Brannon A.

About Brannon A.

I am an Environmental Health & Safety leader with a foundation in confined space rescue, high-risk operations, and safety program development across industrial and energy environments.My career has been built in the field — executing rescue operations, managing high-hazard environments, and leading teams where failure is not an option. That operational background now drives how I build safety systems: practical, enforceable, and performance-based.I specialize in:• Confined Space & Technical Rescue• High-Risk Operations Safety• OSHA & Cal/OSHA Compliance• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis• Safety Program Development & Implementation• Contractor & Multi-Employer Worksite OversightCurrently expanding into offshore and heavy industrial safety leadership, with a focus on building scalable safety programs that protect people while improving operational reliability.My long-term objective is to lead safety strategy at the director level while continuing to support high-risk industries including oil & gas, heavy civil, and large-scale industrial construction.

Experience

1. Rescue Team Member

   Tribalco

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Safety & Rescue LeadTribalco Rescue | Industrial, Energy & High-Risk OperationsLead safety and rescue operations supporting high-hazard industrial environments, including confined space, heavy civil, energy, and complex construction projects.Key Responsibilities & Impact:• Direct confined space rescue and standby operations in permit-required environments• Develop and implement site-specific safety programs aligned with OSHA and industry best practices• Conduct hazard assessments, JSAs, and atmospheric monitoring for high-risk tasks• Support contractor and multi-employer site safety coordination• Lead emergency response planning and technical rescue preparedness• Perform incident investigations and root cause analysis• Advise leadership teams on risk mitigation strategies and compliance improvements• Mentor and train field personnel in safe work practices and emergency response protocolsOperational Focus Areas: Confined Space & Technical Rescue High-Risk Industrial Operations OSHA & Regulatory Compliance Safety Program Development Emergency Response Systems Contractor Safety Management

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Associate's degree, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

  2001 — 2023

• Columbia Southern University

  Master's degree, Occupational Safety and Health

• Columbia Southern University

  Bachelor's degree, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene