Paola Cruz
Hidalgo
Summary
Dedicated and safety focused industrial professional with experience in refinery, turnaround, maintenance, shutdown, and construction operations. Experienced as a Safety Technician, Tool Room Attendant, Fire Watch, and Boilermaker. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, incident prevention, PPE compliance, confined space entry, hot work monitoring, and refinery safety procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Technician
Wyatt Field Service Company
Louisiana
01.2025
- Conducted field safety audits and inspections.
- Monitored OSHA compliance and client requirements.
- Verified PPE compliance.
- Maintained safety documentation and reports.
- Promoted a strong safety culture.
Tool Room Attendant
TIMEC
01.2025
- Managed inventory and tool distribution.
- Performed inspections and audits.
- Maintained inventory records and accountability documentation.
- Supported refinery operations.
Safety Technician
TIMEC
01.2025
- Conducted daily safety observations.
- Verified permit and PPE compliance.
- Monitored high-risk activities.
- Maintained safety reports and documentation.
Safety Technician
Wyatt Field Service Company
01.2024
- Conducted field safety inspections.
- Assisted with hazard identification and corrective actions.
- Participated in toolbox meetings and safety briefings.
Boilermaker
TIMEC
Chicago, Illinois
01.2024
- Assisted with installation and repair of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Read blueprints and work packages.
- Participated in safety meetings and hazard assessments.
Safety Technician
PMI
01.2024
- Performed field safety observations and inspections.
- Conducted hazard assessments.
- Verified PPE compliance.
- Maintained safety documentation and reports.
Safety Technician
PSS Industrial Group
01.2022
- Conducted daily safety observations and inspections.
- Monitored site safety compliance.
- Identified unsafe acts and conditions.
- Maintained safety reports and documentation.
Fire Watch
MIC
Arizona
01.2021
- Monitored welding, cutting, grinding and hot work activities.
- Identified fire hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Ensured compliance with hot work permits.
- Maintained emergency equipment readiness.
Fire Watch
MIC
Arizona
01.2021
- Monitored hot work activities.
- Conducted fire watch inspections.
- Reported hazards to supervisors.
- Promoted fire prevention and safe work practices.
Tool Room Attendant
Optimal Industrial Services
01.2026 - Current
- Managed inventory of industrial tools and equipment.
- Performed audits and cycle counts.
- Maintained accountability records.
- Supported refinery turnaround and maintenance operations.
Safety Technician
Bay Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted routine safety inspections.
- Assisted with Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
- Monitored employee compliance with safety procedures.
- Maintained safety records and documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
College Coursework - undefined
Skills
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Audits
- Hazard Recognition
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- PPE Compliance
- Confined Space Entry
- Hot Work Monitoring
- Safety Documentation
- Tool Room Management
- Inventory Control
- Refinery Turnarounds
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- Basic Plus Safety Orientation
- Safety Essentials
- Confined Space Entry
- Fire Watch Training
- Hazard Recognition Training
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training
- Industrial and Refinery Safety Training
LANGUAGES
Spanish – Native
English – Conversational
Timeline
Tool Room Attendant
Optimal Industrial Services
01.2026 - Current
Safety Technician
Wyatt Field Service Company
01.2025
Tool Room Attendant
TIMEC
01.2025
Safety Technician
TIMEC
01.2025
Safety Technician
Wyatt Field Service Company
01.2024
Boilermaker
TIMEC
01.2024
Safety Technician
PMI
01.2024
Safety Technician
Bay Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Safety Technician
PSS Industrial Group
01.2022
Fire Watch
MIC
01.2021
Fire Watch
MIC
01.2021