DeShawn Butler
Professional Summary
Accomplished Safety Professional with an extensive professional and academic foundation in construction-related occupational safety and health, operational and project management, business oversight, client relationships, staff training, site management, and introducing and implementing best practices.
Work History
PG&E Contractor Safety Tech
Paradise California
Provided structured safety oversight for the PG&E Vegetation
Management Fire Reduction Phase while overseeing Arboriculture
Crew responsible for tree maintenance and removal of trees ranging from 10’ - 150’ tall
Monitored all work activities near high - voltage power lines ranging from 3KV - 33KV, as well as aerial work, bucket truck work, tree
climbing, tree feeling, tree liming, brush management, and heavy equipment operation
Facilitated and led daily safety meetings and toolbox talks
as well as new - hire orientation and safety training
while proactively orientating and briefing several utility workers prior to beginning field work
Collaborated with Project Managers and Utility Crews while performing multiple daily field observations
Beam Solar Depcom Energy
Oxford North Carolina Safety Tech
Provided direction and oversight to H&S Specialists
Managed the maintenance and implementation of H&S programs
compliance plans and initiatives
Reviewed recommended and/or implemented new policies programs, procedures, or equipment
Oversaw ongoing site training needs, Solar health and safety inspections, and/or audits of facilities, operations
equipment and processes to ensure compliance of Corporate Safety, environmental and governmental (DOT, OSHA, local agencies) policies and regulations
Oversaw key programs such as BBO, safety incentive program and continued improvement on site
Gathered data and compiled regular reports for management, clients, etc.
Assisted in the development and implementation of Company SOPs, programs, and training
Fostered a positive team environment
Kept safety credentials current
Other duties as assigned by management.
Entergy Station Power Plant
PK Safety
Safety Technician
Monitored all the Job activity at the site to ensure safety compliance
Monthly Inspection program of site equipment to ensure safe operations
Installed safety signs, traffic control signs and other safety promotion posters. Assisted Supervisors/Foreman’s for the Job Safety Environment Analysis and Risk assessment for all working & practices at site
Prepared and submitted daily safety and inspection reports
Increased and applied the awareness on health and safety levels
Conducted Toolbox Talk weekly & as per task required
Promoted safe work practices and conditions in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations, and Owner/contractual requirements.
RAGE LLC- Safety Advisor,
Disaster Recovery
Habitat for Humanity Projects throughout the Baton Rouge parish and metropolitan area in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina including comprehensive construction management
Performed all work responsibilities in alignment with government and organizational guidelines
Performed regular environmental, health, and safety audits
Oversaw the safety of team members and volunteers and enforced safety policies and procedures
Introduced new environmental, health, and safety policies and programs
Spearheaded major roofing jobs of homes, schools, universities, libraries, and hospitals
Established safety strategies to safeguard information assets and achieve OSHA compliance
Remained current with all applicable OSHA, ANSI, and administrative practices
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Skills
MS OFFICE (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, OUTLOOK)
Safety audits
Protective equipment
Health & safety practices
Emergency Prepareness
Safety & compliance inspections
Training & mentoring
OSHA Standards & Codes
Safety Course
Safety Reporting
Accident Investigation/Analysis
Certifications Specialized Training
30-Hr OSHA Construction Safety
Formal Education
Occupational Health & Safety
Barton Community College, Great Bend KS
Safety Technology Coursework, River Parish Community College, Gonzales, LA
Employment History
PG&E Contractor
SEPT 2018 – DEC 2022:
Safety Solutions
AUG 2010 – MAR 2018:
PK SAFETY
SEPT 2007 – APR 2010
Reference
Entergy Station
Latanya Thomas 346-***-****)
Beam Solar
Corey Bazil 225-***-****)
PG & E Contractor
Kenyoda Butler 225-***-****)
Shacondra Rheams 225-***-****)
Quik’s Safety Consultant
Dionelle Young 318-***-****)