Kevin Bedonie
Chinle
Summary
Accomplished Safety Technician manages job operations with vigilance and honesty to keep companies operating within OSHA standards and employees safe. Proven skills in enhancing and realigning processes with safety and productivity goals.
Experienced Construction professional with safety-driven and organized approach. Expertise includes permitting, inspections and OSHA compliance. Good recordkeeping and team leadership abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Safety Manager
OBR Cooling Towers
12.2021 - Current
- Analyzed and identified risk areas to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Kept up to date on compliance trends and rulings using meticulous research and study.
- Implemented effective compliance policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
- Investigated potential compliance violations and reported findings to senior management.
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
- Collaborated with contract team to review client contracts and facilitate personnel compliance training.
Contruction Foreman
OBR Cooling Towers
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Meticulously tracked all parts and equipment used on each job site.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
Ironworker
Tradesman International
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
Leadman
Cooling Tower Depot
08.2015 - 01.2021
- Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
- Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents.
- Operated Forklift and manlift equipment to perform designated operations and meet production requirements.
- Directed equipment maintenance and repair operations to improve machines' functionality and reliability.
- Verified each work site met or exceeded Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and WY standards to promote safe work environment.
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
Water Purification Specialist
US Army
06.2006 - 07.2014
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chinle High School
Chinle, AZ05.2006
Skills
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Construction Work Understanding
- OSHA Compliance
- New Employee Orientation
- Safe Work Practices
- Project Requirements
- Prevention Strategies
- Employee Motivation
- Permitting Requirements
- Paperwork Preparation
- Daily Status Reports
- Environmental Audits
- Critical Thinking Skills
- OSHA Recordkeeping
- Check Safety Equipment
- Safety Incident Reports
- Hazard Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
Additional Information
- Veteran of the United States Army
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 510
- OSHA Crane Signal Person
- CPR/AED/ First Aid Training
Timeline
Site Safety Manager
OBR Cooling Towers
12.2021 - Current
Contruction Foreman
OBR Cooling Towers
05.2021 - 12.2021
Ironworker
Tradesman International
01.2021 - 05.2021
Leadman
Cooling Tower Depot
08.2015 - 01.2021
Water Purification Specialist
US Army
06.2006 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Chinle High School
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