Devontae Thomas
Baton Rouge
Summary
Safety professional with 14 years of experience with a background in comprehensive knowledge in risk assessment, hazard control, and regulatory compliance. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and ensuring high standards in safety practices. Adaptable with strong problem-solving skills, consistently delivering effective safety solutions. Reliable and results-oriented, ensuring workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Safety Supervisor
C&S Worldwide
03.2024 - Current
- Managed site safety documentation, ensuring all necessary permits and certifications were up-to-date and readily available for inspection when required.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and enforced site-specific safety plans to minimize risks and maintain a secure workspace.
- Implemented effective hazard control measures by promptly addressing identified risks and proactively seeking solutions.
- Coordinated emergency response drills, preparing employees for real-life situations that required quick thinking and decisive action.
- Improved site safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
SAFETY SUPERVISOR
LyondellBasell
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented protections to eliminate potentially hazardous processes, work methods, and materials
- Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, light surveys
- Identified causes of accidents and outlined prevention recommendations based on in-depth investigations
- Trained extensively in OSHA standards to develop deep understanding of environmental, workplace and PPE protections
- Held safety briefings at beginning and end of shift to inform crews of daily task safety hazards
- Promoted a safety-first culture by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to staff members.
- Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
SAFETY MANGER II
Mastech
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Industrial Construction, Solar, Wind, MSHA
- Trained extensively in OSHA standards to develop deep understanding of environmental, workplace and PPE protections
- Observed workers and walked facilities to identify workplace hazards and advised on potential corrective actions
- Held safety briefings at beginning and end of shift to inform crews of daily task safety hazards
- Developed recommendations to abate or remediate various problems and improve worker safety
- Industrial Construction, Solar, Wind, MSHA
SITE SAFETY MANGER
TFG
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from unsafe acts, or unsafe conditions
- Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other hazards
- Report accident investigation findings
- Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace safety programs
Safety Specialist
Allison Industrial-Limetree Bay
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors, and procedures
- Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in settings through careful analysis and process optimization
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses
- Led training courses for employees at all levels
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases
- Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes, and work standards
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work on time
FIELD SAFETY SUPERVISOR
Weitz Construction
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Industrial Construction, Chemical Plant
- I have 14 plus years of experience working in several different areas of safety: Oil and Gas Refinery, Electrical Powerhouse, Environmental, Industrial Construction, New and Reconstructive Construction
- I am well versed in implementing policies and procedures designed to promote worker health and safety as well as ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
- Collected manual and automated samples of environmental conditions such as gases present and average noise
- Worked with concerned workers to evaluate situations and assess validity of claims
- Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy
- Suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety
- Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Industrial Construction, Chemical Plant
THIRD PARTY SAFETY CONSULTANT
S-Con Inc
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Industrial Construction, LNG, Oil and Gas, Pipeline
- Levels to detect any pollution issues
- Recommended corrective measures to reduce and contain identified environmental issues
- Industrial Construction, LNG, Oil and Gas, Pipeline
Iron Worker/ Rigging Supervisor
CB&I
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks
- Trained a large number of apprentices on-the-job in every aspect of reinforcing ironwork
- Encouraged all workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job
Iron Worker
Performance Contractors
03.2010 - 11.2015
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks
Education
No Degree - Construction Management
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05-2013
Skills
- Excellent in Communication skills
- Adaptability in High-Pressure Situations
- Comprehensive Worker Training Skills
- Hazard Mitigation
- Skilled in Managing Multiple Responsibilities
- Advise on Safety Measures
- Incident Analysis
- Emergency Preparedness Planning
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Construction safety
- Hazard identification
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Accomplishments
- Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and health target program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall accidents by 95%.
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- NCCER Advance Rigging
- First Aid/CPR
- NCCER Iron Worker
Timeline
Site Safety Supervisor
C&S Worldwide
03.2024 - Current
SAFETY SUPERVISOR
LyondellBasell
06.2023 - 03.2024
SAFETY MANGER II
Mastech
08.2022 - 04.2023
SITE SAFETY MANGER
TFG
05.2022 - 06.2022
Safety Specialist
Allison Industrial-Limetree Bay
05.2021 - 04.2022
FIELD SAFETY SUPERVISOR
Weitz Construction
01.2020 - 03.2021
THIRD PARTY SAFETY CONSULTANT
S-Con Inc
12.2018 - 10.2019
Iron Worker/ Rigging Supervisor
CB&I
01.2016 - 11.2018
Iron Worker
Performance Contractors
03.2010 - 11.2015
No Degree - Construction Management
Jones County Junior College
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