Nathaniel I. Smith
Lead Safety Manager
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About
29 years of construction experience in heavy construction industry, coal, gasification, automotive and commercial construction. Experienced safety professional with proven track record. CHST~OSHA 510, 500, 502~Accredited. Strong work ethic. Safety is a commitment, responsibility and execution for exceptional results. To obtain a position in safety that allows me to harbor a healthy and safe culture for all employees.
Experience
Lead Safety Manager - LaSalle Construction Services
(2025-12)
Leading Safety manager for Toyota New Construction Fire and security building
- Implemented and monitored site safety programs and policies
- Conducted regular Safety Inspections and audits to identify hazards
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations
- Delivered EHS Training for all employees and subcontractors
- Promoted safety awareness and a culture of safety
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans and drills
- Maintained accurate records of safety data, training and incidents
- Developed and reviewed Job safety analysis for the site
- Served as primary EHS point of contact for site management and employees
- Collaborate with other departments to promote integrated safety practices
- Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and community organizations
- Updated and managed EHS documents including policies and procedures
- Prepared reports for management and regulatory agencies
- Ensured all staff are familiar with emergency procedures
Senior Safety Manager - Mel-kay MEP (Electrical DIV.) - Evansville IN
(2019-12 - 2025-12)
Leading safety manager for multiple sites
- Leading safety for high voltage LOTO and energized work
- Oversite of Osha regulations and standard of changes
- Provided oversite for behavior-based program
- Lead companywide on boarding and annual training
- Maintained High voltage safety work programs
- Kept real world working related relationships with clients and tradesmen
- Worked with insurance providers on injuries and claims
- Administrated ISNetworld training and requirements as needed by clients
- Built and controlled safety programs within the corporate safety program
- Oversite of iAuditor program for company standards
- Established working relationships with Federated Drive safe and policy's
- Maintained proactive relationships with vendors
Safety Manager - Harmon Construction - North Vernon IN
(2018-04 - 2019-12)
Land based transition Horseshoe Casino
- Established and maintained working relationship with client
- Ensured safety training was conducted for contractors and company representatives
- Conducted daily job site audits to ensure compliance with applicable safety policies
- Reviewed all lift plans / Confined space / working at heights / hot work for the site
- Held contractor safety meetings
- Worked closely with all contractor's safety needs that were in review
- Moderated with river boat captain on emergency procedures
- Regularly communicated site Performance with Harmon group
Safety Manager - Charles C Brandt - Indianapolis IN
(2015-08 - 2018-04)
IPL Petersburg Onsite Safety Representation for Gypsum and IUCS load out buildings
- Completed safety/field audits for discrepancies daily/weekly
- Maintained working relationship with Client and Craft
- Ensured work required permits were conducted in accordance with permit procedures
- Evaluation of work site conditions and recommended improvements to the safety culture
- Developed and maintained site/specific safety plans as needed
Health and Safety Manager - Sterling-boiler & Mechanical
(2010-10 - 2015-04)
- Established and remained a professional relationship with client
- Communicated daily site conditions and needs to site supervision
- Established and maintained working relationship with craft employees
- Regularly communicated site Performance with construction division manager
- Ensured safety training was conducted in accordance with site and company policies
- Conducted daily job-site audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Structural Steel Ironworker - International Association of Ironworkers Local 103 - Evansville IN
(1997-08 - 2010-09)
Established journeyman
- Supervised structural steel and reinforced steel projects
- Rigging management
- Welder
Education
Apprenticeship - Structural Ironwork - International Association of Ironworkers Local 103 (1998-01 - 2001-05)
