Jonathan Lay
Results-driven Trade Safety Professional and 5-Time Safety Champion
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About
Results-driven Trade Safety Professional and 5-Time Safety Champion with over 20 years of hands-on mechanical, piping, and heavy construction experience, including direct field experience at McKenney's, Inc. Combines deep trade knowledge with a strong dedication to site hazard recognition, pre-task safety planning, and OSHA compliance. Experienced in leading daily flex & stretch, conducting daily site walks, enforcing Stop-Work Authority, and collaborating with project leadership, general contractors, and trade foremen to build a proactive culture of safety.
Experience
Pipefitter / Site Safety Advocate at McKenney's, Inc. (2024-01 – Present)
Execute mechanical pipefitting and fabrication while serving as a frontline advocate for site safety compliance across active commercial project sites.
- Lead and participate in daily pre-task planning (PTPs) and flex & stretch routines, ensuring every crew member understands hazard controls before work begins.
- Perform multiple daily job site walkthroughs to audit PPE, ladders, mobile equipment, and hot work setups, correcting at-risk behaviors in real time.
- Collaborate closely with site foremen and General Contractor safety personnel to align with McKenney's safety strategy and clear hazard pathways for upcoming work.
Pipefitter / Safety Champion at Batchelor & Kimball, Inc.
Performed precision pipefitting on the high-profile Osgood project while enforcing strict job site safety and health regulations.
- Recognized as a 4-Time Safety Champion for leading hazard identification efforts, assisting with site risk assessments, and mentoring apprentice tradespeople on safe work practices.
- Evaluated ongoing rigging, hoisting, and piping operations to ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1926 OSHA standards and project-specific safety plans.
Plumbing Laborer at Cleveland Electric (2024-02 – 2024-05)
Supported industrial plumbing and piping installations on the Zoetis project with zero lost-time safety incidents.
- Participated in daily safety huddles and verified site containment and tool inspection protocols before initiating daily tasks.
Maintenance Technician at InterSolutions (2022-04 – 2023-05)
Troubleshot and repaired mechanical facility equipment while upholding rigorous OSHA compliance and energy isolation (LOTO) procedures.
- Reduced operational downtime while maintaining clean, hazard-free maintenance work zones.
Business & Marketing Consultant at Word of Mouth (2017-02 – 2022-02)
Facilitated team communication, root-cause strategy reviews, and structured presentations across business operations.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build alignment, resolve issues, and communicate policies effectively across technical teams.
Highway Construction Laborer at Local Construction Contractor (2017-01 – 2019-06)
Executed site preparation, excavation, and demolition for heavy infrastructure projects under strict traffic and heavy equipment safety protocols.
- Actively monitored work zones for soil instability, utility line hazards, and heavy machinery blind spots.
Laborer / Equipment Operator at D.I. Construction (2014-04 – 2015-11)
Interpreted blueprint designs and established safety perimeters for highway work zones.
- Safely operated Bobcats, forklifts, and material handling equipment, conducting thorough pre-shift equipment inspections.
Education
– Tallahassee Community College
– Florida Community College of Jacksonville
