Johranne Rogers

Safety Manager with extensive 25+ years of experience supporting data center construction, structural steel erection, panel installation, and electrical construction projects. Proven expertise in OSHA compliance, NFPA 70E, electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), fall protection, rigging, critical lift planning, incident investigation, and contractor safety management. Holds CHST, OSHA 30-Hour, and OSHA 501 certifications, with a strong track record of conducting site audits, risk assessments, safety training, and developing practical safety programs for high-risk construction environments.

Skilled at partnering with field operations, enforcing safety standards, and driving a proactive safety culture across complex projects.

Safety Manager - Ironwork & Panel Installation at Panel Built (2025-07 – Present)

Managed safety for ironworking crews installing structural steel, joists, decking, and panel systems on large-scale data center projects.

• Oversaw safety during critical lifts, steel erection, and panel setting while ensuring compliance with OSHA, client, and site-specific requirements.
• Enforced 100% tie-off policies for connectors, decking crews, and other personnel working at elevation.
• Reviewed lift plans, JHAs, MOPs, and pre-task plans for high-risk work involving cranes, hoists, rigging, and material handling.
• Coordinated with electrical and commissioning teams to safely manage work around energized systems, temporary power, and restricted areas.

Safety Manager / Electrical Safety at Brown Consultant Services (2024-04 – 2025-07)

Led electrical safety program for high-voltage construction and installation projects involving switchgear, transformers, and distribution systems.

• Enforced LOTO, energized work permit, and arc flash protection requirements in compliance with NFPA 70E.
• Conducted daily site audits and hazard assessments, correcting unsafe conditions and strengthening field compliance.
• Partnered with operations teams to support safe maintenance, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Developed and delivered electrical safety training, toolbox talks, and onboarding for crews and subcontractors.
• Investigated incidents and near misses, performed root cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions.

Safety Professional at Yates Industrial (2023-02 – 2024-04)

Supported development and implementation of safety programs, audits, and training to reduce incidents and improve compliance.

• Led incident and near-miss investigations, maintained documentation, and helped drive corrective actions across job sites.
• Performed risk assessments, inspections, and hazard analyses while working with field leadership and contractors to improve safety performance.

Safety Manager at Ideal Steel Erectors (2022-03 – 2023-02)

Developed and implemented site safety programs and remediation plans to meet company and regulatory requirements.

• Led training, inspections, and incident reporting processes for steel erection and construction activities.
• Collaborated with supervisors and key stakeholders to improve field compliance and strengthen safety culture.

Safety Manager at Area Erectors (2022-01 – 2022-03)

• Enforced OSHA policies, led incident investigations, reviewed contractor plans, and prepared management reports on safety performance.
• Intervened in unsafe operations, recommended corrective actions, and promoted best practices across active construction projects.

Safety Manager at Linkous Construction Company (2021-03 – 2022-01)

• Led workplace incident investigations, employee training, hazard inspections, and safety data review to identify trends and prevent recurrence.
• Suspended dangerous activities when needed and recommended controls to protect workers from hazardous conditions and methods.

Safety Manager at Turner Construction Company (2016-11 – 2021-03)

Developed and managed HSE programs for construction operations, aligning daily safety execution with company standards and industry best practices.

• Conducted risk assessments, site inspections, toolbox talks, and OSHA 10/30-hour related training support.
• Worked with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams to integrate safety into planning and execution.

– Northwest Missouri State University (1991)