Eric Hutto. COSS
Foxworth
Summary
Occupational health and safety leader recognized for enhancing workplace safety through the development of comprehensive safety policies and training programs. Proven ability to conduct thorough inspections and audits, resulting in measurable improvements in safety compliance and employee engagement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member
Northshore Technical Community College
Bogalusa
11.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Advocated for community partnerships to strengthen workforce development programs.
- Participated in various committees to meet specialized goals.
- Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
- Maintained knowledge of industry developments through research or attendance at conferences or seminars.
- Stayed abreast of trends and issues affecting organizational decisions.
Safety Manager
Ampirical
Covington
10.2025 - Current
- Developed safety policies and procedures for various projects.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards.
- Trained employees on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Reviewed incident reports and recommended corrective actions as needed.
- Led safety meetings to promote a culture of workplace safety.
- Evaluated compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.
- Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety protocols.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure safe working practices are followed.
- Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues, or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
- Conducted regular safety meetings for staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Ordered suspending activities that posed threats to worker health or safety.
Project Expeditor
Irby Construction Company
Ridgeland
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Work with General Forman to identify any potential issues or delays in construction projects.
- White line on roadway and pole sites ensuring underground utility locators can properly identify work site and mark all underground utilities accordingly
- Interpret construction prints and identify work sites ahead of construction crew
- Record progress to unit writer through photos before construction begins to after construction completion
- Request traffic control thru L30 for any traffic control issues identified in work locations
- Obtain any information needed to close out construction projects in a timely manner
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
Substation Safety representative
United Utility
Ridgeland
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developed safety training programs for employees to enhance workplace awareness.
- Collaborated with management to implement safety policies and procedures effectively.
- Facilitated safety meetings to discuss concerns and promote a culture of safety.
- Reviewed safety documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness in reporting.
- Monitored equipment usage to ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols.
- Prepared reports summarizing inspection results, accident investigations, recommendations. for management review.
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas, equipment and personnel to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
- Monitored employee activities to ensure adherence to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Investigated accidents or incidents to determine root causes and identify preventative measures.
Safety Coordinator
Irby Construction Company
Foxworth
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Identify and mitigate hazards in the field on construction sites and equipment a report to field and team management
- Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
- Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
- Analyzed data from safety audits and investigations to identify trends in unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
Board Member
Marion County School Board
Foxworth
07.2019 - 06.2024
- Support and approve the district goals in advancing the district forward in academic excellence.
- Approved hiring recommendation, construction projects, asset management, vehicle replacement programs, etc.
- Work with other members and staff to effectively identify and evaluate where to better our development plan to improve our district for the community.
- Contributed to the development of a long-term vision and strategic plan, positioning the organization for future success.
- Engaged in community outreach and advocacy to elevate the organization's presence and impact on public policy.
- Reviewed and approved major contracts and agreements, safeguarding the organization's interests and assets.
- Brainstormed new business policies and directed program operations.
- Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
- Maintained confidentiality in regard to internal organizational affairs and information.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of the CEO and other senior management, providing feedback and direction.
- Conducted regular board meeting's
Engineering Team Lead Inspector
Mississippi Department of Transportation
Foxworth
01.2024 - 04.2024
- I kept up with the contractor log and work accomplishments, and reported them back daily to the project engineer.
- Ensure all safety and environmental measures are in place and properly installed according to site specifications.
- Input data into Site Manager, recording daily accomplishments on work competition, safety of workers, environmental compliance, etc.
- Drafted reports detailing progress on ongoing projects as well as completed ones.
MDOT Supervisor 2
Mississippi Department of Transportation
Foxworth
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Hired and onboarded team members to meet immediate and expected demand.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities, and goals.
- Analyzed, compiled, and presented statistical, financial, and production processing reports to senior leadership, punctually.
- Conducted record searches and coordinated with other units on procedural problems involving infrastructure, environment, and operations.
- Oversee the construction and maintenance of state roads and permits.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Site Supervisor(As Needed Per Contract)
Don Graham Advertising LLC
Alabama
07.2014 - 05.2019
- Hire crew members to meet expected demands of our customers
- Plan and organize routes to optimize vehicle usage and maximize exposure for our clients
- Ensuring all safety measures were carried out and followed accordingly
- Kept records of time, progress, fuel etc and sent in daily to main office
Over Head Distribution Crew Foreman/Lineman Foreman
MDR/PIKE/Chain Electric
Foxworth
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Conducted training sessions for linemen on safety procedures, technical skills, and equipment operation, contributing to the professional development of team members.
- Effectively managed and maintained a variety of specialized tools and equipment, ensuring their proper function and availability for linemen's tasks, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Developed a keen sense of risk assessment through experience as a lineman, identifying potential hazards, and implementing proactive measures to mitigate risks during electrical projects.
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Conducted safety checks for potential hazards related to electrical work.
- Inspected and maintained all equipment used in the transmission of electrical power.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Supervised a team of linemen in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electric power lines.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health And Safety
LSU
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Ems
- Customer relationship management
- Warehouse management
- Programmable logic controller
- Public relations
- Risk Reduction
- Team management
- Cash handling
- Microsoft Word
- Project Planning
- Manufacturing facility
- Schematic's
- Program management
- Administrative Experience
- Inventory Control
- Budgeting
- Risk management
- Organizational skills
- Employee Orientation
- Marketing
- Carpentry
- Human Resources
- Microsoft Excel
- Root cause analysis
- Data entry
- Windows
- Customer service
- Product management
- Interviewing
- Schedule management
- Analysis skills
- Software troubleshooting
- Computer skills
- Management
- Electrical Experience
- Process Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Job-Oriented Computer Softwares
- Horticulture
- Cost control
- Communication skills
- Assembly
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Strategic Planning
- Telecommunication
- Driving
- Time management
- Property management
- Account management
- Construction
- Dispatching
- Automotive repair
- Mechanical knowledge
- Operations management
- Manufacturing
- Payroll
- Conflict management
- Forklift
- Project Management
- Recruiting
- Order fulfillment
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Access
- Operations Management
- Project management
- Policy Enforcement
- Warehouse experience
- Data collection
- POS
- Supply chain
- Heavy lifting
- Service technician experience
- Maintenance
- Computer networking
- Transportation management systems
- Hazard identification
- Personal protective equipment
- Woodworking
- Construction
- Safety training
- Accident investigation
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety audits
- Risk assessment
- Incident reporting
- Workplace inspections
- Employee onboarding
- Quality control
- Business development
Certification
- OSHA 30, Present
- OSHA 20, Present
- Peak Leadership Academy, 04/01/18
- Title VII Supervision Training, 03/01/18
- ICS 200, 02/01/17
- ICS 100, 04/01/16
- First Aid Certification, Present
- Journeyman License, Present
- Forklift Certification, Present
- Driver's License, Present
- AED Certification, Present
- OSHA 10, Present
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training, Present
- Certified Lineman, Present
- CPR Certification, Present
- COSS
Willing To Relocate
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Louisiana
Timeline
Board Member
Northshore Technical Community College
11.2025 - Current
Safety Manager
Ampirical
10.2025 - Current
Substation Safety representative
United Utility
05.2025 - 09.2025
Safety Coordinator
Irby Construction Company
10.2024 - 05.2025
Project Expeditor
Irby Construction Company
08.2024 - 10.2025
Engineering Team Lead Inspector
Mississippi Department of Transportation
01.2024 - 04.2024
Board Member
Marion County School Board
07.2019 - 06.2024
Site Supervisor(As Needed Per Contract)
Don Graham Advertising LLC
07.2014 - 05.2019
MDOT Supervisor 2
Mississippi Department of Transportation
01.2012 - 01.2024
Over Head Distribution Crew Foreman/Lineman Foreman
MDR/PIKE/Chain Electric
01.2000 - 01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health And Safety
LSU