Construction Safety Specialist with NCCER Certifications

JAMES R. RICHARD III

Houston, TX 832-***-**** ************@*****.*** TWIC Card Holder

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Construction Safety Professional and NCCER-certified Site Safety Technician and Supervisor with 7+ years of experience enforcing safety compliance, conducting hazard analysis, and leading incident investigations in high-risk environments including federal facilities and commercial construction sites. Proven ability to apply OSHA, EPA, and NCCER standards to protect personnel, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a culture of safety. TWIC card holder seeking HSE Technician, Safety Officer, or Construction Safety roles in refinery, petrochemical, and industrial environments along the Houston Ship Channel.

CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS

•NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)

•NCCER Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS)

•NCCER Construction Site Safety Orientation (CSSO)

•NCCER Safety Technology — 45 Hours

•NCCER Field Safety — 45 Hours

•NCCER Electrical Level 1

•NCCER Solar Photovoltaic Installer Level 1

•OSHA Forklift Operator Certified

•Level III Commissioned Security Officer (TXDPS)

•First Aid & CPR Certified

•TWIC Card Holder

CORE COMPETENCIES

Site Safety Inspections & Audits • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) • OSHA & EPA Compliance • Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis • Emergency Response Coordination

Workplace Safety Training & Briefings • Hazard Recognition & Mitigation • Environmental Monitoring (Air, Water, Waste) • Safety Reporting & Documentation • Forklift Operation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Package Handler / Warehouse Safety

FedEx Express Houston, TX March 2025 – March 2026

•Maintained safe material handling and loading/unloading operations in a high-volume logistics environment, applying OSHA forklift and warehouse safety standards throughout daily operations.

•Identified and reported safety risks, equipment deficiencies, and compliance issues to supervisors — demonstrating proactive hazard recognition in a fast-paced industrial setting.

•Consistently met productivity and safety benchmarks while modeling safe work behaviors for team members.

Armed Security Officer — Federal Contracts

Paragon Systems Inc. Houston, TX January 2021 – September 2024

•Delivered safety briefings and security awareness training to new personnel and staff at federal facilities, reinforcing compliance with both internal and regulatory safety policies.

•Led incident response operations and coordinated with emergency services to manage on-site threats, hazards, and environmental near-misses — documenting findings and submitting corrective action reports.

•Conducted investigations into workplace incidents applying root cause analysis methodology, identifying contributing factors and recommending preventive measures to reduce recurrence.

•Ensured continuous federal site compliance through daily safety inspections, access control enforcement, and perimeter security management across high-security environments.

Correctional Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Rosharon, TX June 2019 – January 2021

•Maintained facility safety and integrity through regular environmental hazard checks, patrol operations, and contraband control in a high-risk institutional environment.

•Applied de-escalation techniques and emergency response protocols to minimize conflict and ensure the safety of staff and population — documenting all incidents per state safety procedures.

•Enforced safety measures and compliance standards in alignment with TDCJ regulatory requirements, maintaining a safe and controlled environment under pressure.

Patrol Supervisor

Med-Security Inc. Houston, TX March 2017 – June 2019

•Supervised and trained patrol officers on emergency response procedures, observation protocols, hazard reporting, and safety compliance across multiple commercial sites.

•Conducted safety drills and coordinated responses to on-site security threats, ensuring all personnel were prepared to execute emergency response plans effectively.

•Oversaw patrol operations ensuring high compliance with client safety protocols and regulatory standards, reporting deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.

ATM Escort Officer

Quality Security Services Houston, TX September 2016 – December 2018

•Provided high-risk escort services for cash transportation, applying strict safety protocols, situational awareness, and tactical response to identify and mitigate potential threats.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Westbury High School Houston, TX

TARGET ROLES

HSE Technician • Safety Officer • Construction Site Safety Inspector • Safety Coordinator • Industrial Safety Technician — Refinery, Petrochemical, Ship Channel, Turnaround environments

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