Safety Manager Field Service
Resume:
Kenneth J. Norton
Safety Manager
Motivated and results-focused Safety Manager with more than 7 years of experience spearheading complex and effective projects at varied large and small organizations, including manufacturing, and industrial facilities. Possess a combination of safety management, team leadership, and technical skills. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent results while complying with budget, time, and safety constraints. Seeking to benefit top organizations by improving performance, minimizing costs, and increasing safety practices through project implementation.
Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills
Performance Management
Hazmat & EHS Compliance
Motivational Leadership
Premises/Field Service
Facility Operations
Moxie Pre-Lift Certified
Budgeting & Cost Reduction
Effective Communication
Preventive Maintenance
Process Improvements
Industrial Machinery
Conveyor Systems
Blueprints
Welding
Safety
OSHA 30 & 510
Work Experience
William Charles Electrical August 2024 – Nov 2024
Safety Coordinator
Conducted safety inspections and identified hazards
Developed and implemented safety plans and programs
Trained workers on safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulations
Created and enforced safety policies to prevent accidents
Performed regular safety audits and mitigated risks
Provided training on hazard recognition, accident prevention, and emergency response
Investigated accidents to prevent future occurrences
Promoted a safety culture by encouraging hazard reporting
Ensured regulatory compliance on construction sites
Reduced accident-related costs by mitigating hazards
Merit Electrical March 2024 - April 2024
Safety Advisor
FujiFilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
Worked in the field with operations teams
Conducted equipment training and certifications for new hires and current employees
Trained employees on writing Safe Systems of Work (SSOWs)
Implemented company policies and ensured OSHA compliance
Performed weekly safety walks with clients and subcontractors to conduct audits and identify improvements
Fielded observation cards and implemented suggested improvements
Provided Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training and oversaw LOTO procedures during testing phases
Zone 4 October 2022 – October 2023
Safety Manager
Performed safety inspections and identified hazards
Developed safety plans and programs
Trained workers on safety procedures
Ensured project compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards
New Cold- Lebanon, IN June 2023 – October 2023
Performed daily, weekly, and monthly safety audits
Wrote hourly reports on site observations and concerns to maintain transparency with customers
Conducted site orientations and site-specific training
Collaborated with the Project Manager to stay on schedule and on budget
Worked with Foremen and Superintendents to ensure safe and efficient operations
Attended daily meetings with the General Contractor (GC) to maintain communication and address questions
Coordinated with the GC’s safety manager to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, GC, and Zone 4 policies, updated policies as needed
Managed multiple R/T Cranes and employees working at heights up to 224 ft
Oversaw critical lifts and maintained leadership for 120 employees in a high-paced, high-stakes environment
Family Dollar/ Dollar Tree- Ocala, FL April 2023 - June 2023
Performed daily, weekly, and monthly site inspections
Curated a safety-conscious work culture
Trained arriving safety technicians on maintaining a safety-conscious environment.
Trained equipment operators
Collaborated with the general contractor to understand their needs and developed plans to meet their expectations
Spent the majority of time in the field working with employees to improve their skills safel
Walmart DC- Hermiston, OR October 2022 – April 2023
Identified job hazards and implemented mitigation policies and procedures
Conducted equipment training and handled certifications
Developed and managed the safety budget, ensuring a safety-conscious environment within budget constraints
Attended daily site meetings and addressed questions or concerns from the general contractor and subcontractors
Ensured compliance with California and OSHA standards, and filed reports for incidents and near misses
Curated a safety culture on site, leading to a transfer to Florida to replicate success on a new project
Conducted site orientations and site-specific training
Beck And Pollitzer USA March 2021 - September 2022
Safety Manager
Performed safety inspections and identified hazards
Developed safety plans and programs
Trained workers on safety procedures
Ensured project compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards
Kroger/FC07 February 2022 – September 2022
Performed daily site inspections and client audits.
Oversaw safety on steel erection, identifying hazards and implementing mitigation policies and procedures.
Conducted site orientations, equipment training, and certifications.
Trained employees on the importance of properly completing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
Collaborated with installation and site managers to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees.
Attended weekly meetings with clients and the General Contractor (GC) to align production goals with safety requirements.
Kroger/FC05 Dallas TX March 2021 – February 2022
Performed daily site inspections and client audits
Oversaw safety on steel erection, identifying hazards and implementing mitigation policies and procedures
Conducted site orientations, equipment training, and certifications
Trained employees on the importance of properly completing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
Collaborated with installation and site managers to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees
Attended weekly meetings with clients and the General Contractor (GC) to align production goals with safety requirements
Tesla Austin TX May 2021 – November 2021
Oversaw the installation of the robots, the installation and testing of the fire suppression systems and grid erection.
More as a consultant than a hands-on safety manager.
Welspun Tubular April 2015 - March 2021
Safety Manager
Conducted safety inspections, identified hazards, and developed safety plans and programs.
Trained workers on safety procedures to ensure project compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
Created and enforced safety policies and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
Regularly conducted safety audits and inspections, identifying potential hazards and mitigating risks.
Provided safety training to workers, supervisors, and managers on hazard recognition, accident prevention, and emergency response.
Investigated accidents and incidents to determine causes and prevent future occurrences.
Promoted a culture of safety by encouraging active participation in hazard identification and reporting.
Ensured compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards on construction sites.
Reduced costs associated with accidents and injuries by identifying and mitigating hazards.
Certifications
OSHA 30
OSHA 510
Moxie Pre-Lift Certified
Certified trainer on all industrial equipment
Crane Rigging and Signal Evaluator
Reference for Kenneth (Kenny) Norton
Safety Manager at Zone 4
Reference by: Colton Norton ● Project Manager
Date employed: Jan 2015 - Mar 2024
Position: Project Manager
Relationship: Peer
Duration: 5-10 years
Mobile: 417-***-****
Job Duties & Technologies:
They worked together the whole time at Zone 4 as well as partnering since Welspun (where they first met), worked together at Beck & Pillitzer too. Colton has handled projects all over the world and Kenny is one of the best safety people he's worked with. They worked directly on Walmart distribution center- Dollar General Project- and New Cold warehouse to name a few projects.
Project Description:
One project had a fatality and then Kenny came in and really helped
Work Load: Above Average
He's someone that learns what works and is appropriate for a variety of settings. Not someone who takes the approach of "it worked well once before, must mean it works for everything". Understands the intricacies and nuances for different settings/ issues.
Quality of Work: Excellent
Very good at what he does- sometimes a little bit of a perfectionist, but tries not to let it take away from the task at hand. Very occasionally he might spend a little too much time trying to get something perfect, but from a safety lens would rather have that than someone who doesn't care.
Performance & Ability: Excellent
Kenny is very knowledgeable- while Colton was traveling to different project, Kenny would fill in for him in meetings. He's someone who will do whatever he can to get the job done.
Initiative: Excellent
Really cares- will give everything he can to solve the matter at hand. Does very well at staying busy with his work and understanding other areas he might help out with as needed.
Cooperation/Communication: Excellent
Has always worked well with Kenny and knows that others do as well- no matter what the level. From a safety perspective not someone to get in your face yelling/ screaming. Very calm, cool, and collected in how he handles any issues and ensuring they won't happen again.
Attendance/Reliability: Excellent
Never any issues- typically one of the first one. While in Indiana had terrible storms that came through where many said they couldn't be at the site, yet Kenny was still there early as usual.
Strengths:
Studies and learns wherever he can which is really valuable as a safety person. Will take the initiative to learn and better himself as much as possible.
Additional Information & Comments:
Thinks he will do very well with the solar project despite not having direct experience. Colton said it wouldn't shock him, if we did move forward with Kenny for this, to find out he went out of his way to try and learn as much as he can from researching, reading, networking, etc about the solar space so he can be as useful as possible.
Reference for Kenneth (Kenny) Norton
Safety Manager at Merit Electrical
Reference by: Anthony Prudhomme ● Superintendent
Date employed: Mar 2024 - Apr 2024
Position: Superintendent
Relationship: Peer
Duration: 1-3 years
Mobile: 984-***-****
Job Duties & Technologies:
Anthony and Kenny worked together on the Fuji Film project in NC- $3.6 billion dollar project overall. Anthony said it was great working with Kenny- he was always out making sure people had their PPE, water, looking over JSAs to ensure everything was correct. They worked on the project together for 2 months, project slimmed down and then Kenny moved on from there.
Project Description:
The project was for 3 different companies to all be in the same building- they started their work after the concrete was poured. Worked on getting everything up and then equipment in as it progressed.
Work Load: Exceeds Expectations
The work load was pretty well split between the safety managers that were on-site, however, it seemed like Kenny normally had a little bit more/ was busier than the other safety folks.
Quality of Work:
Overall great quality of work- didn't work together every single day, but 3+ times a week- always took pride in what he did and was very knowledgeable about a wide variety in the safety field. Having Kenny around available made his job much easier.
Performance & Ability: Excellent
Any safety questions he would have, Kenny would have an answer for him. He does well with looking at the full scope of the issue and finding the best solution whatever it might be.
Initiative: Excellent
Would be on task- then knew when it was time to go to the next. He would assist as needed-making sure everyone was safe, barricades were good, overall everything was good to go for the site. He would even help pull wire if needed- really a well-rounded team player.
Cooperation/Communication: Excellent
Always great with his communication- worked very crossfunctionally at the site. They worked together almost daily while he was there and he never had or heard of any issues.
Attendance/Reliability: Excellent
Never any issues- didn't miss a single day.
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