Christopher Taranto
Hard working with a lot of knowledge
Saint Albans, WV 25177
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Knowledgeable Construction Inspection and FRA safety rules, as well as AMT2, NORAC. I have written and performed, inspected JHA's, safety audits and Safety Talks briefings under EM385 at the U.S naval Academy while employed with Forrester Construction. I am OSHA 30, 511,510, 7400 certified AS Well as Red cross certified trainer I am a licensed fire Inspector. licensed Fire arson investigator. Current safety officer with job corp Charleston West Virginia.
Willing to relocate to: West Virginia
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Safety Officer
Charleston Job Corps center D.O.L - Charleston, WV March 2022 to Present
• Ensure the daily operations of campus Meets and exceeds OSHA standard,PRH .
• Track,report and investigate all reportable injuries.
• Conduct OSHA daily inspections
• Conduct daily OSHA safety briefings
• Ensure proper PPE are being utilized
• Daily, weekly,monthly,Inspection as to PRH
• inspection of work base learning site.
• ensure all required inspection are complete,Abate any deficiencies that may arise out of Inspection LEA Clerk
Delran Fire District - Delran, NJ
June 1997 to June 2022
• Obtained documents, certificates, state and County agencies.
• Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
• Verified data integrity and accuracy.
• Firehouse -based multi-threaded admin web applications.
• Responded to all inquiries from the general public in a prompt and professional manner.
• Enforced compliance with State regulations and Township ordinances, including those pertaining Fire Code, Life Hazard Uses, various other matters.
• Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends and suspects and documented investigative findings.
• Followed up with customers on unresolved issues. B&B Mechanic / safety liaison
Amtrak - Washington, DC
April 2013 to March 2019
20002-4285
• Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between Train operators and ground workers.
• Managed independent resolutions of site issues to keep workers on-task and prevent more complex issues.
• Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
• Actively attended safety training and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
• Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring rail road up to current codes.
• Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
• Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity.
• Operated Earth moving and on rail equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
• Dozers D5 thru D9
• Excavator
• Backhoe
• Grade all
• High-rail vehicles dumps, work carts
Safety Compliance Officer / Asst. Superintendent
Realizations - Annapolis, MD
February 2009 to November 2011
U.S Naval Academy
• Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
• Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation and placed all information in client files.
• Verified data integrity and accuracy.
• Reduced safety incidents by 60% by training and teaching risk management techniques, hazard identification, quality checks and documentation.
• Inspected facilities to ensure adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines EM-385
• Inspected work sites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards under EM-385
• Conducted safety audits and investigated site quality issues.
• Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
• Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine the cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
• While Employed at Naval Academy we won a number of awards for our safety accolades. We were named the safest construction site for the year.
Safety Compliance Officer
West Deptford, NJ
January 2011 to September 2011
• Maintained compliance with relevant safety regulations and protocols.
• Inspected work sites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
• Writing JHA'S, Machine Audits, Safety walks, Completing R3 Analysis Forms for job Hazard. Office Manager
Towing - Bordentown, NJ
2001 to 2001
- Bordentown, NJ
• Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current.
• Handled all incoming business and client requests for information.
• Restructured installation processes and staff teams, boosting productivity by 40%.
• Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to ensure maximum production.
• Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Received, screened and routed incoming calls.
• Safety talk and briefings
Education
Certified safety professional in Occupational Health & Safety Eastern Kentucky University - Kentucky
October 2021 to Present
Fire Official in Fire Prevention and Safety Technology Middlesex County Fire Academy - Sayreville, NJ
2019
Arson Investagtor in Fire Science
Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center - Westampton, NJ 2019
Fire Science
Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center - Westampton, NJ 2018
Fire Inspector in Fire Science
Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center - Westampton, NJ 2017
Firefighter 1 and 2 in Fire Science
Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center 1996
High School Diploma
Willingboro High School - Willingboro, NJ
1990
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Receptionist
• Management
• Data collection
• Citrix
• Android
• Construction Inspection
• Backhoe Operation
• Welding
• Mechanical knowledge
• Hydraulics
• Loader operation
• Excavator
• Heavy equipment operation
• Construction Management
• Security
• CPR TRAINER (2 years)
Awards
ABC National Safety Excellence Awards
June 2009
ABC National Safety Excellence Awards The ABC National Safety Excellence Awards recognize companies that exhibit a continued commitment to jobsite safety and whose safety performance and programs are judged to be exemplary by the ABC National Health and Safety Committee. Awards are based on data submitted via STEP applications, essay questions and video interviews with company presidents/CEOs/principals about their corporate safety culture. Award categories are based on a company's total work hours per calendar year and placement within the North American Industry Classification System .
Certifications and Licenses
Firefighter I
June 1996 to Present
Fire Inspector
April 2017 to April 2024
Fire Investagator
February 2018 to Present
Fire Official
October 2018 to October 2024
Driver's License
Present
OSHA 30
OSHA 510
OSHA 511
December 2022 to Present
First Aid CPR AED Trainer
December 2022 to Present
Assessments
Workplace safety — Highly Proficient
February 2022
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Highly Proficient
Mechanical knowledge — Highly Proficient
February 2022
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Highly Proficient
Basic maintenance and repair — Expert
February 2022
Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Full results: Expert
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