Safety Coordinator & Nuclear Construction Safety

Tameka Grayson

Decatur, GA 601-***-**** *********@*****.***

SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

Areas of Expertise

●Problem solving

●Communication

●Leadership

●Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

●Confined Space Monitoring/ Confined Space Entry

●Lockout/Tag-out Awareness

● Fire Watch & Hot Work Safety

●PPE Compliance & Enforcement

●Incident Reporting & Documentation

●Safety Training Support

●Rigging Safety Awareness

●Industrial & Nuclear Safety Protocols

●Hazard Recognition

●Behavior-Based Safety

●Project Leadership

● JSA/JHA Development

●Work-at-Height Hazards

●Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

●Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)

●Typing & data entry

●Email and calendar management

●Internet browsing and research

Career Highlights

Mechanical Trades Association: Plumbers & Pipe-fitters Local 619– proud union member since 2013, bringing 13+ years of high-performance mechanical, piping, and industrial construction experience across major infrastructure projects.

Safety focused construction professional with over 10 years of experience in industrial and nuclear environments seeking a Safety Coordinator or Safety Technician role. Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, hazard recognition, confined space, and high-risk job site operations. Proven ability to support safe work practices, enforce compliance, and communicate effectively with crews.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pipefitter Lead Safety Tech Day & Zimmermann NPS

Nuclear Power Plant Upgrades – a $11M+ multi-site modernizations across Grand Gulf requiring high-precision pipefitting and welding, multi-craft coordination for 200+ personnel, and compliance with nuclear and procedural safety standards.

01/2026 - 04/2026

●Performed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during demolition initiatives, including atmospheric testing and verification for purging systems, preventing accidental equipment startup during line breaks and confined space entries.

● Ensured documentation and review of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings and conducted project safety audits with safety professionals including follow-up corrective action for each safety deficiency found, preventing first aids and near misses.

●Proactively controlled toxic exposure risks for welders and pipe-fitters, including inhalation of metal fumes, asbestos fibers, and hazardous chemicals from insulation materials, by enforcing respiratory protection and air monitoring.

●Minimized incidents of burns, eye injuries, and biomechanics strain associated with high-heat welding arcs and confined space work by mandating advanced flame-resistant gear, ergonomic work practices, and comprehensive safety training.

Pipefitter Helper/ Safety Technician- Arc Energy Services

08/2025- 11/2025

●Ensured documentation and review of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings and conducted project safety audits with safety professionals including follow-up corrective action for each safety deficiency found, preventing first aids and near misses.

●Assisted with safety training and onboarding of workers

●Helped ensure compliance with safety procedures and site policies

●Supported incident and accident documentation and reporting

●Worked directly with supervisors to maintain a safe work environment

Pipefitter / Welder / Safety Proctor -Harris Mountain West LLC

BlueOval City Construction Tennessee

07/2023- 06/2024

● Established and enforced project Safety Programs and policies; identified unsafe actions or conditions and led corrective

actions in compliance with federal, state, local, and owner regulations.

● Managed interaction between mechanical operations and concurrent crane, rigging, and heavy-equipment activities,

conducting lift zone hazard mapping to mitigate struck-by and swing path risks.

● Conducted thorough scaffold inspections before use, identifying and reporting damaged components to ensure a safe

working platform and compliance with OSHA standards for crew members

Pipefitter / Welder / Safety Proctor

Multiple Contractors (McAbee Construction, Westinghouse Construction, Allied Power Inc, Harris Mountain West LLC., GEM Inc. and BHI Energy)

01/2007– 10/2025

●Worked in high-risk environments including nuclear plants, refineries, and industrial construction sites

●Followed OSHA regulations and site-specific safety procedures daily

●Performed hazard recognition in confined spaces, hot work, and rigging operations

●Assisted with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and pre-task planning

●Maintained PPE compliance and ensured safe work practices among crew members

●Served as Fire Watch, Confined Space Monitor, and FME Monitor on multiple projects

●Reported unsafe conditions and participated in incident prevention efforts

●Supported safe rigging, lifting, and material handling operations

●Assisted welders and pipe-fitters while maintaining strict safety standards

Safety Assistant (Helper) CB&I Stone & Webster Construction

Palo Verde Nuclear

06/2006-11/2006

●Assisted with safety training and onboarding of workers

●Helped ensure compliance with safety procedures and site policies

●Supported incident and accident documentation and reporting

●Worked directly with supervisors to maintain a safe work environment

Additional Experience

Security Safety Officer – DSI Security 07/2005–05/2006

●Enforced site safety, monitored access, and maintained secure environments

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Jefferson County School, Fayette, MS (Computer Technology Trade (Certificate)

Grantham University, AR- AAS (2017)

Little Rock, AR

Waldorf University, BAS

Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Safety and Health- Expected September 2026

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP

OSHA 30 Construction

OSHA 10 Construction

CPR/ 1st Aid / AED

OSHA 510

TWIC

Confined Space Entry

Fall Protection/ Prevention

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