Rob Wells

Experienced Safety Supervisor and Investigator with over 25 years of expertise in construction safety, OSHA compliance, accident investigations, and risk management. Proven ability to develop and enforce safety programs, conduct inspections and audits, investigate workplace incidents and fatalities, and ensure regulatory compliance on large-scale construction and data center projects. Strong leadership skills with extensive experience collaborating with general contractors, subcontractors, and project management to maintain safe, productive job sites.

Safety Supervisor - E2Optics - New Albany, OH

(2026-01)

• Serve as Safety Supervisor on the META Data Center project.
• Partner with general contractors, site management, and subcontractors to maintain OSHA compliance.
• Conduct daily site inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments.
• Monitor confined space entry, hot work operations, and permit compliance.
• Investigate near misses, incidents, and workplace accidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings with general contractors and trade partners to promote a strong safety culture.

Safety Coordinator - Hilscher-Clarke Electric - New Albany, OH

(2023-11 - 2025-12)

• Managed daily safety operations on the Amazon Data Center project.
• Oversaw crane operations, confined space activities, trench inspections, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Performed PPE inspections and routine jobsite safety audits.
• Investigated workplace injuries, incidents, and near misses.
• Worked closely with project leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

Owner / CDL Class A Driver - BR Wells Logistics - Baltimore, OH

(2019-05 - 2025-11)

• Owned and operated a trucking and logistics company transporting steel coils and construction materials to manufacturing facilities, construction projects, and data centers.
• Managed DOT compliance, logistics operations, vehicle maintenance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experienced operating forklifts, skid steers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other heavy equipment.

Owner / Safety & Accident Investigator - Wells Investigation Services - Pataskala, OH

(2002-03 - 2019-05)

• Conducted OSHA workplace accident investigations involving serious injuries and fatalities.
• Performed commercial vehicle accident reconstruction and scene investigations.
• Investigated workers' compensation fraud, insurance fraud, employee misconduct, and background investigations.
• Conducted high-risk workplace termination security and investigative services for corporate clients.
• Prepared detailed investigative reports used by attorneys, insurance companies, and employers.

Police Officer - Police Department

(1994-06 - 2019-05)

• Conducted criminal investigations, traffic crash investigations, and emergency response.
• Enforced laws and regulations while maintaining public safety.
• Prepared reports, gathered evidence, and testified in court proceedings.

Military Police - United States Navy

(1988-03 - 1994-06)

• Provided law enforcement, security, and force protection for military installations.
• Conducted investigations, security patrols, and emergency response operations.
• Enforced military regulations while supporting operational readiness and personnel safety.