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Taylor Paananen

Safety Manager
Coquitlam

Summary


Safety specialist with robust experience in implementing and overseeing safety protocols to ensure compliance and minimize risks. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to shifting priorities, and consistently deliver results. Skilled in hazard assessment, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning. Reliable and committed to fostering safe and productive work environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Safety Manager

Kiewit
07.2025 - Current
  • Inspected job sites to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
  • Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Mentored junior staff members on professional development opportunities related to occupational health and Safety career paths.
  • Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
  • Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
  • Monitored legislative updates relating to workplace health and safety, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulations.
  • Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
  • Consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement in safety meetings, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Developed and implemented safety programs.
  • Fostered culture of safety, encouraging employees to report unsafe conditions without fear of retribution.
  • Engaged with workforce through safety committees, promoting open dialogue and continuous improvement.
  • Updated and maintained safety documentation, keeping records accurate for audits and compliance checks.
  • Monitored compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, ensuring company met all legal requirements.
  • Led cross-functional teams in safety drills, improving preparedness for various emergency scenarios.
  • Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.

Safety Coordinator

Kiewit
Dewdney, BC
03.2024 - 07.2025
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
  • Collaborated with management to develop strategic safety goals, promoting a strong culture of workplace safety.
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
  • Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
  • Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
  • Conducted periodic audits of safety initiatives in place, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate actions to maintain best practices.
  • Reduced accident rates through the development and implementation of effective safety training programs.
  • Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
  • Organized Safety Committee meetings regularly to discuss updates on ongoing initiatives while actively involving employees in decision-making processes related to health & safety matters.
  • Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
  • Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
  • Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
  • Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.

Electrician

Kiewit
North Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2021 - 03.2024
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Developed strong working relationships with clients through consistent professionalism, reliability, and transparency during projects.
  • Contributed to safer work environments by strictly following safety protocols and conducting regular risk assessments.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.

Education

Occupational Health And Safety

BCCSA

Skills

Incident investigation

Staff training

Hazard identification

Safety audits

Training program development

Project coordination

Emergency response planning

Traffic control

Health & safety leadership

Fall protection

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Accomplishments

Career Progression: Rapidly advanced from splitting duties of a part-time Safety, part time Craft Worker to a full-time, salaried Safety Specialist, and subsequently promoted to Safety Manager within two years. Demonstrated strong leadership, technical knowledge, and a commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture, earning recognition and trust from both field teams and senior management.

Certification

COR Internal Auditor

Timeline

Safety Manager

Kiewit
07.2025 - Current

Safety Coordinator

Kiewit
03.2024 - 07.2025

Electrician

Kiewit
09.2021 - 03.2024

Occupational Health And Safety

BCCSA

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