory compliance. Conducted daily
site inspections of all projects developed/modified safety program for all project, and submitted pragmatic recommendations to Project Managers,
Superintendents. Conducted employee safety training program, maintained close contact with insurance carrier and medical providers, spearheaded the
return-to-work program, and developed “modified” work responsibilities for injured employees. Maintained all safety records.
Identified the requirements for, approved, and procured personal protective equipment for employees exposed to safety and occupational health hazards –
significantly reducing liability and injury probability.
Respected for my sound judgment and common sense decision-making displayed while helping coworkers overcome unforeseeable problems.
Cited for my emphasis on safety, ensured site was prepared and work carried out in the most efficient, productive manner possible while reducing the
number and severity of injuries.
SENIOR LIFE SERVICES, Vero Beach, FL 2010 to 2011
Agent
Life insurance agent, marketing and selling of final expenses protection to senior citizens throughout the Tampa Bay area.
ASCENCEA, Melbourne, FL 2010 to 2010
Agent
Life insurance agent, marketing and selling of mortgage protection to homeowners throughout the Tampa Bay area.
AMERICAN INCOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (AIL) Fort Lauderdale, FL 2009 to 2010
Benefits Director:
Life and accident insurance coverage sales to union members throughout the Broward and Miami Dade area
BAKER CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC., Ft. Lauderdale FL. 2006 to 2009
Safety Engineer
Directed the Occupational Safety program for several major construction projects within the south Florida area, program encompassed several projects
with more than 200 employees in Florida. Performed accident investigations and daily job site inspections to ensure program/regulatory compliance.
Conducted daily site inspections of all projects developed/modified safety program for all project, and submitted pragmatic recommendations to
Operations Manager and Project Managers. Conducted employee safety training program, maintained close contact with insurance carrier and medical
providers, spearheaded the return-to-work program, and developed “modified” work responsibilities for injured employees. Maintained all safety
records.
Identified the requirements for, approved, and procured personal protective equipment for employees exposed to safety and occupational health hazards –
significantly reducing liability and injury probability.
Respected for my sound judgment and common sense decision-making displayed while helping coworkers overcome unforeseeable problems.
Cited for my emphasis on safety, ensured sites were prepared and work carried out in the most efficient, productive manner possible while reducing the
number and severity of injuries.
STRUCTURAL PRESTRESSED INDUSTRIES INC., Miami, Florida 2005- 2006
Safety Director
Safety Director for this large pre-stressed concrete manufacturing and installation operation, directed the Occupational Safety and Health, program
encompassed more than 400 employees in the plant and on these projects. Performed accident investigations and daily job site and manufacturing plant
inspections to ensure program/regulatory compliance. Conducted pre-inspections of all new projects and submitted pragmatic recommendations to
project managers. Created an employee safety training program, spearheaded the return-to-work program, and developed “modified” work
responsibilities for injured employees. Maintained all safety records.
Identified the requirements for, approved, and procured personal protective equipment for employees exposed to safety and occupational health hazards –
significantly reducing liability and injury probability.
Developed and managed Drug-free Workplace program and associated training curriculum.
Authored and initiated company’s Safety Manual and established a new Bilingual Employee Manual.
ACE-USA, Tampa, Florida 2001-2004
Construction Safety Engineer (HCPS OCIP)
Construction Safety Engineer assigned to the Hillsborough Public Schools OCIP Program, monitors the day to day progress of 24-36 school construction
projects from start to finish. Directed the Occupational Safety Program for all assigned contractors on these projects. In high-risk work environment,
proactively develop/implement policies, procedures, programs, and systems to reduce work-related injuries and the severity of such mishaps. Establish
strategies to limit Worker’s Compensation claims, one-on-one/group training to reinforce safety issues, and take aggressive action to ensure a drug-free
work environment. Coordinate accident investigations, conduct thorough site/workforce inspections, and spearhead all regulatory compliance matters.
Significantly reduced numbers of and severity of injuries.
Wrote comprehensive company’s Safety Manual and a Subcontractors Training Manual.
THERMA SEAL ROOFING, INC., West Palm Beach, Florida 2000 to 2000
Safety Manager
Directed the Occupational Safety Program for high-volume roofing contractor with more than 200 employees throughout the state of Florida. In high-
risk work environment, proactively develop/implement policies, procedures, programs, and systems to reduce work-related injuries and the severity of
such mishaps. Establish strategies to limit Worker’s Compensation claims, one-on-one/group training to reinforce safety issues, and take aggressive
action to ensure a drug-free work environment. Coordinate accident investigations, conduct thorough site/workforce inspections, and spearhead all
regulatory compliance matters.
Significantly reduced numbers of and severity of injuries – saving company an estimated $150,000 per year.
Wrote comprehensive company’s Safety Manual and a Subcontractors Training Manual.
Developed a highly effective disaster/hurricane preparedness action plan.
Worked with insurance carriers to close old claims thus reducing amount of reserves by 75%.
NU-TEC ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC., Tampa, Florida 1997 to 1999
Safety Administrator
Directed the Occupational Safety and Worker’s Compensation programs for the 7th largest roofing contractor in the United States - program
encompassed more than 200 employees in Florida. Performed accident investigations and daily job site inspections to ensure program/regulatory
compliance. Conducted pre-inspections of all new projects and submitted pragmatic recommendations to project managers. Created and employed
employee safety training program, spearheaded the return-to-Work program, and developed “modified” work responsibilities for injured employees.
Maintained all safety records.
Identified the requirements for, approved, and procured personal protective equipment for employees exposed to safety and occupational health hazards –
significantly reducing liability and injury probability.
Developed and managed Drug-free Workplace program and associated training curriculum.
Authored and initiated company’s Safety Manual and established a new Bilingual Employee Manual.
Reduced Worker’s Compensation costs by $500,000-plus via aggressive claims management and in-house training.
FRSA / SIF, Winter Park, Florida (Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor’s Association / Self Insured Fund) 1990 to 1997
Loss Control Consultant / Manager
Provided professional, high-tech risk management services to more than 500 policyholders throughout the state of Florida. Assisted policyholders in the
prevention and reduction of risk and losses – with emphasis on safety, health, and Worker’s Compensation-related issues. Hired and trained loss control
consultants and safety engineers. Responsible for budget management and contributing to the bottom-line via safety/loss control management. Conducted
comprehensive investigations entailed all classes and categories of mishaps/accidents including fraud and workplace safety risks.
Dramatically reduced the number of injuries and severity of majority of policyholders.
Reduced loss ratio by 30% - and improved account retention considerably.
Rewrote Safety Manual.
Author of monthly safety Column for the Florida Forum, a trade association magazine, 1990 - 1997
MILITARY SERVICE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, 1981 to 1990
Ground Safety Technician
Contributing team leader in planning, development and execution of the Occupational Safety Program for the 56th Tactical Training Division (F-16
fighter pilot training unit). Program encompassed more than 8,000 personnel including on and off duty mishap prevention programs. Prepared annual
operating budget for the Occupational Safety Program. Maintained liaison with federal, state, and local safety organizations and officials. Conducted
comprehensive investigations entailed all classes and categories of mishaps/accidents including fraud and workplace safety risks.
Selected as Tactical Air Command’s Exceptional Performer in Ground Safety, 1988
Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal, 1986 and 1990
Author of monthly safety Column for the Mac Dill Air Force Base Newspaper, 1985 – 1990
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Windows, Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet Applications
AFFILIATIONS
Member: American Society of Safety Engineers
Volunteer/Participant: Youth Soccer
References and Supporting Documentation Furnished upon Request
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