ROBERT ALLEN ODOM
Ovett
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in safety enforcement and crew management. Expertise in conducting routine inspections and enhancing compliance with safety regulations, while effectively training teams on safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure operational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Representative
Preformance Contractors
Moss Point
02.2026 - Current
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas, equipment and personnel to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
- Conducted safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify system integrity and compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored employee activities to enforce adherence to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Monitored equipment and tool usage to maintain safe working conditions.
- Collaborated with project managers to implement safety measures on-site.
Steel Erection
Brown and Root
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Erected steel frames according to blueprints or other specifications.
- Assembled structural steel components for commercial building projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to determine installation requirements.
- Supervised fastening of steel beams and columns to guarantee stability during assembly.
- Verified verticality of steel structures using plumb lines or laser levels to ensure precision.
- Executed welding operations to ensure structural integrity and safety compliance.
- Trained new workers on proper steel erection techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted safety inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
General Foreman
Performance Contracting
Moss Point
01.2019 - 09.2025
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
- Improved job site safety through regular inspections and proactive hazard assessment.
- Conducted daily job safety analysis to reduce risks for workers and visitors at job sites.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Collaborated with team to meet project deadlines and achieve work goals.
Rigger/Boilermaker
Performance Contracting
Moss Point
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Enhanced lifting efficiency through careful selection of rigging equipment tailored to specific tasks.
- Boosted workplace safety by performing regular rigging inspections and maintaining equipment.
- Ensured compliance with OSIIA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.
- Operated rigging equipment to safely lift and move heavy materials on construction sites.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Coordinated with team members to uphold compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
Safety Technician
TEI
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Conducted safety audits and inspections, identifying hazards and ensuring compliance with regulations, leading to improved safety standards.
- Monitored workplace conditions and assessed risks, providing actionable recommendations that enhanced safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees to enhance awareness and practices.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to prepare staff for potential safety incidents and improve readiness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices for hazard identification and risk management, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
Safety Technician
Brown and Root
11.2012 - 02.2016
- Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing workplace safety culture and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees to enhance awareness and practices.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Identified workforce safety violations and enforced corrective actions to uphold safety program integrity.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes and implement measures preventing future occurrences.
- Evaluated new safety technologies and tools to optimize incident reporting and tracking processes.
Material Coordinator
Pacific Drilling
Houston
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Optimized material flow by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Managed receiving operations and proper storage of incoming materials.
- Coordinated communication between departments to address material needs and availability.
- Managed hazardous materials according to safety regulations, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
- Implemented best practices in warehouse organization for easy access and retrieval of materials.
- Implemented safety protocols for material handling, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Trained new team members on procedures for handling, storing, and organizing materials, enhancing overall team competency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richton High School
Richton, MS05-2001
Skills
- Safety protocols
- Safety compliance
- Safety enforcement
- Risk assessment
- Construction safety
- Company safety policies
- Safety meetings
- Crew management
- Team instructions
- Supervisory skills
- Effective communication
Certification
- Osha 10
- Osha 30
- CPR Certified
- Twic Card
- Confined Space Supervisor Module 1 & 2
- Line Break Supervisor
- Lock out/Tagout Supervisor
Timeline
Safety Representative
Preformance Contractors
02.2026 - Current
Steel Erection
Brown and Root
09.2025 - 02.2026
General Foreman
Performance Contracting
01.2019 - 09.2025
Rigger/Boilermaker
Performance Contracting
12.2018 - 01.2019
Safety Technician
TEI
02.2016 - 12.2018
Safety Technician
Brown and Root
11.2012 - 02.2016
Material Coordinator
Pacific Drilling
10.2009 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Richton High School