John Gotai
Daly City,Ca
Summary
Seasoned construction worker with strengths in leading projects, conducting assessments and making field decisions. Knowledgeable about observing and assessing routing operations and readying teams for critical response situations. Dependable and hard-working safety coordinator with more than 15 years in the construction industry. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works to complete projects quickly and efficiently. Construction Laborer familiar with resource allocation and production methods and safety standards. Motivated to get along well with others and exceed expectations. Stays current with public safety and security standards. Experienced fireproof foreman knowledgeable about the tools, materials and methods used in fireproofing, carpentry and plastering also familiar with other trades and there skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Core Safety Group
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated training for Number employees.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Coordinated facility inspections with external auditors to ensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Updated and maintained safety documentation, keeping records accurate for audits and compliance checks.
- Conducted detailed safety audits to identify potential hazards, leading to safer work environment.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Construction Safety Manager
Rolling Plains Construction LG Battery Plant (Indiana)
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues
- Created and implemented programs, policies, and procedures that were designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in the workplace
- Coordinate and supervise site safety inspections to ensure adherence to general contractor, company and OSHA standards, as well as all state and county HAZCOM requirements
- Coordinate and conduct all OSHA 10 and 30 hour trainings and rough terrain forklift/scissor lift and boom lift certifications.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Construction Safety Manager
Rolling Plains Construction LG Battery Plant (Kentucky)
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues
- Created and implemented programs, policies, and procedures that were designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in the workplace
- Coordinate and supervise site safety inspections to ensure adherence to general contractor, company and OSHA standards, as well as all state and county HAZCOM requirements
- Coordinate and conduct all OSHA 10 and 30 hour trainings and rough terrain forklift/scissor lift and boom lift certifications.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
Construction Safety Manager
Rolling Plains Construction LG Battery Plant (Ohio)
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues
- Created and implemented programs, policies, and procedures that were designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in the workplace
- Coordinate and supervise site safety inspections to ensure adherence to general contractor, company and OSHA standards, as well as all state and county HAZCOM requirements
- Coordinate and conduct all OSHA 10 and 30 hour trainings and rough terrain forklift/scissor lift and boom lift certifications.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Verified that team members wore personal protective equipment in construction areas.
- Directed recordkeeping and paperwork preparation in line with OSHA requirements.
Safety Manager
Rolling Plains Construction LG Battery Plant (Michigan)
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues
- Created and implemented programs, policies, and procedures that were designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in the workplace
- Coordinate and supervise site safety inspections to ensure adherence to general contractor, company and OSHA standards, as well as all state and county HAZCOM requirements
- Coordinate and conduct all OSHA 10 and 30 hour trainings and rough terrain forklift/scissor lift and boom lift certifications.
Exterior Plasterer
Freas Plastering
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Applied coats of plaster to interior walls, ceilings and partitions to produce finished surfaces according to blueprints.
- Reviewed work orders, plans and blueprints and prepared materials and tools accordingly.
- Protected surfaces surrounding work areas such as windows, doors, or sidewalks.
- Prepared and mixed paste, cement and mortar for projects.
- Applied coats of plaster or stucco to structure surfaces using trowels, brushes or spray guns.
- Maintained plaster pumps and equipment by performing daily inspections and monthly preventive maintenance tasks.
Plasters Union Local 300
Freas Plastering Kaiser Hospital Oakland Safety Manager
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Managed a safe work environment for over 25 employees.
- Responsible for all JHAs, PTPs, to ensure safe work practices and site safety inspections
- Coordinate and and conduct all job site safety inspections to ensure compliance to company and OSHA standards.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
Education
General Labor - Construction Management
Hod Carriers & Laborers Local 166
Oakland, CAOSHA - Construction Safety
Chabot Community College
Dublin, CAPlastering/Fireproofing - General Construction
Plasters Union Local 300
San Jose, CA01.2024
Skills
- OSHA Certified 510/500
- OSHA 30 -2025
- 40 hour EM385 1-1
- Accident Investigation
- Scissor/Boom Lift Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Certified in Fireproofing
- First Aid and CPR trained
- Fall protection
- Respiratory protection certification
- Workplace inspections and OSHA record keeping
- Asbestos abatement certification
- Competent scaffold training
- Personal protective equipment certificate
- Confined space certificate
- NFPA 70 E electrical safety certificate
- Accident investigation
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Incident investigation
- Hazard identification certificate
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of over 30 staff members at different construction sites and projects on high profile job sites such as Apple, google and San Francisco Airport.
- Assisted in safety management of a new construction project on a government hospital in Chicago with ESG Energy Systems Group.
Affiliations
- Local 300 plasters and cement masons
- Labors union local 166
Certification
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
- Certified fireproofer, with local 300
- Competent person certified
- Scaffolding
- Flagging
- Hazcom
- First aid/CPR
- Accident investigation
- Forklift
- Blueprint reading
- Confined space
Additional Information
Currently enrolled to take the BSCP CHST test by 06/06/25 to complete my safety certification.
Timeline
Safety Manager
Core Safety Group
01.2025 - 03.2025
Construction Safety Manager
Rolling Plains Construction LG Battery Plant (Indiana)
07.2024 - 08.2024
Construction Safety Manager
Rolling Plains Construction LG Battery Plant (Kentucky)
02.2024 - 07.2024
Construction Safety Manager
Rolling Plains Construction LG Battery Plant (Ohio)
09.2023 - 02.2024
Safety Manager
Rolling Plains Construction LG Battery Plant (Michigan)
08.2023 - 09.2023
Exterior Plasterer
Freas Plastering
09.2021 - 08.2023
Plasters Union Local 300
Freas Plastering Kaiser Hospital Oakland Safety Manager
06.2013 - 12.2016
General Labor - Construction Management
Hod Carriers & Laborers Local 166
OSHA - Construction Safety
Chabot Community College
Plastering/Fireproofing - General Construction
Plasters Union Local 300
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