Site Safety Construction Experience
Resume:
Byrch L. Griffin
Kannapolis, NC 28081
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Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Construction Health and Safety Technician-CHST
Safety professional with over 25 years of construction experience with six plus years of Safety and Health management in construction experience which includes electrical construction in military barracks, fire alarm systems, Federal Government, warehouse, retail, healthcare, aircraft hangars, utility solar fields, civil works, and heavy structural demolition, and others.
(This Resume only lists my pertinent work experience as it relates to my Construction Safety and Health experience. My total work experience dating back to 1974 and most of my electrical construction experience beginning in 1999 is not included as the gaps in this Resume indicate. SAFETY PROFESSIONAL AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCES:
Owner’s Rep Safety and Health Advisor
FDR Safety, Inc.
Franklin, TN
December 2024—Present
I am serving on the collaborative Hendrick Motorsports/General Motors Charlotte Technical Center Dynamometer Upfit Project in Concord, NC.
Project Safety and Health Officer
The Bell Company
Richmond, VA
November 2024—December 2024
Served on the GC Turner Construction/Amazon Cosner Tech Campus IAD 450 Data Center Project for The Bell Company in Fredericksburg, VA.
Site Safety and Health Officer
Aspen Construction
Hackensack, MN
September 2024—November 2024
I served on the USACE W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir Spillway/Riprap and Erosion Control Project at the W. Kerr Scott Dam in Wilkesboro, NC.
Approximately $2Million
Site Safety and Health Manager
Medcor
McHenry, IL
May 2024—July 2024
I was contracted by Medcor to the GC INTAC as their Safety and Health Manager on the Guardian Glass Manufacturing Plant Richburg IS20 Construction Project in Richburg, SC. Approximately $20Million
Night-Shift Site Safety and Health Officer
Sheakley, Inc.
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Cincinnati, OH
March 2024—May 2024
I was 1099 contracted by Sheakley, Inc. to the GC Encon Corporation as the Night-Shift Site Safety and Health Officer on the DoD/NAVFAC B137 Level II Security Fencing and the B188 Collateral Storage, FRCE Project at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC.
Approximately $15Million
Owner’s Rep Site Safety and Health Advisor
Safety Management Group
Indianapolis, IN
January 2024—March 2024
I was contracted by SMG to Eli Lilly for general site Safety as well as safety oversight for their new pharmaceutical manufacturing plant Cardinal Project O&M/Commissioning activities in Concord, NC. Approximately $2Billion
Project Site Safety and Health Coordinator
QualSafe Solutions
St. Louis, MO
August 2023—January 2024I served as the Site Safety and Health Coordinator for GC Haskell on the Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Corporate Hangar Project at the Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown, PA. This project will cost approximately $35Million-$40Million when completed. NC Electrical Licensed Qualifier/ Company EHS Manager Spectrum Security Group
Concord, NC
March 2023 – February 2024
I provided my NC Electrical Contractor License for SSG to meet the legal requirements of the State of NC for SSG to conduct low-voltage electrical contracting legally in the State of NC until February 2024. I advised on NEC- compliant electrical and low-voltage installations and provided OSHA/EHS oversight and compliance for the company. As the SSG Safety Manager, I performed various monthly inspections, conducted weekly company-wide Toolbox Safety Talks, and ensured that SSG employees are equipped and wore pertinent PPE on their various worksites. Provided coaching and tutoring for interested SSG employees in AC electrical topics and National Electrical Code Articles and requirements until I physically left the company in August 2023 to take the position with QualSafe Solutions in PA.
Safety Trainer and Consultant
Yellow Bird Holdings
Phoenix, AZ
May 2022 – October 2023
I conducted a training class in the USACE/NAVFAC 24-Hours Fall Protection Competent Person and associated aerial lift training for a YBH private sector client in NC on a temporary contract, on-call, as-needed basis.. Site Safety and Health Advisor
Staffing Support Solutions-S3
Charlotte, NC
January – February 2023
I was contracted by S3 to Watson Electrical Company on the Dominion Energy/GC Strata Solar Solidago Utility Solar 20MW Project as one of several Site Safety and Health Advisors in Windsor, VA. Approximately $18Million.
Site Safety and Health Manager
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Diversified Safety Services
Belcamp, MD
August 2022
I was contracted by staffing company DSS to GC Whiting-Turner Contractors as their Site Safety and Health Manager on their 40 Moore Project in Durham, NC.
Approximately $90Million.
Site Safety and Health Manager
Adkore Megaforce
Myrtle Beach, SC
July 2022 – August 2022
I was contracted by staffing company Adkore to West Georgia Electric Company as their additional Safety Manager on the new Toyota Battery Manufacturing Plant (TBMNC) at the NC State Megasite in Liberty, NC. Approximately $14Billion.
Site Safety and Health Advisor
Progressive Safety Management
Charlotte, NC
August 2021
I was 1099 contracted by PSM to the GC Batson-Cook Construction Co. for safety oversight of Levels 8 through Basement 2 Level at the new Charlotte NC Metro Duke Energy High Rise Project.. Approximately $675Million
NC-VA Electrical Licensed Qualifier/Installation Quality & Safety Advisor Titan Solar Power, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
July 2021
Provided my NC and VA Electrical Licenses to meet the NC State Statute for electrical contractors such as TSP have a certified NC State-licensed employee in order to legally conduct electrical contracting in NC and provided safety oversight and advised TSP crews on quality per the NEC on their solar installations. Company Safety and Health Manager/Site Safety and Health Officer Adams Construction Group, LLC (Now Elk River Developers) Warrenton, VA
January 2021- July 2021
I was promoted to the Company Safety and Health Manager in May 2021. I served as the GC Repaintex (ACG) Site Safety and Health Officer for the DoD/NAVFAC Repaintex Building 1580 Fire Alarm System Renovation Project at The Naval Surface Warfare Center South Potomac Dahlgren, VA. Approximately $2Million.
Site Safety and Health Manager
Walsh Federal
Pittsburgh, PA
March 2020- December 2020
I served as the GC Walsh’s Project Safety Manager for the new DoD/NAVFAC P199 F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Project until I was transferred as their Safety Manager for the new DoD/NAVFAC for the P204 F-35 Simulator and Training Facility Project both at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC. P199 approximately $150Million.
P204 approximately $50Million.
Site Safety and Health Manager
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All Phase Solutions, Inc.
Delray Beach, FL
September 2019- February 2020
I served as the GC APS Project Safety Manager on the DoD/NAVFAC Hangars 1700/130/1701 P199 Early Site Demolition Project at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC. Estimated $2Million.
Site Safety and Health Manager
Sheakley, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
August 2019
I was 1099 contracted to the General Contractor Gray Construction by Sheakley and served as their Project Safety Manager for Gray's new Bridgestone Firestone Tire Warehouse Project, Wilson, NC. Approximately $164Million.
Site Safety and Health Manager
CORE Safety Group
Chattanooga, TN
November 2018 to July 2019
I was contracted by CORE Safety Group to the GC Energy Systems Group as their Safety Manager on their U.S. Environmental Protection Agency project in Durham, NC, where I started in February 2019 until July 2019. I also served as the Site Safety and Health Officer for Energy Systems Group on the National Institute of Environmental Sciences and Health Utility Energy Services Project, Durham, NC, starting on 12/03/2018. I was also subcontracted by CORE Safety Group to Trinity Safety Group for Nicholson Construction's Additional Drilling and Grouting Program Project at the TVA Boone Dam, Kingsport, TN, that commenced on 11/05/2018. EPA Project estimated $9Million.
Site Safety and Health Officer
HardHat Workforce Solutions
Raleigh, NC
January 2019 to February 2019
Contracted by HHWS to E8 Energy Group as their SSHO on the DepCom Two-Mile Desert Road Solar Farm project in Winfall, NC.
Approximately $14Million.
Site Safety and Health Manager
Civil Works Contracting, LLC
Wilmington, NC
July 2018 to October 2018
Served as the GC CWC Safety Manager and ensured safety compliance to and application of USACE/NAVFAC EM- 385-1-1 Safety Standards on the F-35 Sunshades/Air Cooling Units Project at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC, for CWC and their subcontractor employees.
Estimated $7Million.
Site Safety and Health Officer
Paragon Safety Group
Raleigh, NC
February 2018 to April 2018
I was contracted by PSG as the SSHO for Carolina Fire Control sprinkler constructors aboard the GC Turner Construction Co. Apple Sycamore Data Center Project in Maiden, NC. 5
Approximately $22Million.
Electrician
LHI-CTS
Virginia Beach, VA
January 2018 to February 2018
Ran 1.25" EMT for data/telecom circuits aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC. Electrician
Trade Link Resources, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
September 2017 to October 2017
Performed various electrical construction tasks for T.R. Curlee Electric Company at the new Kannapolis Middle School in Kannapolis, NC.
Field Safety Coordinator
Strata Solar, LLC
Durham, NC
May 2017 to August 2017
Coached and enforced the site safety standards for Strata Solar employees and its subcontractors for the Dominion Power Sappony 28 MW solar field project in Stony Creek, VA. Approximately $25Million.
Site Safety and Health Officer
Edwards Electrical Services, Inc.
Meridian, MS
March 2017 to April 2017
Provided safety consultation, enforcement, and training of EES employees in compliance with OSHA, General Contractor W. G. Yates, Inc., and EES company Safety Standards aboard the Mercedes-Benz Van Expansion Project in Ladson, SC.
Approximately $500Million.
Site Safety and Health Advisor
Paragon Safety Group
Raleigh, NC
October 2016 to January 2017
I was contracted by PSG to GC Portland Construction as their Safety Advisor on their Smithfield Feed Mill Expansion Project in Warsaw, NC, until December 2016. From there, I went to a Dominion Energy/Sun Energy Solar Farm Project for one week in Moyock, NC, at the end of December 2016. Then, I was contracted to Hayden Demolition as their Site Safety and Health Officer for a demolition project at the Butterball Turkey Processing Plant in Mount Olive, NC. I was there for two days only in January 2017. Estimated $5Million.
Site Safety and Health Officer
Premier Electrical Staffing, Inc.
Hampstead, NC
January 2016 to February 2016
I was contracted by PES to Lancaster Electric Company, Wilmington, NC, as their Site Safety and Health Officer for the GC Enviva new Conveyor and Storage Facilities Project at the NC State Port, Wilmington, NC. Enviva project approximately $37Million.
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Solar Electrician
Premier Electrical Staffing, Inc.
Hampstead, NC
November 2015 to December 2015
I was contracted to Strata Solar as an electrician by Premier Electrical Staffing for several utility solar projects around Eastern NC.
Quality Control Electrician
Crowder Construction Company
Charlotte, NC
August 2015 to October 2015
Megger tested conductor insulation to verify their integrity in combiner panels and inverter switch gear on a new solar farm aboard leased land on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, for Duke Energy. Approximately $12Million
Fire Alarm System/Life Safety Electrician
CCS Construction Staffing, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
November 2014 to June 2015
I was contracted by CCS to GC Preston Electric Co. as the hotel fire alarm/life safety electrician on the new Stay Bridge Extended Stay Hotel and Suites Project in Jacksonville, NC. Site Safety and Health Officer
Bryant-Durham Electric Co., Inc.
Jacksonville, NC
February 2014 to October 2014
I served as the SSHO for B-DEC on the new DoD/NAVFAC 2nd Intel Battalion/2nd ANGLICO Complex Project aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC.
Approximately $93Million
Electrical Foreman
ALLCo Electric Co.
LaGrange, NC
February 2012 to January 2013
I directed the installation of the electrical and fire protection systems (except for programming and testing) and ensured their quality installation per the National Electrical Code, electrical system plans, and job specifications on the new DoD/NAVFAC EOD Addition Project at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC. Electrical Field Supervisor
Edwards Electrical Service
Meridian, MS
March 2011 to June 2011
I directed and oversaw the installation of change orders to the electrical system at the new DoD/NAVFAC Wallace Creek - Phase I Dining Facility Project at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC. Electrical Field Supervisor/Electrician
Edwards Electrical Service
Meridian, MS
March 2010 to March 2011
I directed and oversaw the rough-in for the fire alarm system in conjunction with the contracted fire protection contractor at the new DoD/NAVFAC 3rd Army Division Headquarters Project at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC. 7
Electrical Field Superintendent
Gaylor, Inc.
Wilmington, NC
January 2010 to February 2010
I assisted the various foremen in their responsibilities installing the electrical systems in the seven buildings of the new DoD/NAVFAC Wallace Creek Phase I Complex Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC sub-contracted to Gaylor, Inc. by Edwards Electric Service.
Electrical Foreman
Gaylor, Inc.
Wilmington, NC
October 2009 to January 2010
I directed the electrical installation of the new A-1 Administration Building on the new DoD/NAVFAC Wallace Creek- Phase 1 Project aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC. Military Academic Skills Program (MASP) Instructor RMHS, Inc.
Woodbridge, VA
May 2005 to September 2005
Instructed U.S. Marines in Military Academic Skills Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC. Craftsman Tools Sales Associate
Sears, Roebuck, and Co., Inc.
Jacksonville, NC
August 1994 to September 1999
Approached, met, greeted, and advised prospective Craftsman tool customers on making the best tool selection based on the work they need to complete, the tool’s functions and features, and the tool’s cost that all meet their needs and/or desires.
General Equivalency Diploma- GED Preparatory Instructor Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
May 1997 to September 1997
Instructed adult students of varying ages and learning levels in the subjects pertinent to sitting for and passing the GED examination in lieu of a high school diploma to better prepare the students to search, apply, and secure better employment.
Pepsi Cola Route Vending/Restaurant Fountain Accounts Truck Route Salesman Minges Pepsi Cola Bottling Group
Jacksonville, NC
April 1990 to March 1994
Safely delivered canned Pepsi soft drinks to and refilled vending machines and replenished restaurant fountain accounts with Pepsi Cola products across Onslow County, NC. REFERENCES:
Christopher Combs
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Chris was a former electrical apprentice and coworker at Intrastate Electric Co. in Jacksonville, NC. He now works for the City of Jacksonville, NC. I have known Chris since September 2006. Ronnie Garner
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Ronnie was a former Project Manager for EAS, Raleigh, NC, and we served together on the ESG U. S. EPA HVAC Renovation Project, RTP, NC. I have known Ronnie since February 2019. Michael Lane
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Mike was my former Site Safety and Health Officer and coworker at Edwards Electrical Service of Meridian, MS. We served together on the new 3rd Army HQ Building Project at Shaw AFB, Sumter, SC. He is now an Electrical Superintendent for ACE Electric Co. I have known Mike since March 2010. Pamela Miller
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Pamela is the Owner and was my direct Supervisor at Spectrum Security Group. I have known Pamela since February 2023.
Igor Tosic
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Igor was the former Superintendent for All Phase Solutions where we served together on the P199 Project at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. I have known Igor since November 2019. EDUCATION:
The University of North Carolina - Wilmington, NC
May 1994 to December 1996
Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education- Math/Science Concentrations A. L. Brown High School - Kannapolis, NC
August 1973 to June 1976
College Preparatory Diploma
MILITARY SERVICE:
United States Marine Corps
15 April 1977 to 15 October 1980: Honorable Discharge Rank: Lance Corporal (E-3)
MOS’s:
• 0341- Infantry Mortarman-Primary MOS
• 3043- Infantry Supply Fiscal Clerk-Secondary MOS CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals Construction Health and Safety Technician-CHST
• National Fire Protection Association Member # 3416680
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 2024 EM-385-1-1 40-Hour Construction Safety Hazards Awareness Certificate (360 Training Online)
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• OSHA 502 Outreach Trainer Renewal
• OSHA 500 Authorized Construction Safety and Health Hazards Awareness Outreach Trainer (Authorized to teach the OSHA 10-Hour and OSHA 30-Hour Training Classes and issue Training Completion Cards to class attendees successfully completing the class)
• OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for The Construction Industry Certificate
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Hazards Awareness Training Card
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Hazards Awareness Training Card
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER for General Site Workers Certificate (OSHAcademy Online)
• American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE/NAVFAC) Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM) Certified
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card
• Rough Terrain Forklift Operator Certification (Via Sun Belt Equipment Rentals)
• Supported System Scaffold Competent Person Certification (Via Associated Scaffolding)
• Competent Person, Fall Protection for Construction-ClickSafety
• United States of America Passport
• North Carolina REAL ID Driver License #3733121
• North Carolina Electrical Contractor License #U.26937/Owner of Griffin-Carolina Electrical Construction Company
• North Carolina Alarm Systems License # DB4P5L5S0R
• U.S. EPA Refrigerant Recovery License Type I and II ADDITIONAL SAFETY TRAINING:
OSHAcademy Online Courses Completed:
•Blood Borne Pathogens in the Workplace
•Introduction to Safety Management
•Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
•Personal Protective Equipment
•Energy Control Program (Lock Out/Tag Out)
•Confined Space Program
•Fall Protection Program
•Electrical Safety for Technician and Supervisor
•Emergency Action Plans
•Fire Prevention Plans
•Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety
•Blood Borne Pathogens Management Program
•Introduction to Construction Safety Management
•Trench and Excavation Safety
•Scaffold Safety Program Management
•Safe Scaffold Erection and Inspection
•Fall Protection in Construction Elements for 29 CFR 1926.500-503
•Hand and Power Tool Safety
•Construction Worksite Safety
•Heavy Equipment Safety
•Electrical Safety Hazards and Controls
•Demolition Safety
•Confined Space Safety in Construction
•Cranes and Derricks Safety I
•Cranes and Derricks Safety II
•Health Hazards in Construction
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•Silica Dust Safety in Construction
•Safety Supervision and Leadership
•Electrical Safety for Employees Basic
•Controlling Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
•Focus Four: Electrocution Hazards
•Focus Four: Fall Hazards
•Preventing Workplace Violence
•Steel Erection Safety
•Ergonomics Program Management
•Asbestos Safety
•Work Zone Traffic Safety
•Powered Industrial Truck Safety
•Developing A Construction Safety Management System
•Bloodborne Pathogens in The Healthcare Setting
•Effective Accident Investigation
•Material Handling Safety
•Machine Safeguarding Basic
•Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Introduction to Developing an EMS
•OSHA Recordkeeping Basics
•Fleet Safety Management
•Lead Safety in Construction
•Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
ELECTIVE/CONTINUING EDUCATION:
• 2024 NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace- NFPA Self-Guided Online Series
• Electrical Inspection Level III Course; Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC- 2011
• Introduction to Photovoltaic Technology Course; Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC- 2011
• 8008 Substations- 360 Training Online
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