Christina Rowland

Safety & Health Support Associate Ii @JEA

Jacksonville, FL, US

Proficiently ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal standards for municipal utility operations in a unit consisting of approximately 220 water, wastewater, and reclaimed services workers• Identify potential hazards and implement actions to minimize operational risks• Deliver actionable insights to enhance existing safety programs and develop new ones• Lead safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments for water and sewer utilities• Conduct heavy machinery equipment inspections (e.g, excavators, loaders, crawlers, dump trucks) to maintain safe operational standards and minimize accidents and downtime• Manage root cause incident and near-miss investigations; recommend corrective measures to improve safety performance• Deliver field safety briefings to emphasize accountability and reinforce safe practices to ensure understanding and OSHA compliance among field crews• Support continuous improvement of safety policies and procedures to align with industry best practices• Selected accomplishments to date include- Completed 250 field-based construction crew checks for safety regulations compliance- Developed PPE protocols, Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs), and accident prevention strategies; trained field and construction crews on safety best practices- Collaborated with department leadership and contractors to integrate safety into operational workflows; fostered cross functional teamwork to improve overall safety culture and reduce risk across multiple departments

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor's degree