Russell Houser
Construction Safety Professional
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Construction Safety Professional with 17+ years of experience supporting commercial construction, industrial facilities, manufacturing operations, military aviation, and energy projects. Experienced in contractor safety management, OSHA compliance, EHS programs, construction inspections, incident investigations, hazard recognition, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to coordinate contractors, conduct safety training, and promote safe project execution.
Experience
Contract / Safety Coordinator - Innovative Safety Solutions - Irving, TX
(2023-06 - 2024-10)
- Coordinate contractor and subcontractor activities for construction projects while ensuring OSHA, EHS, and contract compliance from project start through completion.
- Conduct contractor onboarding, safety orientations, testing, and recurring OSHA/EHS training.
- Train all personnel on employer specific Job Safety Standards, EHS, and all potential on-site hazards.
- Perform field inspections, identify hazards, document deficiencies, verify corrective actions, and maintain safety records.
- Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, prepare reports within 24 hours
- Coordinate corrective actions with leadership and contractors.
Contract / Safety Coordinator - Innovative Safety Solutions - Irving, TX
(2025-12)
- Coordinate contractor and subcontractor activities for construction projects while ensuring OSHA, EHS, and contract compliance from project start through completion.
- Conduct contractor onboarding, safety orientations, testing, and recurring OSHA/EHS training.
- Train all personnel on employer specific Job Safety Standards, EHS, and all potential on-site hazards.
- Perform field inspections, identify hazards, document deficiencies, verify corrective actions, and maintain safety records.
- Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, prepare reports within 24 hours
- Coordinate corrective actions with leadership and contractors.
Business Development Manager - Ritz Safety - Dallas, TX
(2024-11 - 2025-11)
- Provided OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA 70E safety consultation and PPE expertise to construction, manufacturing, and industrial customers.
- Conducted jobsite assessments, product demonstrations, and training on fall protection, confined space, electrical safety, gas detection, FR clothing, respiratory, hand, head, eye, hearing protection, and first aid.
- Developed customer relationships, managed CRM pipeline, prepared quotations, and partnered with manufacturers to deliver compliant safety solutions.
Energy Procurement & Efficiency Expert / Director, Efficiency & Optimization - United Commercial Energy Partners - Frisco, TX
(2019-01 - 2023-10)
- Directed commercial energy procurement, HVAC retrofit, and energy optimization projects while enforcing OSHA safety requirements.
- Conducted pre-job safety meetings and training on fall protection, confined space, roof access, LOTO awareness, electrical and arc-flash hazards.
- Performed jobsite hazard assessments, coordinated contractors, verified PPE and certifications, and monitored OSHA compliance.
- Managed 200+ commercial accounts, project schedules, contractor coordination, and executive customer communications.
F-16/F-22/F-35 Supervisor Tactical Aircraft Tech / Non-Commissioned Officer - United States Air Force
(2008-02 - 2021-01)
- Supervised aircraft maintenance teams as Shift Supervisor, EMS Dock Chief, and 7-Level QA inspector ensuring compliance with Air Force, OSHA-based, EPA, and Technical Order requirements.
- Conducted safety briefings, hazard assessments, QA inspections, incident investigations, HAZMAT/SDS management, and PPE training.
- Certified operator of 10,000-lb forklift, MB-2 tow vehicle, and Tempest deicing boom lift; maintained CPR/First Aid certification and supported emergency response.
- Served as shift supervisor and 7-Level technician in a flight-line environment.
- Coordinated maintenance activities and communicated status to leadership.
- Directed teams to maintain high Full Mission Capable (FMC) rates.
- Held an active Secret Security Clearance (exp. Sep 2027).
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Technical Management - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Arts Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology - Community College of the Air Force
